Milk Thistle This Christmas
We are now taking bookings for Christmas 2025 – and we’d love to celebrate the season with you behind our secret door.
Spread across four stunning floors in one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings, The Milk Thistle is a hidden gem beloved by cocktail connoisseurs. With a reputation for some of the city’s best drinks, it’s the ideal setting for pre or post dinner cocktails, indulgent dinner parties or immersive spirit and cocktail experiences.
Our team is here to help you and your guests eat, drink and be merry in true Milk Thistle style. Whether you’re planning a corporate celebration, a client dinner with a twist or simply a night of festive cocktails with friends, we have something special to suit every occasion.
Click here for our festive drinks packages, featuring seasonal cocktails, sparkling wines, and premium selections to make your Christmas party truly special.
THE ATTIC
Our secret Attic, filled with a grand dining table and vintage decor, is ideal for drinks, buffets and small dinner parties. It has a private bar that can be set up to serve cocktails with its own sound system.
- Maximum capacity: 40 guests for drinks & buffets / 16 guests for formal dinner
- Suitable for: Lunch, dinner, drinks
- Hire fee: Minimum spend - to be discussed on enquiry
THE PARLOUR
Our ground floor bar on the entrance level of The Milk Thistle is ideal for casual drinks pre or post dinner for smaller groups, but can also be used as part of a full venue takeover.
- Maximum capacity: 80 guests
- Suitable for: Canapé receptions or drinks parties
- Hire fee: Minimum spend - to be discussed on enquiry
FULL VENUE HIRE
The Milk Thistle can be hired exclusively for up to 120 people, offering you free rein of all four floors. Perfect for larger groups, we can work with you to create a unique event experience, offering advice on catering, drinks and even entertainment such as dancers, performers and musicians. Private hire is based on a minimum spend and is dependent on numbers, day of the week and the duration of your party. To discuss how we can help you throw a Christmas party to remember, ring 0117 929 4429 or email [email protected].
ENQUIRE NOW
To discuss how we can help you throw a Christmas party to remember, ring 0117 929 4429, email [email protected] or complete the enquiry form below.
For exclusive hire, please get in touch with [email protected] and we’ll help you create a night to remember.