Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 86)

The historical Avon Gorge Hotel boasts panoramic views of Clifton Suspension Bridge and the surrounding area from its iconic terrace. Just a stone’s throw from the boutiques of Clifton Village, the hotel offers all the classic features you’d expect, alongside contemporary touches in a new meeting and events suite located in the former spa pump rooms. The hotel has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, bringing alive all the original features such as stained-glass windows and mosaic flooring, alongside modern design and state-of-the-art equipment. Plus, guests are able to enjoy the new-look bedrooms, as well as the Lounge Bar and Goram & Vincent Restaurant. Aquam Bibe is a self-contained events space with two adjoining rooms. It has its own external access via a sweeping marble staircase, with sparkling chandeliers and stained-glass windows. It also features its own lobby, breakout area, private bar, restrooms, built-in sound system and access to a private terrace. It can be split into two smaller spaces, which are separated by a partial wall, or opened up into one large space. Hugely versatile, it can accommodate 100 loved ones for the ceremony, between 64 and 144 for the wedding breakfast, and 120 to 300 for the evening do. When you book your wedding at The Avon Gorge Hotel you’ll be given your own dedicated wedding coordinator, you’ll be able to plan your wine list with a sommelier and you can sample your menu. Exclusive-use packages are also available, which includes all 78 bedrooms. Located in the old quarter of the city, close to the waterfront. With 40 bedrooms including several double-height loft suites, an award-winning Bistro, and four event spaces, the hotel offers a sophisticated yet relaxed venue focusing on great food and drink. The hotel features 18th-century architecture combined with chic contemporary loft-living style bedrooms full of eye-catching detail and a warm, inviting ambience. Here, you have the choice of three locations for your vows. Lombard can accommodate 72 loved ones for a ceremony. The room benefits from high-vaulted ceilings, floods of natural daylight and its own private roof terrace. Christie’s Library and Janneau Bar can host up to 36 for the “I dos.” It boasts exposed brickwork and rustic wooden beams, lots of comfortable seating and its own private bar. Finally, there’s space in Le Pin for 24 nearest and dearest to witness your vows. Bursting with character, it’s elaborately hand-painted in the style of Gustav Klimt. The three aforementioned spaces can also host your wedding breakfast with 72, 44 and 40 guests respectively. Christie’s Library and Janneau Bar can also host the evening event for 80 loved ones and when combined the Lombard, Library and Le Pin can host 120. A further option for an intimate post-vow meal is Lanson, which can seat 12. Exclusive use of the hotel is available and gives you full run of the venue, including the Bistro, Sugar Barn and all 40 bedrooms. A complimentary tasting is also offered. AVON GORGE HOTEL BY HOTEL DU VIN 0117 906 4650 | www.hotelduvin.com/locations/bristol-avon-gorge HOTEL DU VIN & BISTRO BRISTOL 0117 925 5577 | www.hotelduvin.com/locations/bristol-city-centre 16

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