Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Bristol Old Vic Theatre offers an elegant, historic, and creative setting for civil ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and receptions. Superbly located on a quiet cobbled street in the heart of Bristol, this venue has been dramatically transformed following a multi-million-pound refurbishment of its front of house, studio theatre, and public spaces. Couples can celebrate their special day amidst the same theatrical backdrop that has hosted stars such as Daniel Day Lewis, Jeremy Irons, Patrick Stewart, and Judi Dench, experiencing a unique sense of occasion in a truly remarkable setting.

The venue's centrepiece is the Grade I listed Coopers' Hall, originally built as a Georgian banqueting hall in 1744 and now beautifully restored to its former splendour. With soaring ceilings and over-arch windows flooding the space with natural light, the hall creates an atmosphere filled with romance and drama. Steeped in history as a former assembly room, wine warehouse, and Baptist chapel, Coopers' Hall can accommodate up to 120 formally-seated guests or 200 for standing and theatre-style events.

Income generated from weddings at Bristol Old Vic helps support the UK’s oldest continuously-running theatre and its charitable mission to nurture pioneering theatre and extend access to the local community, keeping its extraordinary heritage alive for Bristol to enjoy.