Our Venue
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"Thank you for making us so welcome at The Clifton Club having looked at a number of Venues and attending friends weddings in the past – we will certainly be recommending the club as an excellent venue for any occasion"
- Bride & Groom
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"We had the most brilliant reception and the whole day was perfect despite the weather and very many people have commented on your fantastic venue and the delicious food"
- Bride & Groom
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"we would like to praise the efforts of all the staff involved in our Big day, wonderful food, excellent service and great organization from you all, Thank You for a Perfect Wedding Reception"
- Rachael & Craig
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"We couldn't have had a better evening"
- Bride & Groom
The club building, originally the Assembly Rooms & Hotel on the Mall, was designed and built by Francis Greenway who became known as the Father of Australian Architecture and whose face one graced the ten dollar bill. It took five and a half years to build and was opened in November 1811. It is probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Bristol if not the whole of the South West and is situated in the centre of one of the cities most attractive areas – the elegant and leafy Clifton Village.
The club has a fascinating history. It witnessed the building of the worlds first suspension bridge, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel , over the nearby Avon Gorge: was responsible for the formation of the renowned Clifton College; introduced a telegram machine in 1856 and a telephone in 1884; counted the cricketer WG Grace as a member in the early 1900s and spent a short time as accommodation for officers of the Royal Flying Corps towards the end of the First World War.
We’ve come a long way in nearly 200 years, modernising over time but without losing our sense of history. Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment, the club looks much as it might have done in its heyday, but with a contemporary twist and up to date services.
"As one of Bristol’s most exclusive venues the club boasts a suite of historical rooms that are an ideal location for your wedding"
