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An all-day bar-café

Now open in Brighton

Damn good.
All day.

A salute to the permit rooms of Bombay, in Brighton’s Lanes.

Seriously good bar snacks, moreish curries, plates for sharing (and a handful of best Dishoom favourites). Breakfasts too.

And of course, crackingly good cocktails to wash it all down with.

Swinging by the morning after the night before? There’s a Bacon Naan Roll with your name on it.

We’re kicking back like Bombayites. In 1949, liquor was banned in the city and enterprising Aunties secretly served drinks from their front rooms, a boiled egg vendor stationed outside as a sign for those who knew. By the 1970s the law was loosened up, and permit holders (having obtained their liquor permits ‘for the preservation or maintenance of health’ no less) could buy alcohol. Permit Rooms were officially born.

No matter the hour or shuffling mood at this Permit Room - just come as you are.

Friends toasting their crackingly good cocktails at Dishoom Permit Room.

Swing by

Come freely. Go freely.

Permit Room is mostly for walk-ins - so come and grab your seats.

We hold a few tables for reservations and, if you’re with a big group, it’s best to book in advance. You and your party may be spread across a few tables that are pretty close together - in one, happy-go-lucky section. For questions about bookings, chat with our team.

Grab a table

Get down

From DJ nights curated by our friends at Going South, to shindigs with local musicians, there’s an eclectic events mix at the Permit Room. We’re taking cues from the jam sessions at Slip-Disc and Rang Bhavan in 70s Bombay, as well as from everything Brighton’s got to offer.

Guest DJs bring epic mixes to Dishoom Permit Room in Brighton's Lanes.

Resident DJs

Thursdays from 7.30pm
Our local resident DJs will be on the decks, spinning dance-floor-filling Indian and Western vinyls every Thursday night. It could be NYC new wave or art rock, alternative disco or Bollywood funk. Come find out.
Guest DJs bring epic mixes to Dishoom Permit Room in Brighton's Lanes.

GUEST DJs

Going South x Permit Room
To mix things up we will also be welcoming guest DJs, curated by our friends at Going South for epic mixes and eclectic sounds that will keep you coming back for more.

Good food. Good deeds.

Glance at our all-day menu, and you’ll see that we take food seriously. So seriously, that for each and every meal you eat at Permit Room, we donate a meal to a child that might otherwise go hungry. 

To do this, we work with two outstanding charity partners: Magic Breakfast in the UK, and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India. They provide nourishing, delicious meals to school children to keep their bellies full and their brains focused on learning (both things we loudly support). 

We call this a Meal For A Meal. It’s something we’re immensely proud of, and it feels more important than ever as the cost of living crisis deepens for families around the world.

FAQs

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How do I find Permit Room in Brighton?

Our address is 32 East St, Brighton, BN1 1HL. We’re right next to the Sussex Arms.

Is Permit Room a Dishoom?

Permit Room is its own special thing, but you'll find some of your Dishoom favourites on the menu.

How far is Permit Room from Brighton Railway Station?

We’re 0.7 miles away from Brighton station - around a 13 minute walk.

Do I need to make a booking to visit Permit Room?

We like walk-ins but bookings for larger groups and special events are welcome too. Feel free to send us an email at hello@permitroom.co.uk to ask about this. 

Does Permit Room allow dogs?

You can hang out with your canine friends at Permit Room at all times.

Does Permit Room cater for allergy and dietary requirements?

Absolutely. Help us help you by letting us know of all dietary needs and allergies beforehand (especially the more serious ones). For any questions before you swing by, get in touch via email or chat.

Can we visit Permit Room for drinks only?

We’re an all-day bar-café, with a bunch of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on the menu, so you're welcome to come along, grab a seat and try them out. But we always recommend a few snacks to enjoy alongside.

Does Permit Room do home deliveries?

Yes – when we said round-the-clock deliciousness, we meant it. Use the Deliveroo app to dispatch delights from our Permit Room kitchen, straight to your door. (But check that we deliver to your area first.)

Is Permit Room wheelchair accessible?

We are. There is a single, small step at the front entrance, but we can provide a ramp for access. There’s also wheelchair-accessible seating and a disabled toilet on the same floor as the dining area. Just let us know anything further you might need – the team are here to help.

Let’s chat

Press the chat bubble (bottom right hand corner) to get to someone sharpish 10am – 5pm daily. Or call us during the same hours. Email if you like too.

Contact details
hello@permitroom.co.uk
01273 442199

Find us

From 8am until late on weekdays, and 9am until late on weekends from1st November.

Address
32 East St
Brighton
BN1 1HL

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Opening hours
Monday – Wednesday 8am -11pm
Thursday – Friday 8am -12am
Saturday 9am -12am
Sunday 9am -11pm
Address
32 East St
Brighton
BN1 1HL

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