The Bootlegger in Brighton and Hove

Definitely not coming back. Order coke, they gave a drink that does not taste like coke, and staff very rude answer is they know, everyone complain about it. Waste of money

Went here to see my favourite singer Mackenzie sing no entry fee and cheap soft drinks. Small venue but staff very friendly. Toilets were smelly. Great gig 🤘🎉

Tam gave a wonderful experience for my sister in laws hen do, we had great fun making three delicious cocktails over a personal experience. We had a great time! Highly recommend!

We had a great time for bottomless! Lovely meat and cheese boards and Niamh was the best host!

Niamh was a great hostess, very attentive. Cocktails were amazing. Highly recommend

Great little bar tucked away by the beach front. Good service and great cocktails

Me and my wife had the pleasure of enjoying their amazing cocktails here. Recommended by a friend of ours went came here for a few cocktails before dinner and they were fantastic! The 2 for £16 is such a good deal and a good variety to choose from. Great music in the background also which made for a good atmosphere.

Thank you so much Tam for this evening, Best Bloody Mary in Brighton!

Slighty confusing on arrival with respect to layout and queue for drinks/cocktails.....But found our way downstairs, no queues! Ample choice of cocktails, not so much on beers but thats was fine with us for the night. Very swift & polite service. Chose 6 different cocktails, nothing wrong with any of them 👏👏👏👏

Thank you to Callum and the rest of the lovely staff. We booked a mocktail masterclass for a teenage birthday and Callum was fantastic at helping the kids make their mocktails. They could make anything they wanted from a virgin mojito to a coffee caramel cream to made up choices. Such a huge variety of drinks and syrups to choose from. Callum was so much fun, had loads of patience, very knowledgeable, knew what flavours go together and made the kids feel so comfortable. Thank you for a very fun evening!

Nothing special to be honest. One more pub.

I don't drink and I was super nervous that there wouldn't be many options but they're super accommodating when it comes to mocktails and they also have soft drinks. Really cool place and the dude behind the bar was super friendly and helpful!

Really friendly team & a very welcoming atmosphere. We did a cocktail masterclass and it was incredibly fun, delicious and memorable. Looking forward to going back sometime soon.

Great selection of cocktails, which were very nice. Friendly staff

Great DJ, delicious cocktails, a really friendly place to hang out even on Halloween 🎃

We came to Bootlegger on Saturday night for my mums 50th Birthday, there was 11 of us and we all had a fantastic time. The staff were lovely and very welcoming to us and the cocktails were amazing! Thank you so much

Definitely the worst cocktails I've had in Brighton. The Cosmo was just watery cranberry juice, the mojito like drinking mouthwash both drinks returned. The other drinks were just as bad so once £50 bill paid we left. Have no idea how so many drinks (7 in total ) can all be made so badly, would not recommend.

Went for the bottomless brunch which was amazing - cocktails all tasted amazing and Niamh was really attentive and friendly and Jack was quick with the cocktails The meat + cheeseboard was beautiful and perfectly portioned for the two of us Would definitely recommend and come back for another round

I had a wonderful time Cocktail Making at The Bootlegger in Brighton for my Hen Party! The team were really responsive and helpful right from the point of booking and on the day Tam was brilliant and helped us make a great choice of cocktails. Thank you!

Great bar with subtle jazz background music and nice ambiance. Nice friendly door and bar staff. Nothing not to like about this place! Happy hour on Sat 2x cocktails for £16, before 9pm.

A+ class bar with superior service. Came in quite late night with a small party of 3. We were greeted with compliments by the bouncer and shown to a premium seat near the bar on Saturday night. We were thoroughly attended to by Erin and served the most delectable of drinks all night! I could not ask for more first class service from a bar person all night. I felt like a VIP! ;) I can't recommend this bar enough!

Horrible evening. Place was empty, and this is ok. Service was nonexistent. The bartender was alone but also not looking anytime to service customers. The aperol spritz was the worst possible ever, so watered that even the color was like invisible. The pina colada was just meh. Never again. Actually, I’m now not surprised that it was empty.

i saw that this bar had high ratings and came last night. the bar itself looked quirky and nice enough. however, the security working created an incredibly uncomfortable vibe for our table. he initially began by trying to argue with me over using the toilet then tried to lie to the rest of my group that the bar was shut at least an hour before close. i’d like to note, me and my friends are young and queer which seemed to be the opposite of the rest of the demographic at this bar which is the only reason i could think of as everyone was polite and not rowdy at all. my partner was being specifically targeted and he was continuously rude to her and trying to accuse her of vaping inside at one point (bare in mind she doesn’t even own a vape? i thought he was joking!). but it actually seems he was just looking for a reason to argue. other than his horrible energy, the rest of the staff seemed lovely and the drinks were tasty.

