Whole Venue at Mesmerist

Bar in a Pub
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Whole venue
1 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE –
Brighton City Centre

About this space

Mesmerist is a buzzy pub-style bar defined by retro, gin-palace inspired decor and a steady programme of live music and DJ nights.

Design: Interior combines exposed brick walls, patterned tiled floors and upholstered green banquettes alongside mixed-height wooden tables and black pendant lights. Large street-facing windows bring abundant natural daylight to the ground-floor seating.

Features: Multiple rooms include a private bar area and flexible furniture that opens up a standing space and a dancefloor. A fixed PA system and house speakers are available and outside DJs may bring their own kit. The venue also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, step-free access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Lively social groups seeking an informal standing reception or a relaxed seated night with music and dancing.

What sets it apart: A first-floor roof terrace provides private outdoor space available for group use.

What guests say: The venue provides flexible event support, including early access for setup and extended teardown, and private-bar teams are consistently friendly and helpful. The sound system has experienced occasional low-volume periods and rare interruptions at some events.


Offers and packages

Menus


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

£500 hire fee
+ £2500 min. spend

Celebrate Christmas in The Birdcage with our Festive Buffet Tier Three — loaded with pigs in blanket, sliders and more.

Festive Buffet Tier Three – The Birdcage
£30 per person

• Festive Buffet Tier Three
• Includes everything from Tier One and Tier Two, plus Tier Three selection
• Vegetarian and vegan options included

BUFFET ITEMS
1. Mini Burger Slider - Beef or Plant-Based
2. Fried Brie Wedges or Vegan Cauli Wings
3. Winter Garden Potato Salad
4. Festive Winter Slaw
5. Chips, Salsa & Guac
6. Caesar Salad
7. Fries
8. Mac & Cheese Bites
9. Halloumi Sticks
10. Cranberry & Sage Sausage Rolls
11. Chicken Wings
12. Pigs in Blanket
13. Corn Ribs
14. Falafel
15. Ham Croquettes


Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £7500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
9:00 – 17:00
from £1000 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £3000 + £15000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 2:00
from £5000 + £25000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000 + £5000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Add-ons


Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 600
  • Dining
    up to 500
  • Boardroom
    up to 35
  • Cabaret
    up to 60
  • Classroom
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Rooftop bar
  • 70s themed bar
  • Retro bar
  • Hireable photobooth
  • Optional staging
  • Cloakroom
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

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

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 20:00

Host rules

Your booking is only confirmed once you receive a Booking Confirmation Email, which includes our full Booking Terms & Conditions.

Here are the key points:

- Deposits are non-refundable. A minimum spend may apply.
- Final balance (if required) is due 28 days before your event.
- You can reschedule once before the cancellation deadline.
- No outside food or drink unless agreed in writing.
- You’re responsible for your guests’ behaviour and any damage caused.

For full details, please refer to the Booking Policy attached to your confirmation email.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

G
Georgie
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests

I had my birthday party here in the birdcage function room upstairs. It’s such a lovely room and a hidden gem! A lot of people didn’t know it was there! It’s got everything you need with a private bar, buffet menus, the team kindly organises a DJ for me and make the booking process super easy and stress free! 100% recommend!

Can’t think of anything! It was all fantastic and staff are lovely!

5.0

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Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 99%

About Mesmerist

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