“‘Gladiator’ is the kind of cinema we don’t see any more [...] It’s like opening a picture book and going back to our Technicolor childhood”
DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 18:15
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator with a wine and pasta night fit for an emperor!
Like most Vintage Screenings, it is hosted in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar, where you’ll enjoy a sparkling wine reception. The film will be accompanied by a tasting of carefully selected Italian wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts, with an interval for an Italian feast of your very own - and for a film as epic as Gladiator, we’ll be pouring six Italian wines as opposed to the usual four!
After last year’s rave reviews we’re thrilled to be partnering again with local indie supplier Toff’s Pasta, who will be cooking a mouth-watering meal for you to dine on during the interval, along with a beer or soft drink. We’ve got a vegan/gluten-free options too, so make sure you select the correct ticket type when booking.
Your ticket includes:
welcome glass of prosecco
six wines (three whites, three reds) to taste from across Italy
a Gladiator-inspired Italian bowl food meal
an Italian lager (or soft drink alternative)
a screening of Gladiator with intro talk and extra trivia
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
2000 | 15 | 155 mins
After a terrible betrayal, famed Roman general Maximus finds himself enslaved and forced into combat as a gladiator. He must literally fight for his survival as he plans his revenge on those who wronged him, and win over the crowds of the Colosseum…
Contains strong bloody violence, gore & injury detail, moderate language, sexual threat
About The FOOD
Born out of passion for all things pasta, Toff’s are committed to providing delicious grab and go pasta at various street food markets in Bristol and the South West. They’re all about authentic recipes and bold flavours, sourcing only the finest of ingredients to use in our sauces, ensuring the best eating experience every time.
Choose from:
Classic Mac & Cheese with fresh chives and crispy onions (vegetarian)
Ragu alla bolognese - beef and pancetta slow cooked in chia to for 4 hours - grana padano and fresh chives
Black truffle and wild mushroom - topped with fresh sage and crushed walnuts (vegan)
All of these are served with freshly-made garlic flat bread, topped with delicious pesto.
Toff’s will also bring gluten-free pasta and pancetta for those who would like.
About The Location
Averys began in 1793 and over the years, the family has built its reputation as one of the UK’s most pioneering wine merchants. Their historic wine cellar can be found beneath their shop on Culver street, and is an atmospheric and intimate setting for our Vintage Screenings.
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ADD-ONS
An Introduction To Wine Tasting
Looking to expand your knowledge, or make your evening extra special? Join us before the main event for An Introduction To Wine Tasting, led by one of Averys’ experts. These enjoyable and informative sessions explain the basics of how to taste wine, with one white and one red to sample, helping you learn while you taste as you’re guided through the key steps to understanding the aromas, flavours and characteristics of wine.
L'Affinage Du Fromage Deli Box
Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box from our friends at local supplier L'Affinage Du Fromage. Enjoy 3 different cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers, as a perfect complement to your wine tasting.
Getting Here
Averys Wine Merchants is located at 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5LD. The venue is accessed via the street-level entrance on Frogmore Street - look for the dark green door next to Sergio’s! The what3words reference is rests.among.grace
The nearest bus stop is College Green. The closest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
There is level access to the venue via the entrance on Frogmore Street.
There is an accessible toilet at the venue.
Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).
If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Wherever possible we will source a subtitled print, but need advance notice as this can vary on a film-by-film basis and may require additional time to source/arrange.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.
Venue & Event Information
Doors for this event will open at 6:00PM (18:00). You will not be able to access the screening room before this time, so we recommend arriving as close to this time as possible.
If you have booked An Introduction To Wine Tasting add-on, please arrive by 5:30PM via Averys Shop. You will receive further information on this in a separate email.
This event is strictly for over-18s. As alcohol is included in your ticket price, you may be asked to show ID upon entry to the venue. If you fail to provide valid ID when asked, you will not be able to attend this event. In this instance we would be unable to offer event credit.
FAQs
I don’t drink white/red wine - can I have an alternative? Yes! We can offer all white/all red wine tastings, and non-alcoholic options upon request, but strongly advise you to let us know in advance via the contact form.
Can I buy food at the venue? Your ticket includes a meal courtesy of Toff’s Pasta, served during the interval. If you’d like extra food during the film, we offer L’affinage du Fromage Deli Boxes on a pre-order basis. These can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event. This event includes food with the entry price (see above for details).
I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.
Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.