M Shed

Host your next event at M Shed on Bristol’s Floating Harbour, with contemporary event spaces, a rooftop terrace and waterfront views for conferences, gala dinners, receptions, summer parties and celebrations.
“M Shed celebrates the people, places and stories that have shaped the city.”

Features

  • Accessible
  • Bar & Restaurant
  • Break Out Spaces
  • Cloak Room
  • Coffee House
  • Lift Access
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air Conditioning
  • AV Support
  • Bar
  • Catering
  • Charitable Status
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Free Wifi
  • Hybrid and Live Streaming Packages
  • Late Opening
  • Music Licence
  • Wedding Ceremonies
  • Wedding Receptions

M Shed venue hire

Located on Bristol’s historic Floating Harbour, M Shed celebrates the people, places and stories that have shaped the city. Housed in a former 1950s transit shed, the museum combines its industrial heritage with contemporary event spaces and panoramic views across the waterfront.

Imagine welcoming guests onto the rooftop terrace overlooking Bristol’s historic harbour before moving into the light-filled Harbour View and Waterside Suites for a conference, gala dinner or celebration. Floor-to-ceiling windows and flexible layouts make the most of the waterfront setting, while modern AV facilities cater for business events of all sizes.

Selected events can also incorporate access to the museum’s galleries, where guests can discover Bristol’s maritime, industrial and social history.

With its rooftop terrace, versatile event spaces and remarkable harbourside location, M Shed brings together contemporary hospitality and the stories of the city that surrounds it.

Why Choose M Shed?

  • Panoramic Harbour Views – Sweeping views across Bristol’s Floating Harbour and waterfront landmarks.
  • Rooftop Terrace – An outdoor setting for summer parties, receptions and networking.
  • Bristol’s Industrial Heritage – A former transit shed celebrating the city’s people and history.
  • Contemporary Event Suites – Flexible spaces for conferences, dinners, receptions and celebrations.
  • Exclusive Museum Experiences – Opportunities to explore selected galleries as part of your event.
  • Seasonal Menus & Creative Catering – Locally sourced ingredients and menus tailored to your occasion.

Summer Parties at M Shed

Make the most of Bristol’s summer evenings with a rooftop celebration overlooking the Floating Harbour. M Shed’s terrace offers panoramic waterfront views, while the Harbour View and Waterside Suites provide space for dining, entertainment and dancing. Seasonal menus and summer party packages complete the experience.

Dinners at M Shed

Watch Bristol’s harbour come alive as evening falls before welcoming guests into the Harbour View or Waterside Suite. Panoramic waterfront views, contemporary interiors and seasonal menus create an inviting atmosphere for gala dinners, awards ceremonies and celebrations, with the rooftop terrace offering an opportunity to enjoy the setting.

Receptions at M Shed

Few Bristol reception venues offer views quite like M Shed. Welcome guests onto the rooftop terrace overlooking the Floating Harbour, with the city’s waterfront landmarks providing a striking setting for conversation. The contemporary event suites offer space for networking, launches and celebrations, with flexible layouts to suit the occasion.

Meetings & Conferences at M Shed

Give delegates a fresh perspective with a conference overlooking Bristol’s historic harbour. The Waterside Suite accommodates larger gatherings, while the flexible Harbour View Suite offers options for presentations, breakout sessions and networking. Modern AV facilities and rooftop terrace access provide opportunities to combine business with informal conversation.

Location

Princes Wharf, Wapping Road, Bristol BS1 4RN

Bristol Temple Meads, Bristol

Event spaces at M Shed

Harbour View Suite at M Shed

Broad windows bring Bristol’s Floating Harbour into the Harbour View Suite, making the waterfront a central feature. Its contemporary finish and flexible layout suit meetings, dinners and receptions, with the rooftop terrace providing a further harbour viewpoint.

Room Capacity
  • 230 RECEPTION
  • 144 CABARET
  • 180 DINNER
  • 230 THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bar
  • Bespoke Ceiling & Pillar Strip Lighting
  • Blackout blinds
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Light
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • Music License
  • Natural Daylight
  • Outdoor Space
  • PA system for speeches
  • Private Balcony & Courtyard Space
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
  • Stage
  • Terrace Access
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Waterside Suite at M Shed

Within M Shed’s converted transit shed, the Waterside Suite provides a contemporary, adaptable setting for events. Its location beside Bristol's Floating Harbour connects conferences and celebrations with the former working docks, while the adjoining venue facilities and rooftop terrace expand the guest experience.

Room Capacity
  • 270 RECEPTION
  • 240 CABARET
  • 270 DINNER
  • 270 THEATRE
Features
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bar
  • Bespoke Ceiling & Pillar Strip Lighting
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Light
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • Music License
  • Outdoor Space
  • PA system for speeches
  • Private Balcony & Courtyard Space
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
  • Terrace Access
  • Two projectors and screens
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Studio 1 at M Shed

Room Capacity 50 Guests
Room capacity
50
THEATRE
32
CABARET
20
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • Bar
  • Bespoke Ceiling & Pillar Strip Lighting
  • Blackout blinds
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Lift access
  • Light
  • Music License
  • Natural Daylight
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Studio 2 at M Shed

Room Capacity 50 Guests
Room capacity
50
THEATRE
40
CABARET
25
BOARDROOM
Features
  • Accessible
  • Bar
  • Bespoke Ceiling & Pillar Strip Lighting
  • Blackout blinds
  • Branding Opportunities
  • Cloakroom
  • Covered
  • Dedicated Food Preparation Area
  • Digital Screens Available
  • Exclusive Venue Hire
  • Flexible Seating & Table Arrangements
  • Floor to ceiling glass windows
  • Free Wifi
  • Heated
  • High Ceilings
  • In-House Furniture
  • Inhouse AV
  • Lift access
  • Light
  • Microphone
  • Microphones and VC Capabilities
  • Music License
  • Natural Daylight
  • PA system for speeches
  • Screen & Projector
  • Speakers
Shortlist

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