R-Bar

“Been here quite a few times staff are really friendly, service is excellent, prices are excellent 40% off before 8 would definitely recommend”

“Good bar and cheap during the Sunday-thursday 5-8pm happy hour. Been here many times over the years but visted for the first time in 6 months on a Monday evening with my girlfriend. The new security (bald guy with staring eyes) was very overbearing! Instantly asking for our IDs despite us being 37 & 47! When I informed him of my age he said "it's just had an update and you don't look like the usual type we get in here"! He then proceeded to scan my ID into the security database without even asking and ordered me to stand in front of a camera for my photo to be added. . The new interior make over looks odd. Like a peach coloured nightmare ice cream parlour/American diner. It comes across like they got a cheap deal on peach coloured paint so painted EVERYTHING with it. The place stank of paint which gave my girlfriend a headache The staff were friendly and there was a quiz night on with contestant interactive rounds (best costume made out of toilet paper and best caption on a set photo). It was good fun but very biased towards LGBT as the costume contest was instantly won by a trans woman despite others having put a lot more effort in. The photo captions weren't judged on audience applause either as the table that clearly got the most laughs wasn't even chosen while 2 less funny LGBT/drag themed ones (which only got a couple of weak chuckles) were chosen as joint winners! It was a good quiz night and good value at only £2 a person!”

“Joe the supervisor was absolutely amazing. Made us feel very welcomed, great music choice and just all around amazing customer service. Would go back for him alone!”

“me and my partner always come here when we're down in Brighton and it's our favourite bar in the UK I can't lie. We're from Leeds but always make time to come here when we're down. The staff are always lovely and the atmosphere is really nice. I feel it's rare to feel safe as a lesbian couple even in queer spaces but we've never felt out of place. And most importantly the drinks are AMAZING ”

“I visited while I was in Brighton for a work trip. We happened to find this bar and loved it. The security staff were amazing and so friendly. I've got to give a shout out to Andy. He was lovely. He showed us the fab techie ID system which made us feel safe and intrigued us more than anything. We were happy to give our IDs and find out our Chinese year etc. They also don't let large groups in so again you know they take their guests security seriously. They work hard to maintain a good atmosphere and safe environment. The drinks and whole atmosphere was great. It was also clean. No sticky floors or tables. Just a really great bar. I'll definitely be popping in the next time I'm in the area. Literally can't fault it!”