Mesmerist
WHERE
Brighton
What it’s like
A late-opening bar with live bands, DJs and open mic nights, plus a rooftop space for events.
This one's for the evenings out rather than the school-holiday days out. It's a bar built around live music: bands, DJs and open mic nights fill the calendar, and there's a rooftop bar that hosts its own events on top of that. If you're after somewhere that shifts from a chilled early drink into an actual gig without you having to move venues, this does that.
The food menu leans on Brighton producers and suppliers, so it's a step up from standard bar snacks, which is worth knowing if you're planning to make a night of it rather than just popping in for one. Doors are open from midday right through, Monday to Thursday until 1am and stretching to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.
There's no ages listed here, and nothing pointing to family sessions, so treat this as an adult night out venue rather than somewhere to bring the kids. The rooftop bit sounds like the one to save for a warmer evening when the events line-up is worth stepping outside for.
Facilities
Need to know
- Food
- Locally-sourced food menu with fresh ingredients from Brighton producers and suppliers
- This is a live music bar, not a family attraction
- The rooftop bar runs its own separate events
- Open mic nights are part of the regular line-up, so expect a mixed crowd on those evenings
- Later opening on Fridays and Saturdays if you want to make a proper night of it
Plan your visit
What's on during the week?
Live music nights with bands, DJs and open mic performances, plus separate events up on the rooftop bar.
What time is it open?
Midday to 1am Monday to Thursday, and midday to 2am Friday and Saturday.
Can we book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it sounds like a turn-up-and-see-what's-on kind of place.
Is there food?
Yes, a menu built around locally-sourced ingredients from Brighton producers and suppliers.
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