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Cafe & Bar - The Link at Watershed

Event Space in a Cinema
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Semi-private area
1 Canon's Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TX –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 30
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Link is the cafe & bar area in Watershed, centred on long timber trestle tables and a mix of movable café seating that supports social and informal group use.

Design: The space has exposed red-brick walls, wooden floorboards and industrial proportions that give a straightforward, functional look. The interior combines simple pendant lighting and hanging plants with a mix of bench and café chairs for an unadorned, practical aesthetic.

Features: A PA system and speakers are available for announcements or background music. On-site Wi‑Fi is provided for guests. Step-free access and wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided. A natural-light frontage brightens the room. A noise restriction applies and guests may play their own music subject to that restriction.

Ideal for: Creative teams and community groups seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing gatherings and collaborative meet-ups.

What sets it apart: A raised balcony area gives the space an outdoor-adjacent option and helps it feel connected to the wider venue.

What guests say: The Link is inclusive and is kept in good condition. The space can be noticeably busy at peak times, reflecting its popularity.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in Waterside 3 with 6:00 PM–11:00 PM room hire, PA and screen, plus nibbles or welcome drink and upgradeable festive menus.

Christmas Party Package – Waterside 3
£30 per person

• Room hire from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Event coordinator
• PA system and use of screen
• Access to the Watershed bar
• Nibbles or welcome drink
• Option to add Sharer Platters menu or Two Course Christmas Buffet
• Add-on activities and drinks packages available

Prices

Monday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per evening
19:30 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 70
  • Dining
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
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
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed

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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Watershed is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue as Superb
Response time: within a couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Watershed

Watershed is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Laura Knight
Member of Tagvenue since March 2026
4 Reviews
4.9 Rating
2h Response time
100% Response rate

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