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Previously called The Marlborough, this location, like many in the area, has tons of history, dating back to the late s when the pub was launched as The Golden Cross and, rumour has it, provided a discreet underground route for Prince George to rendezvous with ladies of the night.

Recently the pub has won awards for best LGBT venue, and in The Actors Brighton was successfully assigned an Asset of Community Valuemeaning it has furthered the social wellbeing or social interests of the local community. As you enter the pub you have options left and right, brighton kitted out with plush bench seating, small round tables and stools.

Following a post-COVID refresh though, the right hand bar feels more uplifting, classy and fresh, nicely warmed by the glow of art deco lamps. The left bar and the space towards the back still offers that duskier, cosy, discreet corner option. The decoration is simple and gay. Here and there on the walls are large masks, which nod to the pubs new name and link it to the theatrical space upstairs that is so intertwined with this pubs recent history.

The events board advertises weekly events but a look at their social media and Designmynight page suggests lots more in the form of visiting comedians, cabaret acts, workshops, pop-up markets and more. You can also get some other mass produced lagers and Guinness. There are a couple of cask pumps but nothing of note was serving on my visit.

The options are pretty limited really. I had a nice chat with the Supervisor last visit who I recognised from a music event. The Actors Brighton has become the modern, well decorated bar you expect to find in Brighton these days. It truly is a community asset.

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