Rockwater, The Roof Terrace
Rockwater, Hove, BN3 6FJ -
From
£3000 min spendUp to
200 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
Nestled right by the water, Rockwater is your beachside home in Hove.
From sunrise to sunset, taking you from early morning yoga and sea swims to evening craft workshops, comedy nights, live music and evening cocktails with friends.
Our home here at Rockwater is your home. Whatever the weather, step inside, sit back, relax and enjoy life the Rockwater way.
For seated events, capacity is from 12 – 200 guests. Larger events can be hosted as standing, with some limited seating, up to a maximum of 200.
Our stunning Roof Terrace is an all-year round, fully indoor space, with unimpeded sea views, which can be transformed in Summer with a retractable roof and glass French doors that can be opened to let the outside in. Ready for whatever the weather, it also features a beautiful balcony overlooking the sea with ‘lounge’ style weatherproof furniture.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 70
Classroom
up to 60
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Stage
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Premises parking
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
TV screen
WiFi
Space rules
Allowed events
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
: Terms and Conditions for Exclusive Hire Group Bookings 1. Confirmation of Booking 1.1 Bookings will only be regarded as confirmed upon successful payment of the 50% of the minimum spend. (see section 2 for further details). On completion of such payment, you will be deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. 1.2 Any changes to the booking details must be made in writing and will be of no effect unless acknowledged in writing by Rockwater. 2. Minimum Spend 2.1 50% of the quoted minimum spend is required to secure all bookings. Payment of the 50% minimum spend must be made within 7 days of the receipt of invoice. In the event payment is not made within this time, we reserve the right to release the requested event date to other customers. 2.2 If you are a ‘no show’, or cancel with less than 7 days’ notice, the 50% paid is non-refundable. 2.3 The total minimum spend for your event, which shall be as notified to you by our Events team, second 50% of your event will be payable two weeks prior to your event. 3. Final Numbers 3.1 Any amendments to guest numbers must be confirmed in writing at least 5 days prior to the date of your booking. 3.2 Rockwater will make reasonable endeavours to accommodate any increase in guest numbers, and will charge accordingly for the increase in group size, but cannot be held responsible for failure to accommodate any change. 4. Cancellation by the Customer 4.1 Should you need to cancel your booking, please let us know as soon as possible and in any event no later than 7 days prior to your booking. Any cancellation made by you must be in writing to Rockwater and formally acknowledged in writing by Rockwater. 4.2 In the event of cancellation by you with less than 7 days’ notice, or a ‘no show’, clause 2.2 will apply. 4.3 If you wish to reschedule your booking, provided you give us no less than 7 days’ notice of such change, no change fee will be payable and the 50% of the minimum spend paid will be transferred to the new booking date, as agreed between us. Rescheduling of a booking will be permitted only once. 4.4 Where less than 7 days’ notice is provided, we will retain the hire fee paid for the original date of your booking by way of a rescheduling fee. To make a reservation for another date, you will be required to pay a further hire fee in accordance with section 2. 5. Cancellation by Rockwater 5.1 Rockwater shall be entitled to cancel your booking and shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this agreement where that failure or delay results from any cause that is beyond Rockwater’s reasonable control. Such causes include, but are not limited to: power failure, strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action by third parties, terrorism, riots and other civil unrest, fire, explosion, flood, storms, epidemic or other natural disaster, or any other event outside Rockwater’s reasonable control. 5.2 In the event of cancellation by Rockwater in accordance with section 5.1, you will be entitled to move your reservation to a different date, subject to availability. 5.3 We will be entitled to cancel your booking if you are in breach of any of the terms and conditions. We reserve the right to retain the hire fee in such circumstances. 6. Prices 6.1 A 12.5% service charge will be added to your bill. 6.2 All prices are current at the time of going to print and include VAT or other government taxes where appropriate. Rockwater reserves the right to amend prices and take into account any charges in the rate of vat and other taxes. 7. General 7.1 Rockwater has a preferred list of third-party suppliers for events features including (but not limited to) entertainment, flowers and specialist hire equipment. Use of suppliers outside of this list are subject to the prior written consent of Rockwater. Such consent must be obtained no later than 14 working days prior to the date of your event. 7.2 No decorations, flags, emblems, signs, displays, posters, placards, advertisements, notices or other accessories shall be displayed or used by you on the premises without the prior written consent of Rockwater. Such consent must be obtained at least 48 hours prior to your booking. 7.3 Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate hen or stag parties at Rockwater. We reserve the right to cancel your booking if we become aware it’s for a hen or stag party. We also reserve the right to refuse entry to any group that arrives at the venue for a booking where it becomes apparent it’s a hen or stag party. 7.4 Please provide us with advance notice of any special requests and we will endeavour to accommodate these. We ask guests to provide no less than 5 days’ notice of special requests. 7.5 All dietary requirements should be notified to us at the time of pre-order and any changes in dietary requirements should be notified to us no less than 5 days’ prior to your book.
