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Brown & Bye

Restaurant

#6 of 134 Restaurant venues in Bristol
#10 of 150 Engagement Party venues in Bristol
  20 reviews  – 
UNIT 3, THE BOATHOUSE, Bristol, BS1 5AT –
Hotwells, Bristol
From £50
hire fee
Up to 40
seats
Up to 70
standing
Venue offers catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Waterfront restaurant in Bristol's Boathouse, with stunning harbour views, great cocktails, and artisan pizza. Perfect for private events like birthdays, baby showers, or small weddings.

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Spaces for hire at Brown & Bye

Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar at Brown & Bye

Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
Dining Room
·
Whole venue
40 seats
70 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Brown & Bye is a Restaurant, Café and Bar located on the beautiful waterfront opposite the SS Great Britain. We are the perfect venue for you and your guests and our staff specialise in looking after Corporate Events & Celebrations. Our flexible space is conveniently split into 3 rooms - THE WINE BAR, THE MAIN LOUNGE BAR and THE PROJECTION SUITE - ...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Projection Suite at Brown & Bye

The Projection Suite
Dining Room
·
Private space
22 seats
30 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Our Projection Suite is luxuriously furnished with antiques and vintage furniture and enjoys exclusive views of Brunel Quay on Bristol's iconic harbourside. It has its own front doors that open out onto an exclusive waterfront seating terrace, all for you and your guests. Perfect for all Celebrations, Private Dining, Gatherings, Meetings & Presen...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.8
Communication
5.0

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

AR
Annabel R.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 55 guests · February 2025 · Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar

I liked the chill vibe, the decor

The sound system-couldn’t queue songs and music was too quiet

4.6
AP
Ashley P.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 20 guests · February 2025 · Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar

Thank you so much to the team for letting us host our baby shower at your venue. Start to finish everything was super easy and we had the best time!

5.0
SK
Susie K.
Verified review
Restaurant · 11 guests · May 2024 · Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar

The venue was well placed, perfect for private hire and we enjoyed our event very much. The bar was happy to let us get on with our event to our liking, they hosted us despite the Bristol marathon being on and managed to deliver it on time.

The food was tasty but basic and there was no option for any vegetables or salad which made it a bit tricky to feel like the meal was complete. We weren't able to bring any of our own food either so it was very carb and protein focused. However it was easy and tasty.

4.1
RS
Rae S.
Verified review
Leaving Party · 45 guests · March 2024 · Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar

Amazing venue in a beautiful part of Bristol, my guests were really impressed and loved the different venue rooms, decor and furniture! All of the staff I encountered during the booking process and on the night were lovely and attentive. The venue had a mix of standing and seating areas, comfortably fit the 40-60 guests that we had. Thank you so much for making my evening feel really special! Would 100% recommend.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Saturday
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
7:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
8:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
The Projection Suite
8:00 – 23:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 70
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Brown & Bye

Brown & Bye is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Brown & Bye is an Italian restaurant and private-event venue that pairs casual pizzas and sharing boards with a focused wine and cocktail list.

Venue highlights: Brown & Bye provides in-house catering that centres on pizzas, charcuterie and dessert options tailored for private bookings. The venue has covered indoor seating and an outdoor terrace that provide direct access to the bar. An on-site projection suite and AV equipment are available for presentations and themed events.

Best for: Milestone birthday celebrations, baby showers, and intimate private dining or wine-focused gatherings.

Location: The Boathouse sits on the harbour and neighbours a cluster of marina-side bars, restaurants and waterside walkways that make it easy for groups to continue socialising after an event.

What guests say: The events team is responsive and accommodating during planning and on the day. The rooms are cosy and well furnished, and the projection suite has proven useful for themed celebrations and presentations.

FAQ

Yes, the venue can cater for gluten intolerance, as well as dairy and other allergies if necessary.

Yes, the private rooms are accessible, and the venue has an accessible bathroom.

At Brown & Bye, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Brown & Bye:

  • Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar hosting 70 guests: £1900

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Brown & Bye is located at UNIT 3, THE BOATHOUSE, in Hotwells, Bristol.

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