Venue For Hire

Music Venue. Art Gallery. Dance Studio.

If you’re looking to put on a gig or film screening, host an exhibition or market, or just need a meeting room and venue for your club, then the Southbank Club is the perfect place for you.

Based in the heart of South Bristol, nestled comfortably between Southville and Bedminster, the SouthBank Club sets out to offer a local meeting place and melting pot for creatives, dancers, poets and just about anyone else who enjoys good music, dance, good beers and local ciders in a friendly smoke-free atmosphere.

Set in our glorious 1881 former church hall, we’ve got 3 FUNCTION ROOMS for you to choose from, each one with bar facilities. Including an Event Hall, Upstairs Studio, Rear Gallery, Cinema Space and Outdoor Garden/Patio area.

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The SouthBank Club is thankful to receive funding and support, locally and nationally, from the following organisations:

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With beautiful wooden floors, high ceiling and original stone walls our EVENT HALL with full bar/cafe facilities is the highlight of the SothBank Club. Equipped with PA systems and AV facilities, this room has hosted everything from masquerade balls to christmas markets and new years celebrations, making it an ideal venue for your private party or next concert.

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Event Hall Spec.

Room Size Occupancy Stage Services

14m x 8m approx Licenced for 150 until midnight 955m2 approx Additional staging available Bar & Catering AV Facilities & PA System DJ Service

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Upstairs Studio Spec.

Rear Gallery & Cinema Spec.

Studio Size Occupancy Flooring Services

Gallery Size 20m x 5m approx Occupancy Licenced for 70 Services Bar & Catering AV Facilities Skittle Alley Access to Garden/Patio Cinema Size 8m x 5m approx Occupancy Seats 30

14m x 8m approx Licenced for 100 Sprung floor Bar & Catering AV Facilities

Upstairs we house our multi-purpose studio, with a fitted sprung-floor ideal for hosting dance and aerobic classes.

This studio works well for those requiring a meeting room or works function space.

The bar facility also makes it perfect for holding catered events.

These two function rooms can be hired separately or together and act as an ideal location for art exhibitions, birthday celebrations or social meetings. With its cinema projection space, we can host sports screening events and film clubs.

Gallery facilities also include bar, skittle alley and direct access to our outdoor Garden/Patio area - suitable for hosting extra events and activities.

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Here at the SouthBank Club we like to cater for each hire individually, so we don’t charge you for services you don’t need. We can help plan your event requirements and offer suggestions to which of our function rooms and additional services will suit your needs. Have a look at our starting prices below and give us a call to get started.

Hourly Rates

Day Rates

Function Hire

From £60 +

Prices Available On Request

Meeting/Class Hire

£18 - £25

From £85 +

Full Services

PA System AV Facilities Projector DJ Services

Catering Cafe / Bar Toilets Stage

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible Toilet Two Ground Floor Accessible Venues

Skittle Alley Table Tennis Darts

We have facilities for children’s events, birthday parties, wedding receptions and also cater for training days and corporate events. Below are some of the local companies and organisations who use our venue:

If you’re looking to hire or just make an enquiry then why not get in touch and let us know how we can help.

Contact Details

Social Media

Office Hours

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Mon - Sat 10.00 - 14.00 Tel. 0117 966 5552 Outside Hours Mob. 07808 403876 Opening Hours Tue - Sat 18.00 - Late

Address Dean Lane, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1DB

Public Transport

Car Parking

From Town 10min walk Temple Meads Station 20min walk (6min cycle) Bedminster Station 10min walk

ASDA (customers) Bedminster NCP Little Paradise Diamond Street Wapping Wharf

5min walk (FREE) 5min walk 6min walk (FREE) 6min walk (FREE) 6min walk