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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Brighton
Cocktails by the coast? Brighton was made for it. From chilled seafront hotels near the Pier to quirky bars into The Lanes, this city offers drinks reception venues that bring seaside charm to your cocktail or happy hour event! Expect great service, a touch of seaside sparkle, and maybe even a sunset that steals the show. Let’s get you the perfect spot to sip, chat, and celebrate by the sea. Discover top spaces for drinks right away.
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![The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Brighton in Brighton City Centre]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Nightingale Room
100 guestsThe Grand Central BrightonBrighton City CentreEEleanor H.
“They were also happy to accommodate a soft drink tab, which was really helpful for our pregnant guests.” -
![Pub Area at Islingword Inn in Brighton]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPub Area
120 guestsIslingword InnBrightonThe pub area has a capacity of up to 120 standing guests and is suitable for cocktail receptions, celebratory drinks and other parties. This space features TVs, karaoke and bar games such as pool or darts. -
![Basement Bar at The Park View in Brighton]()
from £3250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
80 guestsThe Park ViewBrightonSShakthi S.
“Hired the space for my birthday party and had a great time at the venue.” -
![Live Room at Dead Wax Social in North Laine, Brighton]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLive Room
175 guestsDead Wax SocialNorth Laine, BrightonAbove the bar, you’ll find retro lightbox drink menus – fully customisable for your event. Want a cocktail named after your band or birthday guest? -
![Entire Venue at med. in Brighton City Centre]()
from £50
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
40 guestsmed.Brighton City CentreThe venue has an amazing menu of seasonal dishes, inspired by Mediterranean flavors plus a large wine list. There is a selection of handcrafted cocktails coupled with mouth watering dishes such pici cacio e pepe with hazelnut -
![Bay Windows at The Park View in Brighton]()
from £5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBay Windows
25 guestsThe Park ViewBrightonNNicolas P.
“Really flexible and nice staff, Huw the manager kept in contact throughout until the event.” -
![Rum Attic at Revolution Brighton in Brighton City Centre]()
from £500
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80 guestsRevolution BrightonBrighton City Centre
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NNick M.
“Great room with top, friendly staff. Efficiently run and great service. Thank you!” -
![Immersive Prison Experience at Alcotraz Brighton in Brighton City Centre]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityImmersive Prison Experience
55 guestsAlcotraz BrightonBrighton City CentreWork with us to come up with a storyline that suits your vibe, and let our expert mixologists whip up custom cocktails using the supplies you sneak in. -
![Beach Huts at Brighton Music Hall in Brighton City Centre]()
from £50
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBeach Huts
12 guestsBrighton Music HallBrighton City CentreFree to hire beautiful private hire spaces for drinking and dining. Sea views, heated, sound, smart TVs and beautiful furnishings. -
![Entire Venue at Islingword Inn in Brighton]()
from £15
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
180 guestsIslingword InnBrightonThe pub can accommodate up to 180 people for birthday parties, drinks celebrations, corporate events and other special occasions. The venue features a pub area, a function room and an outdoor beer garden. -
![Entire Venue at English's of Brighton in Brighton City Centre]()
from £48
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
11 guestsEnglish's of BrightonBrighton City CentreGuests may choose between a set menu or the à la carte selection. No room hire applies. Drinks can be pre-ordered and prepared in advance of arrival. -
![Mezzanine at The Salt Room in Brighton City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
24 guestsThe Salt RoomBrighton City CentreThe same seasonality and innovation that is applied to the menu finds its way into the cocktails, with a selection of drinks changing through the year and with a hint of earthy herbs and sea spices sprinkled throughout.
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FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Brighton
Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £1200 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:
| From £650 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £48 | per person |
| From £500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
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Rum Attic at Revolution Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great room with top, friendly staff. Efficiently run and great service.’ -
The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Brighton in Brighton City Centre - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘They answered all my questions, organised pre-paid drinks for guests, and put them out for us.’ -
Basement Bar at The Park View in Brighton - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Love the venue, the Huw and the staff leading up to the event were really helpful and informative.’
You'll find drinks reception 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 80 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Brighton, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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...’ -
The Gallery 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. -
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.
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