The Octopus Room at The Ivy in The Lanes

Function Room in a Restaurant
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Private space
51a Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF
Brighton City Centre

About this space

The Octopus Room seats 30 guests at three long tables but can also accommodate up to 50 people for a cocktail-style event. The room is named after two large amber octopuses featured on the ceiling. Wallpaper artwork themes include sea life, Brighton Pier, youth culture, music, and the beach.

Overall, the space is both elegant and original, providing a unique backdrop for functions and private parties.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 0:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £55 per person
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £55 per person
Per session
18:30 – 23:00
from £55 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Backdrops
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: 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 allowed in the building.
• Hosts are given early access to the private rooms for setup.
• Vegetarian and vegan menu available on request.
• Damage done to the space will result in extra charge.


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