As the South Coast’s party capital, Brighton has some of the best bars for hen parties.
As the UK’s leading hen do organisers, GoHen has one of the most important jobs on the planet… to bring them all to you!
We embarked on a mission to find the 15 best bars in Brighton for hen parties in 2025 so you can sample them on your Brighton hen do.
Get down to “London by the sea” and celebrate in style!
The Best Bars in Brighton – RANKED!
- Alcotraz – 10/10
- Maggie Mae’s – 10/10
- No. 32 – 9.5/10
- Twisted Lemon – 9.5/10
- Carlito Burrito – 9.5/10
- Mrs Fitzherbert’s – 9/10
- Brighton Rocks – 9/10
- Patterns – 9/10
- The Plotting Parlour – 8.5/10
- Ohso Social Beach Club – 8.5/10
- Lucky Voice – 8.5/10
- Plateau – 8/10
- The Mesmerist – 8/10
- Be At One – 8/10
- The Bootlegger – 8/10
Alcotraz
13 Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 1NE
If the bride-to-be wants something different for their hen do, this unique bar will give them a night like no other. Your group will be “imprisoned” and served expertly crafted cocktails based on the liquor you’ve managed to smuggle inside. This unique bar has all the ingredients for a memorable party – the thrill and excitement of trying something new, mixed with delicious drinks and a hilarious prison scenario.
Come here for… A unique immersive cocktail experience you won’t get anywhere else
Stay for… The cocktails which are made from the drinks you’ve smuggled
Opening times
Monday Closed
Tue – Wed 19:05 – 20: 50
Thursday 19:05 – 23:15
Friday 16:40 – 23:15
Saturday 12:00 – 23:15
Sunday 14:15 – 18:25
Dress code: All inmates will be provided with orange jumpsuits, so we recommend wearing something comfortable underneath
Walk-ins: No, you must book your tickets in advance
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Maggie Mae’s
69-71 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HG
What we love about Maggie Mae’s is just how laid back everything feels. There’s no need to get dressed to the nines here, and nobody would expect you to, here the focus is on good food and even better cocktails. Whether you fancy ordering one of the classics, or choosing something a little more unusual like a Bourbon Sour, mixing Makers Mark bourbon, fresh lemon juice, sugar and bitters shaken with an egg white. And if that doesn’t get your pulse racing, nothing will.
Come here for… A genuinely laid-back atmosphere
Stay for… Classic cocktails done right!
Opening times
Mon – Sun 13:00 – 1:00
Walk-ins: No, you need to book a table and buy tickets
Dress code: Smart casual
No. 32
32 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
Eat. Drink. Dance. Three words to live by if we’ve ever read any, and No. 32 certainly do stick to their own life philosophies with a dangerously tempting menu packed with delicious food and uh-mazing cocktails, all served up with a healthy side helping of live music from some of Brighton’s best DJs. We think we’ve finally found our happy place.
Come here for… Food. Glorious food!
Stay for… Cocktails. Glorious cocktails!
Opening times
Sun – Thu 10:00 – 00:00
Friday 10:00 – 3:00
Saturday 10:00 – 4:00
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Dress to impress
Twisted Lemon
41 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL
The word “colourful” doesn’t quite cut it when it comes to describing Twisted Lemon. This quirky cocktail bar has quickly become a firm favourite with Brighton locals thanks to its loud, vibrant art design and superb range of cocktails, all tucked into a spectacular little venue, hidden away amidst the city’s famous shopping Lanes. That’s one lemon well worth seeking out on any visit to “London by the sea”.
Come here for… Pizza by the seaside
Stay for… Cocktails… On fire?!?
Opening times
Mon – Sat 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday 12:00 – 23:20
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Carlito Burrito
12 York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU
Arrrrriba! If you like your cocktails with a street Mexican twist then Carlito Burrito is the bar for you. As well as serving up some of the city’s most delicious burritos and tacos, this neon-lit venue has some fiery combinations of spirits for you to sample, including the Bad-ass Boss Margarita and the famously stiff Mezcal Zombie if you really rate your liver’s ability to digest alcohol.
