Our impressive spaces are perfect for corporate entertaining in a central Bristol location.
City Hall is available to hire for events such as:
- conferences
- exhibitions
- fundraising dinners
- awards ceremonies
![A large room with painted ceilings and high windows flooded in light](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20carousel%201.jpg)
![a ceremony in Lord Mayor's reception room](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20carousel%202.jpg)
![a heritage room with leather pews and the Bristol crest on the wall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20carousel%203.jpg)
![City Hall foyer](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20carousel%204.jpg)
![a wood panelled meeting room in city hall with the bristol crest on the far wall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20carouse%205.jpg)
We can ensure your event runs smoothly on the day with the right technology, refreshments and support from our team.
Room hire prices start from £270+VAT.
Perfect rooms for large events
![The conference hall in city hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%201.jpg)
Conference Hall
A grand space for any style of event with natural daylight, polished hardwood floor and an exquisite hand painted ceiling.
![The council chamber in city hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%202.jpg)
Council Chamber
Has a spectacular painted ceiling which shows Bristol throughout its history. It's ideal for debates, formal hearings and lectures.
![The main foyer of City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%203.jpg)
Main foyer
A fantastic space for many types of events such as receptions, cocktail parties and networking events.
Ideal for smaller get-togethers
![The Lord Mayor's reception room in city hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%204.jpg)
Lord Mayor's reception room
A room with period features such as walnut wood panelling and an original stone fireplace
![The Bordeaux Room in City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%205.jpg)
Bordeaux room
A heritage room with wood paneling, an ornate fireplace, Bristol's coat of arms and views on Bristol Cathedral and College Green
![The Puerto Morazan Room in City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/CE%20editorial%206.jpg)
Puerto Morazan room
Perfect for conferences with an original stone fireplace and natural daylight with modern furniture
Accessibility
There is level access into the building and adapted toilets on the same floor.
There are induction hearing loops in all conference and meeting rooms.
Food and drink
Take a look at the menus on offer from our caterers Parsnip Mash Go to https://parsnipmash.co.uk/food (opens new window) and Pegasus Catering Go to https://www.pegasuscatering.co.uk/#home (opens new window).
Menus can be tailored to suit your requirements. Both companies source local products where they can and will accommodate special diets on request.
Room | Cabaret | Theatre | Boardroom | Classroom | Standing |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conference Hall: pdf Floorplan (15 KB) | 200 | 400 | – | 160 | – |
Council Chamber: pdf Floorplan (37 KB) | – | 200 | – | – | – |
Main Foyer: pdf Floorplan (35 KB) | – | – | – | – | 150 |
Lord Mayor's Reception Room: pdf Floorplan (22 KB) | – | 50 | 22 | – | – |
Bordeaux Room | 40 or 48 | 70 | 30 | 40 | – |
Puerto Morazan Room | 40 or 48 | 60 | 24 | 18 | – |
Our other venues
We have other venues available in Bristol to hire for conferences, exhibitions, lectures and award ceremonies.
![A wedding reception in the Front Hall of Bristol Museum and Art Gallery](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%201.jpg)
![A room set up for a wedding reception in the Harbourside Pavilion](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%202.jpg)
![A view of Bristol Floating Harbour with M shed in the foreground and the cathedral in the background](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%203.jpg)
![A high ceilinged room with large paintings on the walls set up for a wedding ceremony](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%204.jpg)
The Bordeaux room is a heritage room with fantastic views of Bristol Cathedral and College Green. It's an ideal venue for your wedding or civil partnerships ceremony.
Features
- Full height windows with blinds
- Ornate fireplace and Bristol's coat of arms
- Wood panelling
- Multimedia projector with screen
- HDMI connection
- Multiple power points
Facilities
We can ensure your meeting runs smoothly with the right technology, refreshments and support from our team on the day.
This room has an MP3 player and can accommodate live music for your ceremony.
Prices
Prices start from £860+VAT for wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies.
The Lord Mayor's reception room overlooks College Green and its walls are decorated with the names of famous Bristolians in gold leaf. This room is ideal of wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies.
Features
- Heritage room
- Original stone fire place
- Walnut wood panelling
- Full height windows with blinds
- Flat screen monitor
- Multiple power points
Facilities
We can ensure your meeting runs smoothly with the right technology, refreshments and support from our team on the day.
