Whether you are planning the grandest of wedding receptions or a small and intimate celebration you are guaranteed a stylish and unforgettable reception at riverstation.
An extraordinary amount of planning and attention goes into a wedding reception and as it’s the centrepiece of your special day, we understand that it’s essential that everything runs smoothly. Our experienced and professional event organiser will guide you through all the necessary preparations and be on hand on the day to make sure that your reception is elegant and completely stress-free.
We are dedicated to delivering your reception with expertise and professionalism and promise a tailor made wedding reception for a day you will never forget.
The Food
Just as your dress, colour scheme and flowers have all been chosen with the time of year in mind, our menus are always designed around the seasonal availability of the best local ingredients.
We offer a range of options including a finger buffet, hot buffet, canapés or a sit down meal. Set-price dinners range from £28 – £40 per head and are tailored to suit your requirements.
We are able to cater for Children and provide vegetarian alternatives as well as
gluten, dairy or nut free menus.
SAMPLE WEDDING MENU (May)
Pea + smoked ham hock soup, mint crème fraîche
Cold pressed chicken, lemon + baby leek terrine with parsley oil + croûtons
Goats cheese baked
in filo pastry, toasted hazelnut + asparagus salad
Crab, ginger + chilli ravioli, lemongrass + coriander
salsa
Roasted leg of spring lamb with new season vegetables +
tarragon nage
Char-grilled sirloin steak, maître
d’hôtel butter, horseradish mash + green
beans
Pan fried sea bass fillet with lemon + saffron risotto,
olives, rocket + sauce vierge
Cherry tomato + red onion
tarte tatin, grilled mediterranean vegetables, balsamic + parmesan
Pistachio crème brûlée + langue de chat
Mixed berry fruit pavlova
Warm apple crumble tart with ginger crème anglaise
Illy coffee and infusions
Served with organic dark chocolate mints
Location
riverstation is centrally located on Bristol’s historic harbourside with excellent links to public transport, taxis, parking and in close proximity to some of the city’s finest hotels
riverstation, The
Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
Private Hire
We offer a variety of spaces and seating plans, which can
be tailored to your requirements. We can accommodate parties of up to 120 for a
seated dinner and 200 for an evening party or informal buffet. There are no hire
charges and for exclusive use of any space pricing is based on a minimum
spend.
Stylish and contemporary, a bright
and open-plan space accommodating up to 120. The main restaurant has a simple,
elegant decor, spectacular views across the harbour and an adjoining open air
terrace overlooking the water
Downstairs Restaurant
An ideal space for an arrival reception where your guests can mingle with a glass of champagne before heading upstairs for dinner; or an evening party afterwards. In fine weather the dockside terrace can be used holding up to 50 people, offering the best harbourside locaction in the city!
Small Private Dining areas
We can accomodate groups of up to 28 in one of our private dining areas adjacent to the main restaurant, offering a discrete position within it's lively yet relaxed atmospher and fabulous views across the water
Upstairs Restaurant
| Day | Evening | |
| Mon/Tues | 1000 | 1800 |
| Wed | 1200 | 2500 |
| Thur | 1200 | 3000 |
| Fri | 1500 | 5000 |
| Sat | no min | 7500 |
| Sun | 2000 | 1500 |
Downstairs Restaurant
| Day | Evening | |
| Mon/Tue | 1000 | 1250 |
| Wed | 1000 | 1500 |
| Thur | 1250 | 1750 |
| Fri | 1500 | 2000 |
| Sat | 1500 | 2500 |
| Sun | 1250 | 1000 |
Whole Building
| Evening | |
| Mon | 3050 |
| Tue | 3750 |
| Wed | 4000 |
| Thur | 4750 |
| Fri | 7000 |
| Sat | 10000 |
| Sun | 2000 |
Additional Services
riverstation can help you with all aspects of the reception planning including the cake, flowers, photography and video, music, entertainment, and table decorations. We can also advise on hotels and arrange taxis for you or your guests