Location
Reviews
Aguida Ferreira
I recently had lunch at Rockwater and, overall, had a very pleasant experience. We chose to sit on the top floor of the restaurant due to the stunning sea view, which really added a special touch to our lunch. The food was spectacular! Every dish we tried was recommended by our waitress, Victoria, who attended to us throughout the meal. Her recommendations were perfect. I particularly recommend the pork dish, which was a highlight of the meal. It was clear the ingredients were fresh and of high quality, and the combination of flavours was simply divine. In addition to the incredible food, Victoria was extremely friendly and attentive. She was always available to answer our questions and ensure we had everything we needed, all with a genuine smile on her face. However, the experience began somewhat unpleasantly. The receptionist who greeted us was not friendly at all and pulled faces at every customer who arrived. This created a negative first impression, which was fortunately overcome by the excellent food and Victoria's service. Despite this negative point, I recommend Rockwater for the quality of the food, the wonderful view, and the excellent service from the waitstaff. I will certainly return for more incredible dining experiences.
Luisa Maria Vicens Crespillo
Such a lovely and relaxing place to have breakfast. It was a pity that the top terrace wasn’t opened. Service was great and with a smile.
Shaheen Shahmirzadi
As a born and bred Brightonian, I’ve seen my fair share of spots come and go along the Hove seafront. When Rockwater first opened, I was quick to give it a try. Back then, the food didn’t quite hit the spot for me but honestly, that hasn’t put me off from planning to retry the cuisine. What Rockwater nails, though, is the vibe. It’s the kind of place Hove has been crying out for – a cool, laid-back focal point where you can soak in the seaside atmosphere. Whether you’re grabbing a drink with mates or just taking in the view, the ambiance is decent. The décor is modern and slick, and there’s a real buzz about the place. It’s fantastic to have a venue like this on our doorstep, something that brings a bit of life and style to the seafront. So, while the initial food experience wasn’t stellar, I’m hopeful they’ve upped their game since. Given how much I enjoy the overall vibe, it’s definitely worth another shot. Rockwater is a welcome addition to Hove, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it’s evolved. Here’s to giving the menu another go and hoping it matches the great atmosphere they’ve created.
Samsher Singh
Arrived without a reservation. Greeted very nicely and staff were so friendly. Found us a lovely table with great view on a sunny day even though busy. Service was quick and professional. Attentive and very much on the ball. Food was really good. Perfectly cooked burger with great taste and flavour. Will surely come again.
Dawson Croft
The place is very nice visually and it's right on the sea front. Although for somewhere hoping to be high end I wouldn't expect having to use plastic cups to put a bottle of wine into when drinking on the outside tables. Especially for £40 a bottle. Usually would expect an Ice bucket and actual glass. I was also asked to pay for the bill so far when asking to sit outside and watch the sunset which made me think they expected me to run off 🤣 The food is decent, a little overpriced but generally good. Nothing too good nothing too bad. Roof was closed for a private function but it would've had nice views of the beach.
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