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How to get here
The building is in the heart of the old city and about a 20 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads train station, close to many luxury hotels and restaurants which are suitable for wedding and civil ceremony receptions.
If you're visiting Bristol, check the Visit Bristol Go to https://visitbristol.co.uk/ (opens new window) website for more information.
Map
Our address is:
The Old Council House
Corn Street
Bristol BS1 1JG
Accessibility
There is level access into the building and adapted toilets on the same floor.
There's currently a project underway to install induction hearing loops in all conference and meeting rooms to further enhance the building accessibility.
Bus
Any bus that stops at the centre is a short walk away.
Buses 1, 2 90, 91, 92, 512, 668, 672 and X54 also stop nearby on Union Street and Wine Street.
Train
Bristol Temple Meads station is a 15-minute walk from the Old Council House.
Car
There are many parking facilities nearby.
The Gallery car park and NCP car parks on Nelson Street, Queen Charlotte Street and Rupert Street are all within a five-minute walk.
Ferry
Welsh Back and Castle Park landings are both just a five-minute walk from the Old Council House.
Timetables are on the Bristol Ferry Boats site.
Bike
You can plan your journey with Better by bike.
A room with a beautifully crafted interior, elegant lighting and regency decor providing a stunning setting for your special event.
Capacity
- Theatre configuration: 60
- Cabaret configuration: 40
- Boardroom configuration: 30
Prices
- Half day: £300+VAT
- Full day: £500+VAT
A half day is either 9am to 12.30pm, or 1.30 pm to 5pm.
You'll be allowed into the room 30 minutes before your booking to prepare and set up for your meeting.
This room can only be hired on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Prices are valid from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024.
The Grand Council Chamber is an impressive room, the perfect venue for your special event. it was originally inaugurated by Queen Victoria and displays large paintings depicting various events in Bristol's history.
A room perfect for:
- larger events
- receptions
- exhibitions
- award ceremonies
Capacity
- Theatre configuration: 120
- Cabaret configuration: 60
- Boardroom configuration: 40
Prices
- Half day: £300+VAT
- Full day: £500+VAT
A half day is either 9am to 12.30pm, or 1.30 pm to 5pm.
You'll be allowed into the room 30 minutes before your booking to prepare and set up for your meeting.
This room can only be hired on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Prices are valid from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024.
The Old Council House has two superb rooms available for hire for meetings and events.
Room hire prices start at only £250.
Call 0117 922 4737 or fill in the following form if you'd like to enquire about hiring the Old Council House for a meeting or event.
Meeting rooms can only be booked on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Room capacity by layout
Grand Council Chamber
- Cabaret: 60
- Theatre: 120
- Boardroom: 40
The Lantern Room
- Cabaret: 40
- Theatre: 60
- Boardroom: 30
Audio-visual equipment
Projector screens and flipcharts are available for all rooms.
We can provide details of local audio-visual equipment companies who'd be able to help if you'd like more sophisticated audio-visual equipment.
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 cater for special diets on request.
There are limited kitchen and preparation facilities, meaning that only cold buffets and refreshments are permitted.
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/The%20Old%20Council%20House/wed%20g1.jpg)
![City Hall looking towards park street from the cathedral](/images/Subsites/The%20Old%20Council%20House/wed%20g2.jpg)
![A room set up cabaret-style for a reception](/images/Subsites/The%20Old%20Council%20House/wed%20g3.jpg)
![Floating harbour with watershed in the foreground and the cathedral in the background](/images/Subsites/The%20Old%20Council%20House/wed%20g4.jpg)
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