Lovely environment and staff. Highly recommend!!

Loved it! Good music, nice staff and amazing cocktails!!

Went here for my work Christmas do, we did a cocktail making class which was sooo much fun! We got to make 3 different cocktails each which was amazing, and Callum was soo knowledgeable about all the different cocktails he made us feel very welcome and made it a great atmosphere for us! We had the downstairs to ourselves which made the whole experience so much more personable! would 100% recommend!

Callum was amazing, gave us amazing drinks. Highly recommend the Bootlegger cocktail!

Been here many times and I’ve always loved it. The drinks, the atmosphere and staff are always on point. We went there today and Callum was so welcoming and really took the time to make us feel like locals. Thanks mate!

Great choice for cocktails! The atmosphere is great, the place is lovely, staff are nice, and of course the cocktails are delicious.🍹😍

I spotted this place on the way to my hotel after an incredibly long train journey, thought the name was fun, and looked it up online. The cocktail menu looked great so we decided to pop in for a drink before heading out to a gay bar, only for that plan to fall apart as soon as we got to the Bootlegger - we immediately started chatting with the staff and ended up spending I think ten minutes talking on the door before remembering we were going to go in and buy a drink. Izzy, Tam, and Callum were absolute babes who were so friendly and welcoming, we ended up coming back the next night instead of going somewhere else, then stayed til closing because it was such a fun atmosphere. Hanging out by the bar meant we made friends with half the other people upstairs, because everyone in there was so lovely. The cocktails were amazing, and I'm gonna have to come back to try more of them (personal favourites were the Bootlegger Bramble and the Old Fash & Maple Syrup, but this place did the best Espresso Martinis I've ever had as well) so I've gotta come back to Brighton soon. Literally just for the Bootlegger, at this point.

We booked a cocktail masterclass at The Bootlegger for a hen do! It’s extremely good value as we had Prosecco on arrival and could choose 3 cocktails each from their extensive happy hour menu. We were let behind the bar to realise our mixologist dreams and Callum was a great expert guide taking us through each cocktail! We had a great time.

Tam and Izzy are the most outstanding staff members who have given 5* service. I’m so please I came and will be back.

Happy hour great.. pina coladas were ok.. had better. Good atmosphere and service. Wasn't busy when we went

Nice pub, good cocktails and reasonable. Bar staff were nice too 👌

This is the GREATEST BAR I Have ever been to. Me and my friends FREQUENTLY come here. It is awesome. GO HERE! Must visit when you’re in brighton.

Great staff, great drinks, great atmosphere.

Absolutely amazing place to come, always good music and great cocktails!

The best bar I have ever been to love the staff and live for the vibe & drinks

Great atmosphere, tam is great and good, fast service. Great time

Phenomenal night lovely old fashioned very attentive service from callum

Amazing drinks, great barman, callum, made our night!

Brilliant cocktail masterclass at Bootlegger - Callum looked after us so well, great value & atmosphere, we will be back

The Bootlegger Cocktail Bar in Brighton is an absolute gem, where exceptional cocktails and a prohibition-era atmosphere create an unforgettable night out.

Hands down one of the best place to come for happy hour, they have a variety of cocktails options. I definitely recommend their espresso martinis and French martinis. We had amazing service from Callum.

Noisy. Extremely poor service. Waitress forgot to bring the drink for one of our party and then 10 mins later when we managed to get her attention, told me not to worry and finally brought it 5 mins later. Cocktails are extremely disappointing. Too much ice and very dilute. The twisted lime across the road is miles better. Will not be retuning any time soon.

Stylish premises and good drinks. Can't say anything about atmosphere, as there were few people when we visited.

Obviously I'm going to give it 5 stars, I'm the guy who approved the change of use to a cocktail bar! Anyway, it's really exceeded my expectations - it's a brilliant concept, only match by the quality of the cocktails and shots themselves! One of the very best cocktail bars in Brighton & Hove.

The cocktail was so good, we went back the next day. Definitely coming here again when next I'm in brighton..

Great atmosphere and amazing cocktails! So much choice on the menu! Every drink we tried was delicious and well mixed! Will definitely be coming back!

The best place in Brighton to get mixed cocktails! James makes an incredible old fashion and the entire staff are wonderful. My go to spot when visiting Brighton.

