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Main Event Room at Strange Brew

Event Space in a Live Music Venue
·
Private space
10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3DB –
Bristol Old City
Up to 185
seats
Up to 330
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

We have a large, decorated event space with street window frontage with the following capacity:

330 standing
126 table/cabaret-style seating (tables and chairs provided)
150 stalls seating (chairs provided)

This room is fully equipped for professional events including a fully stocked bar, large D&B Audiotechnik sound system, 2x HD projectors and large projection screens, professional lighting, art installations and a merch stand.

We are a stimulating and creative space for company staff events, conferences, networking events, presentations, talks, book & product launches, fairs, markets, workshops, team building, filming, rehearsals and more.

Enquire with us if you are looking for a space with:

- A city centre location
- A contemporary creative / artistic vibe
- Stimulating decor
- Customisable lighting
- Good natural lighting / windows & street frontage
- Great in-house technical capabilities
- Top-of-class sound & PA with microphones & other equipment
- 3x projectors and screens set up and ready-to-go
- Great coffee/tea facilities with trained baristas
- Fully equipped bar with wide range of quality drinks and beer/cider on draught
- External catering allowed

Usually booked for

Party

Typically for 100-150 guests and costs about £850.

"The event was a huge success thanks to the amazing team at Strange Brew."

- Holly D. Jun 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 330
  • Dining
    up to 80
  • Theatre
    up to 185
  • Boardroom
    up to 100
  • Cabaret
    up to 126
  • U-Shaped
    up to 100
  • Classroom
    up to 160

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
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
  • Whiteboard
  • 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
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (400 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Gender neutral WCs
  • Full Microphone & PA package
  • DJ Equipment
  • Stage lighting & control desk
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • 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
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: 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

Licensed until 1am Sun - Weds and 3am Thurs - Sat. Late licenses can be applied for on request
Outside catering allowed - we do not have a kitchen but have full bar facilities, sinks & a glasswash
Hires can be made on assumption of us providing bar & hot drinks or BYOB
No smoking inside venue (smoking area located out front)

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

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HD
Holly D.
Verified review
Party · 120 guests · June 2025

The communication was incredible from Leigh. The event was a huge success thanks to the amazing team at Strange Brew. So much was included in the price we payed and I couldn’t be happier with choosing this venue. I would highly recommend it to anybody!

5.0
HD
Holly D.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Leigh has been a massive help throughout the process of planning this event. He is very responsive with thorough answers, no question was too much. Thank you so much Leigh!

5.0
SW
Sophiya W.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Prompt response and informative

5.0
TM
Tom M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Strange Brew

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