Event Dates
From: Saturday, October 26, 2024
To: Saturday, October 26, 2024
The DILF party, one of the hottest events in the UK comes to Brighton to set the South Coast on fire at an event to remember.
The DILF party, one of the hottest events in the UK comes to Brighton to set the South Coast on fire at an event to remember.
- Visiting Brighton? For a real treat stay at The Grand Brighton, a Renaissance Style hotel with luxurious rooms and beautiful views of the seafront.
The Party
- Next Edition: Saturday, October 26th, 2024 – Halloween
- The DILF Brighton party takes place every 4th Saturday of the month!
- Wear gear (Leather, Rubber, Jocks, Underwear, Singlets, Kilts, Shorts, Sports Kit, Work Gear etc.) or don’t – it’s up to you!
- DILF Brighton resident DJ Chris Todd will be playing 4 hours of vocal house / tech house / dirty disco for our friendly crowd of Bears, Cubs, Lads, Dads, Leathermen, Rubbermen, Pups +more.
The Schedule
- Saturday, October 26th, 2024 – Halloween
- Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 – With DJ Chris Todd
- Saturday, December 21st, 2024 – XXXMas Bash
Other Editions
- August 2025 – Awaiting dates – DILF Hosts and Opening Pride Party on the Friday of Brighton Pride from 10 pm and a closing party on Sunday from 9 pm.
The Venue
- Charles Street Tap is a large, funky gay bar with heated outdoor terrace and a nightclub upstairs, serving food until 8pm.
- The party takes place at “ABOVE Charles Street Tap”, a standalone space with toilets, cloakroom, and outdoor smoking area for DILF patrons only.
- Stay at Drakes Hotel, just a 5 minute walk from the venue with friendly staff and a luxury boutique feel, spacious rooms and perfect location.
About DILF
- DILF® hosts regular banging house music fetish dance parties in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester + elsewhere in the UK/EU : *aimed at men *Proudly trans friendly DILF® was founded in Glasgow, Scotland, UK in 2014.
- DILF® is a social gathering for like minded people where all ages, shapes, sizes are welcomed and dress codes from casual to fetishes are encouraged. Held in various locations across the UK and EU
Recommended Hotels in Brighton
Brighton’s gay scene is quite compact, close to or on the seafront. The following hotels are close to the bars & clubs:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
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Tickets to DILF Brighton Website
Most of the Brighton gay bars and pubs are located in the city’s ‘Gay Quarter’ in Brighton’s Kemp Town – a compact strip of pubs and clubs just moments from the seafront.
Hilton Brighton Metropole, Queensbury Mews, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East England, England, BN1 2FU, United Kingdom
Hilton Brighton Metropole looks out over Brighton seafront and is close to the shops and city centre. The grand Victorian building has large rooms, two restaurants, a spa and a fitness centre with an indoor pool. The en-suite rooms have a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and ironing facilities. Some rooms also enjoy panoramic sea views.
Kings Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 2GS, United Kingdom
Overlooking the seafront, Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront benefits from its own entrance at the front of the hotel in the right corner and is just 400 m from the Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion. It offers free WiFi throughout, a restaurant with sea views, a pool and a spa. The air-conditioned rooms at the Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront feature a Dream bed, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.
Mercure Btighton Seafront, 149, Norfolk Street, Brighton
This elegant Victorian hotel overlooks the beach, sea and promenade, and has a brasserie restaurant for guests to enjoy. It is half a kilometer from Churchill Square shopping centre, and has free high-speed Wi-Fi throughout.
Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel has a bar and 24-hour room service. Each clean, modern room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an en suite bathroom with toiletries. Some rooms have sea views.
Drakes, 43-44, Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, South East England, England, BN2 1PE, United Kingdom
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, a meeting room, and concierge services. All 20 rooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, TVs with satellite channels, and comforts like Select Comfort beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. 24-hour room service, coffee makers, and free newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
The Grand, 97-99, King's Road, Queen's Park, Brighton
With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton has a magnificent location on Brighton’s seafront and is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Pier. The rooms at The Grand Brighton have high-quality furnishings, including Egyptian cotton bed linen and bathrobes. Each room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some Sky channels.
