Brighton has earned a place among the world’s premier destinations for after-dark entertainment.

Research published by Time Out in collaboration with Intrepid Travel revealed the East Sussex coastal city achieved eighth position in the global rankings for nightlife quality.

The town surpassed Amsterdam, Madrid and Seoul while representing the highest-placed United Kingdom entry in the survey.

The study also showed 84 per cent of Brighton’s inhabitants reported finding it simple to socialise and integrate into local life, securing the highest community rating recorded worldwide.

Furthermore, 83 per cent of respondents graded Brighton’s evening offerings as satisfactory or outstanding, placing it joint second internationally.

Brighton also ranked as the city most probable, following New York, to be characterised as both vibrant and welcoming.

The city’s LGBTQ+ scene contributed to its inclusion on the list, though the announcement comes as two major establishments on Marine Parade prepare to cease operations.

Both R-Bar and Charles Street Tap will close their doors next month.

The managing director of R-Bar and Revenge nightclub told The Argus the LGBTQ+ scene was experiencing an emergency, calling the upcoming closures a pointed indication of what could be lost.

He described recent years as extraordinarily challenging, pointing to increased taxation, staffing expenses, commercial property levies, utility costs, rent and various other financial commitments.

Mr Jones also voiced worries about safety issues, criminal activity and decline in certain areas of the city, urging council officials and officers to provide greater assistance.