A new standalone sports bar within Holiday Inn Brighton – Seafront
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Bench, our brand-new standalone sports bar right on the seafront at Holiday Inn Brighton – Seafront!
We officially opened the doors on the 5th of July with a buzzing launch event, welcoming local businesses and sports fans to get a first look (and taste!) of what’s to come.
This isn’t just another bar — it’s a bold new step for us. Bench adds a dynamic new dimension to Holiday Inn Brighton's F&B offering, helping us connect with the local community, attract new guests, and create a real destination within the hotel.

Bench has an action-packed first few months ahead with a roster of live sports to be shown on screens throughout the bar, special event nights including live DJs and Karaoke, and the normal summer rush in Brighton.

Food at Bench is made for sharing, with plenty of flavour combinations including 3 types of tostada, 5 flavours of loaded fries, tater tots, or onion rings, and 6 different sliders.
For larger portions, we have a range of oval shaped pinsa pizzas, and a build your own burger option with a whopping 46 different options!
There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, plus a separate kid’s menu jam-packed with options for our younger visitors.
Staying for extra time? We’ve got delicious desserts like churros, waffles, or a selection of hard sundaes and shakes to really get the party started!

Bench is a modern sports bar right by the beach, complete with terrace seating, floor to ceiling windows, plenty of TVs, and a central bar for easy service.
With fantastic deals on food and drink and a prime location in the heart of the city, Bench is the perfect spot for locals and sports fans to enjoy a drink and a bite to eat.

On top of the already great value across the menu, we also have plenty of fantastic offers for guests and businesses:
- Book a meeting or event at Holiday Inn Brighton – Seafront and get a complimentary round of drinks for up to 10 people after the event at Bench Bar
- Happy Hour – Between 4-6pm, Monday to Thursday, guests can get 20% off all drinks
- Wing Wednesday – 2-4-1 on all wings (including cauliflower wings and the 1kg wings sharer) – Every Wednesday
- £5 Pints – During Brighton home games, selected pints are only £5
- Local Discount – Brighton residents with a BN1, BN2, or BN3 postcode get 10% discount at Bench
- 3 Kick-off bites for £18 – Any 3 of the kick-off bites on the menu for only £18, every day of the week