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Upstairs at Oculist: Brighton’s rooftop bar with the best city views
Upstairs at Oculist is Brighton’s premier rooftop bar, perched above the city centre and offering unbeatable rooftop views, all-day sunshine and late-night energy. Our two-tier roof terrace is the ultimate spot for cocktails in Brighton, golden hour drinks and live DJ sets that keep the party going. Whether you’re after daytime drinks with a skyline backdrop or a student night that turns into a late-night DJ session, Upstairs at Oculist delivers rooftop culture done right.
Why visit Upstairs at Oculist?
Best rooftop bar in Brighton: Two-tier terrace with panoramic city and seafront views.
Cocktails and drinks: Signature cocktails, craft spirits and a chilled daytime drinks menu.
Rooftop DJs & late-night music: Brighton’s top DJs and student nights bringing electronic music until late.
Sunny daytime vibes: Sun-catching terrace perfect for golden hour, daytime socialising and weekend brunch drinks.
Events and private bookings: Ideal for student groups, birthdays and rooftop parties.
Plan your visit
Location: Above Oculist in central Brighton: easy to reach from the pier and seafront.
Opening hours: Sunshine-suitable daytime hours through to late-night DJ-led sessions. (See below for full hours)
Atmosphere: Young, electronic-music-focused crowd with a laid-back, nonchalant vibe.
Experience rooftop culture in Brighton: book a table for golden hour cocktails, or drop in for a late-night student night and electronic DJ set at Upstairs at Oculist.
Rooftop bookings & groups
Planning something bigger? Book a table or reserve the rooftop for larger groups. Head to our BOOKINGS page to reserve a rooftop table, walk-ins welcome too. Check our EVENTS to see who’s playing, or just roll through and let the music find you.
Why reserve?
Secure a spot for groups, birthdays and celebrations
Private rooftop area for bigger parties and special occasions – private bartender available on request.
Priority seating and dedicated service
How to book
Visit BOOKINGS to reserve a rooftop table
Prefer to decide on the night? Walk-ins welcome subject to availability
Don’t miss the vibe
Check EVENTS for DJ line-ups, student nights and late-night parties
Roof terrace, cocktails,
electronic beats
the perfect combo for Brighton nights.
Before You Head Upstairs…
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The terrace is open Wednesday to Sunday, with heated seating for cooler nights.
The rooftop bar is only open on Saturdays at the moment, but you can still grab a drink from downstairs.
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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.
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Definitely. We accept bookings for small groups and parties, ideal for birthdays, pre-drinks, or end-of-term celebrations. Just hit our bookings page.
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Mostly UK garage, house, disco, and techno, all curated by local talent and headline DJs. Check our EVENTS to see what’s coming up.
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Unfortunately, the rooftop is only accessible via stairs. However, our ground floor is fully accessible, including an accessible toilet. See our ACCESSIBILITY INFO form more information.