The Empress Suite

The Grand Brighton

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Empress Suite banquet hall setup for formal events with elegant round tables.
  • From £100
  • 900 Standing
  • Rail - 1 mile away
  • From £100
  • 900 Standing
  • Rail - 1 mile away
The UK's largest sea-facing conference suite with capacity for up to 900 guests and stunning seafront views.
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  • Private entrance and foyer
  • Street loading access
  • Fixed lighting schemes
  • Crush hall for networking
  • AV infrastructure with in-house AV company
  • Sea views from UK's largest sea-facing conference suite
  • Flexible partitioning into 4 separate areas
  • Dedicated banqueting kitchen
Ideal for all number of events from exhibitions & seminars, to large scale dinners or spectacular themed functions. The space can be partitioned into 4 separate meeting areas suitable for multiple events as part of the same conference. Clients can enjoy a private entrance, & foyer, dedicated banqueting kitchen & bathrooms, crush hall and street loading The suite is well equipped with excellent lighting schemes and AV infrastructure which can be facilitated by our in house AV company.



Frequently asked questions

Events in the Dining space and similar event spaces at The Grand Brighton have a finish time of 23:30pm. This applies to all event types including parties, corporate events, and celebrations.

No, events cannot start after midnight. The venue operates with a 23:30pm finish time for all events, making late-night or early morning celebrations not possible at this venue.

The venue has budget requirements that may not accommodate very low-budget events. For example, a £200 total budget for a 30-person birthday party was declined as not meeting their pricing structure.

Availability can be limited, with the venue frequently unable to offer suitable event spaces for requested dates. It's recommended to book well in advance and have flexible dates to increase your chances of securing the space.

If the Dining space is unavailable, The Grand Brighton can check availability at their sister hotels: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront and Leonardo Hotel Brighton. These are alternative Brighton properties within the same hotel group.

Based on inquiries about Casino Night and Murder Mystery themes with external decorating companies, the venue appears to accommodate external contractors. However, specific approval processes and restrictions are not detailed in available information.

The venue can accommodate various dietary requirements including severe nut and shellfish allergies, coeliac disease, and vegetarian options. They have experience handling events with multiple dietary restrictions for large groups.

The venue has in-house AV company services and excellent AV infrastructure. Specific equipment like projectors, microphones, and screens can be provided, though exact specifications and costs are not detailed in available information.

Bar service within the actual event room appears to be possible based on client inquiries about having 'the bar in the actual room.' The venue can provide open bar services with house spirits and non-alcoholic options.

Based on event inquiries handled, the Dining space can accommodate various group sizes from intimate gatherings of 30 people up to larger events of 100+ guests, though specific maximum capacity limits are not specified in available information.




More about The Grand Brighton

The Grand Brighton is a Victorian hotel with seafront rooms and five versatile event spaces, including the Empress Suite, the UK's largest sea-facing conference suite for up to 900 guests. It offers intimate rooms for executive meetings, modern AV technology, bespoke dining, and a dedicated events team. Located on Brighton's seafront, it caters to various events, from intimate gatherings to large conferences, and has Gold AIM accreditation, making it a unique city centre venue.



The Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton - Dining

Capacity: Up to 900 guests (Standing)
Location: Cyan, The Grand Brighton, 97-99 King's Road, Brighton, BN1 2FW, Brighton
Coordinates: 50.82136389999999, -0.1470151

Features

  • Wifi
  • AV Infrastructure
  • Crush Hall
  • Dedicated Banqueting Kitchen
  • Fixed Lighting Scheme
  • Flexible Partitioning Available
  • Private Entrance
  • Sea Views
  • Street Loading

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Kitchenette
  • Catering Equipment Provided
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • Storage Space
  • 588m² (6,329ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 5m (16ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • Wedding License

Capacities

  • 400 Cabaret
  • 450 Classroom
  • 600 Dinner Dance
  • 800 Reception
  • 900 Standing
  • 750 Theatre
  • 500 Wedding

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Dining

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Events

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£100 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Venue Hire Per Day

PriceSchedule
£75 / Venue FeeEvery day, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the finish times for events in the Dining space?

Events in the Dining space and similar event spaces at The Grand Brighton have a finish time of 23:30pm. This applies to all event types including parties, corporate events, and celebrations.

Can I book the Dining space for events starting after midnight?

No, events cannot start after midnight. The venue operates with a 23:30pm finish time for all events, making late-night or early morning celebrations not possible at this venue.

What is the minimum budget requirement for booking the Dining space?

The venue has budget requirements that may not accommodate very low-budget events. For example, a £200 total budget for a 30-person birthday party was declined as not meeting their pricing structure.

How far in advance should I book the Dining space?

Availability can be limited, with the venue frequently unable to offer suitable event spaces for requested dates. It's recommended to book well in advance and have flexible dates to increase your chances of securing the space.

What alternative venues does The Grand Brighton offer if the Dining space is unavailable?

If the Dining space is unavailable, The Grand Brighton can check availability at their sister hotels: Leonardo Royal Hotel Brighton Waterfront and Leonardo Hotel Brighton. These are alternative Brighton properties within the same hotel group.

Can I bring external contractors for decorating and entertainment?

Based on inquiries about Casino Night and Murder Mystery themes with external decorating companies, the venue appears to accommodate external contractors. However, specific approval processes and restrictions are not detailed in available information.

What catering options are available for dietary requirements?

The venue can accommodate various dietary requirements including severe nut and shellfish allergies, coeliac disease, and vegetarian options. They have experience handling events with multiple dietary restrictions for large groups.

What AV equipment and technical facilities are included with the Dining space?

The venue has in-house AV company services and excellent AV infrastructure. Specific equipment like projectors, microphones, and screens can be provided, though exact specifications and costs are not detailed in available information.

Can I have a bar service within the Dining space itself?

Bar service within the actual event room appears to be possible based on client inquiries about having 'the bar in the actual room.' The venue can provide open bar services with house spirits and non-alcoholic options.

What is the capacity range for the Dining space?

Based on event inquiries handled, the Dining space can accommodate various group sizes from intimate gatherings of 30 people up to larger events of 100+ guests, though specific maximum capacity limits are not specified in available information.

Venue Photos

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Empress Suite banquet hall setup for formal events with elegant round tables.The Empress Suite - e4pronxbdp0.jpg

Amenities & Features

  • AV infrastructure with in-house AV company
  • Sea views from UK's largest sea-facing conference suite
  • Flexible partitioning into 4 separate areas
  • Dedicated banqueting kitchen
  • Private entrance and foyer
  • Street loading access
  • Fixed lighting schemes
  • Crush hall for networking

Event Types

Great for: The UK's largest sea-facing conference suite with capacity for up to 900 guests and stunning seafront views.

Suitable for: Party Venues in West Sussex, Party Venues in Brighton, Party Venues in Brighton City Centre, Conference Venues in United Kingdom, Conference Venues in Brighton, Event Venues in United Kingdom, Event Venues in Brighton

Additional Information

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Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/Brighton/131602/The-Grand-Brighton/The-Empress-Suite/Dining