Venue Hire at Trading Post Kensington Gardens

Cafe
·
Whole venue
40 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL –
North Laine, Brighton
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Looking for a venue that’s as unique and memorable as your event? Trading Post Coffee Roasters offers an extraordinary setting for all occasions – now including Christmas 2025!

With a stylish industrial design, our centrally located venues in Brighton, Hove, Chichester, Worthing, Lewes, Horsham, bring warmth, charm, and a touch of sparkle to every celebration. Whether you're planning a cozy birthday, a corporate gathering, or a staff celebration, our versatile spaces can host up to 100 guests comfortably.

🎄 Now Booking: Christmas 2025 Festive Parties
Our brand-new festive menus for 2025 are now available! Designed to delight, they feature seasonal favourites and creative dishes to suit all dietary preferences. Whether you're organising an office Christmas party or a festive get-together with friends and family, we’ll help you throw a fabulous event in a relaxed, stylish atmosphere.

✨ Why Choose Trading Post?

No hire fee – just meet a simple minimum spend

On-site bars and kitchens serving delicious food and drink

A flexible space ideal for everything from intimate gatherings with elegant, handcrafted canapés to lively, large-scale buffet-style parties.

Let us take care of the details while you relax and enjoy the celebrations with your guests.
📩 Contact us today to view our 2025 menus or secure your date.

Prices

Monday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Tuesday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Wednesday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Thursday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Friday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Saturday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Sunday
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
20:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
We do not charge a hire fee with exclusive hire, we require a minimum pre-paid spend. Once this is reached on the evening it would then get refunded back to you up to 10 working days after your booking. If there is an amount not reached we would keep the remaining amount to make it up to the spend.
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 1:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Natural light
Quiet space
Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Storage space
Alcohol licence
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

- No under 18's after 9 pm
- You can decorate the venue but items can not be left at the Trading Post post-event and we will not be responsible for items left behind. Decorations we allow must be:- tied by string or free-standing (no tak, tape, pins, or staples to walls). Any set up of decoration and entertainment can be from 6.45/7 pm.

About Trading Post Kensington Gardens

Trading Post Coffee Roasters at 40 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, offers coffee across three floors with indoor and outdoor seating, including a roof garden overlooking North Laine. Enjoy breakfast, brunch, or coffee with a view.

Open daily, 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. Brunch is served 7:30 am–3:30 pm on weekdays and until 4:00 pm on weekends. Thursday to Saturday evenings feature a cocktail bar with artisan coffee cocktails, classic drinks, champagne, wine, prosecco, sharing platters, and live DJ music.

Location

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