A lounge with orange accent walls, retro wicker chairs, and vintage lamps at Mesmerist.
A lounge in a pub with orange walls, decorative mirrors, round wooden tables, and mix of colorful cushions at Mesmerist.
A lounge in a pub with retro wall art, wicker chairs, and orange accents at Mesmerist.
A lounge in a pub with retro orange-patterned wallpaper, cushioned bench seating, and round wooden tables at Mesmerist.
Christmas Party offer

The Flipside at Mesmerist

Lounge in a Pub
·
Private space
1 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE –
Brighton City Centre
Up to 30
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Flipside is a private Lounge in the Mesmerist that functions as a compact, self-contained bar-style lounge for small private groups.

Design: The Flipside's interior combines a saturated orange palette, patterned curtains and framed retro prints with a mix of low sofas, small round tables and wicker lounge chairs.

Features: A fixed PA system and speakers support music playback and announcements. The space includes a compact dance area alongside a variety of lounge and café-style seats. Air conditioning, natural daylight and Wi‑Fi are provided.

Ideal for: Friend groups and small work teams seeking a relaxed, social, music-forward reception with space to mingle and dance.

What sets it apart: The Flipside allows external DJs and private music setup, enabling hosts to bring their own equipment and playlists.

What guests say: The Flipside benefits from helpful, flexible staff who accommodate setup and early access. The Flipside delivers a lively, colourful atmosphere, though guests have reported occasional intermittent sound-volume issues.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

£500 hire fee
+ £2500 min. spend
Celebrate Christmas in The Birdcage with our Festive Buffet Tier Three — loaded with pigs in blanket, sliders and more.
Festive Buffet Tier Three – The Birdcage
£30 per person
• Festive Buffet Tier Three
• Includes everything from Tier One and Tier Two, plus Tier Three selection
• Vegetarian and vegan options included

BUFFET ITEMS
1. Mini Burger Slider - Beef or Plant-Based
2. Fried Brie Wedges or Vegan Cauli Wings
3. Winter Garden Potato Salad
4. Festive Winter Slaw
5. Chips, Salsa & Guac
6. Caesar Salad
7. Fries
8. Mac & Cheese Bites
9. Halloumi Sticks
10. Cranberry & Sage Sausage Rolls
11. Chicken Wings
12. Pigs in Blanket
13. Corn Ribs
14. Falafel
15. Ham Croquettes

Wedding Offers

£400 hire fee
+ £3000 min. spend
Host your wedding in The Flipside’s retro lounge with our Tier Three buffet included and a private bar.
Wedding Buffet Package – The Flipside
£30 per person
• Tier Three buffet menu (includes all Tier One & Two selections)

TIER ONE
1. Mini burger slider – beef or plant-based
2. Chicken tenders or vegan cauli wings
3. Pasta salad
4. Coleslaw
5. Chips, salsa & guac
6. Caesar salad
7. Fries

TIER TWO (ADDITIONAL)
1. Mac & cheese bites
2. Halloumi sticks
3. Sausage rolls
4. Chicken wings

TIER THREE (ADDITIONAL)
1. Calamari
2. Corn ribs
3. Falafel
4. Ham croquettes

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:30 – 2:00
from £300 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £300 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:30 – 2:00
from £750 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £600 hire fee per day
Per evening
18:30 – 2:00
from £300 + £2000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £300 + £1500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 17:30
from £400 hire fee per day
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £200 + £500 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Add-ons

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Whiteboard
Flipchart
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
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
private bar
sound system
private toilets
Rooftop terrace
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: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

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

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Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
G
Georgie
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 80 guests
I had my birthday party here in the birdcage function room upstairs. It’s such a lovely room and a hidden gem! A lot of people didn’t know it was there! It’s got everything you need with a private bar, buffet menus, the team kindly organises a DJ for me and make the booking process super easy and stress free! 100% recommend!
Can’t think of anything! It was all fantastic and staff are lovely!
5.0
LH
Lani H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CM
Carla M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
E
Ella
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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Response rate: 99%

About Mesmerist

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