The Breakfast Club Brighton
You've never had a Christmas quite like The Breakfast Club Christmas. Expect the trusted quirky brand to bring you festive diners a fun menu of turkey waffle dinners and seasonal sandwiches in their retro Lanes setting.
The office party, the festive family shindig, the rowdy yuletide gathering with chums; whatever your reason for throwing a bash, we've got just the selection of venues for your seasonal schmoozing. Whether you want gourmet chow or tasty tipples, there are plenty of great bars and restaurants in our seaside town. Check out our recommendations for the best Christmas party venues in Brighton here.
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Last updated on 12th March 2024
You've never had a Christmas quite like The Breakfast Club Christmas. Expect the trusted quirky brand to bring you festive diners a fun menu of turkey waffle dinners and seasonal sandwiches in their retro Lanes setting.
Only a two minute stroll from the Royal Pavilion, The Fitz Regent is one of the prettiest pubs on the block. This year, it's bringing Christmas diners and party-goers an authentic experience with their three-course traditional British menus and buffet options.
A cocktail-led pub on London Road, The Joker is style through and through. It's where seasonal parties can book out small private rooms and areas in equal measure, chowing down on juicy Lost Boys Chicken Christmas burgers. There's also a stunning Winter Wonderland roof terrace with glitter cannons and photobooths.
For your Christmas party in The Lanes, Brighton, check out The Cricketers. This boozer has cosy pints written all over it, or you can kick things up a notch with top pub grub or private hire spaces for a festive feast.
Cool North Laine beer and food spot Dead Wax Social is a great suggestion for Christmas groups looking for something alternative this year. Throwing out the seasonal rule book, there are pizzas topped in all your Christmas favourites such as cranberries, pigs in blankets and more, plus delicious drinks.
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Exclusive hire of the entire venue? A festive little area for you and your chums? Cracking cocktails that you'll be harking on about until Christmas Day? Tick, tick, and you guessed it, tick. A New York-style cocktail bar in the heart of Brighton, Be At One is a guaranteed winner.
A popular choice for a more relaxed Brighton bash, beer specialists BrewDog offer a contemporary twist on the classic Christmas spread. Dig into festive wings, themed burgers and warming desserts, all while making the most of the 30 taps of craft brews.
Make your Brighton Christmas party a sit-down affair at cosy boozer The Dorset, where two and three-course meals await alongside drinks packages ranging from wine to pitchers of beer. Plus, you'll be munching through honey-glazed ham hock terrine and indulgent chocolate desserts.
Located in the heart of The Lanes, No 32 is a popular spot when December rolls around. Decked out with festive garlands and glittering Christmas lights, it's a gorgeous backdrop for your get-together with family and friends. This is your one-stop party shop, offering everything from gorgeous plates of food to a dancefloor for busting some moves.
Party in a Grade II-listed building at Freemasons in Brighton this Christmas. The iconic venue is spread over two floors, steeped in history and boasting multi-award-winning food. Their function room holds up to 80 people and is free to book, with only a refundable deposit needed to secure the space.
Can't decide between a laid-back dinner and a night of sipping on mulled wine? Have it all at this The Lanes favourite. Known for its cosy interiors, themed cocktails and top-notch menu, The Black Lion is the ultimate spot to book a Brighton Christmas party as a small group.
Ohso Social is one of the best Christmas party venues in Brighton with a sea view. Offering fresh food and catering for all your guests, it's the perfect place to hold your festive celebrations. Book out one of the heated, cosy winter pop-up pods and enjoy a range of sexy cocktails, beers and wines.
Fancy making your office or home the most sought-after Christmas party venue for 2023? The Spirit Level is a female-led pop-up serving innovative craft cocktails for your event. Aside from their regular nights at Tilt Kitchen, the collective can accommodate for groups of 30 to 250.
As well as a gorgeous space to host your event, The Thomas Kemp provides Christmas party entertainment with DJs and live bands available. They boast tasty buffets alongside a comprehensive menu from their acclaimed kitchen, and plenty of tipples to satisfy all festive partygoers.
It's a classic Christmas with all the trimmings at The Walrus. An old pub on the historic Ship Street, it keeps things British with classic festive plates and a cosy, warming boozer setting. There's moody velvet booths downstairs, a dancefloor, plus a stunning restaurant.
With gorgeous views out over the beach, The Seahorse was all but made for Christmas celebrations. Their festive party packages give you the option of dinners, drinks and a space to dance. There's even the addition of an alfresco terrace to enjoy cocktails under the stars.