Come here for… Fiery Mexican food
Stay for… Carlito’s Mojito, you won’t regret it
Opening times
Sun – Thu 17:00 – 22:00
Fri – Sat 12:00 – 22:00
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: [Smart] casual
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Mrs Fitzherbert’s
25-26 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UG
Naked lightbulbs dangle from the ceiling. Adorable bric-a-brac lines the walls. Wildflowers roam free, while gorgeous classical sculptures guard the holy gin hiding within. Mrs Fitzherbert’s is incredible. You’ll feel like Alice tumbling into Wonderland discovering this quirky and mysterious drinking den, with a cocktail list that the Mad Hatter himself would be intrigued by.
Come here for… The one-of-a-kind scenery, especially at night
Stay for… The true story of Brighton’s “Original Cougar”
Opening times
Mon – Sat 12:00 – 2:00
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
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Brighton Rocks
6 Rock Place, Brighton, BN2 1PF
Finally. A bar that speaks the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Brighton does indeed rock. It rocks hard. Almost as hard as the cocktails in this fantastic watering hole that claims to be “our city’s hidden gem”, which, if true, is a crying shame. After all, have you ever really lived if you’ve never tried a Brighton Rocks cocktail, which is packed with Brighton gin?
Come here for… A Brighton Rocks cocktail. It’s seriously good.
Stay for… Delicious, delicious tapas dinners
Opening times
Mon – Thu 16:00 – 00:30
Friday 14:00 – 1:00
Saturday 12:00 – 1:00
Sunday 14:00 – 12:30 am
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Patterns
10 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1TL
Patterns is the crowning jewel in Brighton’s nightlife crown. Essentially two venues in one, downstairs you’ll find some of the most immersive club nights in the UK, while upstairs there’s a totally chilled-out lounge bar, perfect for kicking back with the girls, taking in all the ocean views and getting all kinds of dizzy. Is it the sea air? Or is it the Frozen Cocktail slushie in your hand? You’d better order round two and find out.
Come here for… Frozen cocktails, “Oh we do like to beside the seaside…”
Stay for… Club nights with some of the world’s best DJs
Opening times
Differ on the day – please check the website for more information
Walk-ins: Yes, but it’s better to reserve your tables
Dress code: Smart casual
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The Plotting Parlour
6 Steine Street, Brighton, BN2 1TE
This is one bar that’ll have you and the girls wringing your hands with glee, pondering which delicious alcoholic concoction to order next. Do these cocktails look amazing? Yes. Do they taste amazing? Yes. Are they brought directly to your table by cocktail-making virtuosos who know all there is to know about your favourite tipple? You betcha.
Come here for… Award-winning alcoholic concoctions
Stay for… Round 2
Opening times
Sun – Thu 16:00 – 23:00
Fri – Sat 15:00 – 00:00
Dress code: Casual
Walk-ins: Yes
Ohso Social Beach Club
250A King’s Road, Brighton, BN1 1NB
A show of hands who enjoys a cocktail with a view? Yep, we thought so. Ruddy EVERYBODY. So, let’s all agree to meet at Ohso Social Beach Club for delicious drinks overlooking Brighton’s pristine pebble beach. Even better, you can even drink a bit of the seaside culture with fabulously named blends like the Royal Pavilion and Stormy Brighton Seaside. When in Rome and all that.
Come here for… An alcoholic guide to Brighton
Stay for… Gorgeous seaside views
Opening times
Mon – Thu 10:00 – 23:00
Friday 10:00 – 2:00
Saturday 9:00 – 2:00
Sunday 9:00 – 23:00
Dress code: Relaxed
Walk-ins: Yes
Lucky Voice
8 Black Lion Street, Brighton, BN1 1ND
We know. Fame Academy was before your time to shine. Pop Idol came too soon, and The X Factor just isn’t cool enough. And now you’re too busy #girlbossing the 9-5 to even consider taking on The Voice. Fortunately for you, Lucky Voice is here to let you show off your musical talents with high-tech karaoke booths and if you need a lil’ liquid motivation, there are song-themed cocktails like the Drunk in Love and Shake It Out to help you find your inner Queen B.
