An event space with wood-paneled walls, ornate ceiling, and rows of red chairs facing a projector screen at Wills Memorial Building.

Reception Room at Wills Memorial Building

Event Space in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1RJ –
Clifton, Bristol
Up to 200
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

This beautiful oak-paneled room is a flexible space suitable for dinners, drinks receptions, lectures, and networking events.

The fireplaces, portraits, and lead windows create a stunning room that is private and equipped with full audio-visual facilities. Can be used in conjunction with the Great Hall.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1020 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1020 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1020 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1020 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £900–£1140 hire fee
Per morning
9:00 – 13:00
from £900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £900 hire fee
Per evening
17:00 – 22:00
from £1020 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1140 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 250
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 200
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
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
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Unavailable: Own music not allowed
Unavailable: Bring your own DJ not allowed
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Unavailable: No wedding licence
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Wills Memorial Building

The Wills Memorial Building at the top of Park Street is a true Bristol icon and makes a dramatic and inspiring venue. A sweeping double stone staircase and carved stone vaulted ceiling leading to the impressive Great Hall and Reception Room, both with acres of carved oak, panelled walls and beautiful leaded windows.

A flexible and impressive space, which is perfect for a banquet, an Awards ceremony, conference or exhibition.

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

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