The words 'CHARLIE'S BAR' painted in black uppercase letters on a light-colored wall above a doorway at The Merchant of Cotham.
An upstairs pub event space with wooden floors, festoon lights, a private bar, and tables with shared platters at Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol.
An upstairs event space in a pub with a wooden bar, large window, and a table set with drinks and appetizers at Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol.

Charlie's Bar at The Merchant of Cotham

Event Space in a Pub
·
Private space
31-35 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JY –
Clifton, Bristol
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Upstairs is an Event Space in Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol and serves as a casual first-floor social area contained within the pub.

Design: The room has pale grey walls, exposed beams and parquet flooring arranged with a mix of banquette seating and high tables beneath a high ceiling that admits daylight.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, a PA system and speakers, a wall-mounted screen, and permission to play your own music or bring a DJ. The furniture can be reconfigured for buffet service or standing layouts.

Ideal for: Small groups are best suited to relaxed standing receptions or informal seated meals that favour a social, unstructured layout.

What sets it apart: A dedicated in-room bar counter provides a self-contained bar point on the upstairs level.

What guests say: The Upstairs space has a convivial atmosphere and attentive staff support during events.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 12
Classroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
British cuisine
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(5 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
ER
Ellie R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · July 2026
Venue was great, had everything by we needed and good communication. I hired the library which had its own bar, TV and close to the toilets. We were served by Izzy who was excellent, worked really hard and was fun to talk to. Food was delicious and went down a treat!
The room was incredibly hot which isn’t necessarily the venues fault, it is an older building. Could definitely benefit with some fans given the hotter climate we’re experiencing… The room was also up a flight of stairs which was a little hard to get to given the England game and how busy it was - again not necessarily the venues fault but circumstances of the day.
5.0
C
Chloe
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · November 2025
The venue was nice, the drink options were good, staff were friendly
Smelt a bit like smoke from the fireplace downstairs, vegan turkey sliders weren't the best as they were just rolls with veggies in them
3.9
ER
Ellie R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
TW
Tom W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes. The room's speaker system is connected to the main pub speakers, and adapters are available for all phones.

Yes, a speaker system is available and you can connect your own music to it.

No, entertainment packages are not provided. In semi-private areas, the music is the same as in the rest of the restaurant.

Yes, the function room has a TV for watching sporting events.

About The Merchant of Cotham

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4.5 Rating
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