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Oculist

Pub

#5 of 105 Bar venues in Brighton
#19 of 116 30th Birthday Party venues in Brighton
  1 review  – 
2 Boyce's Street, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1AN –
Brighton City Centre
From £500
min. spend
Up to 35
seats
Up to 355
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Trendy pub in Brighton with a rooftop perfect for drinks and a lively atmosphere featuring late-night cocktails and electronic music. Ideal for parties with DJs or dancing-focused celebrations.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Oculist

The Mezzanine at Oculist

The Mezzanine
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
34 seats
50 standing
The Mezzanine at the Oculist has a capacity of 50 guests standing, and 34 seated. It's a great space for medium-sized gatherings, parties and celebrations.
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Entire Venue at Oculist

Entire Venue
Pub
·
Whole venue
355 standing
The Entire Venue of the Oculist has a capacity of 355 guests. It is a great choice for larger celebrations, corporate receptions, unusual weddings and more! The booking includes access to all spaces in the venue.
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Roof Terrace at Oculist

Roof Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
35 seats
40 standing
Roof Terrace is a private outdoor terrace at Oculist characterised by an elevated planted roof and a prominent central sculptural feature. Design: The terrace has a compact rectangular layout lined by planter boxes and timber benches, mixing low tables, bar-height counters and woven-seat chairs. The palette uses exposed masonry, dark-painted timbe...
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Package – The Mezzanine – The Mezzanine

£35 per person

MENU
SAVOURY
1. BBQ pork bites
2. Honey and mustard roasted celeriac
3. Korean cauliflower poppers
4. Chicken salt fries
5. Buffalo chicken wings
6. Padron peppers
7. Whiskey cured salmon
8. Brie and cranberry dippers
SWEET
1. Mince pies
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0

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Tobious C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Roof Terrace
11:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee
Tuesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
Roof Terrace
11:00 – 20:00
from £500 hire fee
Wednesday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Roof Terrace
11:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee
Entire Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Roof Terrace
11:00 – 16:00
from £500 hire fee
Entire Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 2:00
from £500 hire fee
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Roof Terrace
11:00 – 0:00
from £500–£9000 hire fee
Entire Venue
12:00 – 2:00
from £2000–£8500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Roof Terrace
12:00 – 0:00
from £9000 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
12:00 – 2:00
from £6000–£12500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
The Mezzanine
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Roof Terrace
12:00 – 0:00
from £9000 hire fee per day
Entire Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 355
standing
Up to 35
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About Oculist

Oculist is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Oculist is a pub pairing late-night cocktails with electronic music across a large open-plan interior, centred on DJ programming and a lively bar-led setting.

Venue highlights: The venue features an open-plan bar supported by a dedicated sound system and regular DJ programming suitable for music-led evening hires. An in-house bar serves cocktails, beer and wine and an in-house catering service can handle food for events. A photobooth and outdoor seating are available as event extras.

Best for: Cocktail receptions, DJ-led club nights, Evening drinks gatherings

Location: Brighton city centre places the venue near West Street and Churchill Square, giving guests access to a cluster of restaurants, bars and late-night options for afters.

What guests say: The rooftop terrace provides a quieter outdoor area for drinks during hires. The service for group bookings is responsive and well organised.

FAQ

No. The kitchens are an on-site franchise, so external catering cannot be allowed contractually.

At Oculist, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Oculist:

  • The Mezzanine hosting 35 guests: £940.24

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Oculist is located at 2 Boyce's Street, in Brighton City Centre.

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