YOUR VISIT

Everything you need to know ahead of visiting us, including directions, opening times and information about TOM’s Bar.

GETTING HERE / DIRECTIONS

Our address is: The Old Market, Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
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ON FOOT
From Western Road – turn south onto Upper Market Street and we’re right in front of you.
From the Seafront – walk north onto Waterloo Street then take your third left (known as the Waterloo Arch). Follow this to your right and the front doors will be on the left hand side.

BY BUS
Services that travel past TOM include: Bus services include: 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 46, 49, or (at night time) N1 and N5. The 700/ N700 Stagecoach bus also runs along this route. All of these buses stop on Western Road.
If travelling from Brighton – alight at Brunswick Place bus stop (outside Farrow & Ball) and turn around to walk back towards Brighton. Turn right onto Upper Market Street and we’re right in front of you.
If travelling from Hove – alight at Norfolk Square bus stop (outside Co-op) and turn around to walk back towards Hove. Cross the road and turn left onto Upper Market Street, we’re right in front of you.
Click here for Brighton & Hove buses timetable information
Click here for Stagecoach buses timetable information

BY TRAIN
The Old Market is located between Brighton station (1 mile) and Hove station (1.3 miles). Southern Railway and Thameslink operate from both stations, with connections to London and other locations in the south.
To walk from Brighton Station – head straight out of the station and walk south on Queens Road. Turn right past the Jubilee Clock Tower on to Western Road and walk for approx. half a mile. Then turn left on to Upper Market Street, we’re in front of you.
To walk from Hove Station – head straight out of the station and walk south on Goldstone Villas. At the end of the road, turn left onto Blatchington Road. Take the fifth right and turn south onto The Drive. Turn left onto Church Road and head East for approx. half a mile. Turn right onto Upper Market Street, we’re in front of you. Alternatively – a taxi from either station takes around 5-10 minutes.

BY CAR OR TAXI
As we’re located in a residential area, parking in the surrounding roads is extremely limited, so we’d recommend getting in early!
For on-street parking, we’d recommend Kingsway Pay & Display, Hove Seafront, BN3 1HA. Charges apply 9am to 8pm, so for an evening show, you would only need to pay for one hour. Blue Badge holders can park here for free when displaying a Blue Badge. To walk from here – walk north onto Waterloo Street then take your third left (known as the Waterloo Arch, a small walkway that leads directly to TOM.)
For off-street parking, we’d recommend NCP Regency Square Car Park, 31 Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG. Charges apply 24/7. There is no free Blue Badge parking here. There are six bays for electric charging vehicles. To walk from here – head north out of the car park and turn left towards Preston Street. Turn right and walk north. Turn left onto Western Road and walk for approx. 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Upper Market Street – we’re right in front of you. Taxis are able to drop customers off right outside the main entrance of the venue.

opening times

OPENING HOURS & HOW TO BOOK

Online: All the time, we don’t control the internet. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT’S ON
Phone: 01273 201801 -Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00 (our phone lines are closed on public holidays).
For access enquiries/ other enquiries, you are also welcome to email boxoffice@theoldmarket.com and we will be happy to help. You can find more information in our Access section.
In person: Monday to Friday, 12:00-15:00 (excludes public holidays), so feel free to pop in and say ‘hi’. Opening hours may be subject to change. All our ticketing is now digital, so we will no longer be able to print physical tickets.

START AND DOOR TIMES

Doors to the venue open 45 minutes prior to the start time unless stated otherwise. Our times are published in good faith but may be subject to change.

You can find more information in our Box Office section.

TOM’s BAR

TOM’s Bar is an important part of what we do, and we don’t like to think of it as a ‘run-of-the-mill, pricey venue bar’. As such, our prices are similar to those of other local bars, our service is always personal, and unlike most, we promise to stay open after your show. TOM’s Bar is a place to enjoy, to discuss and to take in the atmosphere each event brings.

We’re proud to serve a great range of high quality refreshments. You’ll find some familiar products but also many from independent, local producers too. Our friendly team serve a range of wines, draft beers, spirits, ciders and snacks – the ideal accompaniments to your evening. We also have vegan and gluten free options, so there’s something for everyone. Not only that, but all of our cups, straws and other plastics are 100% biodegradable or reusable.

Oh, and TOM’s Friends get 10% off of all purchases from TOM’s Bar (just saying…)

See you soon,
Rob and the TOM’s Bar team

BUT WHAT ABOUT DINNER?

TOM’s Bar offer’s a range of wines, draft beers, spirits and ciders before, during and after every show. We also offer a small selection of snacks and nibbles, including a range of crisps, chocolate, ice creams and seasonal specials.

If you’re looking for something more substantial to eat before your show, we know a few places that will do the trick. Great menus, fast service, fine dining and cheap eats, all available just a short walk from TOM…

SIX
102 Western Road, BN3 1FA
01273 725495 | Visit their website

Taking influence from abundant country fields in Europe, this beautiful restaurant and bar combines the freshest ingredients with a passion for bringing out inherent flavours in a contemporary approach to cuisine.
(210 metres away from TOM)
SIX are our TOM’s Friends business partner - click here to find out more about TOM’s Friends

MORELLI ZORELLI
40 Western Road, BN3 1JD
01273 726777 | Visit their website

There’s a reason we get our staff party pizza from here. Some of the best sourdough pizza in Brighton and Hove, along with a good selection of drinks and tasty/wacky desserts. Plus they have loads of vegan and gluten-free options - result.
(280 metres away from TOM)

SALVAGE CAFE
84 Western Road, BN3 1JB
01273 323884 | Visit their website

If you’re visiting us in the day, be sure to say hi to Tazz and the team. Lovely tea and coffee, lush cake, plus they have an Aladdin’s cave filled with salvaged items for sale (hence the name).
(350 metres away from TOM)