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The Archives

Your neighbourhood café-bar in Brighton's North Laine for inclusive drinks, creative connection, and thoughtful escape.

14/09/2026

Our new cocktail menu is coming on Thursday 8th October 🍸

But this one is missing something important: a name.

Made with pisco, hazelnut, oat milk and chocolate bitters, it’s creamy, nutty and chocolatey — and in need of a suitably brilliant literary-inspired name.

And there’s a very good reason to get involved…

The winner + a friend will be invited to an extra-special tasting, where you’ll get to try the whole new cocktail menu, hear a little about how we created it, and be among the first to discover what we’ve been working on.

To enter:
• Comment your literary-inspired name below
• Enter as many times as you like — one name per comment
• Our favourite will become the cocktail’s official name on the new menu

Think novels, poems, authors, characters, references or clever wordplay.

Entries close: Midnight Friday 25th September
Tasting: 6pm Thursday 8th October

👇 What should we call it?

09/09/2026

Espresso Martini lovers, this one's for you ☕🍸

As part of Brighton Cocktail Festival, we’re teaming up with Belvedere for an Espresso Martini Masterclass at The Archives.

Join us for a welcome drink before learning how to make a seriously good Espresso Martini — with plenty of tips (and tasting) along the way.

📅 Friday 18 September
⏰ 6–7pm
📍 The Archives, North Road
🍸 Welcome drink + masterclass included

Places are limited, so grab your ticket via the link in bio.

06/09/2026

We’re very excited to take part in this year’s ! 🍸 Get your tickets now to join us from Friday 18th to Sunday 27th September for the country’s biggest cocktail event in 2026.

Here’s a sneak peek at the three exclusive festival cocktails we’ll be serving up over the ten days (alongside over 50 other incredible bars) for just £6 / £4 non-alc for ticket holders:

🍊 THE ORANGE TREE
Belvedere Dirty Brew Vodka, espresso, orange, vanilla & flamed orange twist

🥭 ENDLESS SUMMER
Pisco El Gobernador, coconut milk, mango, pineapple, lime & chocolate

🫖 A STORY IN CHAI (Non-Alc)
Everleaf Mountain, homemade chai syrup, cranberry & lime

Which one are you trying first? 👀

Cheers to that — we look forward to seeing you for this city-wide celebration of cocktails very soon! 🍸🍹🥃

04/09/2026

September at The Archives 📚

Plenty happening at The Archives this month. Come read, write, make, meet, tell stories, play cards, or just have a cocktail while everyone else gets involved.

🎴 The Main Phase — Magic The Gathering Commander Night*
Mon 7 & 28 September — 6–10pm

💘 Non-Monogamous Dating Mixer*
Thu 10 September — 8–11pmbrighton

📖 Silent Book Club*
Tue 15 September — 6:30–8pm

🍸 Brighton Cocktail Festival*
Fri 18–Sun 27 September

🎨 Create Your Space — Creative Social
Wed 23 September — 6–9pm

🎤 Story Slam — Storytelling Night*
Thu 24 September — 7–9pmstory.slam

💞 Brighton ENM & Poly Social
Fri 25 September — 8–10pm

📚 Tales & Tipples Book Club*
Wed 30 September — 7–9pm

✍️ Shut Up & Write!
Every Sunday — 1–2:30pm

*Ticketed event — see event organisers’ profiles for details and tickets.

Want to host your event at The Archives? DM or email us.

24/08/2026

Poly & ENM Social
Friday 28 August
8–10pm

A low pressure evening of connection for the Poly and ENM folks of Brighton to find community.

Drinks, a few games and a room full of like minded people, bring yourself, your friends and your significant others to connect with other non monogamous people without expectations.

Come sip on a cocktail or mocktail in the cosy basement bar if The Archives for the evening, stay as long as you like, drop in for half an hour to say hi, or settle in and stay with us all evening.

The Archives is a zero tolerance space for harassment, anybody bringing the wrong vibe will be asked to leave, and hosts will actively keep an eye on the space to ensure everyone’s comfort. This event welcomed people of all genders and sexualities as a safe space.

