Conferences and corporate events
Thank you for all your help yesterday. We had great feedback from those that attended. Quite a few mentioned they loved the venue. Please also send my thanks to the SXS team and Relish, the caterers.
Heather, Grant Thornton Conference 2014
This is just to thank you very much for the excellent service. The forum had many prominent guests from London, Brimingham and the Southwest and everyone enjoyed the excellent hospitality, the refreshments and food, the comments we recieved attested to that, so once again, thank you!
Dr Nabil Jarad PhD, FRCP
Day Delegate Rates
Download the Day Delegate Rates pdf for details of rates, packages and menus for day events.
Sample menus
Download a collection of fabulous sample menus available for corporate events and parties at Paintworks.
Paintworks Event Space - a natural choice for conferences, award nights, product launches and meetings
A versatile venue to accommodate any event and layout
Fantastic in-house caterer with flexible menus to suit every function
Experienced conference and event staff to help plan and execute your day perfectly
Free on-site parking for up to 50 cars
Free use of Wi-fi, built-in sound system and all venue furniture for week-day corporate events
Beautiful outdoor courtyards for fresh air breaks and drinks receptions
Close to City Centre with brilliant public transport links
Creative Space for Creative Thinking
Paintworks Event Space is a great alternative to stuffy hotels and traditional conference venues, located in the heart of Bristol's creative quarter. The space is flexible and allows for varied layouts, it's also flooded with natural light which works well to keep delegates fresh and alert throughout the day. There are two fantastic adjoining courtyards which are a great bonus for coffee breaks and lunches, offering visitors a real fresh-air break from their day's programme.
Days can be booked on a full day or half day rate and our current client list includes BBC, Sunday Times, Dyson, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ernst & Young, Santander, Imperial Tobacco, Sustrans, GOSW, RIBA, Business West and AXA.
Night time Launches and Parties
The Event Space has an exciting after dark atmosphere and we've hosted some great product launches and award ceremonies over recent years. When the space is lit up at night it looks stunning and creates an impressive backdrop for any company occasion or celebration. Our current clients include Arup, RIBA, BBC Magazines, Talking your Language, Garrad Hassan and Deloitte.
Capacities
The Event Space works well for events with 40+ attendees, and the following capacities show our maximum figures:
Theatre style seated 300
Cabaret style for diner/dance 250
Standing reception 500
Theatre area only 80
Hire rates
The following hire rates apply:
Commercial, ticketed event rate (9am - midnight) £1500
Private full day + evening hire (9am- midnight) £1250
Sunday - Friday, full day hire (9am- 6pm)
Standard Company hire for 70+ delegates £950
Charity/Public Sector/Education or less than 70 delegates £850
Half day hire (8am- 1pm or 1pm - 6pm) £600
All prices are subject to vat and discounts will be given if consecutive days are booked.
Catering
Our in-house caterers Relish will ensure your event is really special. Working with the finest and often locally sourced ingredients, Relish's colourful dishes have a homecooked and wholesome flavour that's hard to come by in the corporate catering sector. All menus can be tailored to clients needs, see samples menus on the right side of this page for inspiration.
AV and Equipment
Our recommended AV supplier, locally based SXS can supply staging, screens, projectors and sound equipment at reasonable rates. This can usually be booked in for you directly by Paintworks Events staff and quotes for all equipment can be given immediately on request. It is also fine to bring in your own equipment or mix and match with hired items. SXS can provide technicians to ensure smooth running if required. If you'd like to discuss your AV ne