10 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK
Overlooking Brighton Pier, Pier Court Apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, hob and dishwasher. Each apartment has a flat-screen TV and a Sonos/Amazon Echo. Free WiFi, close to gay bars
St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RG, UK
The apartment has 5 bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, a washing machine, 3 bathrooms with showers. Free WiFi and is 500 m from The Royal Pavilion
69 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1AD, UK
Offering a terrace and sea views the apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, fridge, & washing machine, 1 bathroom with a shower. Free WiFi
Modern & unique warehouse apartment with outside space. Bright & spacious. Hi-speed internet, 5 speaker surround sound, Smart TV, Netflix. High-quality beds, mattresses & bed linen. 4 minute walk to the seafront.
8 Marine ParadeBrighton
2-3 High St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1RP, UK
Glamorous offers a range of nightly special offers on a wide variety of drinks as well as award winning international drag artists, top UK drag artists, resident DJ’s, student nights and much more.
5-7 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TA, UK
R-Bar is a feisty, friendly and fun LGBTQ+ bar on Brighton’s seafront featuring super cheap drinks deals with DJs & entertainment throughout the week; the perfect warm-up to our bigger venue – Club Revenge – round the corner!
As day turns into night, the lights go down on the ground floor, to give way to a vibrant pre-clubbing feel with queer-themed neon signs and plenty of selfie opportunities!
30 Western St, Hove, Brighton BN1 2PG, UK
Brighton's infamous back street gay boozer. Home to the notorious Bonkers Musical Bingo every Sunday
83 St George's Rd, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1EF, UK
Set in the heart of Kemptown at one of the City’s most iconic nightspots, just a stonesthrow from Brighton beach, Proud Cabaret Brighton offers world-class cabaret, dragand burlesque dinner shows.
31-34 Marine Parade Brighton
Big wide windows open up on a large terrace making Legends a great place to sip a coffee, enjoy a drink, a bite to eat, or just kick back and enjoy the panoramic sea views from Brighton’s biggest terrace bar whatever the time of day. With Brighton legends like Davina Sparkle, Miss Jason and many up-and-coming acts appearing on Legends stage
59 West St, Brighton BN1, UK
FunnyBoyz is a unique gay concept in Drag Cabaret – bringing you the most hilarious Drag Shows, Drag Events, Comedy Bingo, Silly Games, Cheesy Tunes and the best value drinks. Come mingle with our drags & have fun!
13 Broad St, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TJ, UK
Marine Tavern is well known for it's comfortable, cosy atmosphere, which is just as well considering we are certainly one of Brighton's smallest pubs!
16 Western St, Hove, Brighton BN1 2PG, UK
Stylish, modern, friendly neighbourhood bar serving the LGBTQ+ community and friends With drag shows
11-12 Marine Parade, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TL
Fun Gay bar with regular drag shows
31 Upper St James’s Street Brighton
Brighton's oldest Gay Bar that offers happy hours, regular DJs, Karoake and live entertainment. A very lively, busy bar that you must visit when in Brighton.
10 Steine St, Kemptown, Brighton BN1, UK
Great Central Brighton Gay Bar showing Musicals non stop. Very Friendly Staff in Comfortable surroundings.
129 St James's St, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1TH, UK
A small but perfectly formed gay bar with an excellent drinks menu at reasonable prices with fun drag shows
7 Marine Parade Brighton
120 St George's Rd, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EA, UK
Gay cafe bar offering regular drag shows
129 St. James’s Street Brighton
New in Kemptown, Nautilus Gay Lounge offers an extensive cocktail list
7-8 George Street Brighton,
33 Upper St James’s Street Brighton BN2, UK
A fun and friendly bar situated in the heart of the gay village. Top cabaret and live music every weekend, fabulous drinks and available for events.
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