Spread over several floors and situated slap bang in the middle of Brighton's lively seafront, Pier Nine is hugely flexible when it comes to private events. Boasting intimate karaoke rooms, swish bars, delicious street food and huge gaming spaces, this is the perfect spot for some quirky team fun or a birthday bash with a difference. It also has food and drinks covered, with classic cocktails like mojitos and crisp beers available, plus delicious chips, dip and more. 

One of the coolest pubs in the city, not only is East Street Tap perfect for a private party thanks to its cool interiors, interesting spaces and charming staff but there are also plenty of craft-tailored beers from as far as New Zealand and hot dogs loaded with truffle mayonnaise or stilton and Ritz crackers from Filthy Dog's chef Isaac. You can secure the upstairs room for up to 60 guests: featuring exposed brickwork, black and white gig posters and neon lights, it makes for a more alternative small venue hire in Brighton.

Lucky Voice is the dream venue for any host who feels at home on the stage. Sing to your heart's content (or until your mates get bored of you) in one of this place's many private booths. Or, if you're looking for a party venue hire in Brighton, then you can take over the entire venue for up to 170 friends. The perfect spot for a quirky birthday or hen do, a night here is a guaranteed good time, with big hitters like ABBA and Britney Spears up for belting out under neon purple lights. If you're thirsty, there are themed cocktails like the vodka and raspberry-based Ziggy Stardust to get your lips around. 

Looking for something a little bit different for a wedding venue hire in Brighton? Look no further than the sultry late-night club Proud Cabaret. Available for exclusive hire and able to cater for up to 220 guests, this is the ideal venue for your big day, or even a corporate affair or 30th birthday party - it's incredibly versatile. Guests can opt for one of the award-winning shows or create their own bespoke performance package. Food-wise, you can pick from delicious canapes or three-course dining experiences in its dazzling, luminous purple and gold, domed-ceiling haunt. 

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Eager to secure a venue with a beachfront location for sea views galore for your next big bash? Then Ohso Social is the place to head to. There's an 80-seated and 240-standing capacity inside space, ideal for all your corporate functions, birthday celebrations and engagement parties alike. Located slap bang on the pebbly shores of Brighton, it offers zero hire fees, although a minimum spend may apply. The experienced events team can sort you out with scrumptious food and drinks packages too, featuring the likes of mini cod and chips, mozzarella grissini sticks and buffalo chicken wings, plus sharing cocktails such as a cracking martini tree. 

London's staple all-day brunch restaurant has been kicking up a storm in Brighton but did you know that the swanky seaside venue is available for private hire? You can have quirky interiors, delicious grub and dreamy salted caramel espresso martinis all to yourself for your birthday, work party or evening anniversary celebrations. Food-wise, you can guarantee the goods in the form of canapes (cheeseburger sliders, anyone?) or sit-down dinners, all of which can be pre-ordered and customised. 

The Lion and Lobster is bursting with charm and character. When it comes to pub venue hire, Brighton is spoilt for choice but one of the city's oldest boozers just so happens to tick all the boxes; this place is a three-floored wonderland of cosy nooks and crannies adorned with mahogany period pieces - the perfect surroundings for hosting you and your friends. And for sunnier climes? There's a gorgeous roof terrace area, ready and waiting to satisfy all your BBQ and draught beer needs should you fancy throwing a summer party. 

A live music venue and home to Brighton's thriving underground club culture, Patterns allows you to completely customise your event according to your own needs. It offers a picturesque view of the seaside, alongside two floors and a terrace. Their secluded Hidden Room is the perfect space for up to 50 people and comes with its own bar and sound system, ideal for Christmas and summer parties, whereas the ground floor offers something a little bigger in the form of eye-catching Art Deco design, warm cedar panelling and space for up to 200 guests. Food-wise? Pick from three-course meals, platters and BBQ options. 

Home to cave interiors and lantern-lit lighting, Tempest isn't your average ol' boozer. And to top it off? This beachfront venue has a first-floor function with two indoor areas for hire, complete with exposed brickwork, quirky interiors and a private bar, ideal for birthday parties and all kinds of celebrations - including weddings as the function room can reach 180 capacity. Located right on the seafront, sporting glorious views, it also comes with a licence to host a drinks and canape reception until the early hours of the morning. Its new menu comes from chef Alistair Munro, who brings an exciting, Asian twist on seafood delights.

Nostos is an award-winning restaurant in Hove for a reason. From its delicious Greek food that's locally sourced using the best ingredients to its pretty plant-adorned space, this eatery has it all. And its private hire options? You can book the entire venue out for £35 a head, which is an absolute steal in our books, and they also offer catering services (so you can bring them to you). If you're booking the bright and airy space on Holland Road, expect an elegantly decorated dining room that can fit up to 75 guests, alongside personalised details and a customised menu featuring all the hummus and tzatziki you could need.

