A floating pub with a colorful mural exterior, porthole windows, and outdoor deck railing at Grain Barge.
A pub bar with wooden benches, metal barrel tables, and a small stage with string lights at Grain Barge.
A bar in a pub with wooden floors, beer barrel tables, and a small stage with live music setup at Grain Barge.
A bar in a pub with wood floors, barrel tables, string lights, and a built-in counter at Grain Barge.

Grain Barge

Pub

Hotwell Road, Mardyke Wharf, Bristol, BS8 4RU –
Hotwells, Bristol
From £35
hire fee
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Grain Barge

Hold Bar at Grain Barge
Hold Bar
Bar
·
Private space
50 seats
100 standing
Inside the Grain Barge, the Hold Bar is a smaller, cosy space that works well for more intimate events. It’s pretty flexible, so you can use it for birthdays, small weddings, or just a get-together that feels a bit different from the usual setup. There’s a private bar, plus a stage and sound system if you want music or something more planned. You...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £35 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Hold Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Hold Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Hold Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Hold Bar
9:00 – 23:00
from £35 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Hold Bar
9:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Hold Bar
12:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee per day
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Hold Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £500 hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 2 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
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Grain Barge

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

On Bristol’s beautiful Harbourside you will find the iconic Grain Barge. A unique, historical boat - lovingly converted into a beautiful floating restaurant, bar and hire venue.

As well as all the amenities, views and character to make your event special - you are only a short walk from the city’s lovely centre and iconic landmarks and transport links.

Climb on board and explore what makes this venue so special...

FAQ

At Grain Barge, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Grain Barge does not offer parking facilities.

Grain Barge is located at Hotwell Road, in Hotwells, Bristol.

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