17/08/2026

Did you know our Happy Hour deal runs all day Sunday to Thursdays?

Mix and match any cocktail or spritz
2 for £17 Classic Strength
2 for £15 One Unit
2 for £14 non alcoholic

Happy days!

07/08/2026

Looking for somewhere a little different for your next celebration?

Tucked away beneath The Archives is our intimate downstairs events space – a cosy spot designed for bringing people together.

Think birthday toasts, book launches, networking events, games nights, engagement celebrations, creative workshops, or simply gathering your favourite people in one room.

✨ Up to 30 guests standing (15 seated)
✨ Optional private entrance
✨ PA system available
✨ Free room hire with a minimum bar spend

If you're planning something special and want a relaxed, welcoming space with great drinks and a team who'll help make it easy, we'd love to hear from you.

Drop us a DM or enquire via the link in our bio to check availability.

03/08/2026

August at The Archives ☀️

Summer's in full swing, the evenings are still long, and we've got another month of community, creativity and connection waiting for you.

🧠 Brighton Neurodiverse Community Sober Social
Tue 4 August — from 6:30pm

✍️ Shut Up and Write! — Writers' Meetup
Every Sunday — 1–3pm

🎴 The Main Phase — MTG Commander Night 🎟️
Mon 10 & Mon 24 August — 6–10pm

📚 Brighton Neurodiverse Community Reading Group
Tue 11 August — 6:30pm

🤫 Silent Book Club 🎟️
Tue 18 August — 6:30pm

💘 Flirt Club — LGBT+ Dating & Social Night 🎟️
Wed 26 August — 7:30–10:30pm

🎤 Seaside Story Slam — Storytelling Night
Thu 27 August — 7–9pmstory.slam

💞 Brighton Poly & ENM Social
Fri 28 August — 7–10pm

Whether you're looking to meet new people, get creative, lose yourself in a book, share a story or simply enjoy a drink in good company, we'd love to welcome you.

🎟️ = Ticketed event. Check the organisers' Instagram pages for booking details.

30/07/2026

🌈 Happy Pride from The Archives!

Before the city fills with parades, parties and glitter, join us on Friday for Pride Prep Night – a free evening to get into the Pride spirit with your community.

Make a badge, swap accessories or q***r books, add to our Pride Wall, grab a drink and meet some lovely people before the weekend begins. Bring along any Pride accessories or LGBTQ+ books you'd like to swap.

And if you're celebrating with us all weekend...

✨ Thursday: Flirt Club: Loud & Proud – LGBT+ dating & social night ()
🏳️‍🌈 Saturday: Drop by for pay-what-you-feel face painting, Pride drink deals, then return later for a calmer space away from the crowds.
🍅 Sunday: Round off the weekend with Bloody Mary specials, coffee and a slower Sunday.

Whether you're joining us for one event or making The Archives your Pride home base all weekend, we'd love to see you. 💜

24/07/2026

🌈 Pride at The Archives 🌈

Whether you're looking to meet new people before the celebrations begin, put the finishing touches on your Pride outfit, pop in for a drink during the parade, or escape the crowds with a Bloody Mary on Sunday, we've got something for you all weekend.

✨ Thu 30 – Flirt Club: Loud & Proud
Flirting • Friendship • Games
Tickets via link in bio

🎨 Fri 31 – Pride Prep Night
Badges making • Accessories swap • Book swap

🏳️‍🌈 Sat 1 – Pride Day at The Archives
Face paint • Drink deals • Calm(er) evening space

🍅 Sun 2 – Bloody Mary Sunday
Bloody Mary specials • Coffee • Calm vibes

However you're celebrating Pride this year, we'd love to welcome you.

See you at The Archives. ❤️

Address

103 North Road
Brighton And Hove
BN11YW

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 10pm
Saturday	12pm - 10pm
Sunday	12pm - 8pm

Website

http://www.thearchivesbrighton.com/, https://linktr.ee/the.archives.btn

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