Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Brighton
It’s that time of the year again—Christmas in Brighton! With its seaside vibe and holiday spirit, Brighton is home to some of the most charming Christmas restaurants you could ever want. From quirky venues in The Lanes to festive spaces in North Laine, Brighton’s restaurants offer seasonal menus, cosy atmospheres, and great group deals for your holiday celebrations. If you’re hosting an office party, a friends’ get-together, or a festive family dinner, these venues have all the holiday cheer you’ll need to make it special. Book your spot now and make this Christmas one to remember.
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from £35
per personCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
155 guestsDrift BrightonBrighton City CentreLLivia B.
“The venue was excellent for a networking reception, with an incredible amount of indoor and outdoor space.” -
from £60
per personCheck availabilityDrawing Room
12 guestsNo.124, Brighton by GuestHouseBrighton City CentreLLeisa J.
“We loved the private room with an intimate pre drinks bar area for greeting our guests.” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
90 guestsThe Breakfast Club BrightonBrighton City CentreCCamilla
“Fantastic location, venue, facilities and the staff were super lovely & helpful.” -
from £50
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsWild FlorHove, BrightonThe Private Dining Room at Wild Flor is a first-floor dining room in the restaurant that is defined by compact, conversational proportions suited to focused, seated meals.
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from £50
per personCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsWild FlorHove, BrightonWild Flor is a Brighton & Hove neighbourhood restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and private dining. The menu focuses on classic European cooking using local ingredients, with a changing à la carte and seasonal set menu.
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from £60
per personCheck availabilityEntire Venue
47 guestsNostos HoveHove, BrightonNostos Hove is an owner-run Greek restaurant that presents an intimate, human-scale dining room and a straightforward, accessible layout. Design: The dining room uses pale tabletops, neutral upholstered chairs and simple
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from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySpode
22 guestsEnglish's of BrightonBrighton City CentreSpode is a Dining Room in English's of Brighton. The space is a semi-private dining area arranged for focused, seated service. Design: The room presents a classic dining-room layout with crisp white table linens, polished
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from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMinton
11 guestsEnglish's of BrightonBrighton City CentreMinton Dining Room, a private dining room in English's of Brighton, is a bay-windowed space that brings abundant natural daylight to a single-table, intimate dining setting.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Restaurant
55 guestsBardsley’sBrightonBardsley’s is a compact neighbourhood restaurant arranged as a single informal dining room; its defining quality is a straightforward single-room layout that concentrates activity in one space.
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from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
45 guestsBill's Brighton RestaurantNorth Laine, BrightonMezzanine is a semi-private event area within Bill's Brighton Restaurant centred on a continuous banquette that creates a long-table dining layout. Design: The mezzanine pairs dark timber tables and studded upholstered armchairs
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from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
12 guestsMalmaison BrightonBrightonFor a more intimate setting, the Private Dining Room offers a refined experience for up to 30 guests, making it ideal for exclusive dinners, smaller events, or private celebrations with added elegance and privacy.
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from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsTuttoNorth Laine, BrightonThe Private Dining Room at Tutto is a Dining Room in a restaurant that provides a partitioned, semi-private area separated from the main room by glass panels.
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What Christmas packages are available in Brighton?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in Brighton offer minimum spend ranging from £500 to £2500, or packages between £24.95 and £79 per person. You'll find options for 19 to 1100 guests.
