Creative space for creative thinking
With its mixture of stripped back industrial elements, leaving a stylish blank canvas that’s a perfect backdrop for company branding or flamboyant theming, it’s about as far away from a stuffy function room as you can get! Come and take a look, we’d love to give you a tour!
- A versatile space that enables you to create the perfect layout
- Fantastic local and seasonally inspired catering partners
- Experienced event staff to help plan and execute your day perfectly
- High strength wi-fi and powerful in-house sound system
- Stunning outside courtyards for fresh air breaks and drinks receptions
- Free on-site parking for up to 60 cars
- Close to city centre and Temple Meads Train station with excellent public transport links
Our current client list includes: BBC, the UK Barista Finals, Sunday Times, RIBA, Wagamama, Ovo, Adobe, Soil Association, Google, Foilco, Dyson, Clarks, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ernst & Young, Santander, Sustrans, KPMG, Nisbetts, Asdan, Linda McCartney, , Arup, Deloitte, Business West and AXA.
Visit The Space for floorplans and technical info.
Capacities
The Event Space works well for all events, these are our standard capacities:
Theatre style seated 300
Cabaret style for dinner/dance 270
Standing reception 300
Theatre area only 80
Hire rates
Full day and evening (8am -12 midnight)
Commercial event or ticketed event rate (8am - midnight) £1800-2500 (depending upon numbers)
Private full day + evening hire for 100-200 delegates (8am - midnight) £1800
Private full day + evening for less than 100 delegates, charity or non-business event £1500
(For over 200 attendees please enquire for a quote)
Full day hire (8am- 6pm)
Filming day hire £1250 - £1500
Standard Company hire for 70+ delegates £1500
Charity/Public Sector/Education or less than 70 delegates £1250
Half day hire (8am- 1pm or 1pm - 6pm) £950
Set up the day before £500-£800 depending upon times
Car Launches and Events (Includes up to 8 cars in the venue)
1-2 day hire £2500 + vat per day
3 days or more £2000 + vat per day
Hire rates include:
- Exclusive venue hire with use of 2 outside courtyards
- Venue tables and chairs
- Venue staff to ensure your day goes smoothly
- Hi-strength wi-fi throughout space
- Festoon lighting and In-house sound system
- Free parking on site for up to 50 cars
- static screen
All prices are subject to VAT and discounts will be given if consecutive days are booked.
Evening Awards and Parties
Paintworks has an exciting after dark atmosphere and we've hosted some really memorable parties, screenings and award ceremonies in recent years. When the space is lit up at night it looks stunning and creates an impressive and high impact backdrop for any important company occasion or celebration.
Catering for Business Events
Relish
Our long-standing in-house partner for delicious, top-notch catering, pizzas, drinks, bars, and cocktails
Relish has a long-standing reputation for creating simply stunning and delicious menus for weddings and private parties. Working with us in the venue for the last 18 means, means you're in very safe hands!
Our Cotswold kitchen chefs design seasonal and sumptuous menus, tailored to your needs.
With 25 years in the business, we are still creating the most beautiful and memorable dining experiences.
Our catering services will provide you with a personal touch from first inquiries, menu selection and customisation to outstanding delivery on the day, guaranteed.
We offer a fantastic range of options from canapes, sharing menus, street feasts, pizzas, afternoon teas and buffets to barbecues and seated table served dinners.
Kate's Kitchen
Local and sustainable bespoke catering packages, bringing flavour and creativity to your event! Kate’s Kitchen is based in central Bristol and works in many Bristol based venues.
Delicious food, sensational service. Canapes, small plates, grazing or feasting selection, sit-down menu, or evening buffet options.
Delicious and bursting with seasonal goodness, our food is thoughtful in substance and served with care. Let us take care of the catering, so you have more time to enjoy with your guests.
We cook from the heart to provide you with fabulous food for every occasion. Our chefs create sublime dishes influenced by the seasons. From canapes to buffets, to grand wedding feasts, charity fundraisers or office board meetings.
Coexist
The Coexist Community Kitchen, a not-for-profit cooking school and caterer based in Easton, Bristol. From tasty seasonal bites to big feasts and cosy dinners, we specialise in Vegetarian and plant based menus.
Our chefs put their heart and soul into creating dishes that will make your event unforgettable.
We provide delicious, seasonal, colourful food. We have a small team with a wealth of experience and bags of creative vision to help you create your dream day.
Not only is 90% of our menu locally grown & organic, so too are all the ingredients in our larder. We predominantly work as a veggie and vegan kitchen, with a touch of meat or fish if desired.
We are a thoughtful organisation that cares about our environmental impact. We work hard to create relationships with local growers and producers, and are considered in how we create menus to lessen our waste.
Our aim is to use food as a vehicle to work with people in and around Bristol who experience social marginalisation, helping to build a stronger, healthier and more joyful society.
AV and Equipment
Our recommended AV supplier, locally based Enlightened can supply staging, screens, technicians, projectors and sound equipment at excellent 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 and technicians.
If you'd like to discuss your AV needs, let us know.