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With sparkling chandeliers and stained glass windows, Aquam bibe 1 gives your event an added sense of occasion. Arranged for dining, presentations or board-style meetings, this light and airy room with large original windows facing the Gorge is as prestigious as they come.

Our Aquam Bibe suite can be combined to create one larger space for events.

Situated on the first floor, The Great Room forms the centrepiece of the hotel. Dating back from 1790 it provides a feeling of spacious, luxurious exclusivity.

The Great Room is comprised of a large function space with three separate breakout areas; either to be used to enlarge the space further or as syndicate areas. In addition The Great Room has a large foyer; perfect for registration and casual meeting space, seated lounge, three wash rooms and private bar. Within the Great Room foyer is another smaller meeting room, The View, which boasts a perfect setting for a private office or interview space. On the same level is The Snug and The Landing which features their own private foyer ensuring break out space is within proximity to The Great Room for the larger events.

Size and dimensions: 15.5m x 15m

The Drawing Room, which is at ground level, can accommodate up to 100 guests on round tables and 160 for informal receptions.

With a contemporary, fresh feel and an exquisite finish it has its own bar and dancefloor and has easy access to the private outdoor terrace, landscaped gardens and gazebo.

With one side of the room made up of floor-to-ceiling windows and doors, natural light is plentiful and the seated terrace outside the room boasts glorious views across the valley.

It is ideal for all medium sized conferences, meetings, dinners and receptions.

Size and dimensions: 16m x 12.8m

Seating up to 40 guests on round tables and up to 120 for an informal reception, the Master Room is perfect for a small party, wedding ceremony or conference. A light and spacious room with a private bar, it provides access to the outside balcony when hired in conjunction with The Box Room.

Situated on the third floor in the period part of the house, when combined with both the Turret Room and Box Room creates The Master’s Suite, three beautiful rooms that provides a versatile, light and spacious feel.

The Turret Room with a lovely Gothic bay window and great for meetings for up to 20 boardroom.

The Master Room, seating up to 50 theatre style with stunning chandeliers and its own private bar.

The Box Room with a capacity of 20 theatre style and stairs leading out onto a grassed balcony with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

Individually as The Master Room or as a whole as the Master’s Suite, it is perfect for medium to small conferences, receptions, press launches, luncheons and dinners from 15 to 50 delegates.

Size and dimensions: 5.2m x 9.9m

Screen capacities range from 64 seats to 322 seats.

With its own bar, live music stage, natural lighting, and a mix of booth and table seating, Bar 1 is ideal for private parties, corporate events, Christmas parties, networking events, team gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds. There’s space for entertainment, a raised area for group seating, and direct access to the outdoor smoking area

Capacity:

• Seated: approx. 60

• Standing: up to 300

Add on food and drinks packages including pizza, bratwurst, our Bavarian buffet, beer towers and cocktail towers to keep the night flowing. 

Please note: This space is open to the public from 4pm-3am Sunday-Thursday and from 12pm-3am Friday & Saturday so can only be hired exclusively pre 4pm/pre 12pm. However there are reserved areas within this space available to hire during opening hours.

Welcome to Bar 2 at Barbara’s Bier Haus – where the party levels up. Located on the first floor, this space is built for bigger celebrations, with plenty of seating, a dancefloor, DJ booth, and a bar – ideal for birthdays, corporate events, Christmas parties, post-conference parties, team get togethers and big nights out.

Capacity:

• Seated: approx. 50

• Standing: up to 450

Snap a photo in our iconic ski lift (it's a must), and turn things up with access to our karaoke room – which can be included with your hire.

Tucked away at the back of Bar 2, our Karaoke Room is your private party space – ready for singalongs, guilty pleasures, and standout moments.

Hire it on its own for a 1, 2 or 3-hour slot, or include it as part of your Bar 2 booking for the full experience. Whether it’s a birthday warm-up, a team night treat, or just your moment with the mic – it’s always a crowd-pleaser.

Private. Fun. Loud (in the best way). This is karaoke, Barbara’s style.

Feeling stately and regal with its 8-metre-high ceilings and huge crystal chandeliers, the Ballroom certainly has the wow factor that your delegates are looking for. The room has the capacity for up to 300 in theatre style and boasts an inbuilt stage at one end adds a focal point, whilst a bar in a separate side alcove ensure that this space would be perfect for conferences, awards, exhibitions or dinners.

The Clifton suite is conveniently located on the ground floor and seats 30 people theatre-style. This suite is ideal for training sessions, team briefings and executive board meetings.

