The Pump House

Pub

  1 review  – 
46 Market Street, Brighton, BN1 1HH –
Brighton City Centre
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Venue overview

Charming 18th-century pub in Brighton with traditional decor, medieval cellars, and a focus on cask ales and premium gins. Perfect for casual gatherings or relaxed celebrations over hearty British food.

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Spaces for hire at The Pump House

Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Shared space
35 seats
55 standing
The Pump House is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Brighton; A stone fireplace in our bar bears the initials of Miss Elliot who bought the building in 1766 and the cellars of our fine old building date from medieval times. When the beach was further inland a hand-operated pump was used to bring sea water to us and to nearby hostel...

Alcohol licence until 23:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Communication
5.0
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Tom B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500 hire fee
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £10 per person
Miss Elliot’s Dining Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £10 per person

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 55
standing
Up to 35
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Pump House

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

The Pump House is a traditional 18th-century timber-framed pub occupying two storeys and medieval cellars, maintaining a classic pub layout across multiple levels.

Venue highlights: The Pump House offers a choice of hireable areas across two storeys and historic cellar rooms, giving hosts a mix of open bar space and seated dining layouts. An in-house bar and catering team supplies cask ales, premium gins and a seasonal British menu that can be delivered across the venue. The venue operates a pay-at-bar ordering model, which helps keep drink service efficient during receptions.

Best for: After-work drinks and informal receptions; private dinners and celebratory meals; beer or gin tasting events.

Location: The Lanes quarter in central Brighton provides a compact network of narrow streets, independent shops and restaurants, giving guests plenty of nearby options to continue the evening.

What guests say: The service is efficient and accommodating for groups, and the bar-ordering approach helps keep drinks served promptly. The kitchen delivers hot, generous portions of traditional pub dishes, and pies feature regularly on the menu.

FAQ

Yes, access to the bar for drinks and snacks can be arranged – just let me know if you have any specific requests. You can find our main menus and buffet options online.

At The Pump House, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Pump House does not offer parking facilities.

The Pump House is located at 46 Market Street, in Brighton City Centre.

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