A Unique Wedding Venue in Bristol

Fully licensed wedding venue in Bristol, for weddings & civil ceremonies

The Square Weddings

Wedding venue in Bristol

One of the most luxurious private member clubs in Bristol, The Square’s decadent Georgian townhouse is the perfect place for your big day. Decorated with local Bristolian artwork throughout, with menus created by our award-winning Head Chef and premium cocktails, it is no surprise that The Square has a reputation for excellence as a premier wedding venue in Bristol. 

Images courtesy of Ryan Goold, Naomi Jane, Alan Law, and others. For more information on photographers, please get in touch with our team. 

Click the headings below to learn more about your day with the Square.

The Ceremony
We are proud to be fully licensed for ceremonies and civil partnerships. Ceremonies take place in our light, contemporary space, which can seat up to 60 guests. With our marble altar set up in front of our floor-to-ceiling gilt mirror, the ceremony set-up feels intimate yet spacious.
Wedding Breakfast
After the ceremony, your expertly prepared wedding breakfast will be served in our restaurant The Square Kitchen – choose from one of our delicious wedding breakfast menus. The large restaurant area is great for speeches and a special area can be set aside for cutting the cake.
The Reception
Later, The Square transforms into one of the premier wedding reception venues in Bristol. Our Lower Deck Cocktail Bar is complete with a dancefloor and music license – we can recommend or arrange a DJ, or of course, you’re more than welcome to bring your own. 
Outside Spaces
Our heated Terrace is a perfect space to enjoy your canapé reception and for your guests to mingle in the sun. In the winter months, enjoy our Secret Garden; a cosy, heated space – secluded from the party.

Wedding Packages

Download our brochure to see our 3 fantastic packages we have on offer. Start with our Base Package, which includes venue hire and membership, and build a package that best suits your needs.

Our packages act as a framework; you can take them as they are, or build your own!

With all packages including membership at The Square, you are not simply with us for your wedding day, but welcomed into The Square family.

Sample Menus

Sample £60 Set Menu
Selection of bread rolls, Netherend Farm butter
STARTERS
Jerusalem artichoke veloute, black truffle (VE)
Terrine of rabbit and duck liver, fruit chutney, tarragon mustard, pickled carrots (GF)
Driftwood goat’s cheese mousse, beetroot carpaccio, truffled honey, candied walnuts (V) + (GF)
Warm smoked salmon, crushed Ratte potatoes, wild herb velouté (GF)
SORBET
Selection of sorbets
MAINS
Fillet and blade of beef, smoked garlic dauphinoise, spinach, carrots, Bristol Cream jus (GF)
OR
(Must only pick either the beef or lamb)
Roast saddle of lamb, butter braised potato, tomato and pesto jus (GF)
Poached lemon sole, lobster risotto, seaweed emulsion (GF)
Romano pepper stuffed with aubergine caviar, dried fruit couscous, hazelnut dressing (VE)
CHEESE
Selection of cheese
DESSERTS
Valrhona chocolate mousse, cinnamon pastry, dulce de leche ice cream (V)
Griottine cherry and mascarpone brûlée, pistachio shortbread (V) + (GF upon request)
Wild strawberry parfait, candied almonds, resinated pine gel (V) + (GF)
Pineapple carpaccio, basil, Schezuan pepper coconut sorbet (VE) + (GF)
Please ask a member of staff for allergen information
Sample £45 Set Menu
Toasted focaccia, olive oil, balsamic
STARTERS
Smoked tomato soup, basil pistou (VE) + (GF upon request)
Duck liver and truffle parfait, pineapple chutney (GF)
Goat’s cheese mousse, beetroot carpaccio, truffled honey, candied walnuts (V) + (GF)
Citrus cured salmon, cucumber, horseradish crème fraîche (GF)
SORBET
Selection of sorbets
MAINS
Maple roast duck, duck hash, parsnips, tapenade jus (GF)
OR
(Must only pick either the duck or lamb)
Braised lamb shoulder, pommes anna, mushroom and bacon casserole (GF)
Grilled black bream, potato and artichoke barigoule, basil pistou (GF)
Lentil and cep pithivier, baby onions, spinach, red wine jus (VE)
DESSERTS
Chocolate and olive oil mousse, coconut sorbet, wild lime (VE) + (GF)
Sticky plum pudding, rum and raisin ice cream (V)
Catalan orange cream, spiced sable, almond milk sorbet
Please ask a member of staff for allergen information
Sample £35 Set Menu
Toasted focaccia, olive oil, balsamic (gf upon request)
STARTERS
Cauliflower veloutém spiced vegetable salsa (VE, GF)
Duck and nduja rillettes, fig chutney, pickled marrow (GF, DF)
Muscovado cured mackerel, balsamic beetroot, horseradish crème fraîche (GF)
MAINS
Roast chicken wrapped in streaky bacon, smoked dauphinoise potatoes, carrot jam, red wine jus (GF, DF on request)
OR
(Must only pick either the chicken or pork)
Roast loin of pork, apple and prune compote, pomme purée, sage jus (GF, DF on request)
Fillet of hake poached in nori, rosemary polenta, salted fennel, tomato sauce (GF, DF)
Sweet potato, pecan and date roast, hay baked celeriac, muscovado jus (VE)
DESSERT
Chocolate and olive oil mousse, blood orange sorbet, basil syrup (VE) + (GF)
Cardamom pannacotta, poached berries, shortbread Saffron
Saffron Almond & Honey cake, poached apricots, Greek yoghurt ice cream (v)
Please ask a member of staff for allergen information

