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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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![Entire Venue at St Dunstans House in Bedminster, Bristol]()
from £450
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsSt Dunstans HouseBedminster, BristolSt Dunstans House is an arts space & music venue in the heart of Bedminster, Bristol. The venue is suitable for events such as engagement parties, live music, private parties, and late-night happenings. -
![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, -
![The Balcony at St Nicholas Church in Bristol Old City]()
from £80
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Balcony
40 guestsSt Nicholas ChurchBristol Old CityThe balcony overlooking the modern church nave is an inviting and well-designed space that stands out in its own right. Flooded with natural light from large windows, it comfortably accommodates up to 60 people, making it -
![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 Caraboo Room at Ritorno Lounge in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Caraboo Room
100 guestsRitorno LoungeHarbourside, BristolLocated on our top floor, The Caraboo Room is an exclusive private event space designed for special occasions. Complete with its own private bar, kitchen, and lift access, this versatile room combines style, comfort, and -
![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, BristolWhether for a corporate event or a personal celebration, the First Class Dining Saloon offers a unique and prestigious venue that will leave a lasting impression on all attendees. -
![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 CentreOur prime location in Bristol's heart affords you easy access to a cornucopia of shops, bars, restaurants, as well as cultural gems like the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery. -
![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. -
![Function Room at Greyhound (Fishponds) in Bristol]()
from £5
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsGreyhound (Fishponds)BristolThe Greyhound is a family-friendly pub with a vintage-style bar that serves beers, ales, wines, and spirits. There's seating with plush banquettes and wooden tables. -
![Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye in Hotwells, Bristol]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBrown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
40 guestsBrown & ByeHotwells, BristolSSusie K.
“The venue was well placed, perfect for private hire and we enjoyed our event very much.” -
![The Restaurant at The Lost & Found Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Restaurant
190 guestsThe Lost & Found BristolClifton, Bristol
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“The venue itself offers a good space and layout for what we needed for the event we held. The food was great.”
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FAQs about Top Wake Venues in Bristol
Booking costs of funeral wake venues average £575 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 May 2026:
| From £300 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £350 | to £900 | hire fee per event |
| From £500 | to £1800 | hire fee per day |
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £575 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Wine Cellar Mixed Seating 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... -
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!’ -
Library at Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre
on The Sugar House Narrow Lewins Mead - 0.5 mi from centre.
Venue said: This room has a capacity of up to 60 guests and features natural daylight, plenty of comfortable seating, and its own private bar.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for funeral wake venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 100 guests |
| University / Academic Building | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
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