Bookshop at Lost in the Reads
About this space
A bookshop unlike any other event space in Bristol.
Lost in the Reads is an independent bookshop and community hub on Kingswood High Street in Bristol. Our ground floor venue is available to hire for private events seven days a week, outside of our normal opening hours — including evenings and weekends.
This isn't a blank function room. It's a warm, atmospheric space surrounded by bookshelves, thoughtfully designed to feel welcoming and special. Your guests arrive somewhere that feels curated, not corporate.
The space is ideal for:
Private parties and celebrations (birthdays, hen dos, baby showers, bridal showers)
Corporate events — team away days, training sessions, meetings
Creative workshops — crafts, writing, food, skills-based sessions
Networking events and community gatherings
Mindfulness, meditation and wellbeing sessions
Women's circles and empowerment events
Book clubs and reading groups
Pop-up shops and brand experiences
Charity events and community fundraisers
Capacity: Up to 20 guests seated / up to 40 guests standing
Tables and chairs included
Available 7 days a week outside opening hours (evenings and weekends)
External catering and finger food welcome
Convenient location on Kingswood High Street with nearby parking
Optional add-ons:
Delegate Drinks Package — £8 per person (unlimited tea, coffee and soft drinks)
AV Package — £25 (screen, HDMI, Bluetooth speaker — book 7 days in advance)
Social Media Promotion — £35 (promotion to our local Instagram and Facebook audience)
Curated Guest Book Bundle — from £5 per person (hand-picked books for each guest,
wrapped and ready — a uniquely memorable touch)
Pricing: From £50 per hour / 2-hour minimum booking A deposit is taken at the time of booking.
Prices
Includes unlimited tea and coffee and a selection of soft drinks served for the duration of your booking. Finger food and external catering are also welcome; just let us know in advance.
️AV Package, £25
Need to present, screen content or play music? We can arrange screen and HDMI connection, as well as a Bluetooth speaker on request; please book at least 7 days in advance.
Social Media Promotion, £35
We'll promote your event to our engaged local audience across Instagram and Facebook before the event. Ideal if you're selling tickets or want to boost attendance.
Curated Guest Book Bundle, from £5 per person
A Lost in the Reads exclusive. We'll hand-pick a book for each of your guests based on the theme of your event, wrapped and ready to take home. A truly memorable touch that no other Bristol venue can offer.
Example Pricing:
Birthday party, 30 people standing, 3hrs, with drinks
£150 hire + £240 drinks = £390
Team away day, 15 people seated, 4hrs, with drinks
£200 hire + £120 drinks = £320
Workshop, 20 people seated, 2hrs, no drinks
£100
Evening networking, 40 people standing, 3hrs, with drinks
£150 hire + £320 drinks = £470
Capacity
Catering and drinks
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Accessibility
Rules of the space
Allowed events
Host rules
No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
About Lost in the Reads
Lost in the Reads is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.