Brighton is more than just a party town with drinking and debauchery at its core. However, it does do drinking and debauchery rather well. With countless pubs and bars lining its various streets and alleyways there’s no better place to get your New Year’s Eve party started with pre-drinks in one (or several) of these brilliant drinking establishments in Brighton.
Pre-Drinks In Brighton: Top Pubs and Bars To Get Your New Year’s Eve Started with a Bang
| The Hope And Ruin | Trendy and lively bar on Queen’s Road. |
| Twisted Lemon | Hidden gem cocktail bar close to the town centre. |
| The Mash Tun | Teeming and vibrant bar close to Pavilion Gardens. |
| Good Companions | Sprawling bar in Seven Dials. |
| White Rabbit | Cosy and sociable bar in North Laine. |
| The Foundry | Traditional favourite amongst locals in North Laine. |
| Lion And Lobster | One of the oldest and most popular pubs in Brighton. |
The Hope And Ruin
This is arguably a brilliant spot in Brighton to spend the entirety of your New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Hope And Ruin is one of the hippest and trendiest venues in the city and constantly puts on a banger of a night every December 31st. The Hope (as it’s commonly referred to) is ostensibly a grassroots music venue, so prides itself on showcasing up-and-coming musical talent. However, it is also a fantastic pub with eccentric decor and a lively atmosphere.
The Hope is conveniently located on Queen’s Road in Brighton and is perfectly situated within a short walk from the North Laine, town centre, and seafront, so even if you decide not to stay put, and have plans elsewhere, the bar is a great place for pre-drinks to start your New Year’s Eve night off with a bang.
Where: 11-12 Queen’s Rd, Brighton, BN1 3WA
Website: https://www.hope.pub/
Twisted Lemon
What better way to get your New Year’s Eve night off to a bang than with some cocktails in one of Brighton’s hidden gem bars? When we say “hidden” we mean it when talking about Twisted Lemon. This small delight of a cocktail bar is tucked away at the end of a back alley just a stone’s throw from the city centre.
The bar has become a word-of-mouth sensation and has recently expanded with new bars in the city due to its success. Due to its size, it can reach capacity quickly on busy nights, and there’s no busier night than New Year’s Eve, so this makes it the perfect place to get down early and enjoy some pre-drinks.
Where: 41 Middle St, Brighton, BN1 1AL
Website: https://www.facebook.com/twistedlemonbrighton/?locale=en_GB
The Mash Tun
Situated on a teeming thoroughfare just a stone’s throw from Brighton Pavilion, The Mash Tun has been a popular haunt for revellers in Brighton on New Year’s Eve. The bar has a lively and sociable atmosphere where dancing on tables is often the only way to free up a bit of floor space amongst the crowds of drinkers on busy nights (*dancing on tables is not promoted or advised by The Mash Tun).
Just a short walk from the various nightclubs on the seafront and a host of bars in central Brighton, The Mash Tun should be on every reveller’s list of spots to start their celebrations this New Year’s Eve.
Where: 1 Church St, Brighton, BN1 1UE
Website: https://www.mashtun.pub/
Good Companions
Pubs and bars can get incredibly busy on New Year’s Eve with revellers descending on Brighton in their droves. So, for those looking for a guaranteed table to start their New Year’s Eve celebrations off in style, look no further than Good Companions in Seven Dials.
This is not to suggest that Good Companions isn’t a popular bar. Far from it. Good Companions consistently hosts scores of friendly faces every night of the week. It also boasts a charming and sprawling drinking garden with sheltered and heated tables in case the weather takes a turn for the worst. The pub is a bit out of the way, but thankfully there are taxis in Brighton for those who don’t fancy a walk to the next bar on the list.
Where: 132 Dyke Rd, Brighton, BN1 3TE
Website: https://www.goodcompanions.pub/
White Rabbit
Located in the teeming shopping street of Kensington Gardens, White Rabbit has been a favourite of locals and visitors to Brighton alike for years. It’s a cosy yet lively pub and is perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of the North Laine.
With the many delights of the North Laine on its doorstep, White Rabbit is enviably located for footfall during the festive season, but the area is also densely populated with pubs, making this venue a great spot to start a New Year’s Eve pub and bar crawl.
Where: 13-14 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL
Website: https://www.whiterabbit.pub/
The Foundry
This list endeavours to promote a range of great pubs and bars to start your New Year’s Eve celebrations without favouritism or prejudice, but with that being said, this writer’s personal favourite has to be The Foundry. Situated on Foundry Street in North Laine, The Foundry is a favourite among locals in the area.
The pub is such a diminutive gem that there’s a temptation to gatekeep such a brilliant drinking institution, but that’s not what this website is about. We urge you to drop into The Foundry and drink a pint as part of your New Year’s Eve pre-drink celebrations. We promise you won’t regret it!
Where: 13-14 Foundry Street, Brighton, BN1 4AT
Website: https://www.facebook.com/foundrystreet/?locale=en_GB
The Lion And Lobster
Complete with roaring fires and toasty nooks, The Lion and Lobster is certainly a cosy spot to enjoy a few pre-drinks on New Year’s Eve. Situated on the border between Brighton and Hove, this charming pub is conveniently located within walking distance of Brighton city centre and the seafront.
The Lion And Lobster is the perfect marriage between vibrant bar and traditional pub and there’s no better place to start your New Year’s Eve celebrations than by raising a toast with friends at this fantastic establishment.
Where: 24 Sillwood Street, Brighton, BN1 2PS
Website: https://thelionandlobster.co.uk/
