SouthBank is a community arts, music and dance venue based in Bedminster, Bristol. A local meeting place and melting pot for creatives, dancers, poets and their friends and just about anyone else who enjoys good music, dance, good beers and local ciders in a friendly atmosphere. It's a unique social mix where you can drink a pint of ale, do a salsa or ballet class, join in the open-mic nights or just listen to the endless stories from the locals. We have spaces for meetings, live music, dance rehearsals, private functions, festivals, workshops and just about anything else you can think of!
The Square Club is Bristol's Private Members Club for creatives, and is made up of four spaces; a boutique lounge, the Square Kitchen restaurant, the Lower Deck Cocktail Bar & the Secret Garden. Playing a big role in connecting those in the creative industries, the club likes to host events for such industries, so get in touch if you are interested in hosting!
Capable of fitting 45 people comfortably seated, or up to 60 standing. We have a large-sized 'gallery room' just off of our main bar area. We regularly use this space to host comedy nights, quizzes and art workshops. Direct access to the bar, toilets and garden. Big screen & projector available. Event promotion via our social media channels.
The Station is a unique building and whether you're looking to host a gig, workshop or conference, we have a space for you. Set in Bristol's city centre shopping district, you'll be close to all amenities. Hiring out space is easy, convenient and flexible to fit your needs. By hiring the Station, you are also contributing to our goal towards sustainability and supporting young people in Bristol.
Jewellery making teaching space at Taurus Crafts, Gloucestershire. Equipped with 6 jewellers benches, rolling mill, soldering equipment, barrel polisher and basic hand tools.
The Nisbet Meeting Room at Tobacco Factory Theatre is a bright, private space ideal for smaller gatherings, team meetings, workshops, interviews, or one-to-one sessions.
Comfortably accommodating up to 12 people, the room features a large table, chairs, and plenty of natural light — creating a calm and focused environment. Additional equipment such as a screen and whiteboard is provided.
Whether you're hosting a creative planning session or need a quiet space to collaborate, the Nisbet Meeting Room offers a professional and accessible setting in the heart of South Bristol.
Located in the heart of South Bristol, the Factory Theatre is a dynamic and adaptable performance space housed within the iconic Tobacco Factory building.
With a flexible stage and seating layout, the theatre can accommodate a wide variety of events — from performances and rehearsals to talks, film screenings, and community gatherings. Our standard end on capacity is 224.
Whether you're staging a new production, hosting a conference, or planning a creative event, the Factory Theatre offers an atmospheric and fully equipped venue in a thriving cultural hub.
The Spielman Theatre is a bright, flexible space located within the Tobacco Factory Theatre — ideal for workshops, talks, community events, classes, and creative gatherings.
The room features fully retractable seating, allowing it to transform from a traditional theatre-style setup (seating up to 84) into a spacious open-plan room. Whether you need an empty floor for movement-based activities or structured seating for presentations, the space can be adapted to suit your needs.
Set in the heart of South Bristol, the Spielman Theatre offers a professional yet welcoming environment — perfect for bringing people together in a creative and versatile setting.
Overlooking the vibrant and iconic North Street, the Theatre Bar at Tobacco Factory Theatre offers a bright, airy and welcoming space — ideal for creative gatherings, intimate talks, arts workshops, private events and more.
This versatile venue comfortably seats up to 50 guests, with a standing capacity of around 100. Need extra seating? Just ask — we may be able to accommodate.
The bar is fully staffed, ensuring your guests can enjoy a range of refreshments throughout your event.
Whatever your planning, the Theatre Bar provides a unique and inspiring backdrop in the heart of South Bristol.
Trylla is a safe and relaxed place for people to come and learn! With an airy studio area on the ground floor of the shop and in Trylla’s basement ceramics studio, there is plenty of space to get creative with clay.
The ceramics studio benefits from a Kiln that you can rent out to fire your pottery, two electric pottery wheels for throwing, a huge clay store, as well as decorative slips, underglazes, and glazes in every damn colour you can think of.
Both levels of the studio are decked out with workbenches and table space, well equipped for hand-building techniques like coiling, slab building, and pinch pots - it has all the tools you will need to make great pottery.
Modern Dance Studio for Hire – Perfect for a Variety of Events!
Our versatile 10m x 5m studio is ideal for dance classes, parties, filming, auditions, photoshoots, retreats and more! It features removable poles (up to 6), mirrors, purple mood lighting, disco lights, and a fog machine (on request). The studio has a unique design with a black satin-draped ceiling and a live plant feature wall.
Facilities include:
Sound system, AC, underfloor heating
Chairs, tables, crash mats, and a changing area
Free onsite parking
Capacity: 30 people
Located upstairs (no lift access). Contact us for bookings!
Historic boatyard that welcomes visitors.
Inside: Education Room (classroom with accessible toilet, sink, fridge and kettle) it is approximately 10m by 6m and can accommodate roughly 20 people sitting down; visitor centre/cafe; access to a fully equipped Victorian workshop.
Outside: area outside visitor centre is covered by a stretch tent. Several open spaces with views of the harbour and Clifton.
Unit8 Studios is our our creative co-working space in the heart of St Werburghs, where you'll find a large central warehouse area perfect for craft workshops and other creative activities.
Our open, industrial-style warehouse space boasts high ceilings an industrial aesthetic with walls decorated in art and sculpture, creating unique, relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. We don’t care about mess as long as it gets cleared up!
We can provide tables and seating for up to 30 people, as well as tea and coffee facilitates and high speed internet.
Come check out our studio of like-minded creatives and make the most of our flexible and functional space. We can't wait to see what you create!
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We Make Bristol
A lovely gift shop in the heart of Westbury on Trym, with parking facilities nearby as well as a range of indepedent shops, cafés and restaurants.
The space itself can accommodate up to 8 people (+ maker) sitting at tables, and a few more if standing. There are toilet facilities, and tea and coffee are provided with every booking. Due to a couple of steps leading to the toilets, the facilities are NOT wheelchair friendly (the rest of the space is).
Availability in the evenings from 6pm onwards and on Sundays (except December)
The Rosalind Franklin Room, situated on the second floor of We The Curious, is a versatile conference space filled with natural light. This spacious, modern venue is ideal for conferences, exhibitions and awards ceremonies. Exclusive hire includes the adjoining Annexe for catering or breakout rooms. Both spaces have access to private rooftop terraces
where guests can enjoy a breath of fresh air with views over the Harbourside and Cathedral. Our professional Events Team will be on hand throughout your event to welcome your guests and assist you.
A traditional proscenium arch theatre with dressing rooms, flexible orchestra pit and apron stage, permanent cyclorama, winched lighting bars and versatile hemp bars. We offer daily and weekly hire for shows which includes use of the two dressing rooms, box office, confectionery stand, venue technician and house rig. Please get in touch for a full tech spec. As well as performances the Winston is an ideal space for conferences, talks and film screenings. It is equipped with a cinema quality projector and screen. Please note that this space is only available outside of university term time. Seats 204 saleable seats.
Here at Workout Harbourside we have a huge multipurpose studio space at the heart of Bristol city centre, perfect for dance classes, fitness classes, rehearsals, and presentations. The studio is equipped with a full sound system, microphone capability, digital projector, and podium stage.
It is available to hire from £20 per hour.
Onsite we also have changing facilities with showers and lockers, and our café/bar "Club Haus", perfect to grab some refreshments before or after your class.
Please get in touch if you wish to make an enquiry.