Merchants' Hall
Bristol's most prestigious wedding venue
With a rich heritage including visits from Prime Ministers and members of the Royal Family, Merchants’ Hall can be made available exclusively to your party during the day, seating up to 100 guests for your wedding breakfast and celebrations. With a full wedding licence, your special day can easily be accommodated in one place.
A historic and beautiful setting
The splendid entrance hall leads past a magnificent sweeping double staircase into a number of beautiful rooms, including a spacious Reception Room with a Steinway Piano, gilt-framed paintings and antique furniture. Large windows flood the room with natural light during the day while glittering chandeliers add to the romance of the occasion during the evening.
The Dining Room
The grand Dining Room is an impressive space which comfortably seats up to 100 guests who will dine beneath 18th century Georgian chandeliers. There are a number of different seating options and we will work with you to come up with your ideal arrangement.
The Garden Terrace
French doors lead from the Dining Room onto a raised stone terrace overlooking mature gardens, beautifully landscaped to provide a stunning setting for photographs. On your special day, the Hall and gardens are exclusively yours to enjoy with your family and friends.
Your own Butler and Toastmaster
No grand Victorian hall would be complete without the services of a Butler and Merchants’ Hall is no exception. Our friendly and professional resident Butler will welcome you and your guests and ensure they feel pampered throughout the day. With a wealth of experience in organising weddings and civil partnerships, our Butler will support you in the build-up to your big day as well as during the event itself to ensure that no detail is overlooked. He will also act as toastmaster and will do his utmost to ensure that events unfold seamlessly. A footman is also available if required, to greet your guests and direct car parking.
A historic and beautiful setting
The splendid entrance hall leads past a magnificent sweeping double staircase into a number of beautiful rooms, including a spacious Reception Room with a Steinway Piano, gilt-framed paintings and antique furniture. Large windows flood the room with natural light during the day while glittering chandeliers add to the romance of the occasion during the evening.
The Dining Room
The grand Dining Room is an impressive space which comfortably seats up to 100 guests who will dine beneath 18th century Georgian chandeliers. There are a number of different seating options and we will work with you to come up with your ideal arrangement.
The Garden Terrace
French doors lead from the Dining Room onto a raised stone terrace overlooking mature gardens, beautifully landscaped to provide a stunning setting for photographs. On your special day, the Hall and gardens are exclusively yours to enjoy with your family and friends.
Your own Butler and Toastmaster
No grand Victorian hall would be complete without the services of a Butler and Merchants’ Hall is no exception. Our friendly and professional resident Butler will welcome you and your guests and ensure they feel pampered throughout the day. With a wealth of experience in organising weddings and civil partnerships, our Butler will support you in the build-up to your big day as well as during the event itself to ensure that no detail is overlooked. He will also act as toastmaster and will do his utmost to ensure that events unfold seamlessly. A footman is also available if required, to greet your guests and direct car parking.
Floor Plans
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Please contact us to discuss any special access requirements.
Catering
We only work with reputable and highly regarded catering firms, including Parsnip Mash and Napier Catering, who offer a wide range of delicious menu options for you to choose from, tailored to your personal tastes, dietary requirements and the number of guests attending.
Pricing
Please contact the EA Office to discuss your wedding in more detail so that we can confirm prices for you.
Telephone: 0117 973 8058
Email: events@merchantventurers.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find some of our more frequently asked questions.
If you have a question that is not answered here, please get in touch.
Are you licensed to conduct weddings at Merchants’ Hall?
Yes, we are licensed to conduct weddings and civil partnerships in three of our grandest rooms within Merchants’ Hall.
Can we get married in a church and then hold our reception at Merchants’ Hall?
Yes, there are many churches, cathedrals and other religious venues nearby. Following your wedding ceremony, your wedding party will be warmly welcomed when they arrive at Merchants’ Hall to enjoy your reception.
Are there any restrictions on dates when we can get married at Merchants’ Hall?
We will do our very best to accommodate your preferred date. However, this is subject to availability.
Can we bring our own caterers?
Our nominated caterers are extremely experienced and incredibly flexible so we are confident that they will be able to offer the menus that you require, including cultural wedding food and specialist dietary requirements.
Are we able to use all of the rooms at Merchants’ Hall?
All of the rooms for hire will be made available to you, subject to availability, with exclusive use guaranteed at weekends. You may wish to welcome your guests with a champagne reception in the Reception Room, or in the summer months, on the terrace and beautiful rear gardens. Your wedding breakfast will then be served in the grand Dining Room, with several smaller rooms available upstairs for your personal use.
Can our wedding guests park onsite?
Yes, we have a spacious carpark that can accommodate approximately 40 cars.
Does Merchants’ Hall offer onsite accommodation?
We are not able to offer onsite accommodation, however, there is a wide selection of hotels located nearby.
Can we visit Merchants’ Hall for a viewing?
We would be delighted to welcome you to Merchants’ Hall so that you can explore this wonderful venue for yourself. We encourage you to ask questions and to share your wedding plans with us so that, if you choose to hold your wedding celebration with us, we can ensure that no detail is overlooked in creating your dream day.
Testimonials
“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding so incredibly special. It was a day we will treasure forever. Everything about the day exceeded our expectations and you were all pivotal in making this happen.”
“We wanted to have our wedding somewhere elegant and different. When we visited Merchants’ Hall we were really impressed. It provided a great venue with plenty of historic interest for our guests.”
“A massive thank you again to you all for making our wedding such a perfect day.”
“We fell in love with Merchants’ Hall as soon as we looked around – the pictures on the website really don’t do it justice. It’s so beautiful but has an intimate and really special atmosphere.”
“Thank you for making our wedding day so special. Everything about the build-up and the day itself was stress free and perfect in every way!”
To find out more about Merchants’ Hall or to arrange a visit, please contact the EA office on 0117 973 8058 or email events@merchantventurers.com