A pub bar with wooden benches, metal barrel tables, and a small stage with string lights at Grain Barge.
A bar in a pub with wooden floors, beer barrel tables, and a small stage with live music setup at Grain Barge.
A bar in a pub with wood floors, barrel tables, string lights, and a built-in counter at Grain Barge.
A bar with rustic wooden barrels as tables, benches, string lights, and paper lanterns at Grain Barge.

Hold Bar at Grain Barge

Bar in a Pub
·
Private space
Hotwell Road, Mardyke Wharf, Bristol, BS8 4RU –
Hotwells, Bristol
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Inside the Grain Barge, the Hold Bar is a smaller, cosy space that works well for more intimate events.

It’s pretty flexible, so you can use it for birthdays, small weddings, or just a get-together that feels a bit different from the usual setup. There’s a private bar, plus a stage and sound system if you want music or something more planned.

You’re right at water level too, which gives it a nice backdrop without needing much extra. Overall, it’s a relaxed, slightly unusual spot that’s easy to make your own for the evening.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 23:00
from £450 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 50

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Dance floor
Soundproof
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- Please note that we cannot play music any later than 11.55pm due to liscensing restrictions
- All under 18's must vacate the venue by 9pm
- Last drinks orders will be called 30 minutes before closing
- We reserve the right to refuse service to any customer acting inappropriately, or if our staff believe the customer to be putting themselves or others at risk

About Grain Barge

Grain Barge is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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