The new room cafe with a group in the room

About

If you need a historic Bristol location to host your business, then look no further! John Wesley’s New Room is a true piece of local history. It's the oldest Methodist building in the world, located right in the heart of Bristol city centre and founded in 1739 by John Wesley. Today the New Room has expanded beyond its roots and now boasts a cafe & atrium area, meeting rooms, an outdoor courtyard and a museum above the original 18th century chapel. So, whether it's a summer soirée in the courtyard, a training day in the meeting room or drinks and music in the atrium, there is a  space to suit.

Conferences & Meetings

Experience a modern, fully equipped conference room with views over the atrium. The room can accommodate up to 50 people in various configurations and is located on the second floor of the visitor centre (fully accessible by lift).  It also offers modern audio and visual equipment,  an adjoining balcony which can be used as a breakout area if required and a functioning servery with a range of catering options available on request.  There is also the smaller, more informal Chapel meeting room that can accommodate up to 8 people.

Parties & Social Events

There is a variety of indoor or outdoor spaces to hire, all perfect for socialising, so whether it's a summer party in the city centre courtyard or a Christmas gatrhering in the Atrium where the café is situated, there is a space for you. 

3D Tour 

The venue's 3D tour can be found here 

Social Impact

As a charity organisation John Wesley's New Room has been open as a space of peace and tranquillity for the local community of Bristol since its inception in 1739 and any event you host there will help keep that mission going. 

Acess Statement: 

Please find the venue's access statement here 

 

Capacity

RoomBanquetingBoardroomClassroomTheatreU-ShapedCabaretReception
Chapel Meeting Room - 8 - - - - -
The Chapel - - - 400 - - -
The Horsefair Atrium60 - - - - - 100
The Horsefair Room - 28 - 50223650

Capacity

Chapel Meeting Room Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom8
The Chapel Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre400
The Horsefair Atrium Banqueting
UnitCapacity
Banqueting60
The Horsefair Room Boardroom
UnitCapacity
Boardroom28
The Horsefair Room Cabaret
UnitCapacity
Cabaret36
The Horsefair Room Theatre
UnitCapacity
Theatre50
The Horsefair Room U-Shaped
UnitCapacity
U-Shaped22

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Disability awareness training for all personnel
  • Easy access from main roads/good public transport links
  • Facilities for Neurodivergent visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Sustainability

  • Products & Suppliers - Locally Sourced Produce
  • Products & Suppliers - Plant-Based Options or Menu
  • Products & Suppliers - Seasonal Menu

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.info

The New Room

Type:Charity

36 The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE

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