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Located on College Green in the centre of Bristol, City Hall is an elegant and historic venue that has been part of the city’s landscape since it was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1956. The building’s curved exterior, moat bridge and grand interiors create a sense of occasion from the moment guests arrive.

Versatile spaces

City Hall offers a choice of versatile spaces that accommodate up to 400 guests. Its combination of period architecture and adaptable rooms makes it ideal for conferences, meetings, receptions and celebrations.

By choosing City Hall you will be hosting your event in one of Bristol’s most recognisable and prestigious landmarks, surrounded by the heritage and character that define the city.

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Location

Located right in the heart of Bristol

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Exterior

Striking curved exterior and moat bridge

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Interior

Grand marble interiors

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Spaces

Large selection of event spaces

Our events

Bristol City Hall hosts a wide range of occasions, including conferences, meetings, receptions and exhibitions. Seasonal celebrations such as Summer & Christmas parties take advantage of the striking curved exterior, the moat bridge entrance and the grand interiors, including the spectacular black-and-white marble foyer.

Corporate gatherings and product launches benefit from the central location and professional facilities. Private celebrations, including weddings and parties, take place in rooms that showcase period details and elegant furnishings, thoughtfully laid out to complement the event’s atmosphere.

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Conferences
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Meetings
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Receptions
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Summer Parties
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Christmas parties
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Exhibitions
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Product launches
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Weddings & private parties

Room names and capacities

Space 2

Standing: 500
Banqueting: 350
Boardroom: 250
Conferences, Weddings

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Queen Elizabeth II Hall

Theatre: 400
Cabaret: 200
Dinner: 250
Standing: 400
Meetings, Conferences, Weddings

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Space 5

Theatre: 400
Standing: 400
Weddings, Parties, Christmas

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Space 4

Theatre: 200
Dinner: 150
Standing: 300
Meetings, Weddings, Christmas

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Our spaces

Bristol City Hall offers a choice of elegant rooms, each with its own character and history. The Queen Elizabeth II Hall provides the largest setting for conferences, dinners and receptions. The Council Chamber retains its original civic design and offers a distinctive backdrop for formal events.

For smaller occasions, The Lord Mayor’s Reception Room, Lady Mayor’s Parlous and Lady Members Room provide refined spaces suited to meetings or private gatherings. Additional rooms include the Bordeaux Room and Puerto Morazan, which offer flexible layouts for workshops, meetings and small-scale events, and the Hannover Room and Tbilisi which feature fixed boardroom setups.

Each space combines period detail with practical features, creating an inspiring environment for both corporate and social occasions.

About Bristol City Hall

Find out more about what Bristol City Hall can offer you.

Location

Bristol City Hall,
College Green,
Bristol,
BS1 5TR

What people have to say

As soon as we stepped into the museum, everything else just faded away. Everything looked so romantic, beautiful and overall just stunning. We could see that everyone was soaking up the atmosphere and taking in all the little museum’s details that we love. Because of this, I was immediately put at ease and all my nerves were settled immediately. Throughout the night, pretty much every guest told us what an incredibly beautiful venue it is and what a fun time they had - a few even said it was the best wedding they had ever been to . We also believe that this is the best wedding we have ever been to and the fact that it was ours was everything we ever dreamed. And despite life’s poor timing, we genuinely had the best night of our lives. 

The planning was great, and you made the whole process very easy – great communication from start to finish. The ops team were also excellent and were very accommodating on the day with small changes where needed. And the food was fantastic – not only was it super tasty, it was wonderful that the team knew exactly who had dietary requirements and asked to speak them specifically to ensure that they were well informed and could accommodate for their needs.

We had a great day and everyone said what a brilliant venue it is. Holly and Tom were both incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The catering was perfect too, everyone was really happy.

As soon as we stepped into the museum, everything else just faded away. Everything looked so romantic, beautiful and overall just stunning. We could see that everyone was soaking up the atmosphere and taking in all the little museum’s details that we love. Because of this, I was immediately put at ease and all my nerves were settled immediately.

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