Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Brighton

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Brighton

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Top Cocktail Party Venues in Brighton

Brighton is where your cocktail party is done right. The city offers cocktail party venues that offer craft drinks, the best appetisers, and views to die for or drink to. Sea views? Yes. The best service ever? Totally! Great food to pair with your drinks? Yes, yes! Small or large group events? Brighton has your perfect pour waiting. Get ready to pick the best locations for drinks on Tagvenue.

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135 Drinks Reception Venues in Brighton

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Enjoy Brighton's Small Cocktail Reception Venues

Main Dining
from £30
per person / per session
Main Dining
40
46
Sushi. Garden.
Brighton City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
You can hire an exclusive area of our restaurant where you’ll have a clear view of our chefs preparing dishes behind the counter, complete with a fresh sushi display fridge that showcases the ingredients right in front of
Top Garden Terrace
from £5
per person / per session
Top Garden Terrace
40
40
The Park View
(41)
Brighton
Pub
Semi-private area
R
Richard L.
“Amazing venue, lovely staff and very accommodating for a 40th birthday”
The Tidal Room
from £55
per person / per session
The Tidal Room
20
40
The Ivy in The Lanes
Brighton City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
An onsite bar provides mocktail and cocktail to the guests. Private dining rooms can be hired for functions and parties. Parking can be somewhat tricky to find, but public bus stops are just a stone’s throw from the entrance.
The Mezzanine
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Mezzanine
34
50
Oculist
Brighton City Centre
Dining Room in a Pub
Semi-private area
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.
Roof Terrace Hire
from £450
minimum spend / per session
Roof Terrace Hire
25
40
Dishoom Permit Room
Brighton City Centre
Rooftop at a Restaurant
Private space
Permit Room’s rooftop, AKA the Aunty Bar, is open for private hire: parties, work-dos, any-kind-of get-together. Revel in each other’s company above Brighton’s bustling lanes.
Entire Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
35
50
The Wine Cellar Brighton
(1)
North Laine, Brighton
Bar
Whole venue
Whether you're hosting a tasting, a corporate event, or a private celebration, our venue offers a stylish and intimate setting in the heart of Brighton.
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Book One of Brighton's Cheap Venues for Cocktail Parties

Mid Garden Terrace
from £5
per person / per session
Mid Garden Terrace
20
40
The Park View
(41)
Brighton
Pub
Semi-private area
S
Sophie B.
“Friendly staff, good price, accessible entrance, nice plants”
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
from £10
per person / per session
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
35
55
The Pump House
(1)
Brighton City Centre
Pub
Shared space
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
Beach Huts
from £50
minimum spend / per session
Beach Huts
12
Brighton Music Hall
Brighton City Centre
Pop Up Space in a Bar
Private space
Free to hire beautiful private hire spaces for drinking and dining. Sea views, heated, sound, smart TVs and beautiful furnishings.
Football Pitch
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Football Pitch
60
60
Pizza Pilgrims Brighton
Brighton City Centre
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
Got more than 6 players? Keep the rest of the gang entertained in our PS5 room while you’re on the pitch. Hungry?
Inside Private Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
Inside Private Hire
80
240
OHSO Social
Brighton City Centre
Bar in a Restaurant
Whole venue
You can expect tasty fresh food, catering for the entire family, including a range of beers, wines, and delicious cocktails.
Function Room
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Function Room
25
60
Inn on the Square
(2)
Brighton City Centre
Pub
Private space
K
Kennedy R.
“Staff were very accommodating and helpful”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Brighton’s Bars

The Prohibition Room
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Prohibition Room
60
65
Bootlegger Bar Brighton
Brighton City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
The Bootlegger Brighton is a cocktail bar inspired by the 1920s speakeasy and located on Middle Street, which is only a few steps away from the famous seafront of Brighton.
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
100
130
Be At One Brighton
Brighton City Centre
Bar
Whole venue
Whether you're raising a glass to the weekend or celebrating life's big moments, our menu features over 100 cocktails, expertly crafted by our talented bartenders.
Clubroom
from £2000
minimum spend / per evening
Clubroom
60
250
Revolution Brighton
(10)
Brighton City Centre
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Bar
Private space
The Club Room a Revolution Brighton is the perfect space to hold your next event. It's extremely flexible in it's uses, with two bars and a large dancefloor area.
First Floor
from £120
hire fee / per hour
First Floor
30
10
Mad Dog Brewery Taproom
Brighton City Centre
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
We have two spaces across two floors in Central Brighton, each can sit c. 30 people. We have full bar facilities, as well as Pizza available.
Bar Area
from £245
hire fee / per day
Bar Area
35
60
Hotel Pelirocco
Brighton City Centre
Hotel
Private space
The bar area is a themed space with a fun atmosphere. It is great for unique off-site meetings and presentations, breakout sessions, and celebrations! It includes a TV and lots of natural light.
Tiki Bar
from £2000
hire fee / per day
Tiki Bar
150
PRYZM Brighton
(3)
Brighton City Centre
Nightclub
Private space
Welcome to our hidden gem - the secret function room tucked away at the back of the Steinbeck & Shaw Bar. This unique venue has everything you need for an exclusive and unforgettable event.
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Drink and Dine at Brighton’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Entire Venue
from £40
per person / per session
Entire Venue
50
80
Sabai Thai Brighton
North Laine, Brighton
Restaurant
Whole venue
Our entire restaurant can hold up to 80 guests in a cocktail layout. The outdoor are is included in the rental along with the mezzanine semi-private area inside the venue.
The Octopus Room
from £55
per person / per session
The Octopus Room
30
50
The Ivy in The Lanes
Brighton City Centre
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The Ivy in The Lanes is an aesthetic, art-filled restaurant in Brighton serving British and continental cuisine. An onsite bar provides mocktail and cocktail to the guests.
The Flamingo Social
from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Flamingo Social
22
50
The Coal Shed - Brighton
Brighton City Centre
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
The restaurant has a standalone cocktail bar reserved for walk-ins, a 140 seat restaurant and three private dining rooms. The menu is simple: the highest quality ingredients, sourced as locally as possible, and expertly cooked
Dining Area
from £25
per person / per session
Dining Area
70
75
Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant Brighton
Brighton City Centre
Restaurant
Whole venue
This space at Pamukkale Turkish Restaurant can host 70 to 80 guests. The tables can be adjusted to your event's needs. It's a great choice for a dinner party, celebration, or a corporate reception.
Entire Venue
from £38
per person / per session
Entire Venue
100
160
Bali Brasserie Restaurant and Bar
Hove, Brighton
Restaurant
Whole venue
The entire restaurant combines the main dining area and bar. Invite up to 160 guests for special occasions and celebrations that could use a bit of elegance.
Entire Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
47
75
Nostos Hove
Hove, Brighton
Restaurant
Whole venue
This Greek Restaurant is great for big celebrations in a delicately decorated setting. The white walls and natural light give the space a cheerful vibe.
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Brighton

FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues 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 from January 2026:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Brighton
From £500 to £2000 minimum spend per event
From £25 to £49 per person
From £500 to £1500 hire fee per event

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

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 (January 2026):

Small up to 45 guests prices average £750 minimum spend per event
Medium between 60 and 95 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large over 105 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event

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...’
  • Entire Venue at Oculist on 2 Boyce's Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: It is a great choice for larger celebrations, corporate receptions, unusual weddings and more! The booking includes access to all spaces in the venue.
  • First Floor at Mad Dog Brewery Taproom on 24 Duke Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Room on first floor with c. 30 seats arranged in bench style seating with large screen TV available for presentations etc...

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