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Brighton's Best Cocktail Bars for a Hen Weekend

Brighton's cocktail scene, mapped for a hen group: the showstoppers, the speakeasies, the masterclasses and the bars that will happily take all of you.

14 min read · June 2026

Fun Things to Do in Brighton on a Hen Weekend

Activities

Fun Things to Do in Brighton on a Hen Do

The night out tends to sort itself. These are thirteen daytime ideas worth booking for the group, from a BYOB splatter-art studio in the Lanes to fizz at the top of the i360.

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Food & Drink

Brighton's Best Cafes for a Hen Group

From award-winning brunch tables to a cafe full of rescue cats, these are the Brighton cafes that will look after a hen group the morning after. Great coffee, homemade cake, and room to relive last night.

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Food & Drink

Brighton's Best Cake Spots for a Hen Weekend

Brighton takes its cake seriously, and a hen weekend is the perfect excuse to join in. Whether you want a showstopper for the bride, a sit-down afternoon tea for the group, or a box of pastries to carry back to the house, these are the 17 spots we send our hens to.

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Brighton's Best Green Spaces for a Hen Picnic

Activities

Brighton's Best Green Spaces for a Hen Party Picnic

The daytime win between the big nights out: 15 Brighton parks and gardens made for a hen picnic, from a central lawn under the Royal Pavilion to 200 hectares of South Downs.

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Food & Drink

Brighton's Best Sunday Roasts for a Hen Weekend

The big night is behind you and the trains home are hours away, so gather the group around one long table for the best roast in the city. From award-winning ember platters in the Lanes to proper pub roasts in Hove, here is where to spend a slow Brighton Sunday.

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Nightlife

Brighton's Best Bars, Clubs & Nightlife for Hen Parties

From glamorous cocktail bars and private karaoke to drag shows and clubs that run until 4am, the Brighton nightlife your hen group will actually remember.

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Food & Drink

Brighton's Best Drinks in the Sun

From seafront classics to rooftop terraces and secret beer gardens, these are the Brighton and Hove spots that do a sunny afternoon properly. Big-group friendly, bride-approved, and very much tried and tested.

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Rockwater, a hen-party friendly restaurant on Hove seafront

Food & Drink

Brighton's Best Large-Group & Private Dining Restaurants

The restaurants that say yes to big hen groups: private rooms, long tables and a proper sense of occasion across Brighton and Hove.

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