Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Brighton

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £1000 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Perfect size venue. Cosy but spacious feel. Didn't really need to decorate much as the decor is lovely.’

• Basement Bar at The Park View in Brighton - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘What an amazing venue to celebrate out engagement party at!’

• Rum Attic at Revolution Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Super happy with my choice of venue. Fantastic for any private party/event.’

You'll find cocktail party venues 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 (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Brighton, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Function Room at Inn on the Square on 11 Cranbourne Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Staff were very accommodating and helpful...’
• Grain & Grill Restaurant at Maldron Hotel Brighton on 31 Cannon Place Brighton and Hove - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The dining room includes an in-house bar counter and a flexible arrangement of tables, banquettes and standalone chairs that can be reconfigured.
• The Mezzanine at Oculist on 2 Boyce's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Mezzanine at the Oculist has a capacity of 50 guests standing, and 34 seated. It's a great space for medium-sized gatherings, parties and celebrations.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Brighton, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Mid Garden Terrace at The Park View, rated 4.8/5 - terrace for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Love the venue, the Huw and the staff leading up to the event were really helpful and informative.’

• Pub Area at White Rabbit - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: The pub area can accommodate up to 40 people for small parties, drinking celebrations and other similar events. The space includes a bar and various indoor seating areas that can be decorated to suit the theme of your event.

• Function Room at The Lewes Road Inn - function room for 35 guests
  Venue said: Our Function Room is a private pub space with a colourful, characterful interior that gives gatherings a relaxed setting away from the main bar. Design: Colourful walls, patterned carpet and mismatched wooden furniture create...

Cheap cocktail party venues in Brighton start from £250 minimum spend per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Taproom at Lost And Found Taproom, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Very good service and incredibly accommodating!’

• Miss Elliot’s Dining Room at The Pump House, from £10 per person (up to 55 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Pump House is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Brighton; A stone fireplace in our bar bears the initials of Miss Elliot who bought the building in 1766 and the cellars of our fine old building date from...

• Function Room at Plough Inn, Rottingdean, from £50 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Function Room is a private event space arranged as a separate dining room. Broad windows bring daylight across the room. Design: The room has white walls and timber flooring beneath a low, angled ceiling.