The Devon suite is a purpose built, medium sized room seating up to 60 people theatre-style, and also suitable for a range of other set ups such as classroom, u-shape, and boardroom.

It is conveniently located on the mezzanine level close to all the hotels amenities. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

The Duchess suite is a large, versatile space which can be divided in to smaller areas as required.

Its neutral décor, plenty of natural light, and impressive chandeliers makes this a pleasant, relaxing setting for corporate events, presentations or training sessions. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

The Marlborough suite is a beautiful medium sized, room with seating up to 100 people theatre-style, and also suitable for a range of other set ups such as classroom, u-shape, and boardroom.

The suite benefits from full air conditioning as well as stunning views and plenty of natural light thanks to its large portrait windows which look out over Broad Street.

The room is furnished in a traditional elegant style which includes delicate Chrystal chandeliers and wall-mounted mirrors. Exhibitions, conferences, wedding/drinks receptions would all be perfect in here.

The Wessex Suite is the largest room at the hotel and is a fantastic classically designed and stylish space and would be a fantastic location for large conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners. The suite is decorated in soft neutral tones and has a range of impressive benefits such as its own private bar and dance floor, and air conditioning throughout.

Its neutral décor, plenty of natural light, and impressive chandeliers makes this a pleasant, relaxing setting for corporate events, presentations or training sessions. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

Its neutral décor, plenty of natural light, and impressive chandeliers makes this a pleasant, relaxing setting for corporate events, presentations or training sessions. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

Its neutral décor, plenty of natural light, and impressive chandeliers makes this a pleasant, relaxing setting for corporate events, presentations or training sessions. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

Its neutral décor, plenty of natural light, and impressive chandeliers makes this a pleasant, relaxing setting for corporate events, presentations or training sessions. This room is ideal for meetings, training and syndicate space.

One of our smaller suites the Brunel seats 30 people theatre-style. Conveniently located on the ground floor it is ideal for training sessions, team briefings and executive board meetings.

A contemporary room with industrial feel and large original windows facing the Gorge. It offers a flexible space that can accommodate up to 150 people for a networking event. A fabulous venue to make any meeting or event a success.

The Private Dining Room is adjacent to Goram & Vincent on the ground floor and is perfect for smaller meetings or intimate private dining.

Brunel benefits from natural daylight, French balcony doors and retains many of its original features which all add up to a truly inspired meetings and events space

The Landing is a contemporary room with lots of natural light. The windows look out onto the spectacular views across the North Somerset countryside and over to Wales.

Situated on the first floor and close to the Great Room, The Landing is perfect for small to medium-sized meetings, private dining and business lunches, or as a separate breakout room and can seat up to 24 guests in a theatre style set up.

The Landing is fully air-conditioned and comes fitted with a wall mounted, flat plasma screen which connects directly to laptops.

The Landing is also adjacent to a seated lounge area, ideal for breakouts and informal discussions.

Size and dimensions: 4.8m x 6.3m

This room is ideal for smaller meetings and seminars, seating up to 12 guests in a boardroom style set up.

Situated on the first floor and close to the Great Room, The Snug is perfect for small meetings and business lunches, or as a separate breakout room seating 12 delegates.

The Snug has a private feel with modern décor, executive furniture and access to a seated lounge area, ideal for breakouts and informal discussions. The Snug is fully air-conditioned and comes fitted with a wall mounted, flat plasma screen which connects directly to laptops.

Size and dimensions: 4.4m x 5.5m

The Box Room adjoins the Master’s Room and features a large window looking out over the spectacular views across the North Somerset countryside and over to Wales. The Box room has direct access to the outside grassed terrace, ideal for breaks, lunches or mini teambuilding exercises.

Situated on the third floor in the period part of the house, The Box Room has air conditioning, lots of natural light and is perfect as a breakout room or for meetings seating up to 20 guests in a theatre style set up. It is also used as a buffet room for private and corporate events. Breaks for The Box are served in the nearby newly refurbished Conference Café.

More space is available when hired in conjunction with the Master’s Room and Turret Room. The Box Room is perfect for small conferences and receptions 10 to 20 delegates.

Size and dimensions: 4.78m X 6.2m

The Boardroom seats 12 delegates in a boardroom style set up. There are glass doors giving direct access to the outside grassed terrace, ideal for breaks, lunches or mini teambuilding exercises.

The Boardroom is situated on the 3rd floor in the period part of the house and features the original beam work of the 18 century house.

