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 the Kindling (minimum of a table of four).
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
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.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
17 Marlborough Place, Brighton, BN1 1UB
To book, visit the 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.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
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.
Riddle & Finns
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne per person (max table of 6) when dining at Riddle & Finns during winter graduation.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Book online and bring proof of study for the graduate to receive the offer.
Chilli Pickle
Graduates to receive a complimentary meal per table (one graduate only and max table of 6) when dining at Chilli Pickle.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21-Thursday 22 January
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 bottle of prosecco for tables of 4 or more people for Winter Graduation, and a free complimentary glass of prosecco for Summer Graduation on arrival to IL Bistro.
6 Market Street, Brighton, BN1 1HH
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21-Thursday 22 January
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 Ln, Brighton BN1 1HB
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Book via the Embers website, quoting GRAD26.
Hotel deals
The Old Ship Hotel
Winter Graduation 2026
Take advantage of bed and breakfast rates for just £75 per night.
Available from 18-23 January 2026
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
Winter Graduation 2026
Enjoy a night’s stay, including breakfast, for £85 per night.
Available from 18-23 January 2026
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 presecco.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
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 The Grand during graduation.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Email Key_AccountsUK@leonardohotels.com quoting University of Sussex rate for The Grand Brighton Hotel.
Leonardo Hotel Brighton Station
Enjoy 20% discount on rooms booked at the Leonardo Hotel Brighton Station during graduation.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Email Key_AccountsUK@leonardohotels.com quoting University of Sussex rate for Leonardo Hotel Brighton Station.
Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront
Enjoy a 20% discount on rooms booked at the Leonardo Hotel Brighton Waterfront during graduation.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Email Key_AccountsUK@leonardohotels.com quoting University of Sussex rate for Leonardo Royal Brighton Waterfront.
Other deals
Brighton Music Hall
Enjoy free igloo/chalet hire and table hire for Winter Graduation, and free beach hut and table hire for Summer Graduation. You can also get discount off your bill if you pre-book during graduation.
Winter Graduation 2026
Wednesday 21 January-Thursday 22 January
Summer Graduation 2026
Monday 20 July-Friday 24 July
Kings Road Arches, 127, Brighton, BN1 2FN
Book through the Brighton Music Hall website, quoting graduation.
