Venue Hire

Venue Hire

Light & modern meeting spaces in the centre of Bristol.

Summer Sale 50% Off Room Hires

(August & September)

Situated on Bristol Harbourside, Design West is home to modern meeting rooms in Bristol and flexible event spaces.

Rooms are fully AV equipped for presenting and remote conferences. You can book catering from The Architect, our stylish café bar, or break out there for a drink and snack. Whether you’re hosting an event, or need a space to hold your board meeting, training course or conference, our friendly venue is the perfect choice.

Browse our Bristol meeting rooms and book online below.


The Assembly (Event Space)

  • Up to 60 people (networking)
  • Flexible events space in Bristol perfect for networking, presentations & workshops
  • A/V equipment to hire includes: PA system, digital projector
  • Acoustic panelling
  • Catering available upon booking
  • £75 per hour, 2-hour minimum booking
Venue space for hire

The Boardroom (Meeting Room)

  • Up to 20 people
  • A bright & light meeting room in Bristol for fresh, focused thinking
  • Includes a 75″ screen and the latest video conferencing technology
  • 4K tracking camera
  • Acoustic panelling
  • £50 per hour, 2-hour minimum booking

Boardroom space for hire.

We encourage all bookers to use our online booking system. If you need help placing a booking, please contact hires@designwest.org.uk and we’ll get back to you.


The Architect (Café Bar)

  • Up to 60 people (networking)
  • Available to book for networking events, group bookings, workshops & talks (Mon – Thur)
  • Stylish cafe bar & outdoor terrace on the harbourside, Bristol city centre

To enquire about a group booking for the cafe-bar or outdoor terrace, please contact our Operations Manager using the button below.

The Architect Bar Interior
The Architect room layout options

Desk Hire

Looking for a co-working space in Bristol? We have some desks available in our new First Floor Studio. Join the Design and Placemaking community.

  • Internet access
  • £250 per month
  • 24-hr access
  • Free tea and coffee facilities
  • Locker
  • 30% off selected food and drinks in The Architect
  • 20% off room hire
  • Meeting booth
  • Stand-up phone booth

Please contact our Venue Manager at hires@designwest.org.uk for more details on our desks available.


If you’re looking for a meeting room in Bristol, I highly recommend Design West. The meeting rooms are spacious, clean & equipped with the modern facilities needed for a productive, comfortable meeting. Delicious sandwiches & a great range of drinks & speciality coffees from the café. The team is highly professional & attentive, ensuring everyone is well taken care of.

Morgan Cartwright, We The Curious

Download our Venue Hire information (pdf)

If you require any support with booking, please contact our Venue Manager: hires@designwest.org.uk.

Read our Terms and Conditions for Venue Hire.

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Read our Access Guide. Design West is an accessible venue & we aim to make your visit as easy as possible. Please let us know of any specific access requirements at point of booking.

By using our venue, you are supporting the work of the Design West charity. Thank you.