It is perfect for seminars, private meetings and business lunches, seating up to 12 guests in a boardroom style set up. Breakout room available when hired in conjunction with The Study. Breaks for The Boardroom are served in the nearby newly refurbished Conference Café.

The Boardroom is fully air-conditioned and comes fitted with a wall mounted, flat plasma screen which connects directly to laptops.

The room boasts an external balcony with seating and views across North Somerset.

Size and dimensions: 4.5m x 7.10m

The View is aptly named due to the stunning views it boasts of the North Somerset countryside, across the Bristol Channel and over to Wales. Newly refurbished, it is a contemporary room with a modern feel and with lots of natural light.

Situated on the first floor and close to the Great Room, The View is perfect for small meetings, interviews or as a breakout room, seating up to 4 guests in a boardroom style set up.

The View is fully air-conditioned and is adjacent to a seated lounge area ideal for breakouts and informal discussions.

Size and dimensions: 4.4m x 3.75m

The Cowshed is named after the original building which stood in its place as part of the 18th Century House. It is now a modern room perfect for small to medium-sized meetings seating up to 60 guests in a theatre style set up.

Set on the ground floor with close proximity to the Great Room but as a separate self-contained room, The Cowshed is fully air-conditioned, boasts lots of natural light and has its own private coffee room. The Cowshed comes fitted with a wall mounted, flat plasma screen which connects directly to laptops.

As a private room with direct access to the landscaped grounds and car parks, it is ideal for conferences, meetings, exams and as a larger breakout space.

Size and dimensions: 6.5m x 7.9m

The Study is suitable for smaller meetings and seminars and can be hired in conjunction with the Boardroom.

The Study is situated on the 3rd floor in the period part of the house. With exposed beams and lots of natural light this is a great room for small meetings or as a breakout room seating up to 10 guests in a boardroom style set up.

The Study is fully air-conditioned and comes fitted with a wall mounted, flat plasma screen which connects directly to laptops. Breaks for The Study are served in the nearby newly refurbished Conference Café.

The Study includes access to a balcony overlooking North Somerset when hired in conjunction with The Boardroom.

Size and dimensions: 3.6m x 6m

The amazing new dining space that takes in the breath taking views of the North Somerset countryside and is available for private dining, drinks and canape receptions, Christmas parties, Wedding Ceremonies, Afternoon Teas and informal conferences.

Guests at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill at Cadbury House are able to enjoy al fresco dining without having to worry about the Great British weather thanks to the state-of-the-art conservatory.

The amazing new dining space that takes in the breath taking views of the North Somerset countryside and is available for private dining, drinks and canape receptions, Christmas parties, Wedding Ceremonies, Afternoon Teas and informal conferences.

Located on a large section of the sun terrace outside the restaurant The Garden Room provide additional dining and private event space for up to 50 guests.

The Park Suite has a private bar and patio doors opening onto its own courtyard.

Located on the ground floor with full disabled acces, the Park Avenue is a versitile space and can be used in conjunction with the Park Side to create the Park Suite. The Suite has air conditioning and access onto a shared patio.

Located on the ground floor with full disabled access, the Park Side is a versatile space and can be used in conjunction with the Park Avenue to create the Park Suite. The Suite has air conditioning and access onto a shared patio.

Located on the first floor the Chestnut overlooks the front lawns and 19 acres of grounds and has a built in plasma screen.

Located on the first floor the Cedar has dual aspect views over the front lawns and sweeping driveway. The Cedar has a built in plasma screen.

Located on the first floor the Willow has an interconnecting door with the Cedar Suite which makes it a perfect syndicate room. The Willow has a built in plasma screen.

Located on the ground floor the Library has a fixed boardroom table and perfect for smaller meetings. The Library has a built in plasma screen.

Located on the first floor the Ash has a built in plasma screen.

Natural daylight, LCD TV with AV Connections, perfect for smaller meetings, training sessions or interviews. Breakout area outside the room.

Natural daylight, built in AV equipment, Blackout blinds. Breakout area outside the room.

Natural daylight, built in AV equipment, Blackout blinds. Breakout area outside the room.

Natural daylight, built in AV equipment, Blackout blinds. Breakout area outside the room.

Natural daylight, built in AV equipment, Blackout blinds. Breakout area outside the room.

Natural daylight, built in AV equipment, Blackout blinds. Breakout area outside the room.

Complete with raked seating, The John James Theatre offers the perfect venue for audio-visual presentations.