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Last update: April 2025

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel is a wedding venue in Bristol, England. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Old City, just opposite the registry office, this iconic Grade II listed Victorian building is the perfect setting for celebrating journeys shared and chapters still waiting to be written. In Bristol’s medieval core, yesterday’s labours and triumphs line streets energised by today’s joys and dreams for tomorrow, and the Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel is at the centre of it all. Opened in 1856 and recently refurbished, this magnificent hotel invites you to experience the very best of Victorian grandeur and contemporary design and comfort. Here, you and your loved ones can add your own chapter to Bristol’s diverse and expanding story, and you can be sure that the hotel’s friendly and experienced team will be there to support and assist you every step of the way.

Facilities and Capacity

The interior of Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel is a celebration of Bristol’s unique style. It features 500 prints of Bristol street art as well as three original pieces. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies, and it has six well-appointed function rooms. The Wessex is the hotel’s largest event space and can provide banquet-style seating for up to 450 guests. The stunning ballroom is the largest in the city centre. The Colston, Devon, Marlborough, and Duchess rooms are perfect for intimate to medium-sized events. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant, the Keepers Bar & Kitchen, which serves delicious meals made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Overnight accommodation is also available for you and your loved ones. The hotel has 182 guest rooms, all carefully furnished with your comfort in mind.

Services Offered

Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel has everything you need to make your wedding day a success. The hotel offers several wedding packages to choose from; their team of wedding professionals can also create a bespoke package just for you. They can’t wait to meet you and discuss how they can help turn your wedding dreams into reality.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Asian wedding
Historic
Landmark
In the city
Large hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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