Anson Rooms at University of Bristol Students' Union

Hall in a University / Academic Building

Private space

About this space

The Anson Rooms is the Bristol SU’s largest event space. It is a large, versatile, blank canvas space for private events. This diverse space can be utilised for conferences, comedy nights, book tours and podcasts, dance and music shows, exhibitions, parties, and more.

Benefiting from copious natural light, the Anson Rooms is flexible, accommodating various layouts and lighting styles, including stage spotlights for performances and brand colours.

Days can be booked on a full day or half day rate. Please note that we are only able to hire out this venue outside of term time when students are on their holidays, please see our key dates here: http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/dates/#academic

No catering available, but you are permitted to use external caterers. We also have a pop-up bottle bar available. Cannot be booked for weddings.

Prices

Monday

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Tuesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Wednesday

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Thursday

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Friday

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400 hire fee per day

Per day

8:00 – 23:00

from £1400

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Saturday

9:00 – 22:00

from £1650 hire fee per day

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £1650

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Sunday

9:00 – 22:00

from £1650 hire fee per day

Per day

9:00 – 22:00

from £1650

Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Additional extras available such as tech and equipment hire.

Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

Standing

up to 900

Dining

up to 250

Theatre

up to 500

Cabaret

up to 250

Catering and drinks

Alcohol licence until 1:00

Facilities

Air conditioner

Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

The Client is responsible for providing adequate insurance and liability cover for their event, including Public Liability insurance where appropriate.

The Union shall not in any circumstances be liable for damage to or loss of any property, vehicles, articles or things whatsoever placed or left upon the premises by the client or by any person attending the function, howsoever such loss or damage may be caused.

The Client will be liable for any damage, wilful or accidental, sustained by the buildings, floor, furniture or fittings, during the hiring.  Any articles owned by the Union which are lost or go missing from the rooms during the period of hire will be invoiced to the Client.

Full details of the purpose of the hire, the speakers or performers and the expected attendees must be provided to the Union.  The Union reserves the right to decline any application for hire.

The Client undertakes responsibility for control of their guests or invitees, and for all activities undertaken by them. The Client must be present throughout the period of hire. 

If the premises are used for any other purpose than those stated in the confirmation of booking, or if any function becomes disorderly, or any disturbance, nuisance, indecent or unlawful or undesirable activity is allowed to occur, the Union may at its absolute discretion, immediately terminate the hiring.   In the event of such termination, all fees and charges will be forfeited.

The Client is reminded of their responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare at work of its staff and contractors engaged to undertake activities on the premises.

If the premises are used for any other purpose than those stated in the confirmation of booking, or if any function becomes disorderly, or any disturbance, nuisance, indecent or unlawful or undesirable activity is allowed to occur, the Union may at its absolute discretion, immediately terminate the hiring and all fees and charges will be forfeited.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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About University of Bristol Students' Union

Situated in one of the most vibrant cities and best-known universities in the UK, Bristol SU offers a wide range of spaces for a variety of event needs. Whether you would like to host a conference, live performance or meeting, we have the space for you.
The Richmond Building is the home of Bristol SU and our spaces. Situated on Queens Road in Clifton, the Richmond Building is easily accessible to the city centre and other areas of the city via car, foot, and bus.

In 2015, the Richmond building opened after a £30 million revamp and now offers a large event space in the Anson Rooms, two theatres, two bars and a variety of multi-purpose activity rooms. It is a unique facility within the city that offers a wide range of spaces to meet the needs of any event.

This brochure takes you through some of the key spaces Bristol SU can offer and highlights some of the primary uses, but please contact us with your requirements as we are always keen to meet specific needs.