Why pay pub prices when you can bring your own? We've got quirky studios, community halls, and private party rooms that let you bring your favourite booze and sometimes your own food too. Whether you're planning a birthday bash, a chilled dinner with mates, or something totally offbeat like a 90s rave or murder mystery, these BYO venues give you the freedom to make it yours, without the bar tab stress. Keep scrolling and find your perfect DIY party zone from Harbourside hangouts to tucked-away spaces in Stokes Croft. Book away.
The cost of BYO venues averages around £50 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £35 | to £72 | hire fee per hour |
| From £300 | to £750 | hire fee per day |
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Nave at St Nicholas Church
in Bristol Old City - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue were able to run a bar for us and we used the PA system which worked perfectly.’
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye
in Hotwells - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All of the staff I encountered during the booking process and on the night were lovely and attentive.’
The Studio at Jump Studios Bristol
in Bristol City Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It was just perfect! The pricing is brilliant and the room was spacious and clean...’
You'll find BYO venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Bristol, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £45 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 50 guests | prices average £48 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 75 guests | prices average £85 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for BYO venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £75 hire fee per hour | typically between 45 and 150 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £35 hire fee per hour | typically between 5 and 15 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average £48 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 15 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Office Space | prices average £138 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 25 guests |
Smaller BYO venues usually fit up to 10 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Boardroom №1 at Whitefriars Bristol, rated 5/5 - boardroom for 10 guests
Our user said: ‘Ease of booking, room and facilities excellent...’
Clifton Room at Orega Bristol, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 10 guests
Our user said: ‘The staff were approachable and helpful at all stages, from booking to providing help on the day.’
Meeting room- GM4 at Clockwise Bristol - meeting room for 6 guests
Venue said: It’s an iconic local landmark with extensive views of the harbour. Located in the Waterfront Quarter in the heart of Bristol. Open space for collaboration, private offices, and meeting rooms support all working patterns.
Cheap BYO venues in Bristol start from £250 minimum spend per event or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Cocktail Lounge at The Green Rooms Bristol, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Good venue, great location and value for money.’
Entire Studio at Alleyway Studios, from £25 hire fee per hour
(up to 12 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Amazing space and a very reasonable price super friendly and professional...’
The Creation Space at Tit for Tat, from £150 hire fee per day
(up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Tit for Tat’s Creation Space is larger than its neighbouring studio and has greater ceiling height, making it more suitable for theatrical sets, giant puppets, circus skills, and larger ensembles or group workshops.
Page last updated in September 2026
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