Drinks Reception Venues for Hire 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:

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

• VIP Cocktail Lounge at Bloom Cocktail Bar and Nightclub in Harbourside - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, super friendly staff, lots of choice for drinks, great music. Would definitely recommend.’

• Green Rose Room at Blame Gloria Bristol in Bristol Old City - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Lovely venue and great staff too! Will definitely be booking again next year!’

• Terrace Bar at The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street in Bristol Old City - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Good space for my celebration Tucked away so it was private Good sound system...’

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 (November 2026):

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

• Entire Venue at Le Vignoble Bristol on Hawkins Lane Finzels Reach - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: 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...
• Entire Restaurant at Recess on Temple Way Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre, Floor 1 - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The interior provides a welcoming setting for both daytime dining and evening gatherings. Features: The restaurant serves food, coffee, cocktails, beers, ciders and wine during the day.
• Entire Venue at Six by Nico Bristol on 11 Quakers Friars Unit SU9 - 0.2 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The venue provides an indoor dining room and a sheltered courtyard terrace suitable for arrivals, drinks receptions and seated meals. The in-house team provides event catering and runs promoted, ticketed dining experiences.

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

Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:

• Upstairs Private Dining Room at Hole in the Wall, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘We booked the private room for a 70th birthday celebration. It was great to have a private room.’

• Drinks Area at Dirty Martini Bristol, rated 4.3/5 - event space for 30 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a lively, drink-led evening and an informal standing reception. What sets it apart: A wall of tall arched windows floods the space with natural light and emphasises the room's high ceilings.

• The Lounge at Four Aces Hovercraft Club - lounge for 40 guests
  Venue said: Some nights there'll be a DJ. Sometimes live entertainment. Often just good music and a well-made drink. Whether you're stopping by for a cocktail before a gig, celebrating something special or staying until closing time,

Cheap drinks reception venues in Bristol start from £50 hire fee per day or £15 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:

• Riverview Nook | Private Area at Totos by the River, from £50 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Space was perfect for private hire. Caroline was incredibly responsive to enquiries. Bar service was quick.’

• Club Lounge at Bloom Cocktail Bar and Nightclub, from £15 hire fee per hour (up to 200 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘3 bars with comfortable seating and standing areas. Clock room and great large dance floor...’

• Drinks Area at Blame Gloria Bristol, from £10 per person (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘and the venue was spot on, we would defiantly look to having it here again!’