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Bristol's formal event venues offer a blend of historical elegance and modern sophistication, ideal for creating an impressive backdrop for corporate gatherings. Consider the city's maritime heritage and vibrant cultural scene when planning your next high-profile meeting or gala dinner, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.

Bristol is well connected by road, rail and air, with excellent transport links to the rest of the UK and beyond.

TRANSPORT

Bristol is home to a wide variety of food and drink, from Michelin-starred restaurants to local pubs and cafes.

FOOD & DRINK

Bristol has a rich history dating back to the Roman times, and its history is visible everywhere you go.

HISTORY

Bristol is a historic city in the South West of England with a rich maritime heritage. The city has a vibrant events scene, with a number of popular venues and a calendar full of events. Bristol is home to a number of well-known music festivals, including Love Saves the Day and Dot to Dot, as well as the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. The city is also host to a number of cultural events, such as the Bristol Harbour Festival and the Bristol Shakespeare Festival. Bristol is the perfect place to hold an event, with a variety of venues and a calendar full of events.

Bristol

The United Kingdom has an excellent transport infrastructure, with a wide variety of options for getting around.

The United Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, from Big Ben to Stonehenge.

LANDMARKS

The United Kingdom has a rich cultural heritage, with a wide variety of traditional music, art and cuisine.

CULTURE

The United Kingdom is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of France. It is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK has a long and rich history, and its culture has been influenced by many different peoples and nations. The UK is a leading economic and political power, and is home to some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. The UK is an excellent place to hold an event, with a variety of world-class venues and a wealth of experience in hosting events of all kinds.

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Discover top Formal Event Venues in Bristol. Perfect settings for corporate events that demand professionalism and style.

Formal Event Venues in Bristol

Formal Event Venues

Explore Bristol Harbour Hotel for corporate and formal events in Bristol. Ideal for professional gatherings with style.

The Vaults offers itself for various numbers of intimate events, from birthday parties and baby showers to Christmas Parties and Wedding ceremonies!

The elegantly decorated room fits well with any colour schemed event, allowing for each event to be individual, and easily altered to client preference. 

Elegant dining table with gold candelabra at Bristol Harbour Hotel for formal events.

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Elegant event space at The Vaults, Bristol with white chairs and yellow sashes for weddings.

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Elegant dining room at The Vaults, Bristol Harbour Hotel, ideal for weddings and formal events.

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Meeting room at Bristol Harbour Hotel with round tables for corporate events.

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Elegant banquet room at The Vaults, Bristol for weddings and corporate events.

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Events

The Vaults

Bristol Harbour Hotel

Bristol Harbour Hotel - Formal Events

Explore Bristol Museum for top formal event venues. Ideal for corporate gatherings that blend history with elegance in Bristol.

Our Wills and Winterstoke Halls are located in the heart of the museum surrounded by grand architecture and thousands of years of history.

Our head chef and his team offer a range of menus to suit your event, from canapes, bowl food, finger and fork buffets and seated dinner menus.


Elegant event space in Bristol Museum with grand architecture and soft purple lighting.

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Elegant event space in Bristol Museum with vibrant lighting for corporate and social gatherings.

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Winterstoke and Wills Hall, Bristol: grand staircase, vibrant decor for gala events.

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Elegant event space at Bristol Museum with round tables, ideal for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Elegant event space at Bristol Museum, perfect for corporate gatherings and galas.

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Dining

Winterstoke and Wills Hall

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery: Formal Events

Explore Clifton Hill House for your next formal event in Bristol. Elegant spaces and full-service catering ideal for professional gatherings.

Clifton Hill House is used for functions and meetings all year round and boasts elegant Georgian reception rooms, a print gallery and foyer. Rooms may be set up in theatre, cabaret or boardroom style, and rooms have a plasma screen and laptop. Catering is available on site for up to 90 guests for either a buffet or formal meal in the modern dining room and up to 70 guests for either a buffet or formal meal in the function suite. Accommodation is also available during the summer for guests in standard single rooms.

Clifton Hill House meeting room with long table, ideal for workshops and board meetings.

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Clifton Hill House meeting room with elegant decor for professional events and gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Clifton Hill House with large windows and grand piano for receptions.

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Elegant meeting room at Clifton Hill House with chandelier, ideal for small events.

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Elegant event space at Clifton Hill House with round tables and floral centerpieces.

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Business

Clifton Hill House

Clifton Hill House - Bristol Formal Events

A unique event space beneath Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, with fine dining and champagne options.

For those who flew Concorde, the supersonic passenger jet offered the ultimate in luxury travel. Now, you can step aboard once again and relive that experience. Enjoy Champagne on The Concorde Balcony and fine dining under the wings of Concorde. The Concorde Gallery is the perfect space for the grandest occasions and a truly exceptional venue.
The Concorde Balcony is situated within The Concorde Gallery and can be hired as a standalone space and offers amazing views of the aircraft.

The Concorde Gallery event space featuring a prominent airplane centerpiece in Aerospace Bristol.

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Elegant banquet room at Aerospace Bristol, ideal for corporate events and gala dinners.

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Elegant gala dinner under vintage Concorde aircraft at Aerospace Bristol.

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Alt text: "The Concorde Gallery with iconic aircraft, ideal for corporate events and celebrations."

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The Concorde Gallery and The Concorde Balcony

Aerospace Bristol

A spacious, elegant dining room in a historic venue, ideal for corporate events and celebrations.

Dining Room 1 is the largest of our dining rooms, and is accessed directly from the foyer of the building.
Our in-house catering team have been providing stunning meals in the building for many years, and with this experience comes a very high level of quality and professionalism.
Dining Room 1 can be joined to dining room 2 to increase capacity or provide additional space.
A bar can be installed an manned in this room upon request.

