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Top Wake Venues in Bristol
Goodbyes are the hardest but a well-chosen space can make it slightly more comforting for close ones. Tagvenue helps you find a place to gather, share a pint, and send someone off in true Bristol style: gentle, genuine, and surrounded by friends. Bristol’s funeral wake venues are riverside pubs along the Avon, sunlit terraces in Clifton, or cosy halls tucked near St. Nicholas Market. Scroll down, the most heartfelt venues are at your fingertips.
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![Lombard at Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre in Bristol City Centre]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLombard
72 guestsHotel du Vin Bristol City CentreBristol City CentreLombard, Function Room in Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre, a private dining room defined by its high beamed ceiling that gives the space a sense of height and formality. -
![Garden Theatre at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, Bristol]()
from £69
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityGarden Theatre
80 guestsWindmill Hill City FarmBedminster, BristolGarden Theatre is a private outdoor theatre in Windmill Hill City Farm characterised by timber tiered seating that frames a central performance area. Design: The space uses untreated timber, low-rise construction and informal -
![Cafe at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, Bristol]()
from £69
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityCafe
36 guestsWindmill Hill City FarmBedminster, BristolCafe — a bright, timber-framed café in Windmill Hill City Farm. A high pitched ceiling with exposed beams and large windows floods the room with natural light. -
![The Terrace at Table Five in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Terrace
14 guestsTable FiveClifton, BristolThe Terrace is a Function Room in the restaurant Table Five, an outdoor, street-facing dining area defined by an open-air layout that admits abundant natural light. -
![The John James Room at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, Bristol]()
from £29
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe John James Room
30 guestsWindmill Hill City FarmBedminster, BristolThe John James Room is a Function Room in Windmill Hill City Farm. The room is a compact, community-hall style space with a practical, adaptable single-room layout. -
![Library at Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre in Bristol City Centre]()
from £350
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
44 guestsHotel du Vin Bristol City CentreBristol City CentreThe Janneau Bar and Christie’s Library are located on the first floor of the hotel, accessible by both stairs and a lift. This room has a capacity of up to 60 guests and features natural daylight, plenty of comfortable seating, -
![Barn Terrace at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, Bristol]()
from £35
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBarn Terrace
30 guestsWindmill Hill City FarmBedminster, BristolBarn Terrace is a Terrace in Windmill Hill City Farm that brings visible farm character into an outdoor event setting. Design: The Barn Terrace has exposed timber beams, reclaimed-wood panelling and a stone-flagged floor -
![Hayward Saloon at SS Great Britain in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £900
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityHayward Saloon
45 guestsSS Great BritainHarbourside, BristolWhether you're hosting a small corporate event or a private celebration, the Hayward Saloon offers a unique and memorable venue that reflects the grandeur and elegance of the SS Great Britain. -
![First Class Dining Saloon at SS Great Britain in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £2000
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityFirst Class Dining Saloon
160 guestsSS Great BritainHarbourside, BristolThe First Class Dining Saloon is a Banqueting Hall in the SS Great Britain that preserves the ship's Victorian first‑class dining interior and period fittings. -
![The Caraboo Room at Ritorno Lounge in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Caraboo Room
120 guestsRitorno LoungeHarbourside, BristolThe Caraboo Room is a Function Room in Ritorno Lounge defined by a dense gallery wall of framed portraits and decorative wall art. Design: The room pairs painted ceiling beams and globe pendant lights with worn wooden floorboards -
![Aquam Bibe at Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityAquam Bibe
150 guestsAvon Gorge by Hotel du VinClifton, BristolAquam Bibe is our event space at Avon Gorge located on the lower ground floor of the hotel. It has it's own internal access via a red carpeted, sweeping marble staircase and has many of the lovingly restored features of the -
![The Nave at St Nicholas Church in Bristol Old City]()
from £120
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Nave
220 guestsSt Nicholas ChurchBristol Old CitySt Nicholas Church, Bristol is a stunning 13th-century church located in the heart of Bristol, England. The church is famous for its medieval architecture.
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Booking costs of funeral wake 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 £300 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £80 | hire fee per hour |
| From £15 | to £50 | per person |
You'll find funeral wake 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 60 guests | prices average £575 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1150 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Main bar at Clubhaus Harbourside
on Welsh Back - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘I booked this venue for my 40th birthday party and we had the best time!’ -
The Bristow Ballroom at DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre
on Redcliffe Way - 0.4 mi from centre.
Venue said: Its central Bristol location also makes it a convenient option for guests travelling from across the city or heading out afterwards. The ballroom can accommodate up to 300 seated guests and suits both private and corporate... -
Lombard at Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre
on The Sugar House Narrow Lewins Mead - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre is a boutique hotel set in converted 18th-century sugar warehouses. Venue highlights: The hotel's French bistro provides in-house catering and tailored event menus for private bookings.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £80 hire fee per hour | typically between 70 and 200 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £900 hire fee per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 70 guests |
| Pub | prices average £300 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 45 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 70 guests |
Smaller funeral wake venues usually fit up to 60 guests seated. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol, rated 4.6/5 - bar for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘We had a friend DJ, we were able to clear away tables mid event, and the room itself was beautiful!’ -
The Projection Suite at Brown & Bye, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue had a mix of standing and seating areas, comfortably fit the 40-60 guests that we had.’ -
The Royal Secret at Bristol Marriott Royal, rated 4.7/5 - pub for 45 guests
Venue said: Bristol Marriott Royal is a hotel pub housed in an elegant older building that pairs traditional interior details with full hotel services. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering with extensive vegetarian,
Cheap funeral wake venues in Bristol start from £25 hire fee per hour or £130 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The John James Room at Windmill Hill City Farm, from £29 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: The room is a compact, community-hall style space with a practical, adaptable single-room layout. Design: The room has a simple, practical interior that emphasises natural light, neutral painted walls and durable flooring, -
The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol, from £130 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘We had a friend DJ, we were able to clear away tables mid event, and the room itself was beautiful!’ -
The Anglican Chapel at Arnos Vale Cemetery, from £288 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue is wheelchair accessible. Ideal for: Intimate groups seeking a formal seated dinner that can transition into a standing reception with a dance area.
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