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Bristol's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events, blending creativity with professionalism. These spaces inspire innovation and engagement, perfect for companies seeking an unconventional setting that stimulates productive discussions and memorable experiences.

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.

United Kingdom

Discover the charm of quirky conference venues in Bristol, UK. Ideal for dynamic corporate events that require a touch of creativity.

Quirky Conference Venues in Bristol

Quirky Conference Venues

A versatile first-floor event space with a dance floor, bar, and views of the cricket pitch for 350 guests.

The elegant Grace Room, situated on the first floor of the Bristol Pavilion, contains a large dance floor and private bar ideal for Christmas party nights, weddings receptions, dinner dances and private family celebrations for up to 350 guests.

This versatile room has state of the art conference facilities; with an integrated IT and sound system, two ceiling-mounted projectors, plasma screens and variable lighting.

The first floor setting also offers fantastic views of the pitch, with a large glass frontage leading to outside balcony seating.

The Grace Room at Bristol Pavilion, vibrant outdoor venue for sports events and gatherings.

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Elegant dining setup in The Grace Room, Bristol Pavilion for corporate events.

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Theatre

Business

The Grace Room

The Bristol Pavilion, Gloucestershire Cricket

A modern 4-star hotel with extensive conference facilities, harbourside location, and onsite amenities.

The hotel's unique look shares its connections to the rich industrial and maritime history that Bristol is renowned for. As a result, it creates a great feeling of space and is flooded with natural daylight throughout. With a newly refurbished events floor with dedicated lounges and break out areas, the hotel is perfectly placed for business and leisure. Its harbourside location gives guests the opportunity to explore the many nearby attractions the city has to offer

Forest Suite at Mercure Bristol: modern conference venue with elegant purple chairs.

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Forest Suite at Mercure Bristol: elegant event space with round tables for meetings and banquets.

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Forest Suite at Mercure Bristol: elegant event space for corporate meetings and weddings.

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Modern event space with wooden accents and natural light at Mercure Bristol Holland House.

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Dining

Events

Forest Suite

Mercure Bristol Holland House

A modern suite in a historic hotel, ideal for large exhibitions and conferences up to 500 guests.

Modern Space with maximum capacity of 500 guests theatre style. 

The Wessex Suite is ideal for large exhibitions and roadshows. 

Our spaces are suitable for meetings or  conferences of various type.

Wessex Suite conference space with round tables and red chairs, perfect for events.

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Wessex Suite banquet venue with round tables, ideal for conferences and networking events.

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Wessex Suite event space with round tables, ideal for conferences and banquets.

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Wessex Suite

Mercure Grand Bristol

A grand, versatile event space with high ceilings in a historic hotel. Ideal for large gatherings.

The Sansovino is 392 sq. meters, 18x12m in size with a 22m high ceiling! This allows all manor of events to maximise their potential in the space. 

With its own entrance separate to the hotel, guests will be in for something special on arrival to the hotel. 

From a theatre conference to indoor inflatable team building - there really is no limit on what can be achieved. 


Elegant event space at Bristol Harbour Hotel, perfect for formal dinners and conferences.

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Elegant Sansovino venue in Bristol Harbour Hotel, ideal for upscale events and conferences.

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Elegant banquet hall at Bristol Harbour Hotel for gala or awards ceremony.

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Elegant event space at Bristol Harbour Hotel with round tables for corporate dinners.

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Elegant dining setup in The Sansovino, Bristol Harbour Hotel for weddings and galas.

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Standing

The Sansovino

Bristol Harbour Hotel

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

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

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

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Dining 

Dining Room 1

17 Park Street

Modern event space with dining options, conference lounge, and outdoor terrace in central Bristol.

We can host private dining in each of our event spaces. We can provide a range of food & beverage offerings with a wide range of menus and service options available.

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 event spaces.

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

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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 networking.

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Gutenberg

Clayton Hotel Bristol City

A bright, elegant suite with stunning harbour views, perfect for conferences and private dining.

Elegant decor, flooded with natural day light and space for 100 delegates, The William Jessop Suite is ideal for conferences, product launches and private dining.

-Built in click and share technology
-1 LCD projector and drop down screen
- Additional 2 plasma screens
-Private lounge outside ideal for pre registration and breaks 



William Jessop Suite meeting room with projector screen for conferences and workshops.

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William Jessop Suite lounge, elegant furnishings for networking and meetings.

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William Jessop Suite meeting room with chairs, ideal for presentations and workshops.

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William Jessop Suite meeting room with polished table, ideal for professional gatherings.

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William Jessop Suite 

The Bristol 

Elegant Georgian venue with dining, meeting rooms, and summer accommodation. Suitable for events.

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.

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

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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 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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Clifton Hill House

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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Reception

Weddings

Dolman Hall

Ashton Gate Stadium

Historic boardroom and breakout room for creative meetings and workshops in a central location.

Brunel’s Boardroom and Breakout Room at Engine Shed is a unique space designed for team meetings and workshops. Engage your delegates in the original-thinking space of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, perfect for fostering creativity and collaboration. The room is ideal for small to medium-sized meetings, workshops, and brainstorming sessions. With its historical ambiance and modern amenities, this space provides a conducive environment for productive discussions and innovative thinking.

Brunel's Boardroom with long table, ideal for meetings and presentations.

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Brunel's Boardroom with elegant decor, ideal for meetings and workshops.

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Brunel's Boardroom with sleek table, ideal for meetings and strategic planning.

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Brunel’s Boardroom and Breakout Room

Engine Shed

A grand, historic hall with skylight, seating 400. Ideal for ceremonies, exhibitions, and parties.

The Sansovino Hall is Bristol's most impressive events space. Once the former banking hall of the Lloyds Bank building, this grand room hosts a magnificent skylight, with an opulent detailed ceiling , providing a spectacular  backdrop to seat up to 400 guests for a diverse range of occasions, from award ceremonies and art exhibitions, to corporate function and Christmas parties.  

Elegant Sansovino Hall in Bristol Harbour Hotel, perfect for conferences and seminars.

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Elegant Sansovino Hall with white chairs and yellow sashes for weddings and events.

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Elegant Sansovino Hall ceiling, perfect for weddings and conferences in Bristol.

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Elegant banquet table in Sansovino Hall, Bristol Harbour Hotel for weddings and upscale events.

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Elegant Sansovino Hall with gold tables, perfect for weddings and formal events.

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THE SANSOVINO HALL

Bristol Habour Hotel 

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.

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