I have and do enjoy this bar. I was here on my birthday and for the most part I am happy... This time I was made sad by other customers at the bar who were commenting to each other about me and made me cry. But Probably a one off but I am not rushing back 😭😭😭 So this is a shout out to the management team...they totally honoured the reply and were super friendly and even gave us free shots too 🎉🎉🎉

This place is amazing such a good atmosphere ! Tam and Mac are so lovely

Had a lovely time at bootlegger, fantastic service and great drinks. Tam was brilliant behind the bar. Will definitely be coming back, highly recommended.

I’d booked the cocktail masterclass for my friend’s hen do and James & Tam were incredibly helpful from start to finish - they went above and beyond to look after us all, they were super friendly and everyone had the best time. The cocktails were delicious and we were able to choose from a huge range of cocktails on their menu - we would absolutely recommend The Bootleggers! Thank you guys

Brilliant place visited Brighton and found this gem of a pub staff really friendly drinks yummy and wonderfully atmosphere

Didn't eat so can't rate the food. Really friendly, great service and we lucked out that there was a great band on too when me happened upon the place. Loved it.

We went during an evening in the week This venue lacked any positive atmosphere and was largely empty. The cocktails were OK, but even with the happy hour deal we left after one and went elsewhere. We would not return nor would we recommend!

Screwball was the best cocktail we’ve ever had !! 😍🤩

We were told there was a deal upon arrival, of 2for £16. It wasn’t made clear on which cocktails, the waiter took all of our orders of 2 cocktails each knowing full well we expected the happy hour deal. However when we went to pay, we were told some were under 16 and some were above. Some of us ended up paying £33 for two cocktails. There was a mix up with our bill and extra drinks were added, when we tried to tell the waitress she told us she knows better than us. Quite disappointed with the whole experience. In the future, I would recommend you to take payment upon ordering, and being specific with the ‘deals’ you are recommending to clients. Even though we were being very cooperative with the situation, the staff continued to disrespect us.

The staff were very unprofessional when dealing with a situation that arose and also put extra rounds on our tab. Alongside this, we were told of a ‘2 for £16’ deal, so therefore a large group of us quickly ordered, as it was around 1 minute before 10pm (the end of happy hour). The waiter did not make it clear that only specific cocktails were included in this deal, and took advantage of us ordering in a quick space of time- therefore leaving us with bills that were entirely unexpected. What would have been a lovely experience has been tainted by this poor service.

Honestly a great place! Saw this place during the Tubbathon which made us really want to try the place out! The staff are super friendly and approachable! Great selection of drinks available so you’re spoilt for choice!

Lovely staff, amazing cocktails. Definitely recommend, and will definitely be coming back again!

Booked a cocktail masterclass here for my friend's hen do. The venue were lovely throughout the booking process, even when I had to keep calling up to make amendments to the booking. When we arrived for the class we were greeted warmly and treated fantastically by our guide. He made sure to engage all of us and make sure that our pregnant friend still got to make fun drinks and feel included. We all loved it! Will definitely be coming back

The best cocktail bar in Brighton. Platter’s are lovely.

Ivy makes the best old fashioned in the whole Brighton!

Evie was awesome. I have never drank better Old Fashioned before! I really recommend this pub.

Jack is a top man- works hards and delivers

Lovely cocktails, amazing atmosphere, and the live music was a great added touch. Was served by Flo and Evie, who both suggested amazing drinks 🧙‍♂️

Lovely pub, friendly staff, chilled relaxed vibes and nice cocktails

Fabulous night, all the staff and especially Tam were wonderful, great music, a happy friendly lot!

amazing service, amazing drinks and amazing vibes! Special shout-out to james and callum, who gave us amazing service!

If you advertise you're open til 3, but the bouncer is refusing entry to *entirely sober non rowdy people* at 1am, maybe consider changing your noted hours or your bouncer, eh?

James and tam have been amazing, such great hosts and very accommodating

My Streamer (tubbo: twitch.tv/tubbo) is going to be making cocktails here tomorrow (03/06/24)

We visited as a couple over the weekend. Glad we did it was lovely, we had cocktails, they were lovely! Bar staff were very attentive and friendly. Nothing was too much. The atmosphere was lush, a range of different ages all having a good time. Would definitely revisit. When we cleared our tab, the waitress also brought over a free shot which was lovely.

Great atmosphere, music and tasty cocktails. Staff were very accommodating and generous. Will definitely be going back!

Had an old fashioned and was the best I'd ever had. Thank you 😊

I absolutely love this place! The cocktails are so well made and the atmosphere is brilliant! Also a massive shout out for Tam who was absolutely lovely and made our night!

