Graduation discounts and offers
Get special rates on hotels, restaurants and attractions to celebrate your graduation.
Restaurant deals
Kindling
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of prosecco when dining at Kindling (minimum of a table of four).
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20-Friday 24 July and Monday 27-Thursday 30 July
To book, visit the Kindling website and quote GRADUATION in the special request box when making a reservation.
The Wine Cellar
To celebrate your graduation, The Wine Cellar Brighton is offering a free bottle of white, red, or rose wine* when a Connoisseur platter is purchased.
*Selected bottles.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
17 Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB
To book, visit The Wine Cellar website and quote GRADDEAL01 in the special request section when booking a table.
Etch
Celebrate at Etch with a complimentary glass of Nyetimber on arrival for anyone booking during graduation.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
214-216 Church Road, Hove, BN3 2DJ
Book on the Etch website or call 01273 227485 and
quote #UOSGRAD26.
Chilli Pickle
Graduates to receive a complimentary meal with more than two diners (one graduate only and max table of six) when dining at Chilli Pickle.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Book online quoting ‘University of Sussex Graduation Offer’.
Il Bistro
When ordering from the À la carte menu, graduands can enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco for Summer Graduation on arrival to Il Bistro.
6 Market Street, Brighton, BN1 1HH
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
To book, call 01273 324584. Visit the Il Bistro website for more information.
Embers
Enjoy a complimentary glass of English fizz per person when booking a set menu meal at Embers.
42 Meeting House Lane, Brighton BN1 1HB
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Book via the Embers website, quoting GRAD26.
Hotel deals
Explore graduation hotel deals below, or find more discounted places to stay as a Sussex guest.
Harbour Hotel
Enjoy a complimentary bottle of prosecco when you book a lunch or afternoon tea for four people.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20-Friday 24 July
To book, visit the Harbour hotel website and quote Graduate4 in the reservation notes.
The Old Ship Hotel
Summer Graduation 2026
Enjoy a two night stay, including breakfast and dinner on your first night, for £289.
Available from 20-23 July 2026
To book, visit The Old Ship Hotel website adding GRAD26 in the promo box.
Staybridge
Summer Graduation 2026
Enjoy a night’s stay, including breakfast, for £140 per night.
Available from 20-23 July 2026
To book, visit Staybridge website.
Doubletree by Hilton
Book afternoon tea and the graduate receives a complimentary glass of prosecco.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Book directly on SevenRooms and add code GRADUATION26 in the reservation notes.
The Grand Brighton Hotel
Enjoy a 15% discount on rooms booked at The Grand during graduation.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
To book, visit The Grand website adding UNIOFSUSSEX in the promo code box.
Leonardo Hotel Brighton Station
Enjoy 20% discount on rooms booked at the Leonardo Hotel Brighton Station during graduation.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
To book, visit Leonardo Hotel website adding UNIOFSUSSEX in the promo code box.
Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront
Enjoy a 20% discount on rooms booked at the Leonardo Hotel Brighton Waterfront during graduation.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
To book, visit Leonardo Royal website adding UNIOFSUSSEX in the promo code box.
Other deals
Celebrate the moment with fresh flowers
Make graduation day even more special with a beautiful bouquet. A flower stand will be available on-site throughout the ceremony, offering a selection of fresh, ready-made arrangements to congratulate your graduate.
Whether you’re looking for something classic or colourful, our florist will have options to suit every style. Simply visit the stand on the day – no pre‑order required.
Brighten the celebration and make the moment unforgettable.
Brighton Music Hall
Enjoy free beach hut and table hire for Summer Graduation. You can also get discount off your bill if you pre-book during graduation.
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
127 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 2FN
Book through the Brighton Music Hall website, quoting graduation.
