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Top Private Hire Restaurants in Bristol
Bristol knows how to bring flavour to the table. The city’s packed with restaurant venues perfect for group meals, private dining, or full-blown feasts. Think cosy bistros in Clifton, trendy eateries in Old Market, or riverside restaurants where you can toast the night with a local ale and a view. Scroll down to book a Bristol restaurant worth talking about.
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![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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BBox T.
“The venue itself offers a good space and layout for what we needed for the event we held. The food was great.” -
![The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £130
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityThe Secret Bar
50 guestsThe Lost & Found BristolClifton, Bristol
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KKatie M.
“The best value for money in Bristol compared to other venues I visited. Would 100% host another event here.” -
![Whole Venue at The Lost & Found Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsThe Lost & Found BristolClifton, Bristol
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LLibby S.
“We hired the private room for my birthday party and overall we had a really lovely evening.” -
![First Floor at Ciao Amici Restaurant in Harbourside, Bristol]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
35 guestsCiao Amici RestaurantHarbourside, BristolFirst Floor is a Dining Room in Ciao Amici Restaurant, a compact private dining area defined by an informal, homely Italian bistro character. Design: The dining room has charcoal-painted walls, framed prints and simple metal -
![The Lounge at The Lost & Found Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Lounge
50 guestsThe Lost & Found BristolClifton, Bristol
#Supervenue
CCharlotte L.
“Great venue and space. Very well presented. Great service on the night - lovely staff. Good food.” -
![Entire Venue at Fish Tales - Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
37 guestsFish Tales - BristolClifton, BristolFish Tales is an independent seafood restaurant characterised by an intimate, compact dining layout. Design: The dining room has a dark-painted feature wall decorated with a large hand-drawn nautical mural, blue velvet banquette -
![Upstairs Area at Cappadocia Restaurant - Bristol in Bristol Old City]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Area
15 guestsCappadocia Restaurant - BristolBristol Old CityCappadocia Restaurant - Bristol is a Turkish restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes within a richly decorated interior inspired by Anatolian design. Venue highlights: The venue provides a private dining room and in-house -
![The Library Booth at The Lost & Found Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library Booth
16 guestsThe Lost & Found BristolClifton, Bristol
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MMichael D.
“In the main the communication was good throughout, and it was easy to book the venue.” -
![Entire Venue at Six by Nico Bristol in Broadmead, Bristol]()
from £49
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
62 guestsSix by Nico BristolBroadmead, BristolSix by Nico Bristol is a restaurant built around a changing six-course tasting menu that explores a single culinary theme. Venue highlights: The restaurant operates around a six-course tasting format that can be adapted for -
![Upstairs Area at Fish Tales - Bristol in Clifton, Bristol]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Area
25 guestsFish Tales - BristolClifton, BristolOur 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. -
![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.
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Booking costs of restaurant venues average £30 per person. 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 £25 | to £40 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £130 | to £1400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Main bar at Clubhaus Harbourside in Bristol Old City - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I booked this venue for my 40th birthday party and we had the best time!’ -
Totos' Lounge Bar at Totos by the River in Redcliffe - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, good bar system with tokens, AV system, delicious food, and a beautiful space.’ -
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye in Hotwells - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘All of the staff I encountered during the booking process and on the night were lovely and attentive.’
You'll find restaurant 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 35 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 55 and 75 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 85 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.2 mi from central Bristol, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Le Vignoble Bristol
on Hawkins Lane Finzels Reach - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: We have restaurant/bar style seating for up to 85 guests, a mixture of seated/standing space for up to 120 guests, or alternatively a maximum of 200 guests all standing. -
Entire Venue at Six by Nico Bristol
on 11 Quakers Friars Unit SU9 - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Venue highlights: The restaurant operates around a six-course tasting format that can be adapted for vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian requirements. The venue provides an indoor dining room and a sheltered courtyard terrace... -
Totos' Lounge Bar at Totos by the River
on 121 Redcliff Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, good bar system with tokens, AV system, delicious food, and a beautiful space.’
Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Entire Space at Delhi Flavour - restaurant for 30 guests
Venue said: With a dining capacity of up to 28 guests, our restaurant is ideal for enjoying a memorable meal in style. -
Private Dining Bank Vault at Bar 44 Bristol, rated 5/5 - dining room for 14 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, seated multi‑course dinner that prioritises privacy and close conversation. What guests say: The private dining room is relaxed and welcoming and is supported by attentive, professional... -
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.’
Cheap restaurant venues in Bristol start from £20 per person or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Main Dining at Salkaara Bristol, from £20 per person (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Salkaara in Bristol is a restaurant serving traditional Indian food with a modern twist. Salkaara – derived from the word Salkaram in Malayalam which means hosting a guests or a feast or even just a hearty welcome. -
Charlie's Bar at The Merchant of Cotham, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘I hired the library which had its own bar, TV and close to the toilets.’ -
Kitchen and Venue Space at The Mazi Project, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: Kitchen and Venue Space is a kitchen in The Mazi Project that combines food-preparation facilities with an open-plan social area. Design: The room has bright painted walls, mixed wooden furniture, a long central table and...
In Bristol, restaurant venues are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Birthday Party | Usually between £150 and £900. |
User who booked Totos' Lounge Bar at Totos by the River for 48 guests
said: ‘We had a work summer party and we can’t fault Toto’s!’ |
| Party | Usually between £100 and £700. |
User who booked The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol for 45 guests
said: ‘We have a lovely day and I would not hesitate to hire the secret bar again for a party.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £500 and £2,100. |
User who booked Harbour View Suite at M Shed for 100 guests
said: ‘Food was excellent and more than enough.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £400 and £1,200. |
User who booked Upstairs Private Dining Room at Hole in the Wall for 17 guests
said: ‘Lovely food and friendly service...’ |
| Baby Shower | Usually between £150 and £600. |
User who booked Main bar at Clubhaus Harbourside for 50 guests
said: ‘The staff were absolutely amazing and really attentive. Venue is so lovely, could be used for any occasion.’ |
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