Tam was absolutely great, it was relatively busy for a Sunday night however it felt like she still made us a priority, our drinks were so quick but made so well. Thank you so much for making our date night!

Came for a few cocktails during happy hour. Delicious, proper cocktails and definitely worth the price!

We had an amazing afternoon at their Cocktail Masterclass. With the help of James we made, and drank, some great cocktails and because the atmosphere was so friendy we stayed on. James and Eva are great hosts. Most definitely, we are going to book to do this again the next time we visit Brighton.

Nice staff, horrible cocktail. Tasted like dishwater.

This is a wonderful venue with a strong vibe of Jazz and Swing fun, with the best cocktails to go with it. For cocktails I recommend the Big Lebowski, Mr Lover Lover, and a Bootlegger! Great for seeing some great local jazz and swing bands live downstairs, with Swing classes in case you're interested in learning the dance of the Prohibition Era 🕺💃 Definitely recommend when in Brighton, go pay them a visit!

Came here for a work event December 15th. It was fantastic! Every member of staff helped make this a great night. The doorman was incredibly patient and polite. Amongst all of these amazing staff was Evie, who helped make our night amazing. Thank you so much to you all, you really made our night x

This is an absolutely amazing place to go to. The staff go absolutely above and beyond with everything and make you feel welcomed. The cocktails are always on point and very tasty. The events they have are amazing, with so much thought and care gone into them. The swing lessons and live music is always wonderful and the bands keep getting better and better.

Fantastic experience great value and wonderfully looked after by Tam!

Cute place. Enjoyed our cocktail. Was early so atmosphere was still building. Nothing to do with bar but kids if you're ill don't go out and sit there coughing over everyone!!! I felt so uncomfortable that I left 🤬

We booked a cocktail making masterclass for a 30th birthday. Great fun, really wide choice of cocktails. Excellent value. Tam, our host was warm and friendly and really brought the event together

Wonderful bar, great cocktails and huge menu so there's something for everyone - staff are absolutely fanatic and always welcoming

Came here for a cocktail making experience and was not disappointed!! Tam,went above and beyond to make the experience special! There was no cocktail she couldnt make! If there wasnt something available, Tam knew exactly what is it should be replaced with! All cocktails came out INCREDIBLE!! Tam really knew her stuff and made our night the best! Next time we are back down in Brighton we will be booking another cocktail making experience! If you are having your doubts, 100% book here! Most amazing night! Worth every penny!

My absolute favourite bar in Brighton. The staff are all so friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere is always upbeat and fun. I've honestly never seen a live band there that I didn't enjoy. There's such a great selection with loads of brilliant drinks, without the issue I get at most cocktail bars where all the fruity/rum based drinks are inexplicably ruined by coconut. The flavoured shots like Jammie Dodger and After Eight are such a highlight too! It's incredibly obvious that a lot of love goes into running this place so it'll always be somewhere I bring people when we're looking for somewhere good to go out in Brighton.

I consistently have found The Bootlegger an exceptional experience, and has now become my go to spot. There's always a welcoming atmosphere, characterised by the warm and friendly staff who honestly always deliver an amazing service. The cocktail menu is diverse, with a range of classics and interesting drinks that's always worth recommending. I always enjoy the regular events that include live performances from jazz, blues, and rockabillly bands. There are weekly dance lessons downstairs, along with quiz nights, and movie nights. The Bootlegger is a great and memorable place to be and an essential visit to anyone in Brighton.

Great bar, friendly and helpful staff

I have been this place few times already. You drink super tasty cocktails with less money. Super welcoming cosy and friendly, great staff, cocktails, music and atmosphere. Definitely go back my next visit to Brighton. Special thank to James for great hospitality.

We came as a group and i must say, I could not recommend this bar for cocktails more highly! Tam went far and beyond to ensure we had the best night... I for one, cannot wait to return!

Excellent pub bear Brighton seafront, with a great atmosphere to boot! It was all too easy to spend a few hours here on a Saturday night and get a bit too merry! The staff were really friendly too and the drinks were great.

Brilliant bar, friendly staff, and an extensive drinks menu.

Great for live music and fantastic staff

Lovely vibe. Was a really nice night with my friend after work, live music and dancing was a hoot. Calum at the bar was amazing and made fantastic drinks. Would recommend to friends!!

This is a great bar with great music and atmosphere! Shout out to Adam, amazing cocktails and even made us his off the menu cocktail - The Smugglers Sweetheart! We will be coming back next time we’re in Brighton!!