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Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre

#15 of 148 Meeting venues in Bristol
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Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Road, Bristol, BS3 1TF –
Southville, Bristol
From £35
hire fee
Up to 224
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre Bar at Tobacco Factory Theatres
Theatre Bar
Lounge
·
Private space
55 seats
120 standing
Theatre Bar is a lounge in Tobacco Factory Theatres defined by its open, timber‑floored layout and direct connection to the theatre’s public spaces. Design: Theatre Bar presents a long white‑tiled service counter, painted colour‑block walls, exposed ceiling services and pendant lighting over polished wooden floors. Features: Theatre Bar has an in...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £122 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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The Nisbet Meeting Room at Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Nisbet Meeting Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
12 seats
20 standing
The room’s standard layout includes 6 tables and 12 chairs, but all furniture can be rearranged or removed entirely. A wide-screen television is mounted on the wall and can easily be connected to laptops and devices via HDMI.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £35 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Factory Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres
Factory Theatre
Theatre
·
Private space
224 seats
100 standing
Factory Theatre is a theatre in Tobacco Factory Theatres and an intimate performance space defined by a flexible stage area and close audience proximity. Design: Theatre has tiered red upholstered seating facing a low stage and black-painted walls that create compact, focused sightlines. Theatre shows an exposed lighting grid and utilitarian finis...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1283 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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The Spielman Theatre at Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Spielman Theatre
Theatre
·
Private space
72 seats
84 standing
The Spielman Theatre is situated on the first floor of the Tobacco Factory Building, where Tobacco Factory Theatres is based. You’ll find further information below and on the other tabs on this page. Our Spielman Theatre is currently available for use as a black-box studio space and is perfect for rehearsals, workshops and potentially lectures. ...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £878 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.6
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Communication
5.0
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Peter C.
Verified review
Meeting · 11 guests · July 2026 · The Nisbet Meeting Room
great space, very hospitable staff, affordable rates, lovely lighting
it was very noisy outside at times and did distract from our meeting, as there was an event going on in the adjacent bar
4.5
EK
Emma K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£55 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£55 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£55 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£55 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £35–£55 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £55–£122 hire fee per hour
Factory Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £1283 hire fee per day
The Spielman Theatre
10:00 – 23:00
from £878 hire fee per day
Theatre Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £122 hire fee per hour
The Nisbet Meeting Room
9:00 – 0:00
from £55 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago

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 120
standing
Up to 224
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Tobacco Factory Theatres

Tobacco Factory Theatres is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Tobacco Factory Theatres is an intimate producing theatre housed in a converted tobacco factory and cultural complex, presenting classical and contemporary stage work in a compact auditorium.

Venue highlights: The building contains a main auditorium and a range of ancillary rooms that are available for private hire. The venue operates an on-site cafe-bar that can serve drinks and provide a casual pre- or post-event area. The building includes a lift to all floors and provides both free and paid off-site parking for guests.

Best for: Theatre performances and showcases; creative workshops and rehearsals; private receptions and post-show gatherings.

Location: Southville hosts a compact independent food and arts scene, offering cafes, food stalls and bars that suit pre- or post-event meetups. The neighbourhood also stages arts festivals that increase local activity on event days.

What guests say: The venue supports creative activity and hands-on workshops in its ancillary spaces. The front-of-house and bar teams provide attentive service during promoted events.

FAQ

Yes, outside food may be brought into the room, but allergens must be clearly displayed.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. There is no on-site or nearby disabled parking, only free street parking. Users with access issues may use the loading bay directly outside the theatre entrance to get out of vehicles, but parking there is not permitted.

Yes, catering can be arranged through one of the venue's contacts on North Street.

At Tobacco Factory Theatres, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Tobacco Factory Theatres:

  • The Nisbet Meeting Room hosting 11 guests: £62.96
  • Factory Theatre hosting 200 guests: £1283.04

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

Tobacco Factory Theatres is located at Tobacco Factory Theatres, in Southville, Bristol.

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