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The Architect Cafe Bar at Design West

Cafe in an Event Venue
·
Semi-private area
16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA –
Bristol Old City
Up to 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Architect is a design-led, networking hub on Bristol's Harbourside & is the perfect place for workshops, talks, group bookings & networking events, for groups of up to 100 people.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £125 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 0:00
from £250 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 19:00
from £125 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 19:00
from £125 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100
Cabaret
up to 100
Classroom
up to 100

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
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

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

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: 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
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

• No smoking in the building
• Required layout must be provided in advance
• The event space cannot be used for any activities that are dangerous, offensive, noxious, illegal or immoral, or which may become a nuisance

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

About Design West

Design West 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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