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The Pub at Rockwater, Hove

Bar in a Restaurant
·
Private space
Western Esplanade, Brighton, BN3 4FA –
Hove, Brighton
Up to 60
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Pub is relaxed and full of character - with direct access to the lawns, a retractable roof, private bar, log burner, pool table, vintage dart board, and screens for your event. It’s the ideal spot for laid-back gatherings, comfortably hosting 30 to 150 guests in a mixed seated and standing setting. Effortless, social, and made for any occasion.

Usually booked for

Corporate Event

Typically for 50-65 guests and costs about £1,000.

"We had our away day and we find the venue lovely, food was fine and an amazing view!"

- Stefania M. Jun 2026

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 150
  • Dining
    up to 30
  • Theatre
    up to 60
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Cabaret
    up to 32
  • U-Shaped
    up to 20
  • Classroom
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
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
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

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
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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

SM
Stefania M.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 50 guests · June 2026

We had our away day and we find the venue lovely, food was fine and an amazing view! Also, very good IT equipment.

There was no air-condition on the ground floor or even fan; no good in hot days

4.1
SN
Suzy N.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
PT
Paul T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, decorating the space is also doable.

The venue can host a DJ, live band, saxophonist or singer, or connect a playlist to its in-house system. Microphones and support for additional AV needs can also be provided.

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Response rate: 96%

About Rockwater, Hove

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