The Birdcage at Mesmerist
Bar in a Pub
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Private space
9 reviews
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1 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE
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Brighton City Centre
About this space
The Birdcage is a Bar in Mesmerist, a compact private bar space defined by its retro, gin‑palace‑inspired interior.
Design: The Birdcage presents deep green fish‑scale tiles at the bar, brass fittings, dark timber surfaces and floral‑patterned wallpaper, framed by sash windows that admit natural light.
Features: The Birdcage provides a PA system and speakers and permits hosts to bring their own DJ or play their own music, and it includes a small dancefloor. The space also has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.
Ideal for: Small groups seeking an informal, music‑centred gathering where guests can mingle, stand and dance.
What guests say: The space is lively and noted for its decorative art, flowers and well‑presented drinks. Event hosts find the on‑site team flexible and helpful during setup and teardown.
Offers and packages
Menus
Event offer
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
• 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
Prices
Monday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 –
23:00
from
£400
hire fee
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£400
hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 –
23:00
from
£400
hire fee
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£400
hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 –
23:00
from
£400
hire fee
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£400
hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 –
23:00
from
£400
hire fee
Per evening
18:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
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 + £1500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
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 session
18:30 –
2:00
from
£375 + £1500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £1500
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:30 –
23:00
from
£400
hire fee
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£400
hire fee per day
Per evening
18:00 –
23:00
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
17:30
from
£200 + £500
hire fee + min. spend
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
Please note: the prices displayed are 'from' rates and are not guaranteed for any specific date. Once we receive your enquiry, we'll confirm the exact cost based on your preferred date, hire duration, and guest numbers.
Higher rates may apply during peak periods, including but not limited too: Halloween, Pride, New Year's Eve, and selected dates throughout the Christmas season.
If your event date is flexible or you are working to a specific budget, please let us know when enquiring. We'll be happy to suggest the most suitable dates and package options to help you get the best value for your event.
For fully hosted events such as corporate parties, we recommend:
Mid-Range Buffet + 3 Drinks Tokens per Guest
From £46 per person + service charge
This package provides a great balance of food and drinks, making it ideal for corporate celebrations, networking events and office parties. Final pricing may vary depending on the event date, guest numbers and specific requirements. Please enquire for a tailored quotation.
Add-ons
Capacity
Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 38
Theatre
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 40
Classroom
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
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
Show cancellation details
Reviews and ratings
(9 reviews and ratings - )
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MS
Mark S.
Verified review
Pub · 60 guests
· June 2026
Really helpful service throughout and quick responses. Great set up and the PA system punched which was very satisfying!
The bar tab was very high and this was on top of a £300 fee (many venues don’t have a fee at all) AND a £300 deposit! This is a huge amount to fork out when many venues don’t require any fee at all.
Submitted 2 months ago
4.5
AB
Amberlily B.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests
· April 2026
Lovely space, friendly staff and nice drinks
Prices were expensive and the minimum bar spend was stressful
Submitted 4 months ago
4.5
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!
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
GH
Georgia H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 2 months ago
5.0
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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time:
within couple of hours
Response rate:
99%
About Mesmerist
Mesmerist is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
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