Sure, weekend nightlife in Brighton is vibrant, varied, and caters to all tastes. Whether it’s a lively dancefloor or a peaceful table, you’ll easily find something that interests you by simply walking through the city until you eventually find whatever it is that tickles your fancy.
But what if you’ve just finished your first workday of the week and by some good fortune still have some energy and fancy getting out of the house for the evening? Sometimes it can be a little trickier even in our lively city to find what you’re looking for. To give you some ideas on what to do in Brighton on a Monday evening we’ve listed below a few of our favourite events which run on Mondays!
What To Do on A Monday In Brighton
| The Big Queer Quiz – R-Bar | LGBTQ+ pub quiz featuring creative challenges and cash prizes. |
| Print Making Workshop – Brighton Arts Social Club | Easy-going print making workshop for beginners. |
| Axe Throwing Club Night – Hatchet Harry’s | Club night to throw axes and de-stress. |
| Irish Trad Session – The Fiddler’s Elbow | Live traditional Irish folk music in an Irish pub. |
| Art for Adults – House of Culture Brighton | Creative workshop and open space to help people engage with art. |
The Big Queer Quiz – R-Bar
R-Bar is a fun and welcoming LGBTQ+ bar situated opposite Brighton’s iconic palace pier. R-Bar features drink deals every day of the week between 5 and 8 pm, hosts regular events all year round, and even contains art installations by the UK’s finest queer artists. Every Monday night, R-Bar puts on “Brighton’s most bonkers weekly pub quiz”, The Big Queer Quiz.
Hosted by a big personality, Ex-Girlfriend, and consists of six quick-fire rounds, wacky creative challenges, a caption competition, cash prizes up for grabs, and bonus prizes for the best team name!
The Big Queer Quiz is a great way to get together with friends, argue over some trivia, inject some fun into your week, and shake off some Monday moodies! Entry is £2 per player, and from 8 pm onwards there are drink deals such as 2 for 1 cocktails!
Address: Bar Revenge, 5-7 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TA
Website: https://www.revenge.co.uk/event/the-big-queer-quiz
Print Making Workshop – Brighton arts social club
Fancy kickstarting your creative juices? Brighton Arts Social Club are a group of creative friends who run affordable workshops in Brighton. Every Monday from 6:30 pm, Brighton Arts Social Club host a relaxed and easy-going print-making workshop which is perfect for beginners to dive into the world of lino printing and produce their own creations.
The workshop will guide you through basic techniques, and give you plenty of time to get into the swing of things, before working on your own design. All the materials required for printmaking are provided, all you need to bring with you is some ideas!
The workshop runners are happy to help brainstorm and collaborate so you can walk away with a print you’re truly proud of! Tickets are £8-£10 and all supplies and materials are included in the ticket price.
Address: Selina Hotel, 135 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HX
Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/print-making-workshop
Hatchet Harry’s club night
Axe throwing has been gaining more and more popularity in the UK over the last few years and it’s easy to see why, it’s fun and super satisfying when you sink your axe blade into the target.
What’s more, to no surprise it turns out that axe throwing is a very effective stress reliever, making it a perfect pastime after a long day at the office! Luckily, Hatchet Harry’s, bang in the centre of Brighton hosts a weekly club night every Monday from 6 pm.
Unlike their group slots, which are designed to run people through the basics of axe throwing, Hatchet Harry’s club night is all about throwing in your own time, improving your skills, and chilling out to some music. There are no limits on throws and no instructors leading the session, just some axes, a target, and your imagination!
If you’re up for a friendly tournament, there’s usually someone else who’ll oblige! Entry is £12.50 for the evening, just drop in on the day to join. Please note that you must have attended a Hatchet Harry’s training session first to make sure you have been through the safety training.
Address: 2 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 3FD
Website: https://brighton.hatchetharrys.co.uk/
Irish Trad Sessions – Fiddlers Elbow
The Fiddler’s Elbow is an Irish pub known for its hearty fare, summer street parties, friendly atmosphere, tradition, and one of the cheapest pints of Guinness in Brighton!
The Fiddler’s Elbow is decorated with vintage trinkets such as retro pipes and glass bottles adding to the charm of this emerald isle boozer. I can’t think of a better pub in Brighton to sit back and listen to some traditional live Irish music.
Every Monday, The Fiddler’s Elbow puts on their Irish Trad Session, showcasing an alternating roster of performers playing all facets of live traditional folk music providing the perfect jumping-off point for the forthcoming week.
Whether it’s classic Irish drinking songs by The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, or The Pogues, or a more serene folk instrumental you’re after, the Fiddler’s Elbow has you covered. Starting at 8 pm and finishing at 10 pm, the Irish Trad Session is a great opportunity to watch talented trad musicians perform in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
Address: 11 Boyce’s Street, Brighton, BN1 1AN
Website: https://www.fiddlerselbow.pub
Art for Adults – House of Culture Brighton
In October 2020, founder Kinga achieved her lifelong dream of creating a community-focused art space offering workshops for children and adults alike. Located in the North Laines, House of Culture Brighton is a space for people to discover, enjoy, and experience art.
The ethos of HOC is that people engaging in creative activities and expressing themselves through art is essential to maintaining a good standard of well-being.
Every Monday and Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm House of Culture host an open art session for those who wish to begin creating, further explore, or reconnect with art. These sessions are designed to encourage people to create, meet new people, learn different techniques, and unwind.
Address: 3 Orange Row, Brighton, BN1 1UQ
