Brighton and Hove · Small

The Bee's Mouth

Brighton pub with live music.

Venue at a glance The Bee's Mouth · Hove

~40

Capacity

standingsmall

3 nights

Live music

Mon · Wed · Thuper week

21:30

Start time

doorsnightly

Backline

PA + micsgear

Mixed

Books

originalslive acts

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Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

The Bee's Mouth — Quick Facts

Brighton pub with live music.

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Capacity~40 standing

Live nightsMon, Wed, Thu

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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The Bee's Mouth 10 Western Rd, Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove
Hove BN3 1AE

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PA system

Drum kit

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Bass amp

Keys / keyboard

Vocal mics

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About The Bee's Mouth

The Bee's Mouth is a grassroots music venue in Brighton and Hove, Hove with a standing capacity of approximately 40. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Hove venue directory.

The Bee's Mouth is a cosy, slightly bohemian bar at 10 Western Road on the Brighton–Hove border, specialising in Belgian and world beers and known for its free downstairs cinema room showing classic films. Its intimate basement venue holds around 40 and runs a busy music programme: live music every Monday and Thursday, plus an open-mic night every Wednesday hosted by JJ Symon (sign-ups from 8:30pm, music from 9:30pm). PA, microphones and an in-house guitar are provided with no hire fees, and the room also hosts poetry nights and life-drawing sessions. Both originals and covers are welcome, making it a long-standing grassroots fixture of the Brighton scene.

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10 Western Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove, Hove, BN3 1AE

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Hove venues by backline.

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The Bee's Mouth has a standing capacity of approximately 40, classed as a small venue. See all Hove venues for size comparisons.

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Where is The Bee's Mouth?

10 Western Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton and Hove, Hove, BN3 1AE. See the map below for directions. Browse more Hove venues nearby.

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