Event Hire
The Chicken Shed | The Studio | The Studio Bar
The Chicken Shed
Acoustic | Jazz | Podcasts | Talks | Book Launches | Meetings | Film
Extensively refurbished in October 2019 to a very high spec, this space is on the ground floor to the rear of The Hen & Chicken and benefits from its own private access to the courtyard garden. With hard flooring throughout, the main room has high ceilings & lots of natural light. It is totally self-contained. Both the bar and the main room are fully air-conditioned with humidity-monitored extract fans.
Main Room Specifications
12.2m x 4.2m
For full room specifications, including audio & lighting, please click here:
Chicken Shed Events Info Sheet
Capacity
| Style | Max Stage Size | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre | 4m W x 2m D | 72 |
| Theatre | 4m W x 3m D | 64 |
| Cabaret | 4m W x 2m D | 13 tables of 4 = 52 |
| Cabaret | 4m W X 3m D | 10 tables of 4 = 40 |
| Class Room | No stage | 6 tables of 6 = 36 |
| Standing Only | 4m W x 3m D | 90 |
The Chicken Shed Fees
Event hire: £100
Audio / Light Engineer: on application (estimate £25 per hour )
Box Office staff: £15 per hour, min 3 hours
All fees subject to VAT at the current rate
Dry Hire:
Day rate £200 (10 am – 5 pm)
Evening rate: £150 (does not include bar staff)
Half day rate : £75 (4hrs max)
Bar Staff charged at £15pp. Chargable 1 hr before start time to
1 hr after finish time.
All fees subject to VAT at the current rate
5 pm onwards:
Due to major events in The Chicken Shed, this space is only available to book as a stand-alone room a maximum of 30 days ahead so as not to conflict with a possible major event
Includes:
Full PA, stage lighting (download Chicken Shed Events Info Sheet for full spec)
Projector & screen
Tables, chairs & staging/ room set up
PRE-ASHTON GATE CORPORATE EVENTS
Within a ten-minute walk of Ashton Gate Stadium, The Hen & Chicken is superbly situated for pre-fixture entertaining.
The Chicken Shed
Main room specifications: 12.2m x 4.52m
Capacity: Buffet/reception x 80 persons
Room Rates (½ day rate applies inc bar staff) £200+vat
Click below for corporate hospitality hire:
Corporate Hospitality & Meetings info sheet
The Studio
Comedy | Live Bands | Jazz | Theatre | Talks | Podcasts
On the first floor directly above the main bar, totally self-contained and comprising of the Main Studio, Studio bar, Ladies & Gents toilets and Greenroom with en suite toilet.
These spaces were extensively refurbished in 2018, the main Studio is fully air-conditioned with humidity monitored extract fans.
Main Room Specifications
Main room specifications: 9m x 15m
For full room specifications, including audio & lighting click here:
The Studio Event Hire info sheet
Capacity
| Style | Max Stage Size | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Standing | 6m W x 4m D | 275 |
| Theatre ‘apron’ style | 2m W x 2m D | 190 |
| Theatre | 6m W x 2m D | 172 |
| Theatre | 6m W x 3m D | 159 |
| Theatre | 6m W x 4m D | 145 |
| Cabaret ‘apron’ style | 2m W x 2m D | 160 |
| Cabaret | 4m W x 2m D | 140 |
| Cabaret | 4m W x 3m D | 120 |
The Studio Fees
Studio Rental: £250
Audio / Light Engineer: Price on application (estimate £25 per hour + vat)
Box Office/ Front of House Staff: £15 per hour, min 3 hours
Security Staff (2 x. Min 4 hours): £36ph
All fees subject to VAT at the current rate.
Includes:
Full PA & Lights (Download the Studio Events Info Sheet for full spec)
Projector & Screen
Marketing Support
Tables, Chairs & Staging
Room set up
Greenroom
Bar Service
Ticketed Events & Marketing Support
For both The Studio & The Chicken Shed
The Choice of paying published hire charges or a ticket split is agreed on an ongoing basis. All bookings require the promoter to be responsible for promoting, selling and managing all ticket sales as part of either arrangement. We are able to offer an in-house box office on the night of your event (charges apply).
The Hen & Chicken does not take any commission from ticket sales but may request a nominal allocation
Marketing support
- Listing of your event on our “What’s On” web page.
- Display internally your posters up to 3 months ahead of an event.
- Link your event Facebook page to The Hen & Chicken Facebook page.
- Ticket links to the promoters ticket seller will be embedded on our website.
- Promoters have direct access to our dedicated Social Media Manager who will assist in the promotion of their event.
- The Hen & Chicken social media manager will manage Bristol listings on behalf of the promoter.
Studio Bar
Room Specifications: 5.84m x 4.52m
Formerly The Greenroom, but converted to The Studio Bar as part of a major refurbishment in 2018. A comfortable, carpeted room with high ceilings, lots of natural light, beautiful flock wallpaper & twin double oak doors. Situated on the first floor adjacent to The Studio, this space is ideal for small meetings or as a breakout room to The Studio.
Due to major events in The Studio, this space is only available to book a maximum of 30 days ahead so as not to conflict with a possible major event. Also due to the close proximity of The Studio, there can be noise transference between the two rooms so please do check when making your booking for any possible impact. The house sound system is only suitable for background music (and is available at no extra cost) There is currently no A/V facility in The Studio Bar. Ladies & Gents toilet facilities are available on the first floor. Due to the small size of parties that can use this room an additional charge will be made for a bartender service in the room.
See below for full details or download our information sheet here:
The Studio Bar Info Sheet
Capacity
| Boardroom style | 14 persons |
| Buffet / Reception | 35 persons |
Room Rates
| Evening Rate (5pm – 12am/1am) | £100 |
| Evening meeting rate (5-10pm) | £75 |
| Day Rate (10 am- 5 pm) | £130 |
| Half day rate (4 hrs Max, not available after 5 pm) | £75 |
| Bar Staff | £75 |
*minimum hire period 4 hours
Accessibility
Open 10 am-midnight/1am. Not suitable for disabled access. Please note that the main bar opens at 4 pm midweek and at 12 pm at the weekend so events starting before these times must access via the large rear courtyard gates off Greville Road.
Pre-Ashton Gate Corporate Events
Within a ten-minute walk of Ashton Gate Stadium, The Hen & Chicken is superbly situated for pre-fixture entertaining.
The Studio Bar
Room specifications: 5.84m x 4.52m
Capacity: Buffet/reception x 35 persons
Room Rates (½ day rate applies inc bar staff) £150+vat
Need a bigger space? The Chicken Shed is also available for Pre-Fixture Corporate entertaining.
Click below for corporate hospitality hire:
Corporate Hospitality & Meetings info sheet