Come here for… Musical hilarity with your BFFs
Stay for… A chart-topping selection of pop cocktails
Opening times
Mon – Fri 18:00 – 2:00
Saturday 12:00 – 2:00
Sunday 14:00 – 2:00
Dress code: Smart casual, fancy dress allowed on Halloween
Walk-ins: Yes, but reservations are recommended if you’re booking a private room
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Plateau
1 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG
Put on your thick-rimmed glasses and whip out your beret, it’s wine-tasting time! This independent bar is a beautiful little find amidst Brighton’s high-street fashion boutiques, perfectly located for a liquid lunch if we do say so ourselves. In fact, we do say so, and so should you when the cocktail menu features unique, alternative blends like the South West Sour and the unassuming Pidgeon, stirred with a machete. Yep, seriously.
Come here for… Perfectly made cocktails from those who know
Stay for… One of Brighton’s best vino collections
Opening times
Mon – Wed 12:00 – 23:00
Thu – Sat 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday 12:00 – 23:00
Dress code: Smart casual
Walk-ins: Yes
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The Mesmerist
1-5 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE
If The Great Gatsby were to party in Brighton (and why wouldn’t he?) then this is where we like to think he’d order his Tom Collins! The Mesmerist is like an old-school speakeasy where you can wear that flapper dress with pride and go back to a time when men were men and women were HARD drinkers. That is judging by the surprisingly stiff cocktails within these four vintage-loving walls, not that we’re likely to hear you complaining!
Come here for… Gatsby-style nights with vintage cocktails
Stay for… Fabulous live music acts
Opening times
Sun – Thu 12:00 – 1:00
Friday 12:00 – 14:00
Saturday 12:00 – 2:00
Sunday 12:00 – 1:00
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
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Be At One
5 Castle Square, Brighton, BN1 1EG
Be At One have spread to every cocktail-loving nook-and-cranny of our green and pleasant land for one good reason; they’re alcoholic maestros. These bartenders are expert conductors of all things boozy and if you’ve never sampled a Be At One tipple before, Brighton’s two-floored venue is the perfect place to discover your new favourite drink. Although with over a 100 different cocktails to choose from, it could take you a while…
Come here for… 100+ (yep) unique cocktails
Stay for… Happy hour… Duh!
Opening times
Mon – Wed 16:00 – 1:00
Thursday 16:00 – 2:00
Friday 14:00 – 2:00
Saturday 1:00 – 3:00
Sunday 14:00 – 2:00
Walk-ins: Yes, but it’s better to book if you’re a bigger group
Dress code: Smart casual
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The Bootlegger
78 Middle St, Brighton, BN1 1AL
This quirky bar is full of character and a great spot to visit on your way to the clubs. Inside, you’ll always find talented local musicians, in-house DJs, freshly made cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere ready to welcome you and show you a good time.
Come here for… The live music gigs and themed evenings
Stay for… The great atmosphere
Opening times
Mon – Thu 17:00 – 2:00
Friday 15:00 – 3:00
Saturday 12:00 – 3:00
Sunday 15:00 – 2:00
Dress code: Smart casual
Walk-ins: Yes
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Plan Your Hen Party With GoHen!
We hope you were able to find the perfect bar for the bride’s Brighton hen do!
If you need help organising their memorable bar crawl, just give us a shout using our Brighton hen enquiry.
”It’s quick, easy, and free, and it gives our Brighton Specialists the chance to tailor a free quote to your party needs.
You can use it to organise everything from your bar visit to the entire hen weekend!
Happy Hen Planning! 🐔
