Best Private Dining In Bristol

Whether it's an impressive wedding reception or a laid-back birthday dinner, whatever the function, you're going to want to find the perfect private dining room. Thankfully, our lovely city is filled with more than enough venues to suit all needs and budgets, from riverside restaurants with premium set menus to unique bars with intimate private dining spaces.

So that your engagement party, hen do dinner or corporate event goes right to plan, we've listed all the best private dining rooms for hire in Bristol. You can compare spaces, menus, prices and more, then book right here on DesignMyNight.

Best Private Dining Rooms In Bristol

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Last updated on 16th October 2024




Lost & Found Bristol

A trendy restaurant and bar in Clifton, Lost & Found Bristol is home to numerous private dining rooms that are sure to wow your guests.

The Secret Room has space for up to 50 people, featuring snazzy leather booths, floral chairs and pretty foliage climbing up the walls, while The Secret Room (also for up to 50 guests) is cosy and intimate, with plants hanging down from the ceiling.

Both spaces are ideal for birthday parties, hen dos, work lunches and so on, with a range of delightful dining options up for grabs too. On the menu, you'll find crowd-pleasing favourites such as tomato bruschetta, baked camembert and crispy halloumi, as well as mains including masala fish and chips and roasted cauliflower steak.

Brewhouse & Kitchen Bristol

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Brewhouse & Kitchen is definitely one of the best pubs with private dining rooms in Bristol, thanks to an abundance of spaces ideal for corporate lunches, birthday parties and Christmas dos.

The Snug suits intimate parties of 25 seated guests; it features a smattering of rustic, wooden tables illuminated by low lighting that you're able to rearrange as you please, so is great for those who like flexibility. Snap this one up and order a range of dishes from the menu for groups to share.

Although if you'd like a TV and a private bar included too, then The Library is for you; in a similar vein to the rest of the venue, it offers a warm, cosy atmosphere for you and your guests, with the option of ordering from their a la carte or buffet menus.

Racks Bar & Kitchen

Racks Bar & Kitchen is one of the best restaurants with private rooms for hire in Bristol, with seven different spaces up for grabs. Depending on the size and requirements of your party, whether it's a formal wedding reception, smart business lunch, fun Christmas party or relaxed birthday feast, you'll find something to suit your needs here.

You can snap up The Speakeasy for up to 30 guests, which offers a cosy, intimate charm, as well as the artwork-adorned Gallery (up to 30 guests). Or if you fancy something even more intimate, The Alcoves seats 20 and the Engine Room 8. Each and every one is unique yet beautifully decorated.

There are fantastic group menus (two courses for £27 and three for £32) and premium set menus (2 courses for £32 and 3 for £37), plus you can also order from their buffet menus. Their chefs use premium, seasonal ingredients to craft these menus featuring dishes such as fillet of seabass with tomato orzo, wild mushroom and spinach Wellington, and minted lamb shank.

Piccolino - Bristol

From milestone birthdays to anniversaries, engagement parties to Christmas shindigs, Piccolino on Cabot Circus is sure to step up to the game. Their private dining room on the first floor fits up to 18 seated guests, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Castle Park, and is available for a minimum spend of £500 midweek and £1000 on the weekend.

The menu is centred around fresh Italian food, offering antipasti, pasta, risotto, pizza, salads, steaks, fish and so much more. Our personal favourites are the calamari fritti with chilli and lemon mayonnaise, and their tagliolini al tartufo.

The Kings Arms

Situated at the top of Whiteladies Road, The Kings Arms sits inside a gorgeous building that dates all the way back to the 1700s. They have a whole range of exclusive and flexible private spaces that are perfect for birthday dinners, anniversary lunches and wedding feasts.

Though you can book out the main bar for larger functions, the top floors are perfectly suited to private dining, offering an intimate, secluded atmosphere for you and your guests. There are also plenty of dining options to appeal to all budgets, from affordable buffets with drinks packages to fancy multi-course spreads.

Riverstation

If you're on the hunt for the best private dining rooms in Bristol city centre, Riverstation will certainly catch your eye. Located harborside on The Grove, this trendy spot's private room was simply made for snazzy work parties, intimate dinners and special birthdays.

The swanky space features a long table surrounded by trendy chairs, with sea-themed artwork adorning the white and blue-painted walls. There's also a huge window at one end that lets in lots of lovely light.

Led by Head Chef Garreth Ball, the kitchen rustles up a mouthwatering menu that celebrates the very best local, seasonal produce. Think salt cod fritters with coronation apple sauce and focaccia slathered in 'nduja butter and samphire butter, not to mention Dingley Dell porchetta, braised Dorset lamb breast and a stunning assortment of steaks.

The Hole in the Wall

Though it's found just outside the city centre, The Hole in the Wall offers an authentic country pub vibe right on The Grove. Step inside this charming boozer and discover a relaxed venue that's home to a beautifully decorated private dining room. 

The cosy space seats up to 35 guests, so is perfect for celebratory dinners, corporate events, baby showers, wedding receptions and more, with interiors that mix traditional and contemporary elements. Think panelled walls adorned with a bare-bricked fireplace, stylish leather chairs and warm lighting.

As for the menu, you can trust that their skilled team of chefs will rustle you up a feast to be reckoned with, offering celebratory buffet menus ideal for large parties and stunning a la carte menus for when you fancy something really special. Expect elevated country pub fare made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, like king prawn, crab and chorizo linguine, as well as British pork belly with scallops.