A historic building with manicured lawns, garden benches, picnic tables, and a small pond at Dowry Square.

Dowry Square

Historic Building

Dowry Square, Bristol, BS8 4SH –
Hotwells, Bristol
From £100
hire fee
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Ben Heald
Your Personal Event Manager from Dowry Square Garden Association CIC
Message host
Newly partnered with Tagvenue
This manager has quickly become a trusted partner of Tagvenue, recognised by customers for their reliability and helpfulness.
Message host

Spaces for hire at Dowry Square

Dowry Square Garden at Dowry Square
Dowry Square Garden
Historic Building
·
Semi-private area
100 standing
Book 1 hr. minimum
Dowry Square in Hotwells Bristol is a perfect film location for period productions. This beautiful Georgian square was constructed 300 years ago in the early 18th century, retains its original features and now incorporates a gorgeous central garden. As well as offering the opportunity to film in the garden, we have had filming in the streets of th...
Natural light
from £100 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Dowry Square Garden
8:00 – 20:00
from £100 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 5 days 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 100
standing
External catering allowed
Parking available
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Alcohol provided

About Dowry Square

Dowry Square is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Dowry Square in Hotwells Bristol is a perfect film location for period productions. This beautiful Georgian square was constructed 300 years ago in the early 18th century, retains its original features and now incorporates a gorgeous central garden.

Our most recent filming contract was with Mammoth Films in summer 2024 for the filming of The Forsytes, a six-part adaptation of John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga, first broadcast on Channel 5 in the UK in 2025. The series features interior scenes filmed in one of Dowry Square’s most historic houses as well outdoor scenes filmed in both the square and garden.

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.

At Dowry Square, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Dowry Square is located at Dowry Square, in Hotwells, Bristol.

Find more similar venues in Bristol

Over 17k venues
•
Trusted by 1M+ customers
Please enter a valid number of guests
Please select a city

Trusted by over 1M+ customers

Similar venues

Second Floor Restaurant
from £250
minimum spend / per morning
Restaurant
Whole venue
60
100
Harvey Nichols Bristol
(15)
Broadmead, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Terrace Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
Private space
60
100
The Cocktail Club Bristol Corn Street
(27)
Bristol Old City
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Entire Venue
from £35
per person / per session
Restaurant
Whole venue
66
107
Mowgli Street Food Bristol
(2)
Bristol Old City
Studio
from £24
hire fee / per hour
Dance Studio
Whole venue
30
50
Fresh Dance & Arts Centre
Easton, Bristol
Mezzanine
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Semi-private area
50
80
Revolution Bristol
(10)
Bristol Old City
Pink Rose Room
from £300
minimum spend / per session
Bar
Private space
35
70
Blame Gloria Bristol
(11)
Bristol Old City
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
The Vault
from £450
hire fee / per session
Hotel
Private space
80
80
Bristol Harbour Hotel
(8)
Bristol Old City
Club Lounge
from £360
hire fee / per evening
Event Venue
Private space
55
55
Shaftesbury Park
(15)
Frome Vale, Bristol
Holder and Wills
from £600
hire fee / per morning
Hotel
Private space
150
80
Future Inns Hotel Bristol
(21)
Old Market, Bristol
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Rose Dining Room
from £300
minimum spend / per day
Pub
Semi-private area
20
22
The Ashton
(1)
Long Ashton
Brown & Bye Restaurant & Bar
from £50
hire fee / per hour
Restaurant
Whole venue
40
70
Brown & Bye
(21)
Hotwells, Bristol
Atlas Studio
from £108
hire fee / per hour
Meeting Centre
Private space
18
18
Serendipity Labs - Bristol Aztec West
(2)
Patchway
Semi Exclusive Area
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
30
90
Dirty Martini Bristol
(12)
Bristol Old City
Terrace
from £35
per person / per session
Restaurant
Semi-private area
50
80
Harbour House
(4)
Bristol Old City
Orangery
from £1000
hire fee / per day
University / Academic Building
Private space
110
150
Goldney House
(2)
Hotwells, Bristol
The Board Walk Restaurant
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
Restaurant
Whole venue
70
80
The Board Walk
(2)
Harbourside, Bristol
The Top Deck
from £700
minimum spend / per session
Pub
Private space
26
45
The Ostrich
Redcliffe, Bristol
The Royal Secret
from £500
hire fee / per day
Hotel
Private space
32
45
Bristol Marriott Royal
(4)
Harbourside, Bristol
Lombard
from £350
hire fee / per session
Hotel
Private space
72
80
Hotel du Vin Bristol City Centre
(2)
Bristol City Centre
Main bar
from £300
hire fee / per session
Bar
Semi-private area
60
100
Clubhaus Harbourside
(47)
Bristol Old City

Explore other spaces in the area

Dowry Square, Bristol, BS8 4SH

Dowry Square is popular for

Party Birthday Party Photo Studio Filming Location Engagement Party Outdoor Space Unusual Space Event Venues in Clifton

Tagvenue regularly reviews published venues to ensure the information is accurate and up to date. If you notice anything unusual in this listing, please report it.

UK > Bristol > Dowry Square