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Slug & Lettuce

26-28 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UB
Explore Lane, Bristol, BS1 5TY
0117 952 9900
www.slugandlettuce.co.uk

Choose from two spacious pubs, one between St Nick’s Market and Baldwin Street and the other just off Millenium Square. Both offer an excellent variety of food and drink. Choose from a festive set menu that includes steak, a salmon fillet or a mushroom, butternut squash and spinach tart alongside turkey and all the trimmings, or go for a buffet option that includes pigs in blankets, turkey sliders, arancini and a dessert platter (from £13.99 per head).  There are also drinks packages including magnums of prosecco for £39 that will keep the drinks flowing and the mood cheery.

Future Inn

Cabot Circus, Bond Street, Bristol, BS1 3EN
0117 304 1010
reception.bristol@futureinns.co.uk
www.futureinns.co.uk/bristol

Next to Cabot Circus, Future Inn promise delicious cuisine and festive entertainment throughout the season.  Enjoy a hassle-free Christmas and rely on their team to take care of all of the important details that will guarantee a fantastic event. From Christmas disco parties to festive lunches, Christmas Day lunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, they’ll be sure to set the scene.

No.4 Clifton Village

The Rodney Hotel, 4 Rodney Place, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4HY
0117 970 6869
www.no4cliftonvillage.co.uk/christmas-party-bristol

Set in a high-ceilinged Georgian townhouse right in the heart of Clifton Village, No.4 has decadent decor to complement its high standard dishes.  The Christmas menu starts from £18 per head, and with two private dining spaces, No.4 is ideal for groups wanting a sophisticated evening to impress their guests with.

The Square

15 Berkeley Square, Clifton, BS8 1HB
0117 921 0455
www.thesquareclub.com

Dine upstairs in the award-winning Square Kitchen, before heading down to the Lower Deck Cocktail Bar to party the night away with the resident DJ and bespoke festive drinks menu. The Square can fit up to 155 guests, with prices starting from £18 per person.

The Milk Thistle

Quay Head House, Colston Avenue, Bristol, BS1 1EB
0117 929 4429
www.milkthistlebristol.com

Spread across four floors in a spectacular building, The Milk Thistle is one of the city’s best loved cocktail bars and the discerning drinker’s dream. Each floor offers something different. The Attic can host 16 for a dinner party or up to 40 for drinks and a buffet, making use of its own bar and sound system, with catering by the team from The Ox.

The Lounge holds up to 60 and is ideal for Christmas drinks parties, with a sound system and entertainment space for dancers and singers. The Parlour can host canape receptions for up to 80 guests while the Vault holds up to 16 guests for intimate drinks parties.  Alternatively, you can hire the full venue for up to 120 people.

Hyde & Co

Upper Byron Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JY
0117 929 7007
www.hydeand.co

This prohibition-style bar was one of Bristol’s first hidden cocktail bars and has remained popular ever since.  Hyde & Co has won multiple awards for its drinks, service and atmosphere so you’ll be sure of a pleasant festive visit. With no hire fee for non-exclusive parties, it’s a cosy retreat for a small office gathering, or you can hire out the whole venue for up to 60 guests.

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Racks Bar & Kitchen

St Paul’s Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1LX
0117 974 1626
www.racks-bristol.co.uk/christmas-party-bristol

If you’re looking for rustic, cosy charm, Racks is the place for you. It is housed in former wine cellars and with a roaring fire in the main entrance. A traditional, hearty Christmas menu starts from £17.95 per head.

Bristol Ferry

0117 927 3416
www.bristolferry.com

Bristol Ferry offer private hire parties on their boats for up to 40 people, offering a sparkling tour with opportunities to be dropped off at numerous pubs around Bristol’s Floating Harbour. A full bar with options to supply spiced cider or mulled wine are provided, and the team crank up the heat in their fleet of boats – Brigantia, Matilda and Emily – so you’ll stay nice and toasty on the water even in mid-December.

Pata Negra

30 Clare Street, Bristol BS1 1YH
0117 927 6762
www.patanegrabristol.com

Want to escape the traditional turkey this Christmas?  Pata Negra is the venue for anyone looking for something unique this festive season. Spread across three floors, including a secret cocktail bar and private events space, it’s the perfect option for larger parties looking for exclusive hire, alternative team lunches and dinners, or cocktail, sherry or wine tastings. They offer a feast of tasty Spanish tapas, perfect for sharing, while for larger groups there is a tapas buffet option. Sit back with a platter of bite-sized pintxos and sip a glass of sherry or cava in style.

Glassboat

Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB
0117 922 1880
www.glassboat.co.uk

Glassboat’s special Christmas menu is priced at £27.50 for a three-course lunch and £35 for a three-course dinner, with the addition of an amuse bouche on arrival, and coffees and madeleines to finish. Lunch will be served from midday to 3pm throughout the week, and dinner will be available from 5.30pm onwards. The main restaurant can cater for smaller groups on a non-exclusive basis, or be hired out entirely for groups of 50 guests or more. There is also a private dining room below deck which can cater for up to 40 guests.

Christmas at the Spigeltent

Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5LL
0117 287 2484
info@christmasspiegeltent.co.uk
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk

White Mink, Club Spiegel, The Monster Ball, Baby Disko and Sunday Socials are all confirmed for this year’s return of unique party venue The Spiegeltent. A luxurious venue constructed from rich mahogany, dappled mirrors and stained glass with an incredible draped ceiling, circular dance floor and booth seating, Spiegeltent nights are known for their wild and decadent atmosphere. Christmas parties here include a three-course festive dinner, live acts, a live band, a DJ until late and a special photo area for a souvenir snap.

The Ox

The Basement, 43 Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HT
96A Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2QX
www.theoxclifton.com

With locations on Corn Street and Whiteladies Road, The Ox is perfect for anyone looking for something more than just turkey. With a focus on simple, top-notch British food cooked to impeccable standards, The Ox restaurants are not only award-winning but are widely regarded as some of the best dining destinations in Bristol. The talented chefs promise a stunning festive menu that includes a glazed smoked pig’s cheek starter and charcoal roasted celeriac or a main course. Both restaurants have a maximum capacity of 80 but Corn Street also offers a semi-private dining room for up to 30.