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Top BYO Venues in Bristol
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.
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![Cocktail Lounge at The Green Rooms Bristol in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Lounge
100 guestsThe Green Rooms BristolHarbourside, Bristol
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BBex W.
“Perfect venue for what we needed. The owner was very friendly with good communication.” -
![Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye in Hotwells, Bristol]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBrown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
70 guestsBrown & ByeHotwells, BristolSSusie K.
“The venue was well placed, perfect for private hire and we enjoyed our event very much.” -
![Lower Ground Bar at The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street in Bristol Old City]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLower Ground Bar
100 guestsThe Cocktail Club Bristol Corn StreetBristol Old CitySSarah F.
“A perfect venue for our engagement party, thank you!!” -
![Clifton Event Space at Future Leap Clifton: Carbon Neutral venue in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClifton Event Space
45 guestsFuture Leap Clifton: Carbon Neutral venueClifton, BristolRRebecca L.
“Another time we can book additional rooms to break out/have lunch/tea/coffee.” -
![Main Event Room at Strange Brew in Bristol Old City]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMain Event Room
330 guestsStrange BrewBristol Old CityHHolly D.
“So much was included in the price we payed and I couldn’t be happier with choosing this venue.” -
![Rooms Combined at The Engine Room in Brislington, Bristol]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRooms Combined
50 guestsThe Engine RoomBrislington, BristolAAshleigh L.
“Would definitely hire out this space again.” -
![Entire Studio at Alleyway Studios in Bristol]()
from £25
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
12 guestsAlleyway StudiosBristol
#Supervenue
LLuke H.
“Booking was confirmed with a few hours and everything from there ran as smoothly as one would expect.” -
![Photography / Video Space at The Old Drumbank Studios in Ashley, Bristol]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPhotography / Video Space
10 guestsThe Old Drumbank StudiosAshley, Bristol
#Supervenue
GGabriele M.
“Great set up - Equipment included in the booking - Super helpful staff - Lovely atmosphere” -
![The Studio at Jump Studios Bristol in City Centre, Bristol]()
from £13
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio
50 guestsJump Studios BristolCity Centre, Bristol
#Supervenue
KKarol M.
“It was really easy to access to the studio booking and the amenities.” -
![The Crypt at St Nicholas Church in Bristol Old City]()
from £75
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Crypt
75 guestsSt Nicholas ChurchBristol Old CitySSara H.
“The layout and atmosphere of the venue was perfect and we would very happily come back again.” -
![Lounge Bar at Circuit Bristol in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Bar
100 guestsCircuit BristolHarbourside, BristolMMel W.
“Brilliant venue for a private party- the communication beforehand was amazing!” -
![Whole Venue at St Pauls Church in Ashley, Bristol]()
from £3499
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
350 guestsSt Pauls ChurchAshley, BristolSt Pauls Church is a unique Bristol venue, suitable for wedding receptions, private parties, corporate workshops or conferences.
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FAQs about Top BYO Venues in Bristol
The cost of byo venues in Bristol averages around £42 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 October 2025:
| From £25 | to £65 | hire fee per hour |
| From £300 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
| From £75 | to £720 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Main Event Room at Strange Brew in Bristol Old City - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The event was a huge success thanks to the amazing team at Strange Brew.’ -
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.’ -
Lower Ground Bar at The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street in Bristol Old City - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue for our engagement party!’
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 (October 2025):
| Small byo venues | up to 10 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Medium byo venues | between 15 and 45 guests | prices average £72 hire fee per hour |
| Large byo venues | over 70 guests | prices average £75 hire fee per hour |
