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Strange Brew

Live Music Venue

#17 of 206 Event Space venues in Bristol
#5 of 173 Corporate Event venues in Bristol
  11 reviews  – 
10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol, BS1 3DB –
Bristol Old City
From £50
hire fee
Up to 185
seats
Up to 330
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
Manager's avatar
Leigh Dennis
Your Personal Event Manager from DT Productions Ltd
Response rate: 98%
Response time: Within 2 hours
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years

This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.

Excellent communication - 5/5
10 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Strange Brew

Main Event Room at Strange Brew

Main Event Room
Event Space
·
Private space
185 seats
330 standing
We have a large, decorated event space with street window frontage with the following capacity: 330 standing 126 table/cabaret-style seating (tables and chairs provided) 150 stalls seating (chairs provided) This room is fully equipped for professional events including a fully stocked bar, large D&B Audiotechnik sound system, 2x HD projectors and ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £150 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now
Back Room at Strange Brew

Back Room
Event Space
·
Private space
75 seats
200 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Back Room is an Event Space in Strange Brew, a compact, adaptable side room defined by an open, flexible floor and clear sightlines. Design: The Back Room has an industrial, gallery-style interior: white-painted walls, a raw concrete floor and exposed ceiling beams. The space is punctuated by framed artworks and coloured accent lighting that gives...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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HD
Holly D.
Verified review
Party · 120 guests · June 2025 · Main Event Room

The communication was incredible from Leigh. The event was a huge success thanks to the amazing team at Strange Brew. So much was included in the price we payed and I couldn’t be happier with choosing this venue. I would highly recommend it to anybody!

5.0
ET
Erika T.
Verified review
Excellent communication

They responded quickly.

5.0
HD
Holly D.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Leigh has been a massive help throughout the process of planning this event. He is very responsive with thorough answers, no question was too much. Thank you so much Leigh!

5.0
SW
Sophiya W.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Prompt response and informative

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Thursday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Friday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Saturday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Sunday
7:00 – 6:00
from £50–£150 hire fee per hour
Main Event Room
7:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Back Room
7:00 – 16:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 330
standing
Up to 185
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Strange Brew

Strange Brew is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

We are one of Bristol’s newest independent mid-sized venues, having opened our doors in September 2020. We are primarily a music venue (max 330 cap) but also a stimulating space for creatively minded company staff events, conferences, networking events, presentations, talks, book & product launches, fairs, markets, workshops, team building, filming, rehearsals and more.

Enquire with us if you are looking for a space with:

- A city centre location
- A contemporary creative / artistic vibe
- Stimulating decor
- Customisable lighting
- Good natural lighting / windows & street frontage
- Great in-house technical capabilities
- Top-of-class sound & PA with microphones & other equipment
- 3x projectors and screens set up and ready-to-go
- Great coffee/tea facilities with trained baristas
- Fully equipped bar with wide range of quality drinks and beer/cider on draught
- External catering allowed

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 70-150 guests and costs about £850.

"The event was a huge success thanks to the amazing team at Strange Brew."

- Holly D. Jun 2025

FAQ

Yes, outside catering may be arranged, but it must be fully cleared away, with no washing-up left behind.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Strange Brew, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking is available on-site: 400 spaces
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Strange Brew:

  • Main Event Room hosting 80 guests: £360
  • Back Room hosting 8 guests: £230.40

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Strange Brew is located at 10-12 Fairfax Street, in Bristol Old City.

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