Throw the perfect party
on the perfect budget
Looking for affordable venue hire in Bristol? Forget expensive taxis and even more expensive stuffy venues. Customise our space exactly how you want, be supported by our friendly, caring staff, and do it all on an easy budget.
“It was totally excellent. Everything and more that we could have wished for. The space, the vibe, the music….the whole shebang…helped us move towards the end of SBES with joy! Thank you!”
Everything under one roof
We have a beautiful south-facing garden, great for photos and summer drinks. You can organise the space however you want, be that seating, a dancefloor, or a mix.
Our space is perfect for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, baby showers, engagement parties, live music and even theatre shows! If you can come up with it, we can host it.
We’re here to help
Our lovely team will help you organise and set up. Bring your own food if you like, decorate exactly how you want, and make use of our fully stocked bar, with locally crafted beers, cider gin and some great 0.0 options - with no minimum spend!
We can fit 100 friends and family in the main space standing or 70 seated, not including the stage which is perfect for a band or DJ.
Your Party, Your Way
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Your Party, Your Way ✸
Prices
Both packages include full and exclusive use of the main space, 1 - 2 bar staff working your event, use of the speakers. You can do a self-catered cold buffet for an extra £15+VAT.
Daytime Weekend Hire
Either 10-1pm or 2-5pm.
Includes 30 minute set up time, and 30 minute set down time within time frame. If available, you can extend your booking for £30+VAT per extra hour.
£45+VAT non refundable deposit to hold the date (we’ll send you an invoice), with the remaining amount due 4 weeks before event.
£145+VAT
Evening Weekend Hire
6pm-Midnight. No minimum bar spend!
Includes 30 minute set up time, and 30 minute set down time within time frame.
£150+VAT non refundable deposit to hold the date (we’ll send you an invoice), with the remaining amount due 4 weeks before event. Sorry, we no longer accept 18th Birthday Parties.
£290+VAT
FAQs
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If available, you can extend your booking for £30+VAT per extra hour.
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Yes, you can bring your own cold catering as a buffet. There will be a £15+VAT self catering fee.
You will need to bring your own plates, cutlery, napkins and table cloths.
You won’t be able to use our kitchen.
You must TAKE AWAY your rubbish and food waste, as our external bins are not big enough.
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No, our bar will be open for you and your guests to purchase a large variety of drinks.
All drinks must be purchased through Zion.
Hot drinks: Teas, coffees, hot chocolate
Soft Drinks: Coca-cola, lemonade, kids soft drinks, squash & more
Alcoholic: Spirits, ciders, beers, wines, prosecco and shots
Alcohol Free: Becks Blue and Nozeco
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Over the winter months (Normally the start of November to the start of March), we have a white heat cover up, so keep the heat lower in the building. We put the lower level fairy lights on though, so it will still look beautiful - see the photo!
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Yes, we can clear all the tables and chairs – or some or have in any configuration you would like.
You can use all of our tables and chairs.
We also have additional trestle tables which can be used if needed.
Our café items will also be removed from the main space for your hire.
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No, we don’t have a sound limiter, so live performers won’t be cut off with a volume limit.
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Our maximum capacity is 100 people Standing or 75 people seated.
For children’s parties, we ask for a maximum of 30 children.
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Yes! 1 or 2 staff members will be working your event depending on the time of the event.
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11pm is last orders, guests of the party will need to be out of the building by 11.30pm
Leaving 30 minutes for packing down, so the organisers are then out by midnight.
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Yes, Zion became VAT registered as of the 1st November 2023, and so we must charge VAT on all venue hire with bar staff, extra hire costs, alcohol and food price. Office/ workshop space hire (with no bar) do not need to pay VAT.
Registered Society number: RS0008818
VAT Number: 448 6130 85
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Yes, Absolutely! Bring bunting, fairy lights, balloon arches.
Just remember you’ll need to get the decorating up before your guests arrive and get everything down within the 30 minutes pack down time.
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Yes, you can either use our tablet to pick a playlist from Spotify or bring your own device to plug in to a mini jack end.
We recommend using a computer to make the playlist ‘public’ on Spotify so you can find & play on our tablet.
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Yes. On evening till 10pm.
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Yes, you are welcome to hire a band or a DJ, they will need to bring their own PA equipment and do sound themselves.
Please note, they can only get in to set up from the start time of your hire.
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Yes, but they will need their own insurance and risk assessments.
Please note, they can only get in to set up from the start time of your hire.
Reviews
“We had a surprise engagement party at The Zion and it couldn’t have gone better! We walked in and they had set up everything as we’d asked for, and then helped us put up our decorations.
Alex and Jess were friendly, kind, and super helpful – nothing was too much trouble. In truth, everything was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more! Our guests had a fab time too. Thank you!”
“A lovely venue which was perfect for our event, which was a memorial for my father.”
“We hired Zion for our son’s birthday and it was fabulous. There was plenty of space, the setup and communication before the event was really good. the team member who was there on the day was really attentive and helpful. Great selection of drinks.
Would definitely hire again in future – thank you!”
“Thank you, we had a brilliant time and a really nice venue for such an event, would like to thank the bar staff for looking after everything.”
“Thank you so much for a wonderful party. Everyone loved the staff and the venue. ”
“Zion was the perfect place for our Ceilidh party! Several of our friends commented on how beautiful and friendly the venue was, and the band said it was a brilliant place to play. We had a brilliant time dancing and there was space for catering too. Alex was fantastic at the bar and helping us set up. Decorations were easy as the hall already has pretty sets of lights set up and we were able to decorate the stage backdrop.
We also made good use of the outdoor space which has picnic tables and a ‘boat’ gazebo for kids to play in. It was enclosed so brilliant for toddlers running around. Thank you so much for helping us to organise our event.”
“Just wanted to drop a quick message to say thank you to you and the team for a great party on Saturday. The whole process has been really straightforward and I’ve been very grateful for your swift responses to my queries.
The staff on the day were absolutely incredible – really easy to work with and took the pressure off so I could relax and enjoy my party. Everyone had a great time, so thank you very much for making it happen!
Will definitely be in touch when I’m planning my next event.”
“Easy booking process; competitive hire rates; quick response time to questions; friendly, helpful staff, beautiful space – an amazing service, would recommend to anyone looking for a venue to hire for a birthday or similar.”
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