The Best Bar in Brighton, The Southeast

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Brighton is a techno hub, largely because so many DJs have moved here from London. Clubs and bars present live music most nights, and on weekends the entire place can be a bit too raucous for some tastes. There's a large and enthusiastic gay scene.

The Plotting Parlour

This ultrahip bar on Steine Street feels like a glamorous speakeasy. Cocktails are a specialty, and the bar staff certainly know what they're doing (try the salted caramel espresso martini). It's extremely popular with the cooler brand of local partygoer, and it's fabulously good fun to boot. There's a second branch in Hove, too.