Looking for something a bit more relaxed? We have Private Dining and Summer Party packages that are perfect for a more modest reception.

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FAQs

Does the venue have wheelchair access?
We have wheelchair access throughout the venue’s indoor areas via ramps and a lift, however unfortunately the terrace and garden aren’t wheelchair accessible. Please do let us know in advance if you will need the ramps.
Can I bring my own band or DJ?
You can bring your own DJ for your special day! We have our own in-house PA system tailored to the venue, and you or your DJ will be more than welcome to come in and see our space and system requirements. We also have our own resident DJ which we can book for you should you wish. Unfortunately, we are unable to have bands play here at The Square Club.
Can we dress the venue as we wish?
The wedding venue in Bristol is yours for the day, so dress it how you wish (within reason!) On the day, leave it to us to set up your decorations – we take pride in making your day as stress-free as possible.
What about the outside of the venue?
Unfortunately, as we’re a listed building on the historic Berkeley Square, we’re unable to give you the option of decorating outside the building. This does include throwing confetti outside the venue or in the square’s gardens – but please do feel free to throw it inside the venue. Rest assured that leafy gardens and beautiful Georgian houses of Berkeley Square make an ideal backdrop for your photos without any added extras!
Speaking of venue dressing - what about the art on the walls?
Our in-house art exhibitions run on a 6-monthly basis and features work from local artists. We hope you will love it as much as we do!
All the pieces are also for sale – and as wedding members, you will be entitled to a 20% discount off the listed artwork price – just ask one of our friendly team for more information. Taking home one of the unique pieces featured in your wedding photographs is a perfect memento of the day.
Do you provide tablecloths?
We can provide white linen tablecloths on request if you choose to have your tables clothed.
Have you got highchairs?
Yes, the venue can provide a small number of highchairs – please let us know in advance if you will need them.
Can I bring alcoholic favours?
We understand that alcohol is often a great choice as favours for your guests and so allow them for only a small corkage of £2 per person for up to 50ml.
Where can we park our car?
Guests of the Berkeley Square Hotel (adjacent to The Square Club) can reserve a parking space on checkin for £16/night – this will have to be arranged through the Hotel’s reception.
Short-stay parking is available on the Berkeley Square itself, using pay-and-display. After 6pm, you can also park on the single-yellow lines free of charge.
Long-stay parking is available at the West End multi-storey carpark, a 3-minute walk from the Square. It is located at the top of Jacob’s Wells Road, BS8 1EH.
Can you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements, but request that you let our wedding coordinator know well in advance, along with all the rest of your menu pre-orders, so that she can advise our chefs accordingly.
What are your licensing restrictions?
On Fridays and Saturdays music can be played, and drinks can be served until 12am; you then have a 30-minute ‘winding down’ time for people to finish their drinks and say their goodbyes.
Other days vary so do check in with our wedding coordinator to confirm timings.
We just request that you leave the wedding venue in Bristol quietly and are respectful to your neighbours.
What about corkage and cakeage?
For wine, our corkage £10/bottle, and for fizz, our corkage £15/bottle.
You’re more than welcome to bring your own cake, but if you would like this to be sliced by our kitchen and served to your guests, we charge a £1 per person “cakeage” fee. Please let us know in advance if you will be bringing your own cake as we have several options for displaying and serving it.
Can I book a room in the hotel - and how about hotel accommodation for my guests?
Our central hotel reservations team will be happy to help you book the rooms you require. Simply give them a call on 0117 946 7469 or email reservations@cliftonhotels.com
The Berkeley Square Hotel adjoins the Square and has 42 guest rooms and 5 luxury suites. (These are perfect for getting ready in, and photograph wonderfully.) We also have several sister hotels located in Clifton Village, a 10 minute walk away.
What does the membership of The Square get me?
Please read more about being a member of The Square here, or on our main Membership Page – we’re sure you won’t be disappointed!

Accommodation

To top it off, our hotel, The Berkeley Square, has 42 rooms and 5 luxury Berkeley Suites. After the event, your guests can retire to a hotel room, enjoy the perfect stay and breakfast together in the morning. We have a dedicated reservations team that can assist with organising your guests’ bookings, and set up exclusive group discounts for you. For more information, call 0117 946 7469 or email them here.