Welcome to Floating Harbour Studios

MB Tempora is a converted 1905 steel dutch barge moored in an enviable secluded spot on the water in the heart of the city. Do you need an inspiring place to hold a meeting or brain storming session? Or are you looking for a venue to hold an event for up to 100 guests? Or perhaps you are looking for a photography studio? We have two unique and versatile spaces on board that are available for hire 7 days a week for a wide range of uses. Be inspired...welcome aboard!

"We decided to take our marketing team for an away day here and we brainstormed our way through a lovely day together in The Bridge. The venue team were great before, during and after the event. We can’t recommend it highly enough." Sales and Marketing team, Burges Salmon

"Cracking space to work in for the day to get out of the office - Emily and the team are great and the bacon sarnies are proper good. Highly recommend it as a space for working, meeting, training etc with a great view." Dan Wedgewood, Managing Director, The Adventurists

"Really liked the space, it did help that it was a beautiful day. Very friendly and helpful staff. The lunch was superb." Ben Glynn, Just Eat

Fabulous location with views of the water, quality of light and peacefulness of setting. Nice to be greeted with fresh coffee and tea. Very helpful and welcoming. Jane Willis, Director, Willis Newson

"Everyone spoke very highly of the venue and service – so well done to you and your team there." Anne Evans, Corylus Planning & Environmental

The Bridge

Our upper deck bow room boasts a walnut floor, historic map decor, expansive river view windows, private deck entrance and a cosy seating area, this room is perfect for small functions and meetings.

For presentations take advantage of the bow ‘stage’ and comfortably seat up to 24. Our beautiful steel and reclaimed wood custom-made conference tables seat up to 14. Or we can take out all the furniture for you to hold a class or a workshop for up to 30.

Room Rate

The Bridge is available for hire from 8.30am - 11pm 7 days a week.
Daytime Rate Per Hour - £20 (minimum 4 hours)
1/2 day (4 hours) - £70
Full Day (8 hours) - £140

Rate applies to up to 8 people. Delegate rates apply for numbers over 8 (£5 per additional person per day).
Evening rates start from £40 an hour after 6pm and are costed on an individual basis according to the type of event. Please contact us for a quote.

Includes:

Free Wifi

Round of fresh filter coffee for every half day booked
Unlimited tea, instant coffee and water available in the room
Use of a 48” flatscreen TV with HDMI / Thunderbolt connection.
Use of interchangeable whiteboard / flip chart and pens (flipchart paper at additional cost

Evening rates start from £40 an hour after 6pm and are costed on an individual basis according to the type of event. Please contact us for a quote.

We strive to make your experience with us as special and unique as our venue so if there is anything you need to help make your meeting or event run smoothly just let us know.

Tailored Packages

Every meeting, conference and event is unique and we tailor packages to suit individual requirements. Let us take care of the details.

Our daytime packages can include any or all of the following

A dedicated member of staff on hand throughout your stay
Freshly baked morning pastries or bacon sandwiches.
A choice of sumptuous hot and cold lunch options.
Afternoon cake, biscuits or fresh fruit.

For larger evening events we can offer canapés, hot food and can also operate a bar service. Please contact us to talk through your event and how we can help.

FOOD AND DRINK

Whether its pastries and a bacon sandwich to kick off your breakfast meeting, a satisfying lunch to keep your brainstorming session fuelled or canapés to enchant at your evening drinks reception, we have it covered.

We are delighted to be partnering with the highly respected and independent Pinkman's Bakery for our catering.

We can offer a full range of lunch options both hot and cold.

Our buffet menu includes mini buns, savoury brioches, savoury canapés and cakes. All freshly baked that morning and delivered to you at the time that you request. Sourdough pizzas and hot dishes are available too.

Please let us know if you would like food included in booking and we will send you our current menu.

THE HOLD

STUDIO AND MULTI-EVENT SPACE

From £100

The Hold

The Hold Studio is an impressive 90m² area below the deck that was once used as a workshop for Bristol’s ferry boats and still retains an industrial feel.

It is a flexible black box multi-purpose creative space suitable for a wide range of events.

Please email or call us to book a viewing or for rates.

FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY

As well as being hired for events the Hold can be booked as a sizeable filming or photography studio.
Dry or Wet hire available
Click here to see the full range of kit available.
Or call us on 0117 929 3679 for advice

Gallery

Take a closer look at our spaces and what we have been up to recently

KEEPING IT GREEN...

Floating Harbour Studios is committed to reducing it’s impact on the environment.

As well as boasting an independant eco-sanitation system, we collect and filter rainwater, use low energy heating and all our rooms are lit by low energy LED light bulbs. We use solar where we can and recycle 80% of our waste or use it for fuel for our wood burner.

We are continually striving to find ways to reduce our carbon footprint.