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The Old Farmhouse at Mad Swans in the Mendips

Banqueting Hall in a Restaurant
·
Private space
Marsh Lane, Bristol, BS39 –
Ston Easton
Up to 100
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Old Farmhouse is a Banqueting Hall in Mad Swans in the Mendips defined by its vaulted oak frame and open-plan layout.

Design: The interior pairs sage-green painted walls and wide timber plank flooring with farmhouse-style wooden tables and cross-back chairs. The room has a pitched roof punctuated by skylights and a full-height glazed gable that brings daylight into the space.

Features: The room has Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and a PA system with speakers; own music and external DJs are permitted subject to the venue's noise restriction. The space includes step-free guest access, is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Groups of friends and family seeking a relaxed, social seated dinner or an informal reception with music.

What guests say: The Old Farmhouse feels welcoming and benefits from attentive, friendly staff.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Old Farmhouse, where timber beams frame a three-course festive menu with shared seasonal sides.

Festive Menu – The Old Farmhouse
£45 per person

Menu

STARTERS
1. Cured Chalk Stream Trout
2. Devilled Eggs & Pickled Cucumber
3. Winter Crudités
4. Toasted Spices & Sesame Labne
5. Chicken Liver Parfait
6. Spiced Carrot Soup

MAINS
1. Roast Somerset Turkey
2. Papillote of Root Vegetables
3. Steamed Fillet of Lemon Sole

FOR THE TABLE
1. Duck Fat & Thyme Roasted Potatoes
2. Brussels Sprouts & Glazed Root Vegetables

PUDDING
1. Traditional Christmas Pudding
2. Yorkshire Rhubarb Sorbet
3. Dark Chocolate Nemesis

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:30 – 0:00
from £400–£500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £400 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • 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
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Respect our Neighbours, No smoking in the building including e-cigarettes

About Mad Swans in the Mendips

Mad Swans in the Mendips is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Kate Hemmings
Member of Tagvenue since February 2026
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