This room has an MP3 player and can accommodate live music for your ceremony.
Prices
Prices start from £860+VAT for wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies.
The Chamber is based on the House of Commons and has a spectacular painted ceiling which shows Bristol throughout its history.
This room is perfect for wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies, with seats facing onto a long aisle.
Facilities
We can ensure your meeting runs smoothly with the right technology, refreshments and support from our team on the day.
This room has an MP3 player and can accommodate live music for your ceremony.
Prices
Prices start from £1300+VAT for wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies.
City Hall is one of Bristol's most distinguished venues, ideal for weddings and civil ceremonies, receptions and parties.
![A bride and groom surrounded by guests showering them with confetti](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20carousel%201.jpg)
![A black classic car with a white ribbon across the bottom of the windscreen parked by City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20carousel%202.jpg)
![A long table with white tablecloth set for a wedding reception in City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20carousel%203.jpg)
![a young bride and groom smiling at the camera](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20carousel%205.jpg)
![a leather studded door with a rosebush next to it and a sign saying wedding with an arrow pointing left](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20carousel4.jpg)
Weddings and civil ceremonies
We have three fully licensed rooms for weddings and civil partnerships which can be held on any day of the week.
Our rooms are also perfect for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations and with options to suit all budgets.
![A wedding in the Council chamber](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20editorial%201.jpg)
Council chamber
Perfect for wedding and civil partnerships ceremonies, with seats facing onto a long aisle
![The Lord Mayor's reception room](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20editorial%202.jpg)
Lord Mayor's reception room
A room with period features such as English walnut wood panelling and a stone fireplace
![The Bordeaux room](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20Bordeaux.jpg)
Bordeaux room
A heritage room with wood paneling, an ornate fireplace, Bristol's coat of arms and views on Bristol Cathedral and College Green
Ceremony prices start from £860+VAT.
You are required to book a registrar to perform the ceremony. All registration services are provided from Bristol Register Office.
Parties and receptions
Our rooms at City Hall offer elegant settings for dinners, receptions and dances.
![A room set up cabaret-style for a wedding reception](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20editorial%204.jpg)
The Conference Hall
Can be tailored to suit any style of event with space for entertainment and dancing.
![A wedding reception in the ground floor of City Hall](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20editorial%205.jpg)
The Main Foyer
Perfect for wedding receptions, champagne and cocktail parties and networking events.
The Lord Mayor's Reception Room and the Bordeaux Room are also perfect for more intimate gatherings and private dinner functions.
Room hire prices start from £270+VAT.
Food and drink
Take a look at the menus on offer from our caterers Parsnip Mash Go to https://parsnipmash.co.uk/food (opens new window) and Pegasus Catering Go to https://www.pegasuscatering.co.uk/#home (opens new window).
Menus can be tailored to suit your requirements. Both companies use locally sourced products where they can and will accommodate special diets on request.
You can also hire our kitchen if you'd like to use your own caterer or cook your own food.
We have several options to suit your budget and requirements:
- full use of our kitchen: £1500
- bringing in hot food but not using kitchen equipment: £780
- use of water, dishwasher and ice machine: £500
- bringing in cold food but not using kitchen equipment: £350
Room | Cabaret | Theatre | Boardroom | Classroom | Standing |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conference Hall: pdf Floorplan (15 KB) | 200 | 400 | – | 160 | – |
Council Chamber: pdf Floorplan (37 KB) | – | 200 | – | – | – |
Main Foyer: pdf Floorplan (35 KB) | – | – | – | – | 150 |
Lord Mayor's Reception Room: pdf Floorplan (22 KB) | – | 50 | 22 | – | – |
Bordeaux Room | 40 or 48 | 70 | 30 | 40 | – |
Our other venues
We have other venues available to hire in Bristol for wedding and civil ceremonies, receptions and parties.
![A wedding reception in the Front Hall of Bristol Museum and Art Gallery](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%201.jpg)
![A room set up for a wedding reception in the Harbourside Pavilion](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%202.jpg)
![A view of Bristol Floating Harbour with M shed in the foreground and the cathedral in the background](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%203.jpg)
![A high ceilinged room with large paintings on the walls set up for a wedding ceremony](/images/Subsites/City%20Hall/WP%20gallery%204.jpg)
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