Weddings and parties

City Hall is one of Bristol’s most distinguished venues, ideal for weddings and civil ceremonies, receptions and parties.

Ceremony prices start from £800+VAT.

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You are required to book a registrar to perform the ceremony. All registration services are provided from Bristol Register Office.

Parties and receptions

Our rooms at City Hall offer elegant settings for dinners, receptions and dances.

The Lord Mayor's Reception Room and the Writing Room are also perfect for more intimate gatherings and private dinner functions.

Room hire prices start from £250+VAT.

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Food and drink

Take a look at the menus on offer from our caterers Parsnip Mash and Pegasus Catering.

Menus can be tailored to suit your requirements. Both companies use locally sourced products where they can and will accommodate special diets on request.

You can also hire our kitchen if you'd like to use your own caterer or cook your own food.

We have several options to suit your budget and requirements:

• full use of our kitchen: £1000 
• bringing in hot food but not using kitchen equipment: £500
• use of water, dishwasher and ice machine: £500
• bringing in cold food but not using kitchen equipment: £300

Guide to room capacities

Our other venues

We have other venues available to hire in Bristol for wedding and civil ceremonies, receptions and parties.

• Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
• The Harbourside Pavilion
• M Shed
• The Old Council House
• Passenger Shed