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Is Revenge a gay venue?
Revenge, R-Bar and The Rooftop are LGBTQ+ venues. We work hard to maintain a safe space, and be inclusive of all.Can I come to Revenge or R-Bar if I am straight?
We welcome allies of the LGBTQ+ community, however, we are first and foremost a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, please could you make sure that everybody in your party both understands and respects this. We ask that allies purchase ally tickets - the additional money per ticket will be donated directly to The Rainbow Fund, which distributes money to various LGBTQ+ causes both locally and nationally. Whilst in the venue, all customers need to abide by our venue house rules, which can be found on our website: https://www.revenge.co.uk/door-entry-policy/What is your door policy about entry, IDs and fancy dress etc?
For all our Door Policy info, please see https://www.revenge.co.uk/door-entry-policy/How do I find out about Lost Property?
For details on how to enquire about something you lost, please see https://www.revenge.co.uk/lost-property/What drink deals do you do?
R-Bar has a Happy Hour that runs from 3pm - 8pm offering 50% off all drinks on Monday-Sunday. Happy Hour excludes: Bottles of wine, champagne, cocktails, premium spirits and shooters. We also offer 2 for £14 cocktails all day, every day. Revenge's drink deals vary nightly. For the most up to date information, check the event page for more details at https://www.revenge.co.uk/revenge-events/. Our Student VIP Card also offers exclusive drink deals at both venues - to enquire about one, please ask at R-Bar.Can I reserve an Area/VIP Booth/ or the Venue?
We have a selection of stunning themed VIP Booths that are available for hire at Revenge. From our large Drag Race Booth or Britney Booth to our smaller Beyonce or Kylie Booths they are the perfect place to bring your party and add an extra special experience to your night. For more details on the booths and packages, see https://www.revenge.co.uk/vip-booths/ R-Bar only takes reservations for larger parties and events such as The Big Queer Quiz, to enquire, please email [email protected]. If you are interested in potentially hiring an entire venue - either R-Bar, Revenge or The Rooftop please get in touch with us via emailing [email protected] and provide us with full details of your enquiry, such as party size, intended use, requirements etc.Do you have Disabled Access?
For details on our Disabled Access, please see https://www.revenge.co.uk/disabled-access/Can I work at Revenge/are you hiring?
If we have any positions available we will post them here https://www.revenge.co.uk/jobs/ Please note that you must be over 18 to work with Revenge in any capacity.
Who is Revenge for?
Is Revenge a gay venue?
Revenge, R-Bar and The Rooftop are LGBTQ+ venues. We work hard to maintain a safe space, and be inclusive to everyone.Are Revenge and R-Bar the best LGBTQ+ venues in Brighton?
We are the No.1 LGBTQ+ venues in Brighton! If you are looking for a fun, unpretentious and unashamedly queer space - Look no further! We have been open since 1991 and host a massive variety of exciting queer events from our weekly club nights like Fruity and Confession, to the Big Queer Quiz, Karaoke and Lip Sync events at the bar.Can I come to Revenge or R-Bar if I am straight?
We welcome allies of the LGBTQ+ community, however, we are first and foremost a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Therefore, please could you make sure that everybody in your party both understands and respects this. We ask that allies purchase ally tickets - the additional money per ticket will be donated directly to The Rainbow Fund, which distributes money to various LGBTQ+ causes both locally and nationally. Whilst in the venue, all customers need to abide by our venue house rules, which can be found on our website: https://www.revenge.co.uk/door-entry-policy/
Club Revenge
Door Policy
What is the minimum age for entry to Revenge and R-Bar?
All Revenge & R-Bar events are over 18s and our door team will request valid photographic ID from all customers. Valid photographic ID is a photo driving license or passport. Our full door policy can be found at: https://www.revenge.co.uk/door-entry-policy/Will I need to bring my ID to get into Revenge or R-Bar?
Yes. Our door team will request valid photographic ID from all customers. Valid photographic ID is a photo driving license or passport.Which types of ID do you accept?
Valid photographic ID is a photo driving license or passport.What is the entry charge for Revenge & R-Bar?
Entry to R-Bar is free, with the exception of special events. Prices at the club vary depending on which night of the week and what time of night you enter. The cheapest and best way to get in is by buying advanced tickets; not only will you save money, but you also get to skip the queue: https://tickets.revenge.co.ukIs there a dress code?
Revenge & R-Bar do not operate a dress code as such, but we ask you not to wear flip flops or other beach footwear which could easily fall off. Any customers wanting to wear fancy dress should contact the management team in advance to confirm they are allowed to enter [email protected].Do you allow fancy dress?
Unfortunately, if you turn up in fancy dress you may be refused entry. Any customers wanting to wear fancy dress should contact the management team in advance to confirm they are allowed to enter [email protected].Do you allow large groups?
We reserve the right to refuse entry to larger groups, regardless of gender or sexuality. Any groups of over 6 should contact us in advance to seek approval for entry [email protected].Do you allow Hen or Stag (or Hag) parties?
Sadly, we no longer accept hen or stag party bookings. Revenge is predominantly a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community and - unfortunately - many hen and stag parties do not respect that. We have to apply the same entry policy to everyone.Is there a guestlist?
For certain club nights, such as Fruity, we run a guestlist on our Social Media. Follow us on Instagram @revengebrighton for more details.Do we need advance tickets or can we just turn up on the door?
We will always have tickets available on the door, however, we cannot guarantee entry in the event that the venue has already reached capacity by the time you arrive. Therefore, if the event in question has advanced tickets available, we would recommend purchasing them in order to avoid disapointment.What time is last entry to the Club?
