Do you find yourself on the hunt for Christmas party venues in Bristol as the weather starts getting colder and perhaps even more blustery? If so, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of some of the best holiday event spaces around the city. Regardless of whether you need something for a big end-of-year corporate bash or just a small space to host a cosy Xmas meet-up, we have the venues you want to book. Explore our listings, and book your favourite with no fuss!
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Bristol offer packages between £23 and £87 per person. You'll find options for 40 to 1000 guests.
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £500 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £50 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Main bar at Clubhaus Harbourside
in Bristol Old City - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Could not recommend this venue more. I wish I had more events to host to be able to use there services.’
Entire Venue at Bloom Bristol Cocktail Bar and Nightclub
in Harbourside - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘the venue's décor was luxurious and glamourous throughout.’
Terrace Bar at The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street
in Bristol Old City - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was great and the bar staff were amazing and accommodating.’
You'll find Christmas party 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 75 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 210 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £450 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 200 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically around 100 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 115 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 90 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 75 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Charlie's Bar at The Merchant of Cotham, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘We were served by Izzy who was excellent, worked really hard and was fun to talk to.’
Entire Venue at Replay Bristol -Board Game Cafe & Event Space, rated 5/5 - event venue for 70 guests
Our user said: ‘A really flexible space, lovely staff, great value for money.’
Riverview Corner Private Area at Totos by the River, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Semi-Private Riverside Space – Up to 40 Guests | Central Bristol (BS1) Grab your friends and celebrate in style! Our cosy semi-private area is perfect for birthdays, small parties, work socials, or casual catch-ups.
Cheap Christmas party venues in Bristol start from £130 hire fee per event or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol, from £130 hire fee per event
(up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The best value for money in Bristol compared to other venues I visited. Would 100% host another event here.’
Green Rose Room at Blame Gloria Bristol, from £200 minimum spend per event
(up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, very welcoming and happy to adapt themselves in any way to suit our needs!’
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye, from £50 hire fee per hour
(up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The venue was well placed, perfect for private hire and we enjoyed our event very much.’
Bristol City Centre is a great place to start your search, with plenty of holiday event locations for your party and afterwards. You can also find excellent places for your party in areas such as Old City and Tyndalls Park, located right next to the University of Bristol.
As some of you might suspect, Bristol is very well prepared for the holiday season and has a ton of Christmas party spaces to choose from. Naturally, you’ve got the ever-popular restaurant and bar combo, as well as a variety of lounge spaces for drinks, mingling and a bit of dancing. There are also a lot more unique party venues that take advantage of Bristol’s diversity. How about hosting your holiday bash at an aquarium, sports stadium, zoo, or even an aircraft hangar? All of these can be found in Bristol. To top it all off, you can choose from a wide range of large festive party venues that are ready to host an event of any size you can bring together!
After hearing that, you might be wondering, where would I start looking to find some of these venues? A good point to start your search for places for holiday gatherings would be around Baldwin Street. Going both west and east along it, you’ll find a selection of some of the top-rated venues in Bristol. This area is home to both classic venues with no frills and some of the more quirky varieties, including. You might also have a closer look at Wine Street as you head east along the park towards Broadmead for some of large company Christmas spaces in the district. Be sure to also take a gander around Arno’s Vale because why not combine your booking with a trip to the Christmas Market?
Figuring the price range for Christmas party venues for hire tends to vary a bit with size, location and amenities offered. Here are a few numbers to get you started:
As always, try to book a Christmas party venue as far in advance as you can, as prices tend to rise the closer we get to the holiday season!
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