A community centre with pale blue paneled walls, hardwood floor, and large windows at The Bristol Commonwealth Society.
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A community centre with polished hardwood floors, pale blue panelled walls, and large windows at The Bristol Commonwealth Society.
A community centre with light blue paneled walls, wooden floors, and armchairs near an open doorway at The Bristol Commonwealth Society.
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A community centre with wood-paneled walls, framed flags, and a projector screen at The Bristol Commonwealth Society.
A community centre with a rectangular event layout featuring rows of green chairs and a small stage at The Bristol Commonwealth Society.

The Event Area at The Bristol Commonwealth Society

Community Centre
·
Private space
14 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 1PD –
Clifton, Bristol
Up to 50
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Event Area is a private function space within a community centre defined by a neutral, adaptable interior that suits a range of layouts and event formats.

Design: The Event Area shows pale painted walls, classical mouldings and high ceilings that form a restrained, formal backdrop. The space has polished timber floorboards and wall-mounted sconces that maintain a tidy, low-contrast appearance.

Features: A built-in PA system and speakers are available alongside venue Wi‑Fi for presentations and music. A set of wide internal doors links this room to adjoining spaces, allowing an open-plan flow or separation into smaller areas. On-site staff provide assistance with setup and basic technical support.

Ideal for: Small organisations and private groups seeking seated dinners or standing receptions in a calm, semi-formal setting.

What guests say: The Event Area has attentive, accommodating on-site staff and reliable in-house equipment that have supported wedding celebrations and other private events.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 50
  • Boardroom
    up to 22

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Audiovisual equipment
  • Coffee/Lounge Bar area
  • Access to kitchen
  • Acces to the photocopier
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

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

Accessibility

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

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

- Smoking inside the venue is prohibited
- Damage to the venue/amenities will result in extra fee

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(1 review and rating - )

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JJ
Joseph J.
Verified review
Conference · 45 guests · April 2024

Our recent conference at The Bristol Commonwealth Society exceeded all expectations. The venue's excellent facilities and convenient access to public transport set the stage for a seamless event. Gina, our host, was phenomenal. From her warm welcome to her meticulous attention to detail, she ensured everything was tailored to our needs. Her friendly and accommodating nature made the entire experience a delight. We're already planning our return in August, eager to relive the exceptional hospitality and professionalism that The Bristol Commonwealth Society offers. Highly recommended!

5.0

About The Bristol Commonwealth Society

The Bristol Commonwealth Society is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

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Meet your host

Gina Smith
Member of Tagvenue since November 2023
1 Review
5 Rating
1h Response time
97% Response rate

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