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Brighton’s Coolest Igloos for Food, Friends and Festive Feels
Brighton Igloos are a popular thing to do in the city. With British weather being something of a wild card, the rise in popularity of igloos isn’t surprising. Shielding you from wind and rain they provide you and yours with a personal bubble to drink, dine and update your Instagram! Brighton igloos are popping up all over town to provide sheltered outdoor dining whatever the weather. Brighton Igloos also host some of Brighton’s best Christmas parties and feature as one of our top festive ideas in Brighton for Christmas.
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Brighton Restaurant Igloos
Shelter Hall’s festive igloos offer a cosy seaside escape for the holiday season. Available during November, December and January, these heated, beautifully decorated domes overlook Brighton’s iconic seafront, making them perfect for family gatherings, festive date nights, or Christmas celebrations with friends. Each igloo seats groups of 2–16 and comes with a minimum spend of £25 per person in November and January, and £30 in December. Enjoy special Christmas dishes alongside the seven resident kitchens’ usual menus.
OHSO Social brings a touch of cosy luxury to Brighton seafront with its Winter Beach Pods. Nestled on the beach between the piers, these private, heated pods come with comfy seating, blankets, moody lighting and a dedicated speaker system, making them perfect for date nights, celebrations or relaxed evenings with friends. With panoramic sea views and the full OHSO food and cocktail menu available, the pods offer an unforgettable seaside escape, whatever the weather.
The Brighton igloos at Coppa Club in Brighton Square, really are a special delight. Each winter they have a different theme and for winter 2022/23 it’s ‘Under the Twinkling Sky’. The igloos provide a stylish and cosy refuge from the winter elements, decked with autumnal colours, soft blankets and twinkling lights. There’s a seasonal menu fit for festive gatherings and a unique cocktail menu in collaboration with Diago Bar Academy. Drink in delights such as rhubarb and strawberry martini, and campfire hot chocolate.
Technically these aren’t igloos but they’re so darn cute we had to include them. The Sportsman Pub in Goddards Green has surrounded itself with a curious collection of dining shepherd huts. They look somewhere between an upturned fishing boat and a Hobbit house. Think glamping but for dinner, with you and yours enjoying these rustic little huts, Sussex countryside views and a locally-sourced classic menu.
The shepherd huts can accommodate up to 10 guests for lunch or dinner and the whole family is welcome. Check out our guide to Sussex walks and Sussex pubs.
The Fortune of War
The Fortune of War is one of those iconic seafront bars that attracts a solid crowd throughout the summer, spilling onto the beach in what very much resembles a four month long beer festival. The festival feel goes perennial with their Winter Haus, a temporary marquee that’s clear on all sides so you never lose that beach side experience. Think bierkeller-basic vibes, with shared tables, good drinks and memorable times. A stand-out Brighton pub.
Brighton Music Hall
Brighton Music Hall is a popular place for live music, and cabaret, food, drink and fun times. In the winter months, the igloo and beach hut village on the seafront is a winter wonderland, with a performative element to match. Igloos are free to hire in multiples of two-hour slots for 6-12 guests or 8-14 guests if you want a beach hut. There’s a minimum spend of £100.
