Abbey was a great host, great communication, and the unit was perfect for hosting a small group at a very reasonable price.
Top Venues that Allow BYO 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 in Bristol 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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from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Lounge
100 guestsThe Green Rooms BristolHarbourside, Bristol#Supervenue
JJessica L.
“Brilliant venue - great location and perfect size for a private party!” -
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.” -
from £15
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Studio
50 guestsJump Studios BristolBristol City Centre#Supervenue
KKarol M.
“It was really easy to access to the studio booking and the amenities.” -
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLower Ground Bar
100 guestsThe Cocktail Club Bristol Corn StreetBristol Old City#Supervenue
SSarah F.
“A perfect venue for our engagement party, thank you!!” -
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace Bar
100 guestsThe Cocktail Club Bristol Corn StreetBristol Old City#Supervenue
LLauren M.
“We had a fantastic time at the cocktail club which we booked for our engagement party.” -
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.” -
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.” -
from £48
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClifton Event Space
45 guestsFuture Leap Clifton: Carbon Neutral venueClifton, Bristol#Supervenue
RRebecca L.
“Another time we can book additional rooms to break out/have lunch/tea/coffee.” -
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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from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
8 guestsTiny StudioBristol#Supervenue
EEduard Z.
“This is a very good studio. Professional equipment, clean rooms, friendly and helpful owner” -
from £85
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityDepartment of Imagination
400 guestsSparksBroadmead, BristolEEden C.
“The projector was set up, as was the audio equipment although we decided not to use it, and easy to use.” -
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.”
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FAQs about Top Venues that Allow BYO in Bristol
The cost of BYO venues averages around £48 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 £30 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
| From £300 | to £878 | hire fee per day |
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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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...’ -
Lower Ground Bar at The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street in Bristol Old City - rated 4.8/5
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 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average £42 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 20 and 50 guests | prices average £35 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:
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Event Space at Clockwise Bristol
on Counterslip - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Clockwise Bristol is a coworking space housed in a restored former tram-generator building that retains its period industrial architecture. Venue highlights: The venue provides hot desking, meeting rooms and an event space. -
The Crypt at St Nicholas Church
on Saint Nicholas Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The venue were able to run a bar for us and we used the PA system which worked perfectly.’ -
Brunel at Elementa: One Temple Quay
on One Temple Quay Temple Back East - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great meeting room. Good location from the train station and just the right size for our meeting.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 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 10 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 |
| Photo / Film Studio | prices average £300 hire fee per day | typically around 10 guests |
Smaller BYO venues usually fit up to 10 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Boardroom №1 at Whitefriars Bristol, rated 5/5 - boardroom for 10 guests
Our user said: ‘Ease of booking, room and facilities excellent...’ -
Chapter Nine Meeting Room at DeskLodge House Bristol, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 9 guests
Our user said: ‘it was a great space, the IT facilities were perfect for what we needed.’ -
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.’
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 October 2026:
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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...’ -
Tit for Tat Creation Space at Tit for Tat, from £150 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The space is a single open-plan industrial studio with a high pitched roof, exposed steel beams and rooflights that deliver strong top-down daylight. The floor is painted concrete and the walls are finished in neutral pale...
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