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Dinners at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Events at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Dinners at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Host elegant dinners in the historic surroundings of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery. The grand halls, vaulted glass ceilings and Edwardian Baroque architecture provide a striking backdrop for evening events. Guests are welcomed with drinks and can enjoy the museum’s rich collections before sitting down to dine. The venue creates a sophisticated setting for celebratory dinners, corporate gatherings and private parties.

Elegant evenings in a remarkable setting

Winterstoke and Wills Halls offer over 500 square meters of flexible space, ideal for formal dinners or relaxed evening receptions. Polished marble floors, arched balconies and sweeping staircases enhance the atmosphere, while layouts can be tailored to suit intimate gatherings or larger events.

Evenings can begin with a prosecco reception or non-alcoholic alternative, followed by either a three-course seasonal dinner with coffee and petit fours or a selection of savoury and sweet bowl foods. A staffed bar facility and DJ ensure the event continues in style, while a dedicated events team coordinates every detail. The combination of historic architecture, cultural surroundings and professional support makes dinners at the museum a distinctive experience for all guests.

Christmas parties at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Dinner Package

  • Prosecco reception
  • Choice of three-course seasonal dinner with coffee and petit fours or selection of bowl foods
  • Staffed bar facility
  • DJ/Disco

Spaces that offer dinners

Queen Elizabeth II Hall at Bristol City Hall
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.

Winterstoke & Wills Halls at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
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.

Waterside Suite at M Shed Bristol
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.

Harbour View Suite at M Shed Bristol
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.

What people have to say

I really appreciate the job you did for us and will remember the occasion forever. Everything went perfectly. I was highly pleased, and it has had a lasting positive impact on my family and guests. Looking back at the other venues we viewed and the timescales involved, it feels like a privilege to have celebrated our marriage in your museum. I can only imagine you getting busier and busier as word (and photos) spread. Please thank all the team, those working on the evening and everyone else involved. Simply brilliant. 

Wedding

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Bristol Museum, it was perfect. Thank you for making all the planning as easy as possible, and so stress free for us. We were so impressed too by how the venue was set up on the day - there was such attention to detail and everything was as we wanted it. Any questions we had on the day were quickly and easily answered - it was always easy to find yourself or one of your staff members to ask. Everything went off without a hitch, and we felt very looked after! 

Wedding

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. 

Wedding

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