The Plotting Parlour
Brighton
At a glance
The Plotting Parlour is a cocktail bar at 6 Steine Street in Kemptown, Brighton. The venue centres on mixed drinks, with a menu shaped by classic cocktail formats, house infusions and combinations of spirits, fortified wines, liqueurs, bitters, fruit, spice and other flavour-led ingredients. The result is a drinks-focused setting for adults who enjoy cocktails with a considered balance of sweet, bitter, sour, spirit-forward and savoury elements.
The cocktail style covers familiar templates as well as more distinctive variations. Traditional drinks are given individual character through infused spirits, flavoured sherries, vermouths, citrus, chilli, ginger, maple, coffee and nut-based notes. The range includes rich and aromatic serves alongside lighter, sharper options, with the menu also incorporating the structure of martinis, old fashioneds, margaritas, negronis and other established styles. This makes the bar suitable for a relaxed drink, a cocktail-led evening or a gathering built around trying different flavour profiles.
The Plotting Parlour also prepares selected drinks in bottles for click and collect. This extends the venue's cocktail offering beyond the bar, with bottled serves designed for occasions at home or for gifting. A shop section supports the retail side of the business, while the main venue remains focused on cocktails and their preparation.
Private hire is part of the venue's offer, including use of a private room. The space is therefore suited not only to individual bookings and small social occasions, but also to adult celebrations and organised gatherings that benefit from a dedicated area. Cocktail masterclasses provide another way to experience the venue, with the format centred on learning about drinks rather than simply ordering from the menu.
The atmosphere is defined by the bar's drinks programme and its balance between classic cocktail references and more inventive flavour combinations. It suits cocktail enthusiasts, adults planning a group occasion, and visitors looking for a dedicated drinks venue in Kemptown. The over-18 setting and the availability of reservations, private hire, bottled cocktails and masterclasses give the business several distinct ways to visit or book.
