CHALK

A new venue for me to see a band but was quiet nice. I think the stage could be slightly higher raised so that its easier to see the band. All standing as far as I could tell. No bitter on tap alot of Brighton it seems has turned the taps off on it. Good sound quality of the band saw Sigrid acoustic set for the release of her 3rd album. Arrived later deliberately too avoid the queues excepted, they had set up a metal rail system weaving around Poole Valley. The outside security staff were very friendly and nice not always the case at venues. Would go their again if a band I wanted to see were playing their. Not a large venue this is what I like, around 800 capacity so quiet intimate setting which is nice. Went by train to be able to have a few beers, also parking in Brighton is difficult and not cheap. But they cancelled the 10:47pm & 11:10 and put a bus service on which took around an hour to get to the station I wanted in stead of 10mins. Nothing to do with the venue itself but just be aware of the travel experiences needed if you dont live in Brighton.

Chalk is a weird shape for a venue, and beware that bands are often on stage earlier than you might expect. Screens above the bar showing a feed of the performances helps create a space that's safe and fun for those aren't so fond of crowded rooms, and the sounds had always been good when I've visited. Support small venues!

I have been going to chalk for years and I am simply appalled by some of the management decisions these days. Firstly, they have stopped caring about the safety of their customers, particularly the young women, by charging for the anti-spiking covers. Our safety has been priced at 10p per drink cover. so if you are planning on having a good night out not being taken advantage of it comes out of your own pocket. Secondly, they are not as safe as they advertise, with staff members ignoring customers in favour of chatting, or ignoring basic food hygiene. I have overheard multiple discussions regarding mould in the ice machines and staff members serving visibly drunk individuals as profit is clearly more important than ensuring people remain safe. It is a disgrace to the hard work of their welfare team. They also got rid of their medic team, and reintroduced the platforms, that are so beyond dangerous. Putting drunk people 2ft off the ground is a recipe for disaster. I truly believe they are prioritising money over safety and whilst I recognise that this is a tough time for grassroots venues, young women and men having a safe enjoyable night out should not be sacrificed first, if at all. I truly do place the blame in the hands of management and security, the staff are usually amazing and trying their best with the hand they've been dealt. I have to applaud the majority of their staff on being diligent, speedy and lovely to interact with it is just a shame that their peers and managers don't seem to respect them enough to make it a nice place to work. I sincerely hope to see improvements by the time freshers come around, or I strongly encourage societies, and universities to cut ties with such an abysmal club. Whilst nostalgia plays a huge part in my love for the club, and the staff do their best. I cannot continue giving money towards a company that clearly only care about themselves at the top.

I saw Lacuna Coil here on the 29th. Great place, staff were friendly and supportive, checked on me throughout the night when I looked a bit lost. I have a disability and they accommodated my extra needs. Loved the disco ball!! Only 4 stars because it is quite dirty and so so stuffy, they’re meant to have a ventilation system since Covid era but if there is it’s certainly not working sufficiently.

A great small venue in the middle of Brighton. Went to see Heaven 17, who were outstanding, and where ever you stand you can easily see the stage. Bar staff and entry staff very friendly. There are a couple of seats but generally this is a standing only venue.

It’s an ok venue for gigs, sound quality is ok, I like the layout, the cute little lounge area at the back, tvs showing the stage on the back bar and on the upper deck, staff were good, drink selection very good. But, three stars because if it’s a sold out show, you better be near first in line, otherwise you can’t see shit, as I found out. They need to stick to hosting smaller underground artists

Great service from the staff last night.Checked in by Yash,rlly helpful. Poppy was great with our drinks and friendly! Savannah,Anna Lea and Sophie were so lovely and helpful! Not always felt so welcomed at chalk so great staff team last night !

CHALK functions as both a nightclub and a live music venue. It hosts a wide range of events, from club nights with DJs to live performances by bands and artists. It's located in Brighton's coach station, which is conveniently situated opposite the iconic Brighton Pier. It has a large main room with a flexible capacity, thanks to a rotating bar. There's also a mezzanine level with an additional bar. It was converted from an old cinema, giving it a unique feel. CHALK hosts regular club nights with various themes and music genres. It also features live music from both established and up-and-coming artists. It has hosted very diverse musical acts. The atmosphere is really lovely here, lovely and fun. You'll have a nice time here 😊