About

Set in one of Bristol's most spectacular landmark buildings on the historic harbourside near Queen Square, The Granary is a Grade II* listed grain store from 1869 and the finest example of Bristol Byzantine architecture.

Its real fame lies in the vaulted cellar: from 1968 to 1988 this was The Granary Club, a legendary rock venue where over 1,500 bands played, including Thin Lizzy, Dire Straits and AC/DC, and where Del Boy famously fell through the bar in Only Fools and Horses.  

Today the two venues let visitors experience the whole journey under one historic roof: a vibrant all-day restaurant serving bold, fire-cooked dishes inspired by Persian and Mediterranean flavours, sourced within a 30-mile radius, flowing into The Granary Club below for late-night cocktails, music and dancing.

The food has earned wide acclaim, featuring in The Telegraph's top Bristol restaurants, Condé Nast Traveller's top 16, the Times' top 20 things to do in Bristol, and as a Bristol Life Awards 2025 Best Restaurant finalist. 

History, architecture, rock'n'roll legend and exceptional food, all in one iconic Bristol destination just minutes from Temple Meads. 

Key selling points for groups

• A genuinely flexible two-venue destination, letting groups host the entire journey in one place: daytime dining and meetings in the restaurant, which holds up to 250 standing or 125 seated, flowing into The Granary Club below for cocktails, music and dancing, with space for up to 100 guests

• Exclusive hire is available across both spaces for fully private group events

• Seasonal sharing feasts and bold fire-cooked dishes inspired by Persian and Mediterranean flavours, all sourced within a 30-mile radius

• Tailored drinks package

• Dietary requirements happily accommodated

• An experienced events team supports organisers from first enquiry through to the end of the night.

• Right on the harbourside near Queen Square and King Street, just minutes from Bristol Temple Meads station, with nearby parking and disabled access

• Complimentary meal for the coach driver and tour leader

• Discounts for large groups

Useful information for travel trade

Group booking procedures 

• Justyna Kicia, Events Manager, is your single point of contact for all group and travel trade enquiries.
• Enquiries can be submitted directly via the online form - Justyna will then confirm availability, pricing and any pre-order requirements.

Rates and pricing 

• Commissionable rates for travel trade partners. FIT rates can be agreed on a case-by-case basis, subject to group requirements and availability. 

Group sizes and event capacity 

• Minimum 6, maximum 120 guests. 

Coach access and parking 

• Guests can be dropped off close to the venue, with the nearest dedicated coach parking at Cumberland Road (BS1 6SG), approximately 0.4 miles / 0.65 km away. 

Enhanced and exclusive experiences

Private tours: The Granary team can arrange guided walking tours of the city, including Bristol harbourside walks and Banksy-themed street-art tours — a natural pairing with a meal or drinks at The Granary. 

Tastings & masterclasses: Bespoke tastings and cocktail masterclasses can be arranged on request, tailored to the group's interests. 

Live entertainment: With their own events space, the team can build in live music, comedy or burlesque to turn a booking into a full evening out. 

Harbour cruises: A Bristol harbour cruise can be woven into a bespoke itinerary or package. 

Exclusive use: The venue can be taken on an exclusive-hire basis, subject to availability. 

Bespoke menus: Made-to-measure set menus for groups and travel trade partners, from relaxed sharing feasts to multi-course occasions. 

Product development and partnerships

The Granary actively collaborates with local businesses and cultural partners to build joint packages and itineraries, exactly the kind of ready-made building blocks that work well for groups and FAM trips. Potential partners include: 

• Bristol Hippodrome and Bristol Old Vic, ideal for pre- or post-show dining packages, pairing a meal with us alongside a night at two of the city's flagship venues. 
• Only Fools and Horses tours and other guided experiences add a comedy or themed angle to a wider Bristol itinerary. 
• Bristol Packet Boats for harbour cruises, easily woven into a day on the waterfront. 
• The Bristol Hotel, a natural overnight pairing for residential groups and multi-day trips. 
• Sister venues: The Gaffe, Dareshack and Harbour House let us build multi-stop food and drink experiences across the city under one point of contact. 

Together, you can build a complete cultural, culinary and waterfront itinerary that complements The Granary as an anchor venue.