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Somerset Hall

Somerset Hall is a 300 person capacity multi-purpose venue available for private hire in North Somerset.

The Portishead venue is in the town's High Street and has a licensed bar and ample car parking facilities.

The venue is used for:

  • wedding receptions
  • birthday parties
  • anniversaries
  • special occasions
  • conferences
  • meetings
  • dinners and dances
  • theatre productions

It can take up to 300 people for theatre performances, 250 for dances and discos or 200 for a banquet.

For smaller functions it can be split in two for up to 120 people or the lounge can be hired for 100 people.

Due to the flexibility of the hall it is an ideal site for meetings and conferences. Food, tea and coffee can be provided.

Our downloadable fees form explains how much we charge for functions and events, the conditions of hire and a booking form can also be downloaded.

Here is our activity timetable:

Every second Tuesday in the month 2pm until 4.40pm Portishead WI Group Meeting
Tuesdays 7.30pm until 10.30pm Avon Amateur Dancers Club -practice night
Every third Wednesday in the month 9.30am until 12.30pm NHS Fellowship Group Meeting
Wednesdays 2pm until 4pm Sequence Tea Dance
Every first Wednesday in the month 7.30pm until 9.30pm Portishead Floral Art Group - practice night
Every third Wednesday in the month 7.30pm until 10pm Portishead Floral Art - demonstration Night
Thursdays (except school holidays) 9.30am until 1.30pm Tumble Tots
Thursdays 6pm until 9pm Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Club
Fridays 9,30am until 11.30am The Good Companions Senior Citizens Club
Every first Friday of the month 8pm until 11.30pm Ballroom / Latin Social Dance



If you would like to visit our venue or would like more information, please contact our Duty Manager Elaine Porch.

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