Music pubHolland Road
Brunswick
Hove local famous for its Tuesday jazz jam
8.6/10
Local score
No. 21 of 212 pubs & bars on r/brighton, from 52 locals across 56 threads.
97% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.
The Brunswick in Hove is repeatedly recommended for its Tuesday jazz open mic/jam - 'usually really good performances' with a speakeasy-esque vibe - plus a 'banging beer garden', decent taps, Drag King nights and on-site escape rooms (Judgement D.A.V.E.). A few say it leans toward an older crowd on weeknights and jazz nights are popular enough that you'll probably need to book a table.
- Go for
- A pint in the garden and jazz nights
- Heads up
- Jazz nights get busy - booking ahead recommended
What locals say
…so far are the red snapper Thai in seven dials, and halisco Mexican. Preston street has a whole heaps of different restaurants and pubs which are all quite nice. There’s something on every night of the week out here - I quite like the open mic nights that are on the one at the Brunswick I’ve been a couple times and it’s pretty good. There’s some nice walks around if you take the train out to Seaford you can get to the seven sisters cliff walk which is really popular and pretty. The laines is iconic and really cool op shops and little boutique shops and things. All along the beach…
Monday = The bees mouth, modern contemporary experimental jazz jam. Tuesday = The Brunswick, lots of different styles jazz through the ages. Wednesday = Bristol bar, long standing jazz night in kemptown, quite traditional, The Speakeasy upstairs above the Wick also has Jazz singers on weds Sunday = three jolly butchers, Dover castle, Lion and Lobster, George Payne among…
The Brunswick in Hove has a jazz open mic on Tuesdays. It's usually really good performances and a nice speakeasy-esque vibe. Probably have to call and book a table. Starts at around 8 pm. Hand The hand in hand Kemptown has jazz on Sundays. Starts around 7:30. Go a little earlier tho cause its a smaller pub and…
If your looking to listen, mainly the Verdict. Also The Bees Mouth, Paris House and Brunswick. If you want to play there are jam sessions on Monday at the Bees Mouth, Tuesday at the Brunswick, and later in the year there will be some at the Verdict, but not during the summer.
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