Dinners and receptions

With panoramic views over Bristol’s harbourside, M Shed is one of the city’s most popular venues for dinners and receptions.

The Harbour View and Waterside Suites are the perfect places for your event, whether you are organising a dinner, drinks reception or a celebration for friends, family, or colleagues.

Both event suites take pride of place on the top floor of M Shed, with direct access to the private rooftop terrace.

The Harbour View Suite is a light and versatile space offering stunning views across the Bristol Harbourside and beyond. It can be used as one large space or divided into several independent suites meaning that M Shed has a great degree of flexibility to host your event whatever your requirements.

The Waterside Suite is our larger space, perfect for seated dinners or standing receptions for up to 270 guests. With a built in PA system for background music and microphones for speeches, everything you need is under one roof.

Our team of experienced and creative chefs create our range of seasonal menus to suit your event, whether you’re planning a banquet or just some simple delicious canapes. If you’re looking for a more bespoke menu our chefs are always willing to work with our clients to create the perfect menu for you. Our team find the finest locally sourced ingredients, and ensure our food is seasonal, sustainable, and ethical. We received the Soil Association silver standard in 2018 and proudly use Fairtrade coffee and British Farm Assured meat. We freshly bake our bread and cakes using British flour.

We are more than happy to arrange tastings of any of our menus and help you select the perfect wines to complement.

Contact us for a quote or to arrange a time to see the venue for yourself. We’d love to show you around.

Spring/summer dinner package

  • Exclusive hire of the Harbour View or Waterside Suite from 7pm – 1am
  • Exclusive use of the sunset rooftop terrace with views of the vibrant Bristol harbour and riverside
  • Locally sourced summer cocktail or selection of sparkling wine, beer, or soft drink on arrival per person
  • Hydration station throughout the event
  • Your choice of three course seasonal seated dinner (with sharing dessert platters per table) or buffet finger food and bowl food menu
  • DJ & Disco
  • Huge selection of locally sourced spirits, ciders and beers available on the fully stocked private bar
  • All staffing and security included
  • Event managers to help with all your event requirements in advance and on the day of your event

From £52.25 + VAT per person, minimum numbers apply.

Canape package

  • Exclusive hire of the Harbour View or Waterside Suite from 7pm – 10pm
  • Private access to the sunset rooftop terrace with views of the vibrant Bristol harbour and riverside
  • A glass of wine, beer or soft drink per person on arrival
  • Selection of four canapes per person
  • Private bar facility (£250 minimum spend)
  • Dedicated Event Planner and an Operations Manager to run the event on the night

From £31.50 + VAT per person, minimum numbers apply.

Guide to room capacities

Room
Layout
Capacity guide
Floorplan
Harbour View Suite Theatre style 220 Download floorplan
Cabaret style 140
Banqueting style 180
Waterside Suite Theatre style 270
Reception 270
Cabaret style 240

Our menus

Canapé menu

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