Looking for a fabulous private hire in Brighton City Centre? Then make your way to PRYZM for a good ol' time. Boasting five themed rooms perfect for birthday or hen and stag celebrations alongside a crackin' bar, this venue won't disappoint. It's the ultimate destination for clubbing by the coast, especially if you're looking to receive the VIP treatment by hiring an exclusive booth with sparkler bottle service. If you want to go that one step further, secure the main stage and its light-up dancefloor for up to 250 (seated) guests, the disco room for 200, or even its tiki bar for a humbler 75 friends keen to celebrate and sip on cocktails 'til their heart's content. 

The Spirit Level is a pop-up bar that can come to your home, offices, outdoor space and more to cater for your party. Not only will you get a monthly changing list of signature concoctions, but also sharing platters to accompany them, featuring the likes of Pinxtos's aubergine, whipped ricotta and chilli honey-topped breads. The sample menu for its tipples includes the likes of agave mojitos and French elderflower spritzes, and what's more, the group take a zero-waste approach wherever possible, so you can let your hair down while also getting involved in a company that's good for the planet. 

Perfect for an intimate birthday party or a lively work event, the North Laine pub in Brighton has become a popular private hire haunt for locals and visitors to the city alike. With exposed brick walls, huge wooden barrels spread across the venue and walls covered in vibrant artwork, it's easy to get lost in all the character of this microbrewery. You'll find 26 taps of stand-out brews here, as well as burgers filled with BBQ-pulled beef and Swiss cheese, plus an array of rooms seating from 50 to 100 to choose from for your do. Wiff Waff comes with its own ping pong table and sound system, whereas the bar area is ideal for a more open affair, with beer pong available on request.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is the perfect private hire venue in the seaside city, thanks to having no fees to book and an elegant cocktail bar and roof terrace that can cater to any occasion. From birthdays to engagement celebrations, the parties you hold here can be for up to 100 guests. It features on-site coffee roasting, bars and kitchens slinging out serving platters, as well as opportunities to book live music from resident DJs. Secure your prosecco or Champagne and get ready to have a fabulous soiree 'til late.  

No matter what your event, the elegant bar, club and restaurant No 32 will have a space in which you can host it. The stylish and sleek venue has a mixture of classic and contemporary design; hire out the entire venue which includes a dancefloor and balcony, or if you're hosting a smaller shindig, The Archway is an intimate little space for 30 to 40. As for drinks, you can expect your friends to be well-watered thanks to a tempting cocktail list featuring the pink Flamingo, made with tequila and cranberry juice.

From The Greene Room fitting up to 70 of your mates to the Courtyard Snug accommodating a more intimate 30, The Cricketers have a range of spaces to suit all kinds of private hire needs. The plush, elegant and cosy venue comes with its own well-stocked bar and views overlooking the bustling Lanes and there are weddings, party and meeting packages available, with the classic pub food in buffet form to match. Look forward to tucking into the likes of sandwich platters, smoked salmon tartlets and British cured meats. 

When it comes to cheap venue hire, Brighton has plenty of options and The Mesmerist is one of them. This fun and atmospheric bar in The Lanes boasts two floors, three bars, and three private spaces for you to enjoy. Head to their secret Flipside cocktail lounge for the ultimate 70s-style bash, complete with funky orange interiors, themed cocktails like a Lemon Sherbet (made with limoncello and basil leaves) and an original jukebox for a quirky birthday party, or rent out the roof garden for up to 60 of your friends and let your hair down in a sun-soaked, foliage-adorned space, with a fresh pint in hand. 

If it's a large space with gorgeous views you're on the hunt for, Palm Court Restaurant at Brighton Palace Pier is sure to tick all of the boxes. This 300-seat, Grade II-listed venue offers multiple function rooms, a bandstand area and a 'create your own pier' package with unlimited ride wristbands where you can enjoy 20% off. And on the menu? Look forward to tucking into classic burgers, whole tail scampi, moules marinière and more at this pretty, bright and airy haunt that truly is slap bang in the middle of all the seaside action. 

Whether you're searching for a spot for a birthday celebration or that special anniversary, Oculist on Boyce's Street is a firm choice. Boasting a bright and stripped-back space with shabby chic walls, foliage and distressed tiles that leads you to a 40-set mezzanine with booths, it provides the ideal quirky setting for a get-together. It even comes with its own roof garden stung with fairy lights and a giant eye as its centrepiece. As for food? Their menu definitely won't disappoint with classics like burgers, chips and plenty of mojitos and crisp beers to wash it down with. 

Looking for a snazzy joint for hire on the beachfront? Star & Garter is a gorgeous, modern take on a Victorian pub, from the leather booth seating to the lanterns fixed to the exposed brick walls. You can book out the entire venue for around 80 of your friends to celebrate your birthday or throw a work party, and enjoy tasty food from Cutie Pies Detroit-style pizzas and fresh pints in the process. Located on Kings Road, it's within walking distance to the beach and also comes with the option to secure your own DJ, using all the inhouse equipment.

