Shoppers and parade-goers are flocking to The North Star in Pavilion Buildings as it hosts its first-ever Pride party, a bright, inclusive celebration where food, DJs and fundraising meet right on Brighton’s parade route , and every pint helps a local charity.

Essential Takeaways

  • Community-backed venue: The North Star is run by Team Domenica and funnels pub profits into supporting young people with learning disabilities and autism.
  • All-day party: DJs, outdoor terrace entertainment from 1pm–9pm, a Pride menu and cocktails honouring LGBTQi+ activists.
  • Accessible and friendly: Wheelchair accessible, family- and dog-friendly, with VIP booths for groups.
  • Weekend vibes: Party continues Sunday with Ska Sunday, Caribbean food and rum punch , relaxed, sunny and sociable.
  • Practical note: Food available to eat in or takeaway, ideal if you’re watching the parade nearby.

A Pride party with purpose , right by the parade route

The strongest detail here is a simple one: The North Star sits just yards from Brighton’s main Pride route, so you can step straight from the crowd into music and shade. It’s not just another pub takeover; it’s a community-minded venue where every pint helps pay for Team Domenica’s work getting young people into paid jobs. Expect a lively, colourful terrace atmosphere and the comforting hum of people celebrating together.

DJs, disco and cocktails named for activists

Entertainment runs all afternoon, with House of Disco hosting on the terrace and DJs spinning through to early evening. The pub will also run a dedicated Pride menu and cocktails named after LGBTQi+ activists , small touches that give the event personality and purpose. If you love a themed drink and a friendly crowd, this feels like Pride done with heart rather than flash.

Inclusive, accessible and family-friendly , what that actually means

The North Star is fully wheelchair accessible and welcomes families and dogs, which makes it a genuine all-ages option for festival-goers who need something calmer than the main stage. Staff are part of Team Domenica, a charity focused on training and employing young people with learning disabilities and autism, so you’ll find a warm, purposeful vibe behind the bar. If accessibility matters to you, this is one of the more thoughtful pub events on the route.

VIP booths, takeaway bites and practical tips

If you’re going in a group, consider booking a VIP booth , it’s handy for regrouping between parade stops and keeps a small crew together all day. There’s a Pride menu for sit-downs and options to takeaway, which is great if you want to picnic on the seafront. Food and drink running alongside DJ sets means you won’t miss much of the entertainment while you eat.

The fun doesn’t stop , Ska Sunday and weekend plans

The celebrations spill into Sunday with the pub’s first Ska Sunday: Caribbean food, Red Stripe and rum punch, plus DJ Bmore Smiley McVowty from midday. It’s a chilled follow-up to Pride day and a good way to recover with flavour and sunshine. For locals and visitors alike, the two-day programme keeps things varied and welcoming.

It's a small change that makes Pride more inclusive and every visit more meaningful.

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