Weddings & Parties

Paintworks Event Space is a truly stunning blank canvas venue, perfect for creating a really individual wedding or celebration that reflects who you are and what you love. We can host marriages, civil partnerships, blessings and receptions and we fully embrace social diversity.

We only book in up to 25 weddings a year so you're not on a wedding conveyor belt with us! For all wedding Ceremonies held here, we include all day on Friday for set-up, which allows you to get really creative with decor, flower installations and entertainments!

Currently booking 2025 and 2026 dates. Special discounted rates on last available 2025 dates for Receptions, get in touch to find out more!

 

The scale of this industrial space, with its high ceilings, exposed brick and stonework and stylish outside courtyards make a perfect backdrop to a contemporary wedding venue. Stylish, upbeat and effortlessly cool, the space works best for 80-200 guests and for couples who want to create a look and feel that’s true to them!

"The Wedding was absolutely amazing.... we had the best day. The Paintworks looked as good as the weather! We got so many comments from our guests about how great the venue was.

We can't thank you, Fay and Jess enough for everything you have done for us, we could not be happier with how it went, it was definitely worth waiting 3 years for." 

Liz and Ben 

  • Stunning and versatile blank canvas venue which can be styled to create your perfect wedding
  • A dedicated and experienced Event team to help plan and manage your big day
  • Two beautiful adjoining outdoor courtyards for drinks receptions
  • Fantastic in-house catering options
  • Fully licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies
  • Amazing, quirky on-site photo locations
  • Free on-site parking for up to 60 cars
  • Close to City Centre, excellent transport links and local accommodation

Paintworks Event Space has been hosting wedding ceremonies and receptions since 2007, and no two weddings here have ever been the same! Holding the ceremony and reception in the same venue can reduce expense and the hassle that comes from moving all the wedding guests from one location to another, but we do also host just receptions for couples choosing to celebrate here with friends and family after tying the knot elsewhere!

Private Parties

The Event Space is also available for private parties for birthdays, anniversaries and engagements making for a really memorable occasion.

Wedding brochure

For more details of the space, arrangements, catering, frequently asked questions and details of how to book, please download our latest Wedding brochure.

Download the Wedding Brochure (PDF) - 2025 prices

Download the Wedding Brochure (PDF) - 2026 prices

Finding out more

If you think that Paintworks may be a good option for your wedding, email us: events@paintworksbristol.co.uk

If you do decide to go ahead and book in, we go through a hire agreement and charge a 50% deposit. From this point we work with you over the coming months to help your ideas become a reality!

Hire rates for Saturday weddings

The following rates apply for venue hire including, furniture, festoon lighting, in house sound system, set up, white table linen & wedding coordinator and evening security staff, for weddings in Paintworks event space:

Saturday wedding, Friday set up (Hire of space for two days) without ceremony:

2025 - £3540

2026 - £3660

Hire of space for two days (set up day/wedding day) with ceremony:

2025 - £3900  

2026 - £4020

Wedding Party, (single day hire) with party start time from 5pm and technical set up from 8am:

2025 - £3120

2026 - £3240

Hire rates for Wednesday and Thursday Weddings

The following rates apply for a wedding Ceremony or Reception, starting from 4pm on a Wednesday or Thursday

Wedding Reception from 4pm with full day set up the day before (2 day hire):

£2760

Wedding Ceremony + Reception with full day set up the day before (2 day hire):

£3000

Wedding party (single day hire) with party start time from 5pm and technical set up from 8am:

£2160

All prices include VAT. 

For all wedding enquiries, please get in touch events@paintworksbristol.co.uk 

''We would like to say a huge thank you for all of your help on the run up to our big day as well as on the day itself. We had the most wonderful day and couldn't have chosen a better venue, it looked absolutely magical all lit up! The ceremony felt incredibly intimate - it was just what we wanted. We couldn't have organised it without your help and advice so thank you for all of that.''

Sarah and Matt

 

"Thank you seems like too small a word for what you did for us. You made our dreams come true on Saturday and we had the wedding we had always pictured, so thank you!"

Lucy & Sarah

Catering at Paintworks Event Space

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.

Haveli the Yard

Our Indian catering partner, showcasing classic mouth-watering choices, alongside more unusual regional dishes your guests may not have discovered before.

At any wedding or special event, exceptional food is more than just a meal - it's an experience that elevates the celebration. Imagine the delight of your guests as they devour every bite, each dish carefully crafted to tantalise the senses and spark joy. 

From the first course, to the last, a thoughtfully designed menu can set the mood, complement your unique theme, and create unforgettable moments.

Great food doesn't just fill plates; it brings people together, leaving your guests talking about the flavours and the experience long after the event is over.

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.

Paintworks Wedding Open Days

 

If you would like to visit for a viewing, please contact:

 eider@paintworksbristol.co.uk

2025

Last few dates left, 10% discount on hire rates available!

2026

We are now booking dates for 2026!