An event space in a restaurant with wooden tables, plush armchairs, and board games at Rockwater, Hove.
An event space in a restaurant with glass walls, marble tables, and mid-century chairs at Rockwater, Hove.
An event space in a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows, plush seating, and garden views at Rockwater, Hove.
A restaurant table with a seafood platter on ice, champagne flutes, and a bottle of sparkling wine at Rockwater, Hove.

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.

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 Notice (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, the venue can host a DJ, live band, saxophonist or singer, or simply connect a playlist to the in-house system.

Yes, 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: 92%

About Rockwater, Hove

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