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The Zone Bar

Proper neighbourhood bar on St James's Street where locals actually drink—no pretence, just good times and strong pours.

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Head down to Kemptown and you'll find The Zone doing what it does best: keeping it real. This is where you come when you want a night out that doesn't involve standing around trying to look cool—the crowd's mixed, the staff know what they're doing, and there's genuine banter happening at the bar. It's the kind of place that's been pulling in regulars for years because it just works: decent drinks, no faffing about with craft cocktail menus, and enough character to make you feel like you've stumbled onto something proper rather than just another converted shop front.

Known for

  • No-nonsense neighbourhood atmosphere
  • Strong, honest pours
  • Regular local crowd
  • St James's Street location in Kemptown
  • Casual late-night spot
4.4(198 reviews)
33 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1RF, UK