• Guests choose one dish per course
• Lunch from 12:00 PM; dinner from 5:00 PM
• No minimum guest numbers
• Pre-orders required in advance for large groups
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
STARTERS
1. Chicken & herb terrine
2. Beetroot carpaccio
3. Smoked trout & cream cheese pâté
MAINS
1. Turkey roulade
2. Spiced parsnip & squash Wellington
3. Pan roasted cod
4. Crispy confit duck leg
DESSERTS
1. Classic Christmas pudding
2. Dark chocolate torte
3. NYC vanilla cheesecake
TO START
1. Ham and aged Cheddar croquettes
2. Smoked haddock chowder
3. Roast butternut squash
THE MAIN EVENT
1. Roast Bronze turkey
2. Aged sirloin
3. Roast halibut
4. Cep and wild mushroom Wellington
AFTERS
1. Christmas pudding crumble
2. Chocolate marquise
3. Colston Bassett Stilton
TO FINISH
1. Tea, coffee, brandy truffles and mince pies
STARTERS
1. Chicken Liver Parfait
2. Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
3. Garlic & Chilli Prawns
4. Beetroot-Cured Smoked Salmon
5. Baked Christmas Tree
MAINS
1. Roast Turkey Ballotine
2. Sea Bream Velouté
3. Roasted Miso Parsnips
4. Chestnut & Sage Tartiflette
DESSERTS
1. Black Forest Financier
2. Christmas Pudding Nougat
3. Chocolate Praline Tart
4. Mince Pie Pain Perdu
5. Winter Berry Log
• Family-style sharing menu
• Nocellara olives and Fonzies on arrival
• Neapolitan street food starters
• Selection of pizzas including the festive ‘All I Want For Christmas Is Ragu’
• Rocket, parmesan and balsamic salad
• Unlimited crust dippers
• Nutella pizza rings and pistachio rum baba-misu
• Glass of wine
STARTERS
1. Lentil fritters
2. Pork tenderloin nuggets
3. Tuna tataki
MAIN COURSES
1. Nostos vegan moussaka
2. Feather blade sofrito
3. Grilled sea bream
DESSERTS
1. Lime & mango cheesecake
2. Revani veroias with ice cream
3. Vegan chocolate & passion fruit layer cake
SAVOURY
1. BBQ pork bites
2. Honey and mustard roasted celeriac
3. Korean cauliflower poppers
4. Chicken salt fries
5. Buffalo chicken wings
6. Padron peppers
7. Whiskey cured salmon
8. Brie and cranberry dippers
SWEET
1. Mince pies
FAQs about Top Christmas Dinner Venues in Brighton
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £800 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Brighton, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £48 | per person |
| From £200 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful room, great vibe, everything set out as requested, staff were so relaxed and very helpful.’ -
The Snug at Brighton Harbour Hotel in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The service staff were amazing and had a great time!’ -
Rum Attic at Revolution Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great room with top, friendly staff. Efficiently run and great service. Thank you!’
You'll find Christmas restaurants in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Brighton, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £3200 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Brighton, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Back Bar at No 32
on 32 Duke Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: No 32 is an elegant bar and a club located in the heart of Brighton. It has three spaces available for private hire - the front section, the back bar and the gallery. -
The Mezzanine at Oculist
on 2 Boyce's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Best for: Cocktail receptions, DJ-led club nights, Evening drinks gatherings Location: Brighton city centre places the venue near West Street and Churchill Square, giving guests access to a cluster of restaurants, bars and... -
Pub Area at Victory
on 6 Duke Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Victory is one of the oldest pubs in Brighton, UK. Not only do we offer entertainment such as TVs and live performances, but also spaces for private events.
Smaller Christmas restaurants usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in Brighton, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:
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Semi-Private Dining at ASK Italian - Brighton - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: Features: The space includes a PA system and speakers and guest Wi-Fi. The area offers flexible table configurations for seated dining and is wheelchair accessible, with a step‑free guest entrance and accessible toilets. -
Private Dining Room at Sushi. Garden. - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: The restaurant supplies dedicated staff for table service and a drinks list is available from the main bar. Ideal for: The Private Dining Room is ideal for intimate, relaxed seated dinners and small social gatherings that... -
The Smithy at Plough Inn, Rottingdean - dining room for 24 guests
Venue said: Features: Dining tables and woven chairs provide a practical seated layout. Hosts may play their own music in the space. Ideal for: Small groups looking for a relaxed, informal setting for seated meals and social gatherings.
Cheap Christmas restaurants in Brighton start from £15 per person or £175 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
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Entire Venue at Bill's Brighton Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 121 guests seated)
Venue said: Located in Brighton, our restaurant stands just up the road from the seafront. The former bus depot building now operates as a dining space, providing a relaxed atmosphere for socialising. -
Greene Room at The Cricketers & Greene Room, from £175 hire fee per event (up to 45 guests seated)
Venue said: The Greene Room is a private event space arranged as an intimate dining room. Its defining character comes from its geometric wall patterning and traditional wood furnishings. -
Function Hall at The Ladies Mile, from £125 hire fee per day (up to 120 guests seated)
Venue said: Our large function hall is separate from the pub itself and houses its own private bar, facilities, function room and garden access, making it a popular choice for any kind of event.
Before booking:
- Consider the venue's seating capacity and whether it aligns with your guest list.
- Ensure the venue offers festive packages, such as per-person meal deals, often included during the holiday season.
- Check if the venue allows custom decorations, as this can add a personal touch to your event.
- Proximity to public transport in Brighton is important, especially during the busy holiday period.
- Confirm if the venue provides exclusive use or if you'll be sharing the space with other parties so you can plan properly.
- Make sure there's adequate parking nearby for guests.
- Verify catering options, including dietary accommodations, and check if there are additional charges for extended hire times or late-night events.
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