Anson Rooms Bar
Located on the first floor of the Richmond Building, the newly refurbished Anson Rooms Bar is an exciting new events space available for student bookings!
Anson Rooms Bar is the only bar on campus run by Bristol SU - all revenue goes straight back into supporting students and student group activity. Home to the cheapest drinks on campus, this is the ideal spot for students and student groups to run events of all shapes and sizes. Book your event here.
Why book with us?
- Exclusive use of the space - it's a private party for your Student Group!
- Free hire for non-teched events (subject to minimum spend)
- Want to control the playlist? We'll pass you the Aux!
- Dedicated bar team for your event
- Cheap drinks and promotions
- Newly upgraded technical system and fully refurbished bar
- Adaptable layout - moveable furniture set up to fit your event requirements!
- Non-profit bar - all revenue goes back into supporting student groups
What kinds of events work in the space?
- Pub Quiz
- Karaoke
- Society socials
- Theatre
- Performance Showcases
- Comedy
- Live music
- And more! We love hearing all your event ideas so please reach out to discuss with us how we can help you bring your ideas to life.
Booking Costs
Bookings in Anson Rooms Bar are bookable in any of the following tiers, all subject to minimum bar spend:
General Event Bookings - Free Hire
This package is perfect if you're happy with the tech set up already in the venue, such as pub quizzes or karaoke
Teched Event i.e. open - £80 Hire
This package covers events that need some tech support, such as an open mic night or ceilidh
Complex Teched Event - £150 Hire
This package applies to events that need a little more tech support, such as live music or performances
View full details of different tiers in the application form here.
Accessibility Information
The Anson Rooms Bar is on the first floor of The Richmond building. Step free access into The Richmond Building is available via an accessible lift in the main entrance, with ground level access through the right side entrance on Queens Road, and in the back entrance on Richmond Terrace Avenue. Once inside the building there are two lifts which service all floors. There are doors around the building which have to be opened manually. Accessible toilets are available on every floor. Gender neutral toilets are available on the 4th floor.
Quiet areas with seating are available in the foyer and in the links spaces on the first and second floors of The Richmond Building.
We welcome event and space attendees who need to bring medicines, food, or drink to manage a medical condition, or medical equipment. Please email us on bristolsu-events@bristol.ac.uk or speak to a member of staff on arrival if you have any questions or concerns.
