The Merchant of Cotham

Pub

#3 of 132 Pub venues in Bristol
#3 of 92 Minimum Spend venues in Bristol
  5 reviews  – 
31-35 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JY
Clifton, Bristol
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Spaces for hire at The Merchant of Cotham

Charlie's Bar
Event Space
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Private space
30 seats
60 standing
Charlie Bar at The Merchant of Cotham Situated within The Merchant of Cotham, one of Bristol's most characterful pub destinations, Charlie Bar is a stylish and versatile private event space perfect for corporate functions, networking events, private dining, celebrations and special occasions. With its own exclusive bar, flexible layout options an...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.5
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
2 recent guests rated this venue at 4.4
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0
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ER
Ellie R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · July 2026 · Charlie's Bar
Venue was great, had everything by we needed and good communication. I hired the library which had its own bar, TV and close to the toilets. We were served by Izzy who was excellent, worked really hard and was fun to talk to. Food was delicious and went down a treat!
The room was incredibly hot which isn’t necessarily the venues fault, it is an older building. Could definitely benefit with some fans given the hotter climate we’re experiencing… The room was also up a flight of stairs which was a little hard to get to given the England game and how busy it was - again not necessarily the venues fault but circumstances of the day.
5.0
C
Chloe
Verified review
Pub · 50 guests · November 2025 · Charlie's Bar
The venue was nice, the drink options were good, staff were friendly
Smelt a bit like smoke from the fireplace downstairs, vegan turkey sliders weren't the best as they were just rolls with veggies in them
3.9
ER
Ellie R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
TW
Tom W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 20:30
from £250 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 min. spend
Charlie's Bar
12:00 – 22:00
from £200 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 11 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 60
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Merchant of Cotham

The Merchant of Cotham is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Brewhouse and Kitchen Bristol is a gastropub and microbrewery that brews its own range of craft beers onsite.

Venue highlights: An onsite microbrewery allows the venue to run guided brewery experience days, tastings and masterclasses for private groups. An in-house kitchen provides catering from a British menu that includes roast dinners, fish and chips and extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. A covered patio and regular ticketed programming support daytime tastings and evening events.

Best for: Brewery and tasting masterclasses, corporate team-building days and milestone birthday meals.

Location: Cotham Hill is an established neighbourhood high street with cafés and bars nearby that provide options for guests to continue the evening locally.

What guests say: The brewery experience is hands-on and led by knowledgeable brewing staff who guide tastings and practical brewing tasks. The food is well cooked and suits group meals, and service during organised tastings and events is attentive.

FAQ

No, outside food is not permitted at the venue.

Yes, guests can visit the downstairs bar if no bartender is booked.

Yes, people can order food and drinks independently.

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Merchant of Cotham, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Merchant of Cotham:

  • Charlie's Bar hosting 30 guests: £497.84

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

The Merchant of Cotham is located at 31-35 Cotham Hill, in Clifton, Bristol.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Ellie R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Venue was great, had everything by we needed and good communication. I hired the library which had its own bar, TV and close to the toilets. We were served by Izzy who was excellent, worked really hard and was fun to talk to. Food was delicious and went down a treat!'

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