

The Mesmerist
1-5 Prince Albert St, Brighton And Hove, BN1 1HE -
From
£1500 min spendUp to
100 guestsInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Ladies and gentlemen, we welcome you to the beautiful and most unconventional bar in Brighton Lanes.
Inspired by 1930s gin palaces and the steampunk movement, The Mesmerist is something of a love letter to the unique. Sourcing vintage decor and wares in an abundance, The Mesmerist is doused in indulgent prohibition tones, bottled trinkets and antiquarian flair. From 100 cover main party space and private hire dining room to a Berlin Bordello space, intimate Alchemist room and Hendrick's bar, this vintage bar in Brighton is brimming with eclectic event spaces.
Not only is it the decor that brings The Mesmerist to life, this slick venue boasts some of the most infamous parties in the city, just in case you fancy a little entertainment for your big day.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 35
Theatre
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 40
Classroom
up to 30
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Tea
Premises parking
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
WiFi
Space Rules
Allowed events
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Attendee Minimum Age
18
Cancellation policy
80% refundable 28 days before the event
Location
Reviews
- S LampNovember 2025
We had our Work Christmas party here last night and Jasmine was our waitress. There were 25 of us having the bottomless brunch and she did an incredible job making sure that we are all had drinks at all times. The food was great. Everyone enjoyed it and after the bunch had finished We were given an area downstairs where the DJ was to carry on the party The atmosphere was fantastic. Everyone was up dancing, the Christmas decorations were beautiful and Jasmine did an incredible job the whole night looking after us. A great big thank you to her!
- Louisa HenshawNovember 2025
Me and my boyfriend came here on probably the last summers day of 2025 and what a wonderful place it is! We sat in the upstairs roof Top area and it was absolutely wonderful, the drinks were fabulous and very well priced and we loved seeing the beautiful art and flowers around the place! Will definitely be coming back throughout 2026
- James NimmoJanuary 2026
We visited Memerist on Saturday evening (17 January) to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday. Up until closing time, we were having a really lovely night as a family — relaxed, happy, and enjoying the atmosphere. Sadly, the way the evening ended completely overshadowed everything that came before it. This was also my son’s very first night out since turning 18, something he was genuinely excited about and something we were sharing together as a family. As the bar was closing, the bar manager (who said his name was Dooey) approached my son and abruptly told him he had to leave. My son calmly explained that he was waiting for me (his father) and his mother, we were at our table getting out coats on with the rest of our family. Despite this, the manager became increasingly aggressive, repeating his demands and speaking to my son in a confrontational and intimidating manner. I intervened immediately, as it was upsetting to watch my son being spoken to like that. I explained that he had done nothing wrong — something I personally witnessed, as did others around us. The manager then accused my son of being rude, which was simply not true. He had been polite throughout and was simply waiting for his parents. What should have been a warm, memorable end to a family birthday celebration — and my son’s first night out as an adult — turned into an upsetting and unnecessary confrontation. It left us shocked, disappointed, and genuinely upset. No parent expects their child to be treated that way in what should be a welcoming and safe environment. It’s such a shame, because we had genuinely enjoyed the night until that moment — but due to how this was handled, we will not be returning.
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