Mesmerist
Pub
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9 reviews
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1 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE
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Brighton City Centre
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Spaces for hire at Mesmerist
The Birdcage
Bar
·
Private space
40 seats
80 standing
A beautifully decorated bar accessed through a secret doorway on the first floor the Birdcage is the perfect space for dining, drinks and private parties. The large open plan space has plenty of natural daylight and its own private bar. We can set up seating in a style that suits you, if you need space for a reception, networking or dancing.
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £400 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
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The Flipside
Lounge
·
Private space
30 seats
100 standing
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.
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £400 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
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Roof Garden
Rooftop
·
Semi-private area
80 standing
Heated and covered in the winter, sun shining in the summer, this year-round roof-top garden is perfect for alfresco drinks in the centre of the city. The roof garden has its own bar, with a wide range of spirits, wines and beers.
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
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Main Bar
Pub
·
Whole venue
540 standing
A lively, late night pub with four bars in the heart of Brighton Lanes. Offering the best in Brighton live music, DJs, cocktails and delicious BBQ food from Red Dog Saloon.
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
Enquire now
Whole Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
500 seats
600 standing
The Mesmerist is a unique three-floor venue in the heart of Brighton’s iconic Lanes, available for full private hire. Featuring a rooftop terrace, multiple bars, and character-filled spaces, it offers a flexible setting for drinks receptions, parties, and large-scale events.
Alcohol licence
until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
Enquire now
Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Festive Buffet Tier Three – The Birdcage – The Flipside
£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
Reviews and ratings
4.8
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
3 recent guests highly rated amenities, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
3.3
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SH
Sophie H.
Verified review
Event Space · 90 guests
· September 2026
· The Flipside
Staff very helpful!
Submitted 1 day ago
5.0
MS
Mark S.
Verified review
Pub · 60 guests
· June 2026
· The Birdcage
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
· The Birdcage
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
· 30th Birthday Party
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
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
1:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
9:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
1:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
9:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
1:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
9:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 –
1:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
1:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
9:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
17:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
2:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
9:00 –
2:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
2:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
2:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
17:00
from
£600
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 –
2:00
from
£5000
hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
12:00 –
1:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Flipside
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
The Birdcage
12:00 –
23:00
from
£200
hire fee + min. spend
Roof Garden
12:00 –
23:00
from
£300
hire fee + min. spend
Main Bar
12:00 –
1:00
from
£500
hire fee + min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 –
23:00
from
£1000
hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
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 600
standing
Up to 500
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Mesmerist
Mesmerist is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
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!
FAQ
No. External catering is not permitted because a contracted franchise on site provides all event catering, as outlined in Clause 5.3 of the hire agreement. This ensures that food meets required allergen management and food safety standards and allows the venue to manage dietary requirements.
They offer group packages that can be pre-ordered for discounted options, and guests can also order directly from the bar on the day.
Yes, you can book your own DJ; DJ equipment is not supplied.
At Mesmerist, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Refreshments for guests are offered
Mesmerist does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Mesmerist:
- The Birdcage hosting 60 guests: £1438.24
- The Flipside hosting 80 guests: £2209.92
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Mesmerist is located at 1 Prince Albert Street, in Brighton City Centre.
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