Events at Bristol City Hall

Dinners at Bristol City Hall

Host an elegant dinner at Bristol City Hall in one of the city’s most prestigious civic buildings. The Queen Elizabeth II Hall provides a refined evening setting, ideal for formal dinners, corporate entertaining and celebratory occasions. Guests are welcomed through grand interiors before enjoying drinks and dining in a space defined by period detail and scale. Every dinner is supported by an experienced events team, ensuring seamless service throughout the evening.

An impressive hall for elegant dinners

The Queen Elizabeth II Hall offers a spacious and impressive setting for seated dinners, with layouts that can be tailored to suit the style and size of your event. Guests can begin the evening with arrival drinks on the outdoor terrace before moving inside to dine in elegant surroundings. The hall’s proportions and civic character create a strong sense of occasion, making it ideal for formal dinners and large-scale celebrations.

Seasonal canapés accompany arrival drinks, followed by dinner service supported by a fully stocked private bar serving locally sourced spirits, ciders and beers. All staffing and security are provided, with an Event Operations Manager overseeing the evening. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you both before and during the event, ensuring every detail is carefully coordinated.

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Seasonal Dinner Package

Exclusive hire of the Queen Elizabeth II Hall
Use of the outdoor City Hall terrace for arrival drinks
Glass of prosecco or soft drink on arrival
Choice of 3 course seasonal seated dinner or BBQ inspired buffet
Fully stocked private bar with locally sourced spirits, ciders, and beers
All staffing and security included
Event Operations Manager on the day
Event Managers to support planning and delivery

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Spaces that offer dinners

Bristol City Hall

Queen Elizabeth II Hall

up to 500

Dinners, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

Queen Elizabeth II Hall sits within Bristol City Hall, offering a striking setting for large-scale events.

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Winterstoke and Wills Halls

up to 400

Dinners, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

Winterstoke and Wills Halls form the heart of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, providing a grand setting for events in the city centre.

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M Shed

Waterside Suite

up to 270

Dinners, Exhibitions, Receptions, Conferences, Parties, Christmas

The Waterside Suite is located on the top floor of M Shed, offering a spacious and professional environment for a range of events.

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M Shed

Harbour View Suite

up to 230

Dinners, Exhibitions, Meetings, Receptions, Conferences, Weddings, Parties, Christmas

The Harbour View Suite sits on the top floor of M Shed, offering sweeping views across Bristol Harbourside.

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What people have to say

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

Incredibly professional and nothing was too much trouble – I felt in safe hands and really appreciated their support. The whole team were incredibly helpful and please pass my thanks onto Chef and their team as well, we received a lot of compliments on the food. Thank you for all your support and guidance in the run up to the event – from taking photos of the lectern to our initial conversation, you couldn’t have been more helpful.

We were extremely happy with the venue and all of the service that you provided. The food was great and we really appreciated all of the dietary requirements being well catered for. We couldn’t have asked for more for any aspect of the day and would certainly be looking to use you again for future events. Thank you very much for all your help.

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E: events.cityhall@restaurantassociates.co.uk
T: 0117 203 2639

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