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Browns Bristol

Restaurant

38 Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LJ –
Clifton, Bristol
From £25
min. spend
Up to 250
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Browns Bristol

Private Dining Room at Browns Bristol
Private Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
12 seats
20 standing
Perfect for intimate celebrations, business lunches, and special occasions, the private dining room at Browns Bristol offers an exclusive space for up to 12 guests within one of Bristol’s most iconic historic buildings. Set away from the main restaurant, guests can enjoy a more personal dining experience while still benefiting from Browns’ renowned...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £25 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Semi Private Event Space at Browns Bristol
Semi Private Event Space
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
45 seats
60 standing
For guests looking for more privacy while still being part of the venue, Browns Bristol offers semi-private spaces for celebrations, networking events, business gatherings, and other private events. Set within the restaurant's historic interior, the areas give your group a private feel while staying connected to the wider brasserie. Guests can orde...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £25 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now
Full Venue Hire at Browns Bristol
Full Venue Hire
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
250 seats
300 standing
Full venue hire at Browns Bristol gives you exclusive access to the brasserie and bar in Clifton. Set in the former Bristol Museum, the building features arched windows, original stone pillars, and the main bar. The space hosts corporate events, networking receptions, award dinners, weddings, product launches, and private celebrations. The venue o...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £40 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £25–£40 min. spend
Private Dining Room
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Semi Private Event Space
9:00 – 23:00
from £25 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 – 23:00
from £40 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 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 300
standing
Up to 250
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Browns Bristol

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

Browns Bristol is an all-day British brasserie set inside a grand, ornate Victorian building, combining formal brasserie service with classic café-style dining beneath arched interiors.

Venue highlights: An expansive dining layout uses high ceilings and arched windows to create clearly defined areas for seated events and larger group arrangements. An in-house catering team prepares British brasserie dishes presented for formal meals, and the bar supplies cocktails and Champagne for drinks service. Front-of-house staff coordinate multi-table bookings and can arrange piano-accompanied background music during dining.

Best for: Graduation celebrations, anniversary meals, group festive dinners

Location: Queens Road places the venue on a main thoroughfare near the university and several cultural attractions, giving guests convenient options for sightseeing, pre- or post-event dining and continuing the evening.

What guests say: The in-house catering delivers well presented, consistently cooked British dishes. The event service is organised and attentive and manages larger group bookings smoothly.

FAQ

Room hire is available, with catering and teas and coffees ordered ad hoc.

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 Browns Bristol, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available

Browns Bristol is located at 38 Queens Road, in Clifton, Bristol.

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