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Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Bristol

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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Bristol

Hosting a networking night, wedding welcome drinks, or a corporate celebration? In Bristol you will find the best and most unique drinks reception venues for all occasions: weddings, bridal showers, team wins, or just a simple catch up with your mates. Ready to browse and find places that offer the best concoctions mixed with great service and a lovely atmosphere? Discover top drinks reception locations right here. 


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Book One of Bristol's Cheap Spaces for Drinks Receptions

Drinks Area
from £10
per person / per session
Drinks Area
10
50
The Cocktail Club Triangle (Clifton)
(23)
Clifton, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Shared space
E
Ellen H.
“Having a private bar/bartender was ideal, we barely had to leave the room!”
Drinks Area
from £10
per person / per session
Drinks Area
20
40
Blame Gloria Bristol
(11)
Bristol Old City
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Shared space
A reserved space within Blame Gloria Bristol, used by groups settling in for drinks and socialising. The area sits within the bar's eclectic interior and gives groups their own dedicated area while still being part of the
Drinks Area
from £10
per person / per session
Drinks Area
20
40
The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street
(30)
Bristol Old City
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Shared space
I
Isobel
“Everyone had a great time. Ideal for a 21st venue.”
Geoff Cargill Hall
from £25
hire fee / per hour
Geoff Cargill Hall
70
70
The Withywood Centre
Bristol
Community Centre
Private space
There’s a free car park with space for 75 cars, plus 24/7 CCTV, so it’s safe. There’s also a café on-site where guests can grab food and drinks within its opening hours.
400- Semi Exclusive
from £100
minimum spend / per session
400- Semi Exclusive
15
30
Tonight Josephine Bristol
(7)
Bristol Old City
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
A semi-private space for smaller gatherings of up to 20 guests. Located away from the main flow of the venue, the area is used for networking events, team socials, birthday celebrations, and casual drinks receptions.
Green Rose Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Green Rose Room
35
50
Blame Gloria Bristol
(11)
Bristol Old City
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
M
Miah S.
“Rine and Meg were amazing. Had a wonderful time!”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Bristol’s Bars

Totos' Lounge Bar
from £100
hire fee / per session
Totos' Lounge Bar
60
120
Totos by the River
(81)
Redcliffe, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
A
Annabelle P.
“Friendly staff, good bar system with tokens, AV system, delicious food, and a beautiful space.”
The Library Booth
from £10
per person / per session
The Library Booth
16
18
The Lost & Found Bristol
(95)
Clifton, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar in a Restaurant
Shared space
L
Lucy P.
“Bar staff were so friendly and accommodating, we had the best night. It was perfect from start to finish!”
Mezzanine & Bar
from £250
minimum spend / per day
Mezzanine & Bar
50
60
Rhapsody Wine Bar Restaurant
Harbourside, Bristol
Restaurant
Semi-private area
Adjacent to the mezzanine is a dedicated second bar, giving your group exclusive access to premium Greek wines, cocktails and bespoke service without needing to use the main bar downstairs.
Wine Cellar Mixed Seating
from £230
minimum spend / per afternoon
Wine Cellar Mixed Seating
25
25
Le Vignoble Bristol
Redcliffe, Bristol
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Le Vignoble is a unique venue in Bristol city centre, located in Finzels Reach next to Castle Park. We have restaurant/bar style seating for up to 85 guests, a mixture of seated/standing space for up to 120 guests, or alternatively
The Tournament Area
from £6
per person / per session
The Tournament Area
8
30
Roxy Lanes - Union Street, Bristol
(7)
Bristol Old City
Bar in an Entertainment Centre
Semi-private area
L
Lucy T.
“They were also fast when ordering drinks and were all very polite even though it was really busy”
Par 59 - Area / venue hire
from £30
minimum spend / per morning
Par 59 - Area / venue hire
200
200
Par 59
(3)
Harbourside, Bristol
Bar
Whole venue
Located on Millennium Promenade, Par 59 Bristol is home to a premium bar, exceptional food from independent kitchen, Dirty Birdie and plenty of space for casual dining & socialising.
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Drink and Dine at Bristol’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Second Floor Bar
from £750
minimum spend / per evening
Second Floor Bar
40
50
Harvey Nichols Bristol
(15)
Broadmead, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Whole venue
F
Fabulous P.
“Everything was served in great style with attention to detail. The drinks menu and the canapes were fabulous.”
Whole restaurant
from £3000
hire fee / per session
Whole restaurant
120
250
Coq Bristol
Clifton, Bristol
Restaurant
Whole venue
Our restaurant space includes private use of our premium bar, downstairs and mezzanine space, as well as access to our private garden. Capacity inside ranges from 60 people seated to 120 standing.
Upstairs Area
from £35
per person / per session
Upstairs Area
15
25
Cappadocia Restaurant - Bristol
Bristol Old City
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Cappadocia Bristol brings the authentic flavours of Turkey to the heart of Bristol. This family-run restaurant offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional Turkish dishes with a modern twist.
Upstairs Area
from £800
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Area
25
35
Fish Tales - Bristol
Clifton, Bristol
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our main dining area has an interesting theme that is all about our restaurant: the sea! When you first enter this area a big and beautiful painting of a fish in the ocean will catch your eye.
Entire Venue
from £35
per person / per session
Entire Venue
66
107
Mowgli Street Food Bristol
(2)
Bristol Old City
Restaurant
Whole venue
K
Katey F.
“Fabulous venue for my birthday lunch of around 40 people. Staff were lovely and the area was just for us.”
Entire Venue
from £49
per person / per session
Entire Venue
62
Six by Nico Bristol
Broadmead, Bristol
Restaurant
Whole venue
Six by Nico Bristol is located on Quakers Friars, one of Bristol's best-known dining destinations, just beside Cabot Circus. Our restaurant offers a distinctive private dining experience centred around our signature six-course
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Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Bristol

FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Bristol

Booking costs of drinks reception 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 July 2026:

Prices of drinks reception venues in Bristol
From £250 to £800 minimum spend per event
From £15 to £49 per person
From £100 to £350 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:

You'll find drinks reception 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 (July 2026):

Small up to 35 guests prices average £400 minimum spend per event
Medium between 55 and 80 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Large over 90 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:

  • Wine Cellar Mixed Seating at Le Vignoble Bristol on Hawkins Lane Finzels Reach - 0.1 mi from centre.
    Venue said: It comprises of flexible sofa and restaurant seating to suit up to around 25 people. The perfect space for intimate networking, wine tasting events, client entertainment and celebrations.
  • Second Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols Bristol on 27 Philadelphia Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Our user said: ‘The drinks menu and the canapes were fabulous. Thank you to Michelle Thompson and a great staff.’
  • Entire Venue at Six by Nico Bristol on 11 Quakers Friars Unit SU9 - 0.2 mi from centre.
    Venue said: Available for exclusive hire, our venue offers bespoke event packages with optional drink pairing packages and private dining. Guests can also personalise their experience with branded menus, live DJs, and sommelier talks.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Restaurant prices average £400 minimum spend per event typically between 30 and 80 guests
Dining Room prices average £300 minimum spend per event typically between 25 and 70 guests
Bar prices average £320 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 100 guests
Pub prices average £300 minimum spend per event typically between 35 and 100 guests
Event Space prices average £230 minimum spend per event typically between 30 and 60 guests

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