Wales and Northern Ireland
ICC Wales
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at ICC Wales before planning the drinks service.
Conference and exhibition venue bars | Wales and Northern Ireland
Conference and exhibition venue bars in Wales and Northern Ireland
Planning a conference, exhibition, meeting or business reception in Wales and Northern Ireland? Start with the booked venue and event format. A staffed drinks point should fit the room, service window and guest flow, whether it supports an exhibitor area or a reception.
Cocktailhire can plan staffed bar service, mobile bars, cocktails and alcohol-free options where the venue and organiser permit an outside supplier. The venue pages below cover different event uses; confirm the exact room, catering rules and permissions before a service is booked.
What the event needs
A service point that fits the format
The drinks service should suit the guests and the space without interrupting meetings, conversations or the event programme.
What gets checked
Space, rules and service flow before the day
Check room access, space, power, water, storage, catering rules, service times, glassware and expected guest numbers.
What to do next
Open the venue page for your event
Each venue page sets out the relevant event use and the permissions to confirm before planning outside drinks service.
Featured venues in Wales and Northern Ireland
Start with the venue your event uses
Wales and Northern Ireland
Celtic Manor Resort
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Celtic Manor Resort before planning the drinks service.
Wales and Northern Ireland
Venue Cymru
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Venue Cymru before planning the drinks service.
Wales and Northern Ireland
Principality Stadium
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Principality Stadium before planning the drinks service.
Wales and Northern Ireland
Cardiff City Stadium
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Cardiff City Stadium before planning the drinks service.
Wales and Northern Ireland
Cardiff Marriott Hotel
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Cardiff Marriott Hotel before planning the drinks service.
All venues in Wales and Northern Ireland
Conference and exhibition venue pages in this region
ICC WalesDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at ICC WalesCeltic Manor ResortDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Celtic Manor ResortVenue CymruDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Venue CymruPrincipality StadiumDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Principality StadiumCardiff City StadiumDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Cardiff City StadiumCardiff Marriott HotelDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Cardiff Marriott HotelICC BelfastDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at ICC BelfastBelfast WaterfrontDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Belfast WaterfrontTitanic BelfastDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Titanic BelfastCrowne Plaza BelfastDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Crowne Plaza Belfast
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Planning answers
Useful answers for venue and exhibitor planning
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