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Venue Type

Entertainment Venue

City

Exeter

Region

South West

Standing

250

theatre

200

dinner

120

bedrooms

About Venue

Located on Exeter's historic Quayside, Bomba is one of the city's most distinctive event venues, combining a vibrant industrial setting with contemporary hospitality, live entertainment and flexible private hire facilities. Housed within a characterful warehouse building overlooking the River Exe, the venue has become a popular destination for corporate socials, networking events, product launches, private celebrations and live entertainment. With its iconic beamed interior, premium sound system and relaxed atmosphere, Bomba offers a refreshing alternative to traditional conference venues.

Originally established as one of Exeter's best-known live music venues, Bomba has evolved into a versatile event space capable of hosting everything from business networking evenings and brand activations to private parties, live performances and exclusive venue hire. The venue features comfortable lounge seating, two outdoor terraces, a dedicated DJ studio and a high-fidelity Funktion-One sound system, creating an immersive experience for both corporate and social events.

Situated on The Quay just a short walk from Exeter city centre, Bomba enjoys an enviable waterfront location with nearby hotels, restaurants and transport links, making it an excellent choice for businesses looking to host memorable events in one of Exeter's most vibrant districts.

Event Spaces

Main Venue

The venue's principal event space accommodates up to 250 guests and offers a flexible warehouse-style environment for networking events, product launches, corporate parties, live performances and exclusive celebrations. Featuring exposed beams, a premium Funktion-One sound system and adaptable layouts, the space is equally suited to daytime business events and evening entertainment.

Private Bar Area

A dedicated hospitality space perfect for smaller networking events, drinks receptions, team socials and client entertaining, with bespoke food and drink packages available.

Outdoor Terraces

Two outdoor terraces overlooking Exeter Quay provide a relaxed setting for summer parties, drinks receptions and informal networking, offering guests a unique riverside atmosphere.

Meeting Rooms

Bomba offers 3 flexible event and meeting spaces, suitable for presentations, workshops, networking events and private hire.

Facilities and Services

Bomba offers high-speed WiFi, a Funktion-One sound system, professional lighting, DJ facilities, dedicated event support, bespoke food and drink packages, private bar, outdoor terraces, exclusive venue hire and adaptable event layouts.

Location and Access

Located at 4 The Quay, Exeter EX2 4AP, Bomba sits on Exeter's historic Quayside within easy walking distance of the city centre, Exeter Central and Exeter St Davids railway stations, with a wide range of nearby hotels, restaurants and parking facilities.

Ideal For

Networking Events
Corporate Parties
Product Launches
Summer Parties
Team Socials
Private Parties
Live Entertainment
Brand Activations
Drinks Receptions
Exclusive Hire

Key Features

Historic Quayside Location
Up To 250 Guests
Warehouse-Style Venue
Two Outdoor Terraces
Private Bar
Funktion-One Sound System
Exclusive Hire Available
Industrial Interior
Live Entertainment Venue
Exeter Waterfront Location

Why Hire

Bomba offers one of Exeter's most unique event settings, combining industrial character with contemporary hospitality in a vibrant waterfront location. Ideal for networking events, product launches, corporate celebrations and exclusive parties, the venue delivers a memorable experience that's very different from a traditional hotel or conference venue.