The Flipside at Mesmerist

Lounge in a Pub
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Private space
1 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE
Brighton City Centre

About this space

Chic and retro in flavour, The Flipside lounge on the first floor offers a stylish atmosphere for private parties, events, filming, photo shoots or meeting areas! The space features a full bar, two lounge areas, its own toilets and an outside smoking terrace. Capability for a DJ or band.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 1:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 1:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 1:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 1:00
from £150 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 2:00
from £150 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 2:00
from £150 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 1:00
from £150 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 1:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £150 + £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

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

Show cancellation details

About Mesmerist

A dapper looking lounge bar in the heart of Brighton’s Lanes that spans three floors and offers a choice of individually styled rooms and spaces to enjoy a quality food offering or an expertly mixed cocktail or two.

This Brighton institution is stylish without being pretentious, so you’ll feel right at home whether you are catching up with a friend over a bottle of wine, hosting a family meal to celebrate an important occasion or wanting a top night out with your mates. Local bands and DJs will keep you entertained every week, so there’s hardly ever a dull night at The Mes!

Mesmerist is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.


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Location

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Meet your host

Faith Cooper
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
2h Response time
100% Response rate

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