Ballroom at The Bull Hotel Dorset

34 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Bridport

About this space

The glamorous Georgian Ballroom is full of character and classic charm. The room’s tall windows let in a wealth of natural light and the pastel-coloured walls make a lovely backdrop to a romantic wedding ceremony.

The Ballroom’s crystal chandeliers and sprung floorboards make it the perfect space for your first dance as a married couple. With the adjoining cocktail bar, it has everything you need for a memorable reception.


Prices

Monday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Tuesday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Wednesday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Thursday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Friday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Saturday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing
Sunday
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 22:30
from £5000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Ballroom Only & Function Bar

Minimum Food & Drink Spend: £5000
Set Up Fee £200**

Hire of the ballroom all day up until 10.30pm
Music until 10pm
Holds up to 90 guests seated
Holds up to 140 guests standing

Capacity

Standing
up to 120
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 80

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Conference Facilities
Private Bar
Screen
Bridal Changing Facilities
Wedding Planner
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

We share pet friendly values, so feel welcome to share your special day with your four-legged best friend.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

The Bull Hotel is a 16th century coaching inn located in the heart of a historic market town. Built in 1535, it preserves much of its original charm.

An important historical site, it was part of the Trafalgar Way during the Battle of Waterloo. The inn was also visited by Princess Victoria and King George VI.

Today, The Bull is a lovely boutique hotel, boasting one of the area’s finest restaurants and the most stunning wedding venue in town. Licensed for civil ceremonies and available for exclusive hire, it boasts a marvellous Georgian ballroom, private dining room and a charming courtyard.

With a range of wedding packages and food menus on offer, as well as the support of a professional wedding planner, you’ll enjoy a wedding that matches both your requirements and your budget.

The Bull Hotel is located in Bridport, Dorset and is easy to access from the A35 trunk road. A great spot for exploring the local area, it is less than a 20-minute drive from the popular Mapperton House and Gardens and Stokewater Meadow. The beautiful Dorset offers peaceful countryside surroundings and a breathtaking coast. The beach on the Jurassic coast (West Bay) is known for being the main filming location for Broadchurch.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £500
hire fee / per day

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Bull Hotel Dorset, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Free parking is available on-site
At Ballroom, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Banquet, Conference / Seminar, Corporate Events, Social Parties, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Dining, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Drinks and Dining.

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Bull Hotel Dorset is located at 34 East Street, in the Bridport.


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