Private hire in Brighton for parties, events and good times by the sea.
Looking for a private venue to hire in Brighton with a difference? From birthday parties to baby showers, Sea Lanes offers sea-view spaces made for coming together.
Whether you’re planning something lively or low-key, we will help you create an event that feels effortless and personal, right by the water.
Choose from two distinctive private hire spaces overlooking the sea.
Light-filled and effortless with exceptional views
A bright and airy space with an outdoor roof terrace and picture-perfect views of the sea and Brighton Palace Pier. Ideal for birthday celebrations, baby showers and summer parties that flow easily between inside and out.
The space includes:
A contemporary space with pool and sea views
Ideal for parties and get-togethers, The Clubhouse overlooks the pool with uninterrupted views beyond. An impressive setting for birthday celebrations, engagement parties and private gatherings with friends and family.
The space includes:
Easy-going and packed full of flavour
Food and drink is a big part of the Sea Lanes experience. From artisan coffee and pastries to generous sharing platters, our food and drink packages are designed to suit every kind of gathering. Studio bookings include the option of a private BBQ on your own roof terrace, served alongside epic sea views.
Food & drink pre-orders are strongly recommended. Orders can be placed on the day from the menu available, but wait times can be long.
All food and drink to be consumed at Sea Lanes must be purchased from our partners, FIKA, Bison Beer and Wood X Coal
Yes, you can bring a birthday cake to your party/celebration, but we do charge a small ‘cakeage’ cost of £1 per head up to a maximum of £30. Please let the events team know if you are planning on bringing a cake ahead of your event.
We strongly urge you to pre-order food and drink from our dedicated event menus so it can be served at a pre-arranged time. Please note if you are ordering on the day guests will be subject to the wait times on the day which at peak times can be in excess of 45 minutes.
Pre-orders must be placed at least 10 days in advance of your event/booking. Please contact events@sealanesbrighton.co.uk if you have questions about a pre-order. You have until 10 days before your event to cancel any pre-ordered food or drinks without charge. Cancellation after this time will be non-refundable.
If you would like to set up a bar tab for your event this can be done on arrival with Bison Beer. A bank card will be held for the details of the bar tab. Bison Beer can also set a limit for the tab and adjust your instructions throughout the event. You will be charged at the end of your booking.
Yes, dogs are welcome in the event spaces and at Sea Lanes
Yes, we welcome children below the age of 18 before 9pm when accompanied by an adult
This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis depending on the date and time of your booking. Please include these details in your enquiry. We do not allow DJs in the ClubHouse space between May-September or on the Private Terrace of our Studio space at any time.
Please note we do not have any DJ equipment on site available to hire.
Yes. You are welcome to decorate with balloons, banners etc. but we ask that you do not stick decorations to the wall. No confetti, party poppers, glitter or similar. All decorations must be taken away at the end of your event or disposed of.
Please note you are not able to come in early. If you would like to come in earlier to decorate, you will need to book the extra time required. Please contact events@sealanesbrighton.co.uk if you need to extend your booking.
Rooftop booths can be booked here: www.bisonbeer.co.uk/beachbar The booking widget only shows the times that are available to book and won’t let you book if there is no space.
Bison Beer is licensed until 11pm. Last orders are called at 10:45pm and we ask that all customers are off-site by 11:20pm.
Yes, you are welcome to rearrange the furniture as you wish, but all furniture is to stay in the event space, it cannot be removed.
Unfortunately, we do not take bookings for 18th Birthday parties.
Complete this form to submit your enquiry and a member of the events team will get back to you.