“A hugely entertaining movie that scored at Sundance and the film festival circuit [...] ‘Bottle Shock’ is something special: there’s magic in it”
DOORS: 20:20 | FILM STARTS 20:30
Now in its third year, our open-air, undercover garden cinema event returns — bigger and better than ever!
Taking place in the beautiful Mall Gardens in the heart of Clifton Village, this is outdoor cinema with a twist. Relax in the Central Arena before the film, with drinks, art displays, tastings and local food vendors, then make your way into one our two cinema spaces for the main event. With covered seating, a state-of-the-art LED screen and wireless headphones, enjoy your film come rain or shine - it's a Summer experience that’s not to be missed.
Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings - usually held in Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar, this July the Vintage Screenings are going on tour, to Screen 2 in The Mall Gardens. Following a sparkling wine on arrival, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts, guiding you through them at stages during the film.
The 4th July fun continues with Bottle Shock, an indie gem with the late, great Alan Rickman shining in the true story of a wine tasting competition that changed wine’s history. In keeping with the film’s theme, we’ll be facing off French and American wines for a showdown, and you can vote on your favourites!
What your ticket includes:
🍾 Sparkling wine reception followed by a wine tasting during the film (see below)
🎬 Allocated seating for a classic film screening
🎧 Bluetooth headphones for incredible sound quality
🍷 A themed wine tasting during the film (two whites and two reds)
🎟️ Access to the Central Arena, which includes:
Complimentary wine tasting before the film begins for all over-18s
Gin tasting with Six O’Clock Gin
Two pop-up art displays from Hidden Gallery and Firewater Gallery
Free-to-enter competitions
The Ivy Clifton Bar
Catering from The Mall Deli and Toff’s Pasta
Pop-up stalls from local businesses
About The Film
2008 | 12 | 104 mins
Alan Rickman stars as sommelier Steven Spurrier, a British expat running a wine shop in Paris in the 1970s. He devises a blind tasting event to introduce his customers to other countries’ wine, and visits the unknown region of Napa Valley, California; little does he realise that his encounter with a rough-and-ready, father-and-son winemaking duo will alter the history of wine forever…
Contains infrequent strong language and moderate sex and drug references
About The Location
The Mall Gardens in the heart of Clifton Village, is a serene green oasis surrounded by elegant Georgian architecture and quaint boutiques. Its peaceful, tree-lined setting make it a perfect spot to unwind — as well as an ideal location for enjoying cult classics and beloved films in a unique setting.
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Getting Here
The Mall Gardens is located in the centre of Clifton Village, just off The Mall.
The main entrance to the venue is on West Mall (what.3.words ///woke.bucket.loves)
Parking in Clifton Village is limited and subject to restrictions.
Buses 8 & 9 both stop in Clifton Village, a short walk from the Observatory. The nearest train station is Clifton Down.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The Mall Gardens Clifton has an alternative entrance for those who require level access. Please contact us directly for further instructions about how to access this.
Whilst the site is flat, some areas may be uneven, or have grass or matting underfoot
If you require a designated wheelchair space please let us know in advance.
If you are attending an event as a registered carer for a disabled guest, please bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP. If you are uncertain, please contact us.
A wheelchair-accessible toilet will be available at the event.
Headphones: this event requires wireless headsets to be used during the film. The headsets can be used with hearing aids. Please get in contact for further detail.
Subtitles: please contact us if you require a film to be screened with subtitles. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however this varies depending on the film.