The 4 best Christmas party venues in Bristol

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Self-described as the “UK’s original arcade bar”, Four Quarters is bringing your most-loved retro games to Bristol’s Park Street. Play heavy hitters like Mortal Kombat, Space Invaders, Crazy Taxi, Tetris, and 14 other arcade games in their original machines.

For any upcoming Christmas parties, Four Quarters offers full venue hire for up to 135 guests or up to 60 and 30 guests at their Basement Bar and Conservatory. Plus they'll throw in a DJ, Gamemaster, and catering for a bit extra too.

In between games, they have a selection of cocktails, craft beer, wines, and spirits to choose from. Winner gets a drink on us!

How does a Christmas party on a boat sound? The former cargo ship, now docked in Bristol’s Floating Harbour, has been home to live music performances and club nights since the 90s.

With its simple oak interiors, overhead lighting, and black booths, it’s simple and a little unassuming (that is if you ignore the fact that you’re on a boat) but it’s exactly what you need for a party on your own terms.

Hire the top deck for a Christmas do on the waterfront. Head to the bar for a pint or cocktail then slide into a booth or find your way to the dance floor.

The top deck also has a nice view of the harbour. That’s Christmas on lock, then.

On Bordeaux Quay, you’ll find the Bristol branch of Revolución de Cuba, the (you guessed it) Cuban bar and restaurant.

Alongside its usual roster of bottomless brunch, happy hour and tres tapas for £15, this Bristol Christmas party venue is also available for private hire.

With rich green walls, amber sofas and vintage photos, the Havana Lounge transports you to Cuba (just don’t look out the window). In all its vintage, super-stylised and colour-blocked glory, this Bristol venue fits up to 50-100 guests for a seated dinner – more than enough space to dance and dine.

Enjoy the Cuban-inspired menu – swap a roast for calamari and enchiladas and mulled wine for mojitos and rumtinis.

Hidden rooms that feel like marketplaces. A multicoloured den. A tropical paradise that transforms at night. Nestled on Berkeley Square, you’ll find The Square Club, the private members club/private venue for hire.

For the indecisive, The Square Club has rooms as many tastes and personalities as an office Christmas menu. Drinks? Head to the bar. A chat? Pick a room. Drinks under the stars? Outside will be ideal (obviously).

The restaurant holds up to 70 people, while the cocktail bar and terrace fit up to 120 guests. Christmas just got a whole lot more interesting.