Last admission is 2:30am on Monday/Thursdays and 3:00am on Friday/Saturdays. Re-entry is not permitted. Entry is subject to search policy and right of admission is reserved at all times.
The Venue
Do you do any drink deals?
R-Bar has a Happy Hour that runs from 3pm - 8pm offering 40% off most drinks on Monday-Sunday. We also offer 2 for £14 cocktails all day, every day. Revenge's drink deals vary nightly. For the most up to date information, check the event page for more details at https://www.revenge.co.uk/revenge-events/. Our Student VIP Card also offers exclusive drink deals at both venues - to enquire about one, please ask at R-Bar. The Rooftop offers 2 for £12 on cocktails and double spirit and mixers, from open until close.Are there any VIP / Private areas that I can reserve?
We have a selection of stunning themed VIP Booths that are available for hire at Revenge. From our large Drag Race Booth or Britney Booth to our smaller Beyonce or Kylie Booths they are the perfect place to bring your party and add an extra special experience to your night. For more details on the booths and packages, see https://www.revenge.co.uk/vip-booths/ R-Bar only takes reservations for larger parties and events such as The Big Queer Quiz, to enquire, please email [email protected].Do you have a smoking area?
Revenge has its own dedicated smoking area on on Roof Terrace. At R-Bar, you can smoke outside the front of the venue.Do you serve food?
R-Bar offer pizza delivered fresh from Kemptown favourite Pizzaface, offering food for a range of dietary requirements. At Revenge we normally have some hot dogs on sale (vegan options too). Revenge offer delicious hotdogs, including a vegan option, which can be found at our hot dog stand on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.Do you have disabled access?
At R-Bar we have a disabled access ramp; just speak to the door staff or bar staff when you arrive. Revenge is a very old building, situated over three floors with multiple stair cases to navigate. However, we are more than happy to assist in any way we can. For the full details on our Disabled Access, please see https://www.revenge.co.uk/disabled-access/Do you have a cloakroom?
The cloakroom for Revenge is located on the second floor of the nightclub. The cost of the cloakroom is £2.50 an item.What do you do to tackle drink spiking?
Here at R-Bar & Revenge, we share everyone’s serious concern about the tragic increase in drink spiking across the country. We take our customers’ safety extremely seriously, and we want everybody who walks through our doors to experience a fun night out – without fear. Please view the full details of the measures we have implemented, including free drinks covers, here: https://www.revenge.co.uk/spikeaware/Do you have a quiet area?
We currently do not have a specified quiet space due to limitations within the Club. However, if you feel that you need to move to a quieter area for some time out or to manoeuver out of an uncomfortable situation, please visit our Roof Terrace for some fresh air and/or speak to a member of staff.Can I hire your venue or host a private party?
If you are interested in potentially hiring an entire venue - either R-Bar, Revenge or The Rooftop please get in touch with us via emailing [email protected] and provide us with full details of your enquiry, such as party size, intended use, requirements etc.
Events & Performances
Which nights of the week are you open?
R-Bar is open 7 days a week. Club Revenge is open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays.Do you have weekly club nights?
At Revenge we currently run: ROAR - Mondays, Fruity - Thursdays, Camp Out! - Fridays, and Confession - Saturdays. For details of these events, please visit https://www.revenge.co.uk/revenge-events/Do you host drag performances?
We host a multitude of drag performances. We host weekly events at R-Bar that all feature performances from our resident drag artists, and performances at every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday club night. We also host a variety of guest performers, including RuPauls Drag Race Royalty, at our Powder Room and Cabaret of Queeriosities shows throughout the year. To see our events, please visit https://www.revenge.co.uk/eventsWhen are the Powder Room shows?
The Powder Room Shows run on selected dates throughout the year. To see when the next upcoming shows are running and for tickets, please visit https://tickets.revenge.co.uk/Are you part of Great Escape or Fringe festivals?
Yes - we have been a Great Escape venue for the past two years, hosting artists such as Rebecca Black, Jazmin Bean and Jessica Winter. We have also hosted various shows for Brighton Fringe, including our own Cabaret of Queeriosities hosted by acts such as Bailey J Mills, Ginny Lemon & Ella Vaday.
Lost Property
I think I left something at R-Bar or Revenge, how can I get it back?
For all lost property enquiries (both R-Bar & Revenge), please contact R-Bar after 3pm. Tel: 01273 608133How long do you keep lost property?
We will only keep lost property items for one month; at which point, clothes will be donated to a local charity and phones & wallets will be destroyed. If you are looking for lost property, please contact R-Bar (after 3pm) on: 01273 608133.
General
Can I work at Revenge/are you hiring?
If we have any positions available we will post them here https://www.revenge.co.uk/jobs/ Please note that you must be over 18 to work with Revenge in any capacity.How do I get in touch with you?
Depending on your enquiry, you can: - Submit a general question through the contact form on this website. - Email us about event bookings, tickets and VIP Booths at [email protected] - Or if you are looking to collaborate with us on events and PR please email [email protected] Contact Numbers For R-Bar: 01273 608133 For Revenge: 01273 606064
Cancellations & Refunds
I bought an advance ticket for Revenge, can I cancel it and get a refund?
Unfortunately, we do not offer refunds for events that go ahead.I have a ticket but cannot make the date anymore, can I use it for another event?
We cannot roll over tickets to different events. You are welcome to sell your ticket to someone else; just make sure they bring the ticket with QR codes to the event.I booked a VIP Booth but now cannot attend, can I get a refund?
Our VIP Booth deposits are not refundable, however, if you can no longer make the night of your booking, please get in touch with us as soon as possible and we can try move it to another night.