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Gallery
·
Private space
Queen’s Road, Bristol, BS8 1PX –
Clifton, Bristol
Up to 100
seats
Up to 220
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

With beautifully constructed interiors filled with natural light, these 19th century galleries have housed works from the big names in British Art including Turner, Constable, Nash and Grayson Perry.

You will have the opportunity to host your event among some of the best of contemporary and historic art for a one-of-a-kind experience. Guests are encouraged to make the most of complimentary admission to our exhibitions. Hire of the galleries also includes use of our historic marble landing and outdoor balcony, perfect for welcome drinks.

Our main galleries are suitable for up to 220 guests, and rates start from £1200 inc. VAT. Please get in touch for specific capacities and a quote depending on your requirements.

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Per session
18:00 – 22:30
from £1200 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 220
  • Dining
    up to 60
  • Theatre
    up to 100
  • Cabaret
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • 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
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • 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.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Royal West Of England Academy

Royal West Of England Academy 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

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Member of Tagvenue since May 2019
6h Response time
83% Response rate

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