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Located in the heart of Kemp Town, The Latest Music Bar is a two-floor live music venue and bar that brings intimate performances and community programming to Brighton. With a Cabaret Bar and a Café Bar, each seating up to 100, the venue offers a versatile space for shows, talks, film screenings, and local events. Since 2025, the space operates as WaterBear Music Bar, continuing grassroots programming and community-driven programming while keeping the intimate feel fans love.
Whether you’re catching a rising act or stopping by for a drink before the performance, we’ve got you covered with practical planning details, nearby transit, parking options, and a selection of recommended hotels and dining to complete your Brighton night out.
The Latest Music Bar sits at 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF, in the Kemp Town neighborhood. The venue comprises a basement dedicated live space and a ground-floor bar, totaling around 200 in capacity (Cabaret Bar 100 + Cafe Bar 100). It’s a friendly, accessible spot for discovering local music and hosting community events such as Cafe Scientifique and Catalyst Club talks. For a smooth night, explore on-street parking nearby, park-and-pay lots, and convenient public transit routes. We’ve included affiliate-friendly hotel and restaurant options to enhance your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF, United Kingdom (Kemp Town).
- Capacity: ~200 total (Cabaret Bar 100 + Cafe Bar 100; two-floor layout).
- Venue type: two-floor live music venue and bar; basement dedicated live music space; ground-floor bar.
- Seating/chart details: The Cabaret Bar capacity 100; The Cafe Bar capacity 100.
- Parking: No dedicated on-site parking; on-street paid parking nearby; nearby off-street car parks and park-and-pay options exist in Brighton (City Council maps and JustPark listings).
- Transit: Served by Brighton & Hove buses (Kemp Town area), with routes and stops in the vicinity; nearby bus stops include locations like St Mary’s Hall and Chesham Street; the area is also served by Brighton Station for rail access.
- Nearby hotels: Various hotels in Brighton’s seafront/Kemp Town area; Hotels near Brighton Beach listings available (example: Hotels.com listings).
- Notable events hosted: Historically hosted acts like Amy Winehouse and The Kooks; Paul McCartney has been spotted in the audience; hosts talks, film showings, and community events (Cafe Scientifique, Catalyst Club); since 2025 operated as WaterBear Music Bar with ongoing grassroots programming.