A live music venue with a small stage, drum kit, string lights, and wooden benches at The Thunderbolt.
An event venue with a small stage, string lights, wooden benches, and drum kit at The Thunderbolt.
A live music venue with a wooden bar, bar stools, hanging pendant lights, and festoon bunting at The Thunderbolt.
A live music venue with a cozy lounge area, exposed stone wall, wooden table, and blue string lights at The Thunderbolt.

Party & Celebration Space at The Thunderbolt

Live Music Venue
·
Whole venue
124 Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3ED –
Windmill Hill, Bristol
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

A small Victorian pub-style live music venue defined by its intimate performance setting.

Design: Timber floors, a dark-painted wooden bar front, low pendant lighting and vintage-style stools create a compact, unfussy interior with close sightlines to the performance area.

Features: A staffed bar serving local ales and cask beers, an in-house PA and speaker setup and a discrete stage area for live acts. A small dance area and Wi‑Fi are available, and hosts may use their own DJ or music subject to the venue's noise restrictions.

Ideal for: Groups seeking an informal, music-focused standing reception or relaxed social night centred on live performances.

What sets it apart: An enclosed rear beer garden provides private outdoor space for guests.

What guests say: The venue supports emerging local talent and provides a lively, intimate gig environment. The bar staff are friendly and service is prompt, though sound quality has been inconsistent at times.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 0:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £20 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Free on-street parking
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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
Space has noise restriction after 00:00

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking or vaping in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

About The Thunderbolt

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

Location

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Meet your host

David McDonald
Member of Tagvenue since May 2026
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