Is your rooftop bar in Brighton open year-round?

Yes — we’re open Wednesday to Sunday, with heated seating for cooler nights.

Do I need to book the rooftop in advance?

Walk-ins are welcome, but the terrace fills up quickly — especially on sunny days or DJ nights. Book in advance at https://www.oculist.pub/bookings to lock in a spot.

Can I reserve a table for a group on the roof?

Definitely. We accept bookings for small groups and parties — ideal for birthdays, pre-drinks, or end-of-term celebrations.

What music do you play on the rooftop?

Mostly UK garage, house, disco, and techno — all curated by local talent and headline DJs. Check our events page for lineups.

Is the rooftop terrace wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, the rooftop is only accessible via stairs. However, our ground floor is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. Feel free to contact us with any access needs.

Rooftop Bar & Roof Terrace in Brighton

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A two-tier open-air terrace in the heart of Brighton, made for golden hour cocktails, daytime drinks and late-night energy.

Rooftop Bar in Brighton?

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A cozy rooftop patio decorated with string lights, plants, and outdoor furniture at night

Upstairs at Oculist is our two-tier roof terrace above Boyce’s Street: an open-air space in central Brighton for cocktails, sunny afternoons, sunset drinks and late-night gatherings. Surrounded by lavender, rosemary and jasmine, it offers a relaxed escape above the city while keeping you close to Oculist’s music, drinks and atmosphere.

What to expect:

🌿 Two-tier open-air terrace

🍸 Cocktails, beers & spirits

🎵 DJs and electronic music

🌆 Golden hour and daytime drinks

✨ Groups and celebrations

📍 Central Brighton location

Book a table on the roof

Join us during our regular opening hours for rooftop drinks, group bookings, birthdays and celebrations. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but booking ahead is recommended for weekends and sunny days.

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Private Roof Terrace Hire in Brighton

Private Roof Terrace Hire is separate from our standard terrace bookings. During these exclusive hire periods, Oculist will be closed to the public and your group will have sole access to the outdoor roof terrace and upstairs bar.

AVAILABILITY

MON & TUE — 11am-11pm

WED & THU — 11am-4pm

FRI — 11am-3pm

CAPACITY

20-80 guests

Minimum 2 hours

Maximum 4 hours

INCLUDED

Your own music

Food options available

Exclusive access to roof terrace + bar

*Everyone to arrive together. Additional T&Cs in booking contract. Please use the widget to book or email us on hello@oculist.pub with any further questions.

Before You Head Upstairs…

Close-up of a large wooden sculpture of an eye with a blue iris, under string lights and bright sun in a clear blue sky.

Standard bookings are for drinks and groups during Oculist’s regular opening hours. Private Roof Terrace Hire gives your group exclusive access to the outdoor roof terrace and upstairs bar during designated hire periods.
The roof terrace is open Wednesday to Sunday, weather and operations permitting, with heated seating for cooler nights. Dedicated rooftop bar service may vary, but drinks are available from the main bar downstairs.
Walk-ins are welcome, but the terrace fills up quickly, especially on sunny days or DJ nights. Book in advance HERE to lock in a spot.
Definitely. We accept bookings for small groups and parties, ideal for birthdays, pre-drinks, or end-of-term celebrations. Just hit our bookings page.
Mostly UK garage, house, disco, and techno, all curated by local talent and headline DJs. Check our EVENTS to see what’s coming up.
Unfortunately, the rooftop is only accessible via stairs. However, our ground floor is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. See our ACCESSIBILITY INFO for more information.