A versatile event space with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor graffiti, and visible interior seating at Strange Brew.

Strange Brew

Event Venue

#5 of 175 Event Space venues in Bristol
#6 of 157 Corporate Event venues in Bristol
  10 reviews  – 
10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3DB –
Bristol Old City
From £50
hire fee
Up to 160
seats
Up to 330
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Leigh Dennis
Your Personal Event Manager from DT Productions Ltd
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Excellent communication - 5/5
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Spaces for hire at Strange Brew

Main Event Room at Strange Brew
Main Event Room
Event Venue
·
Private space
160 seats
330 standing
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 ...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Flipchart
from £150 hire fee
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Back Room at Strange Brew
Back Room
Event Venue
·
Private space
75 seats
200 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our back room is a smaller, more ‘black box’ space with lower ceilings & no windows, perfect as a separate space for workshops, filming and rehearsals, exhibiting art & installations, hosting market stalls and serving food whilst the front room is used as a bigger event space. Features include: - D&B Audiotechnik PA - Clear walls to project onto &...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £50 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 recent guest highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
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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
KW
Kate W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
TM
Tom M.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 – 16:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Saturday
7:00 – 16:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Sunday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour

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 330
standing
Up to 160
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Strange Brew

Strange Brew is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

We are one of Bristol’s newest independent mid-sized venues, having opened our doors in September 2020. We are primarily a music venue (max 330 cap) but also a stimulating space for creatively minded 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

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Strange Brew, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 400 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Strange Brew:

  • Main Event Room hosting 50 guests: £360
  • Back Room hosting 8 guests: £240

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

Strange Brew is located at 10-12 Fairfax Street, in Bristol Old City.

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