Private Dining Rooms

Overview

drakes is a luxury boutique hotel on Brighton seafront which combines breathtaking design with warm, friendly and professional service.

drakes  boasts  all of the amenities expected from a 4 star silver townhouse hotel. The accommodation consists of 20 bedrooms, all contemporary in design and complete with wet-rooms. Many rooms have views of Brighton’s spectacular sea-front.

On the ground floor there is a relaxed bar serving up to the minute, well mixed cocktails. Our bar is the perfect starting point for your pre-dinner drink/canapé reception.

Lower ground you will find our award winning double AA rosette ‘restaurant at drake’s’. The restaurant is recommended by the Michelin Guide and has attained the highest score for Brighton in The Good Food Guide 2010.

Head Chef Andy MacKenzie trained at Gleneagles under Alan Hill where he developed his passion and knowledge. Andy then moved to London where he gained yet further experience at the highly respected Mosimann’s Belfry and the famous Chez Nico in Park Lane.

In the restaurant there are two separate dining rooms, each available for exclusive use with no room hire fee. The main dining area seats up to 40 guests. The smaller private dining area seats up to 12 guests and comes complete with conference facilities.

Both restaurant dining areas are available to hire for group bookings at lunchtimes and evenings.

Sunday- Thursday
Prices for a 2-course set menu including coffee and ½ bottle of wine start from £40 per person, and for a 3 course set menu including coffee and ½ bottle of wine start from £45 per person.

Friday - Saturday
Prices on application for exclusive use of the main restaurant, please contact Sheila, the restaurant manager, to discuss prices, availability and seating plans.

For special events we can offer food and wine matching evenings complete with a guest speaker if required. Our head chef will create a stunning menu, and we work closely with our wine suppliers to create a truly amazing gastronomic experience.

Menus are tailored to each event, and our team will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure a fantastic result.

We especially welcome smaller groups, birthdays, wedding and civil partnership ceremony parties at lunchtime as drakes hotel is located just minutes drive from Brighton’s Register Office and The Royal Pavilion.

For corporate bookings we can offer an overnight rate for dinner and accommodation if required.

Andrew MacKenzie

How long have you been at the restaurant?   

7 years

Which was the first restaurant you worked in?

Bridge House Hotel, Bampton, Devon.

What was the last restaurant you went to, apart from your own?

North Road, Clerkenwell, London.

Which restaurant is your favourite and why?

Gidley Park for their excellent food and fabulous location.

What or who has been the biggest influence on the way you cook and why?

Nico Ladenis of Chez Nico and Alan Hill of Gleneagles who taught and inspired me early in my career.

What is your personal signature dish?

Don’t have one.

Which other chef(s) do you most admire?

Pierre Koffmann and Michael Caines.

What’s the best part of your job?

Cooking!

And the worst?

Long and anti-social hours.

What would your last meal be?

Poached Egg on Toast.

Do you have a chef’s shortcut that you can share with us?

Make sure your knives are sharp!