The Joker

374 reviews
Cocktail Bar

Top events @ The Joker

Thu, 2nd Apr 2026 @ 18:30 - 22:00

Description

Brighton's best neighbourhood cocktail pub - Served in a brick-lined space, with vintage decor, a custom-built Joker Express booth and a tin ceiling. Renowned for their seasonally rotating cocktail menu and beautiful upstairs function space. Their cocktail lounge boasts a beautiful hand-carved rosewood bar, high ceilings, plush velvet seating, grand piano and stage and marble tables. Now with a brand new Roof Terrace!

The Bar:

Voted Best Pub in East Sussex 2022 - National Pub & Bar Awards
Winners of Best Pub Grub 2019 - BRAVO
Top 3 Places To Drink in Brighton - BRAVO

The Kitchen:

Home to @Lostboyschicken
Wing Ting - Expect multi award-winning NY style buffalo wings, signature sandwiches and more served until 10pm everyday.

The Roof Terrace:

Stunning new terrace and botanical garden.

What's on

Comedy Quiz Night - Every Sunday with Julie Jepson

Launching our new Comedy Quiz Night Every Sunday with Julie Jepson 7.30pm start £2 per person Cash prizes to be won

Every Sunday

More info

By the Vine

After the sell out success of our launch event, we are thrilled to announce our second By The Vine event, a truly sophisticated evening of stunning…

Thu, 2nd Apr 2026 @ 18:30 - 22:00

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Offers

Offer	Availability
Wing Wednesday BUY 2 PORTIONS OF WINGS & GET THE 3RD FREE ALL DAY & EVENING WEDNESDAY	Wednesday 12:00 – 21:30

Info

Cocktail Bar , Event Space , Pub
After work drinks , Chatting and Drinking , Chilling with mates
London Road, All Brighton
Cocktail Making, Pool, World Cup

Happily Affordable ££
Taking Bookings
Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
None

Background Music , Acoustic , Jazz
Terrace, Rooftop Terrace
Pool table

Hours

Day	Open	Close
Monday	16:00	23:00
Tuesday	15:00	23:00
Wednesday	12:00	0:00
Thursday	12:00	0:00
Friday	12:00	2:00
Saturday	12:00	2:00
Sunday	12:00	23:00

Location

Address

The Joker, 2 Preston Rd, BN1 4QF

Area

London Road

Getting there

Citymapper Google Maps

Menus

Menus

Cuisines
This venue serves American, British and Burgers food.

A word from the chef:
Wing ting! Expect multi award-winning NY style buffalo wings, signature sandwiches and more served until 10pm everyday. Lost Boys small batch sauces are proudly and lovingly made in Brighton. Never ever bland.

Private Hire

Name	Type	Capacity Seated	Capacity Standing	Cost	Min spend Midweek*	Min spend Weekend*
Cocktail Lounge	Private Room	25	40	-	£500	£1000
Our lounge boasts a beautiful hand-carved rosewood bar, high ceilings, plush velvet seating, marble tables and serves a classic cocktail menu with a twist. Voted BRAVO Brighton’s Top 5 Cocktails Bars 2019. MINIMUM SPEND Friday / Saturday £200 Please enquire re hiring The Cocktail Lounge on other nights of the week. *Please note that the minimum spend must be paid at the time of booking to secure the space.