Music pubTrafalgar Street

Prince Albert

Cheap pints and grassroots gigs by the station

9.8/10

Local score · A local favourite

No. 1 of 212 pubs & bars on r/brighton, from 156 locals across 180 threads.

93% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

Widely called a genuine Brighton institution and a contender for the city's 'signature pub' - loved for cheap central pints, a mixed-age crowd and a real fireplace to sit by. It's also a key small gig venue with bands regularly on, so it gets heaving and loud when something's playing.

Go for: Live music, cheap pints, and a fireside seat
Heads up: Rammed and loud when bands are playing

What locals say

…be on there soon. The Pipeline is also a great little bar and does a lot of small gigs, mix of metal and punk. Has a good jukebox too. The Yellow book and the Caz are fine but not what they used to be. The Green Door Store occasionally has some good gigs on, as does the Prince Albert. If you're really into gigs I'd recommend following some promoters: Paralytic Promotions, South Coast Extreme Metal, BN1 etc.

u/metalneedsfeminism, 202425 upvotes“Where do metal heads hang out in Brighton?”

Was waiting for this to come up. I'm not sure there is one. The Great Eastern seems pretty essential, and people love The Basketmakers, but I think I agree with erocdrahs that The Prince Albert probably fits the…

u/mrhippoj, 202375 upvotes“Saw this on a few other subreddits - what would be Brighton’s signature pub?”

Prince Albert is a gem and everyone should support them. They are one of the cheaper central pints and are a really important grassroots music venue.

u/likes_rusty_spoons, 202567 upvotes“Independent Pubs of Brighton (and surrounds) MEGA THREAD”

Prince Albert is traditionally fucking horrible, but the winner was The Cobbler’s Thumb. That was a definite health hazard, so I guess it’s good it was demolished.

u/tobylh, 20229 upvotes“Worst public/pub toilet in brighton?”

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