A great option for an affordable Christmas party in Brighton, The Mesmerist's festive buffet starts at just £15 per head. Feast on tasty quesadillas, smokey BBQ pork ribs and vegan corn dogs, before heading to the 70s-inspired funky Flipside bar for cocktails and a boogie.
With space for up to 100 guests, Trading Post Coffee Roasters is great choice of private hire options for your Christmas do. On-site bars and kitchens will also have you washing canapes or full feasting menus down with delish drinks.
Fancy a festive flutter? Rendezvous is an ultra-sleek casino in the heart of Brighton. Add a splash of glamour to your Christmas party proceedings by booking out one of their private rooms and sitting down for a lavish three-course dinner, followed by a foray with lady luck.
Celebrate the festive season with family, friends or colleagues over at Font. Nestled in Brighton's South Lanes, this bustling watering hole not only showcases unique interiors as a former 17th-century chapel, but also late-night DJs, Christmas food and drinks packages.
A spot that needs no introduction, Proud Cabaret is the ideal Brighton Christmas party venue for those looking for something a little bit different. With a well-stocked bar, mouthwatering menu and stellar lineup of the UK's best cabaret performers, a festive night out here promises to be anything but tame.
One of Brighton's true party palaces, the gang at Patterns know what they're doing when it comes to throwing a memorable Christmas do. Hire a private space here and enjoy a state-of-the-art sound system, festive photo booth and plenty of winter-ready cocktails to sip on.
A welcoming and bustling pub, The Inn On The Square is a trusty boozer perfect for a Christmas party venue in Brighton. Hire the first floor function room for up to 60 people and enjoy professional planners taking the reins with tailored menus, drinks and entertainment packages.
Dust off that snuggly but ugly jumper and get your secret Santa present at the ready, because we've found the ultimate venue for a small Christmas party in Brighton. Spread across three floors, The Lion and Lobster offers plenty of cosy nooks, perfect for getting romantic under the mistletoe or raising a glass of fizz.
This gorgeous hotel by the seafront has space to hire for a seriously enviable Christmas party. The Grand Brighton boasts bespoke cocktails and plush lounges alongside five beautiful event areas that can be tailored to your needs, be it a delicious meal or the dancefloor.
For the ultimate Brighton Christmas party for 2023, head the The World's End. Full of retro arcade games including all-time favourite Time Crisis, a 10 player remote control racetrack, it's perfect for friends who adore nostalgia-laced and activity-filled nights out. There's even an immersive murder mystery escape room upstairs.
Whether you're keen to hire an entire venue or just a private room this Christmas, Lucy Voice Brighton can cater to you. Gather your mates and make it a blowout bash; a cocktail-fuelled karaoke session under a disco ball in your very own state-of-the-art booth awaits.
One of the best hidden pub gems in Brighton, Oculist is set to surprise you with its high ceilings and stunning interiors this Christmas. It's complete with a yueltide menu celebrating Guinness lamb stews, roasted leg of turkey, poached pears and more.
Fronting a top-notch outdoor terrace and vibrant indoor decor, it's no wonder why Mrs Fitzherberts in The Lanes is a great choice for Christmas party venues in the town. Be sure to book out this excellent establishment to enjoy its quirky interiors alongside its teapot cocktails.
If you keep searching "Brighton Christmas party ideas" in the hope of finding a light-up dancefloor and shots galore, then book iconic PRYZM. Either for the main event or a post-dinner dance, hire one of the five unique bars. Choose from the Ciroc Room holding up to 60 people and the main stage, hosting 1000.
Grand Central comes into its own at Christmas time. Available for private hire, The Nightingale Room is a stylish space, perfect for hosting a seasonal soirée in Brighton. Choose from a number of set menu options, from a classic turkey dinner to a gourmet hot buffet, rounded off with a glass of mulled wine (or three).
Hankering for a traditional turkey feast washed down with plenty of drinks? The team at The North Laine Pub Brewhouse have got you covered. And if you're looking for something a little bit quirky for your work Christmas party in Brighton, there's also a selection of guided brewpub tours and even axe throwing on offer.
The Charles Street Tap is a hot Christmas party venue in Brighton, with the option to either hire the whole place or one of its spacious rooms. There's a buffet package that can be included featuring crowd-pleasing favourites as well as a wide selection of drinks.