Hidden away on the first floor of The Grand Central is The Nightingale Room. Modelled on an old-fashioned gin palace, the bar hosts its own array of wild cabaret nights and burlesque performances and is a fabulous birthday venue hire Brighton option as it can fit up to 100 guests. It flaunts gorgeous, rich blue velvet booths, dimly-lit red table lamps and an air of sophistication about it, coming with its own private bar, projector and sound system, and should you get hungry? There are some scrumptious canapes to choose from, like tempura prawns, ham hock croquettes and beetroot tartare. 

If it's bespoke concoctions, tasty grub and private hire in a gorgeous function room you're after, The Joker is a triple threat. Head upstairs to the cocktail lounge, where you'll be able to invite up to 90 guests for plenty of tasty tipples (four bottles of prosecco for £100, anyone?) at the hand-carved rosewood bar. There's a minimum spend of £500 between Monday and Thursday, £1000 on Fridays and £1500 on Saturdays. If you're looking for an entertaining space, The Billard Room has a pool table, dart board and a smart TV and can accommodate up to 25 friends, whereas the roof terrace fits 65.

Located just a stroll away from the beach, Inn On The Square promises a warm welcome and a modern feel. You'll find a range of local and craft beers on the menu, as well as traditional pub food. Their upstairs private hire room is available for groups of up to 60, with the option to include live music, drinks packages and buffet or canape-style food in your booking - whatever your birthday or work do desires, just ask the professional party planning team and they'll pull out the stops.

The Community Kitchen in the town centre is available for private hire for birthdays, team-building activities and more. Whether you fancy heading a class for your friends or having a private chef rustle you up something special, the venue's cookery school and dining area is an ideal spot to book. It comes with all the ingredients and tools you'll need to create some foodie fun, no matter what your level of experience, with the entire space accommodating up to 40 people with a minium of 12 participants. 

With a selection of private dining spaces, loaded patties and creative cocktails, MEATliquor is a temple of all things booze and burgers. Serving up moreish mac 'n' cheese bites and great vegan alternatives, this low-lit, graffiti-adorned restaurant is the perfect contemporary venue for a lively bash. Kick off proceedings with a New Blue, drenched in blue cheese sauce, or a Garlic Shroom burger before moving on to the impressive selection of signature sharing tipples and steins. Our favourites include the Get Ducked, made with Chinola Passion and vanilla, and the Forbidden Fruit Sour, featuring gin and grapefruit over ice. 

This gorgeous, luxury hotel and bistro is within close proximity to the beachfront and oozes Victorian charm with its restored 19th-century walls. Onsite, you can find a French restaurant serving delicious plates, as well as a handful of meeting rooms and event spaces ideal for birthday parties and weddings. Private dining packages are also available, with the opportunity to create a unique menu for your do, alongside the head chef. The Dome features an opaque ceiling and grand chandelier, with space for 120 guests, whereas the Lombard caters for a more intimate soiree of around 60. If you're looking to book even smaller, the Bloomsbury Room fits 15 people, perfect for a sit-down meal.

Whether it's your birthday or you're looking for that Brighton hotspot for a special celebration, Komedia is a firm choice. This North Laine venue touts a glorious basement and studio space, which is perfect for those who fancy a good ol' dance or boogie. The spaces are flexible, with a kitchen serving food (think nachos, salt and pepper squid, plus halloumi fries) and individual tech and lighting set-ups; downstairs can accommodate up to 400 of your friends, whereas the studio bar, more commonly used for immersive gigs, can fit 150. 

When it comes down to private hire venues in Brighton, The Coal Shed tops our list of eateries that provide a delicious dining experience in a swerve space. Whether you fancy nabbing a table in the Chef's Library for up to 14 people touting bespoke menus and your very own waiter or hiring the entire restaurant for around 60 friends to enjoy, this spot is sure to impress. It sports modern interiors with golden light fixtures and floor-to-ceiling-windows and, opened by Raz Helalat just over a decade ago, focuses on quality, dry-aged beef.

Hidden above traditional Brighton boozer The Wick, is a secret speakeasy bar serving up bespoke cocktails made from bootlegged spirits taking inspiration from America's prohibition era. Available for exclusive hire, this cosy spot provides the perfect atmosphere for an intimate 1920s-style gathering for groups of over 30 in its antique, low-lit space. On the menu? A Side Car, made with brandy Cointreau and lemon, shaken and served, or a Mary Pickford, featuring rum, pineapple and cherry liqueur.

Arguably one of the seaside city's most beautiful restaurants, The Ivy has a reputation for its high-class service and a mouthwatering menu of classic and Asian-inspired cuisine like robata grilled chicken skewers or pan-roasted salmon. The perfect spot to hold a private dinner, their Tidal Room accommodates 20 guests on one long table or 40 for drinks and canapes. It's adorned with stunning illustrations on the wall and a vibrant blue, aquatic painting completes the ceiling, surrounded by rich orange furnishings and potted plants. If you're looking for a slightly bigger space, The Octopus Room can fit 50 and is just as elegant; offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling Lanes, it's the ultimate luxe venue.