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Hunting for a suitable bar venue for hire in Bristol? Well, whether it’s a graduation or a birthday party, Tagvenue has many venues that are sure to please. Bristol is the perfect place to go if you want to chill out with delicious cocktails or a pint of beer. Start your search using our smart filters and whether you are looking for a small pub in the Old City or a larger bar near the Harbourside, we can help you find what you need. Get your search started and book today, Bristol’s fantastic private bars are waiting for you!

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FAQs about Top Private Bars in Bristol

In Bristol, prices of private bars average £750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Bristol, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:

Prices of private bars in Bristol
From £500 to £1500 minimum spend per event
From £10 to £30 per person
From £50 to £742 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

You'll find private bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Bristol, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):

Small private bars up to 45 guests prices average £400 minimum spend per event
Medium private bars between 60 and 100 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Large private bars over 120 guests prices average £1150 minimum spend per event

Bars in Bristol should be where your mind wanders as soon as you hear the word ‘party’. Is your birthday coming soon and you want to celebrate with a bang? Or maybe a friend is about to get married and you need to find a venue for their hen or stag night? Just check out all the bars available for private hire in Bristol and you’ll find excellent options to host these celebrations. There are many bar venues located near the city centre, and they are a perfect choice for after-work drinks or the final destination of a pub crawl!

If you’re not that into the buzzing nightlife, there’s a variety of classy bars that can be hired for dinners and other low-key celebrations. Some bar venues in Bristol have private rooms and lounges available, which can even host business meetings.

Your Guide to Hiring Private Bars in Bristol

Bristol is a town well known for its vibrant and exciting nightlife. You will find no shortage of bars here, whatever your particular needs. From pubs to cocktail bars, wine bars and private bar function rooms, this city has just what you need. Many of these places will allow you to hire the whole venue, although some can offer private bars or function spaces away from the main tap room. It’s worth noting that some locations offer live music that may or may not conflict with your plans for your event, especially if you want to have your own music or a DJ, so check with the venue manager ahead of time. 

Start your hunt in the Old City, in this district you can find a wide variety of pubs and clubs of every size to suit all tastes, some even with waterfront views. If you look south and across the river, there are some more traditional bars in Wapping Wharf and along Redcliffe Way. Heading up north, away from the Avon towards Broadmead and Brandon you will encounter more venues, including The Milk Thistle, a four-floor cocktail bar with a hidden entrance which is sure to delight those with adventurous guests!

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Verified Reviews of Private Bars in Bristol

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Harry A.
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Booked Felson's - Eddie's Room at Walkabout Bristol
5.0
Booked out Eddie's room for my little brother's stag and it was great! I was able to preorder a lot of food and drink for the deposit price and we got excellent service for both through the night. There was about 15 of us and the room was the perfect size for that kind of group - we had pool, shuffle board, and darts. The manager was also kind enough to help with setting up a laptop connection to the TV so we could put our own media through it :) I would definitely recommend the room for any similar size event!
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Stephen W.
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Booked The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol
4.9
The secret bar room was lovely, the staff were helpful and friendly, food/drinks adequately priced. Had my wedding party here and it was beautiful, would recommend.
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Chloe S.
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Booked The Lounge Bar at Totos by the River
5.0
The place is so pretty, great service, 100% worth the money would defo recommend and defo book again in the future
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Olivia D.
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Booked The Lounge at The Lost & Found Bristol
5.0
We had our engagement party here last weekend and it was the best night! The bar was super spacious and the staff were really friendly and really accommodating!
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Mairaid H.
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Booked The Pink Room & Terrace at Circuit Bristol
5.0
Had my 30th here - private hire it was so much fun! we had our own music and everyone loved it - especially the dance floor - Kelsie was amazing at getting everything organised thanks so much!!
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Ellis S.
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Booked The Secret Bar at The Lost & Found Bristol
5.0
Friendly staff and very attentive, the two servers we had downstairs were so lovely and approachable. All the staff were great and nothing was too much, thank you so much for the lovely evening.