Elegant event space with teal walls, perfect for meetings and receptions at 17 Park Street.

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Elegant dining room with tartan carpet staircase, perfect for networking events and receptions.

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Elegant meeting room with chandeliers, ideal for corporate events and formal gatherings.

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Dining Room 1

17 Park Street

A versatile, pillar-free event space with natural light in Bristol's largest conference venue.

The Dolman Hall is an open space without pillars. This space creates a blank canvas which can be dresses to tailor your event. With natural daylight and three-phase power its the perfect blank canvas for your event. 

Elegant banquet hall in Dolman Hall, Ashton Gate Stadium for corporate events and galas.

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Elegant banquet hall in Dolman Hall, Ashton Gate Stadium, perfect for corporate events.

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Weddings

Dolman Hall

Ashton Gate Stadium

An immersive aquarium with tropical gardens, ideal for receptions, dinners, and parties.

Host a drinks reception in the Bristol Aquarium and marvel at a wide variety of fish species and tropical gardens. Continue the party in the atmospheric foyer space under the canopied ceiling.

Start your night with a glass of fizz as you explore the night time underwater world of the Aquarium, surrounded by mesmerising marine life.

You’ll then enjoy a delicious festive feast under an atmospheric canopy of twinkling lights before indulging in your favourite tipple at the Abyss Bar and dancing the night away.

Perfect for – dinners, drink receptions, networking and parties.

Elegant event space with round tables at Bristol Aquarium for upscale dinners and corporate events.

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Audience at Bristol Aquarium theater enjoying a vibrant multimedia presentation.

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Underwater-themed venue at Bristol Aquarium for unique events and receptions.

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U-shaped meeting room at Bristol Aquarium, ideal for workshops and collaborative discussions.

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Elegant banquet table at Bristol Aquarium, perfect for celebrations and events.

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Bristol Aquarium 

A versatile events suite with panoramic city views, ideal for weddings and functions in Bristol's harbourside.

Looking for a truly memorable wedding venue then the Events Suite is perfect as it features a backdrop of Bristol's harbour side.
In a nutshell the suite can be used as one spacious room or divided into three different rooms each with direct access onto the balcony with spectacular panoramic views across the city.

Events Suite in M Shed, elegant chairs for formal gatherings, ideal for conferences and weddings.

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Elegant event space with purple decor, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant dining table setup in M Shed for formal events and celebrations.

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"Professionals celebrating in M Shed's vibrant outdoor Events Suite venue."

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Elegant wedding ceremony setup in M Shed with natural light and beautiful decor.

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Events Suite

M Shed

This space is perfect for both business and leisure hire. We can host Baby Showers, Afternoon Tea, Private Dining Events, Wedding Receptions and Birthday Parties in this space.

Our meeting & event spaces are located one floor below Reception and are accessible via stairs or lift.

Meetings & events guests also have access to our Conference Lounge and Exclusive Outdoor Terrace, located on the same floor as our events spaces.

Modern meeting room at Clayton Hotel Bristol, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Modern lobby at Clayton Hotel Bristol City, ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern open-air courtyard at Clayton Hotel Bristol for events and meetings.

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Gutenberg

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

A unique industrial blank canvas venue for weddings, parties, corporate events, and more with stylish courtyards.

The Event Space isn't a conventional wedding venue, it's not fussy or carpeted, and it's nothing like a manor house, rather, it's a striking blank canvas space with stunning proportions and a unique off-beat but classy atmosphere.
Paintworks Event Space has been hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions since 2007, and no two weddings here have ever been the same! 

Rustic event space with brick walls, ideal for weddings and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant banquet setup in Paintworks Event Space, perfect for weddings and receptions.

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Stylish wedding party at rustic brick Paintworks Event Space, blending elegance and charm.

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Group of women in vibrant dresses at rustic Paintworks Event Space for creative gatherings.

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Event Space in Paintworks with aligned chairs, ideal for meetings and ceremonies.

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Paintworks Event Space

Elegant small meeting room with AV, breakout space, and full amenities in a grand Edwardian venue.

With a marble-topped conference table, the Blackwell room is ideal for small teams. This space has a connecting door into the Brunel room, making it a perfect breakout space from larger meetings or conferences. Corporate hire of the space includes: use of AV equipment, flipchart, notepads & pens, unlimited Wifi, unlimited tea & coffee, all-day kitchen access, buffet lunch, onsite events manager and a staffed concierge desk.

Modern conference room at The Blackwell, featuring a black marble table and ergonomic chairs.

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Sleek meeting room at The Blackwell, ideal for executive meetings and workshops.

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Elegant venue with grand staircase at The Blackwell, perfect for upscale events.

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Elegant interior of The Blackwell, ideal for networking events and meetings.

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Elegant Armada House venue with sophisticated decor for meetings and events.

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The Blackwell

Armada House

A stylish ballroom in a historic Grade II listed hotel, blending classic and contemporary elements.

The Ballroom at Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel is a spectacular event Space for hire.

The hotel's rejuvenated interior draws inspiration from both the city's independent art scene and the building's rich historic past; creating a classic, yet contemporary, finish

Keepers Bar & Kitchen features solid wood and metal fittings and serves much-loved British meals using quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Elegant ballroom with round tables, ideal for weddings and conferences at Mercure Grand Bristol.

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Ballroom at Mercure Grand Bristol with elegant round tables for conferences and gatherings.

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Spacious Mercure Grand Bristol ballroom set for meetings with elegant decor and natural light.

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Spacious Mercure Grand Bristol ballroom with round tables, perfect for banquets and conferences.