Tempest

Description

Tempest is located right on the beach with a stunning seafront terrace, a unique inside bar hosting some of Brighton’s best electronic music events and brilliant laid-back food courtesy of Its Puffin. 

Their pub and lounge bar is the perfect setting for a day or night drink. Head over and explore their lantern-lit inside spaces where their textured walls envelop you in a warm, cosy atmosphere. The ground floor consists of many individual caves which can be booked singularly or joined together for larger parties.

Their first-floor function has two indoor areas perfect for exclusive hire, with exposed brickwork, a unique interior and its own private bar. The room with the bar can be booked on its own, otherwise the capacity can be extended to include the secondary area (no bar in this space). If you are looking to party with your nearest and dearest, host a drinks and canapé reception, or party until the early hours – there's no need to look further, this venue has a late licence.

Its Puffin's menu brings serious seaside vibes - think luxurious crab rolls, delicious smash burgers, shrimp skewers, katsu sandos and more. 

 

What's on

Dykes on decks - Pride Friday
Our iconic pre-pride party is back at The Tempest!! We have an HUN-reallllll line up planned bringing you the best of Brighton’s Queer scene…

Fri, 31st Jul 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:00

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PRIDE @ TEMPEST
Brighton Pride 2026 Is here!!!  We have 2 rooms of music and a whole heap of talented artists!! Main Room; - Oh See - 2nd Nature - BifaThe…

Sat, 1st Aug 2026 @ 18:00 - 3:00

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BRIGHTON PRIDE AFTERPARTY
This Pride Sunday we have teamed up with THIS for a closing party for ALL!! HAT-E b2b Junebabies The Tempest. FIRST 100 tickets are FREE Tickets…

Sun, 2nd Aug 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

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Concrete Records
Concrete Records are back with a full venue takeover!! First 200 tickets are FREE!!! (entry before 9PM) £5 OTD thereafter The Tempest. Freeentry…

Sat, 8th Aug 2026 @ 20:00 - 2:00

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Houseworx
Houseworx returns to take over Tempest this August!! Join us Friday 14th August for a night of GREAT House Music Lineup: AARON D BARNEY OSBORN…

Fri, 14th Aug 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

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Rainures
Rainures...one of our favourite dates in the calendar. For this installment they are bringing Mirasyn!! The Tempest. Free entry all night.

Sat, 15th Aug 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

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Uncut Jams
Uncut Jams are back for their next instalment - Get ready to dance! The Tempest. Free entry all night.

Fri, 21st Aug 2026 @ 19:00 - 2:00

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DOT Events Birthday Pop Up
DOT Events are back for a full venue take over this August!! A stacked lineup and a whole heap of suprises heading into our Bank Holiday Madness…

Fri, 28th Aug 2026 @ 20:00 - 2:00

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Offers

Offer Availability
Birthday Cocktail!
Celebrating a birthday this month? The birthday guest enjoys a cocktail on us — just bring valid ID with your DOB (redeemable once per guest during their birthday month).
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Vouchers

Gift Card
£5 - £50

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
  • None
  • None

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 12:00 0:00
Tuesday 12:00 0:00
Wednesday 12:00 0:00
Thursday 12:00 0:00
Friday 12:00 3:00
Saturday 12:00 3:00
Sunday 12:00 0:00

Location

Address

Tempest, 159-161, King's Road Arches, BN1 1NB

Area

Beachfront

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Burgers, Seafood and Pub Food food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Hailing from the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland, chef Alistair Munro grew up surrounded by the finest produce and some incredible food institutions. His first job in a kitchen, aged 15 at The Cellar, Anstruther opened his eyes to a world of classic cookery and spurred him on to delve deeper into the restaurant world. 20+ years later he moved to Brighton having worked in kitchens all over the UK & Ireland, with a year in Melbourne under his belt. In 2021 he founded his own project: opening Alberta’s during lockdown to cult, local acclaim. Handmade Japanese sub rolls filled with premium, restaurant grade produce and expertly fried chicken. 1 year in at Albertas permanent residence, The Windmill, and it’s time to launch a brand new project with a seafood focus. Welcome BONITO to Brighton seafront! Vibrant seafood by the shore. At Tempest from April 2024.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
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Weekend*
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Customer Reviews (321)

Our Review

Tempest Inn - Brighton Bar Review

Cave themed capers? The Tempest Inn is a seafront bar and restaurant aimed at locals and those wanting to avoid the tourist hotspots; I couldn't wait to take a visit to see if it delivered. The Venue Just opposite West Street and a stone’s throw from the sea, The Tempest Inn is an ideal location…

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