A relaxed, friendly bar & restaurant space that started life as a transport barge that carried grain from Cardiff to Bristol. Built in 1936, the barge is now moored at Hotwells, with panoramic views across Bristol Harbour.

With its attractive, cosy, wood-lined interior and windows looking out across the harbour at water level, the Hold Bar truly is a one-of-a-kind location to host your event. Our dedicated Events Manager will work personally with you to plan your day from start to finish, down to the smallest details, and be there on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly.

The Grain Barge contains a fully stocked bar, rotation of fresh local craft beers, our staple ales, lagers, and ciders. We also offer a wide selection of vegan wines, premium spirits, and a variety of soft drinks for the non-drinkers and younger guests. We can provide a range of drinks packages, depending on what you desire for your celebration! We can also provide a variety of buffet menu options to cater for a variety of dietary requirements, crafted around sustainable and eco-conscious ingredients.

The space has its own exclusive bar and PA system – perfect if you want to hire a band or DJ for the night. You can decorate the space to your heart’s content and, if there is a particular drink you would like us to serve your guests, let us know and we can order it in for you. We’ll make your hire experience a chilled and fun experience, just get in touch to start the conversation!