The Font occupies a former 17th-century chapel in Brighton's South Lanes, on Union Street — a striking two-tier space with a sweeping circular bar and original wooden pulpits overlooking the floor. Relaxed by day, it turns into a party bar at night with DJs, live sport, quiz nights and themed weekenders. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday from 9:45pm, with a rotating roster of local acts (Dessie Magee, MJ Reavey, Dave J Giles, Christian Cooley and Alfie among them), and there's karaoke every Thursday from 9pm till midnight. A central, lively grassroots music spot.
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The Lanes, BrightonAbout the venue
The Font occupies a former 17th-century chapel in Brighton's South Lanes, on Union Street — a striking two-tier space with a sweeping circular bar and original wooden pulpits overlooking the floor. Relaxed by day, it turns into a party bar at night with DJs, live sport, quiz nights and themed weekenders. Live music runs every Friday and Saturday from 9:45pm, with a rotating roster of local acts (Dessie Magee, MJ Reavey, Dave J Giles, Christian Cooley and Alfie among them), and there's karaoke every Thursday from 9pm till midnight. A central, lively grassroots music spot.
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The LanesGetting there
The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1HA
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