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First Floor at Mad Dog Brewery Taproom

Event Space in a Bar
·
Semi-private area
24 Duke Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1AG –
Brighton City Centre
Up to 30
seats
Up to 10
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

First Floor is a semi-private event space in the Mad Dog Brewery Taproom defined by bright, colour‑washed walls and a compact, casual layout.

Design: The First Floor has saffron-painted walls and a bold dice mural that create a playful, informal appearance. The room contains reclaimed-wood tables, bench seating and framed prints and receives natural daylight that keeps the area bright.

Features: A built-in PA system and speakers are available and the room permits hosts to play their own music or bring a DJ. Wi‑Fi is provided for playlists or presentations.

Ideal for: Small, sociable groups seeking a relaxed, informal gathering that works for seated drinks or standing mingles.

What guests say: The space has a sociable, conversational atmosphere and approachable staff that encourage interaction among visitors.

Prices

Monday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 23:00
from £240 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 10
  • Dining
    up to 25
  • Theatre
    up to 25
  • Boardroom
    up to 20
  • U-Shaped
    up to 20
  • Classroom
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Best behaviour please, no smoking / vaping on the premises

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

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About Mad Dog Brewery Taproom

Mad Dog Brewery Taproom is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Tim Waters
Member of Tagvenue since May 2025
84% Response rate
84% Response rate

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