Royal Pavilion, Great Kitchen
Royal Pavilion 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton, BN1 1EE -
Up to
90 guests
Offers
catering
External Catering
allowed
One of the most exotically beautiful buildings in the British Isles, the Royal Pavilion is the magnificent former seaside residence of King George IV. Decorated in the elaborate Chinese taste, with a dramatic Indian exterior, this Regency party palace was built by a King who wanted to impress.
The lavish interiors and grand scale are testament to this. The State Rooms available for hire include the opulent Banqueting room, including gold dragon chandelier, and the stunning Music Room, designed to look like the inside of a Chinese lady's jewellery box.
We also have George IV's surprisingly beautiful Great Kitchen available, where the King himself was rumored to eat Christmas lunch. Or if you require something a little smaller we have three more intimate, but just as richly decorated rooms to choose from that are not open to the public.
We work closely with several approved caterers (list below), who are very familiar with the venue, and can also provide recommendations for quality AV suppliers, entertainment, florists and photographers. Classical string trios, harpists and jazz bands work very well in the venue, and we have hosted traditional Regency dance classes for some events which proved very popular.
Approved Caterers:
• Food Glorious Food - www.foodgloriousfoodsouth.co.uk
• The Secret Restaurant - www.thesecretrestaurant.co.uk
• Earth Catering - www.earthcatering.co.uk
• Seasoned - www.beseasoned.co.uk
As a venue for your event, the Royal Pavilion is a truly unique and historic setting like no other.
The Great Kitchen was known in it's day as 'the most modern kitchen in Europe.' King George IV built this impressive space to prepare the many elaborate dishes for his infamous banquets in the neighbouring Banqueting Room. With high ceilings, natural light, towering palm tree pillars and a grand yet comforting feel, the Great Kitchen is a charming and atmospheric space.
The Great Kitchen makes for a wonderful setting for a dinner, especially at Christmas when a towering gold decorated tree fills the central space. The room also lends itself very naturally to a drinks reception. After all, doesn't everyone always end up in the kitchen at a good party?
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 90
Dining
up to 40
Boardroom
up to 40
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Table / chairs included
Public transport
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Location
Reviews
Elizabeth Daniel
May 2025We took the tunnels tour here on a Saturday morning with Andrew as our guide. It was absolutely incredible, so fascinating. As a Brighton resident who has toured the pavilion many a time, this was all completely new to me and my teens. Andrew brought the history to life and we really enjoyed going behind the scenes into the secret tunnels, under the gardens, down the servant stairs. The whole thing was brilliant. Well worth the £15 it cost as an annual pass holder - highly recommend seeing it this way.
Dave Hickory
June 2025What an incredible building. I've been before, but it never stops amazing me. Something you don't normally get it a place like this that I really enjoyed is, in the music room, and a couple of the others, there are places to sit so you can relax and take in the room. Staff were really approachable and friendly. At £19 (2025) for an adult, which includes return over the year, it's a bargin.
Angelina Yashenok
June 2025Beautiful on the outside and absolutely breathtaking on the inside. Stunning patterns everywhere - the walls, the floors, and the ceilings. Could look at them for hours and keep discovering new details. You definitely won't regret visiting! The staff is super friendly and is happy to answer all your questions 🩷 Audio guide is available too, but I'd say there is plenty of info on the display boards.
GK8 P
June 2025WOW!!! The outside is fantastic and over the top, the interiors are that and then some - sumptuous, gawdy, luxurious almost tacky! But so worth seeing. An adult ticket is about £20 but allows unlimited re entry for 12 months, excellent value. There is so much to see and it's nice making use of the occasional seats to sit and take in the intricate detail of the decor. Lots of info boards and there is an attendant (for want of a better word) in every room who are welcoming and knowledgeable. There's an interesting gift shop too with usual and not so usual souvenirs and gifts. The coffee shop is worth a visit too, sit outside in the shadow of the Chinese gate and eat delicious Chocolate and Beetroot Fudge Cake!
Grace Pullen
June 2025A beautiful place filled with history, gorgeous gardens and amazing staff. We took a tour and was pleasantly surprised, the architecture was stunning, clean toilets, clean rooms, just a lovely place to visit overall. Parking in brighton is torture so i would recommend parking by the beachfront and walking if possible!
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