An event space in a museum with ornate columns, long banquet tables, and red velvet seating at SS Great Britain.
An ornate event space with long banquet tables, gilded columns, chandeliers, and festive garlands at SS Great Britain.
An event space in a museum with long banquet tables, red velvet chairs, and ornate gold columns at SS Great Britain.
An event space in a museum with ornate marble columns, gold accents, and a long banquet table at SS Great Britain.

First Class Dining Saloon at SS Great Britain

Banqueting Hall in a Museum
·
Private space
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 160
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The First Class Dining Saloon is a Banqueting Hall in the SS Great Britain that preserves the ship's Victorian first‑class dining interior and period fittings.

Design: The saloon has a long, narrow plan defined by polished columns, gilt capitals and mirrored panelling, with low decorative ceilings and red upholstered bench seating running alongside the table line. The finish is formal and compact, emphasising historical ornament rather than open modern space.

Features: The room includes on‑site Wi‑Fi and air conditioning and a PA system that accepts guest music. The space is wheelchair accessible, has accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance.

Ideal for: History‑minded groups seeking a polished, formal seated dinner in a compact heritage interior.

What guests say: The saloon is carefully restored and retains authentic period detailing that helps the interior feel lived‑in. The presentation of the space makes the dining room visually engaging and easy to imagine in use.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £2000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 160
Dining
up to 160

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Paid parking is available on-site (110 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
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
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
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(6 reviews and ratings - )

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Lili S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain 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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