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While nobody can say for sure what will
happen regarding Covid, Bristol Film Festival
is committed to hosting our events in a safe way
and have invested in equipment to achieve this goal.
All our screenings at Averys will have air purifiers,
as approved by Bristol City Council.
Bristol City Council guidelines
will be followed, and where appropriate
we will notify all guests prior to any event
of any additional measures may be required.
If you test positive for Covid
and cannot attend the event, let
us know with evidence of the test
results and you will receive a credit
for future festival events.
“The most memorable, most influential, most quoted, most beloved, most discussed, most imitated, most revered and most entertaining American movie ever made”
DOORS: 18:30 | FILM STARTS 18:45
Wine, pizza and one of the all-time greatest movies: it’s an offer you can’t refuse…
We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary year of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece with a twist on our Vintage Screening format. 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 itself will be accompanied by a tasting of carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts - and for a film as epic as The Godfather, we’ll be pouring six Sicilian and southern Italian wines as opposed to the usual four!
We’re also teaming up with Bristol indie Ceres Pizza, who will be cooking mouth-watering fresh pizza for you to dine on during the film, alongside the wines. We’ve got a vegan/gluten-free option too, so make sure you select the correct pizza in the Tickets section below.
Take your evening further with our add-on options:
• Enjoy a pre-screening wine tasting session as you learn more about wine tasting over a glass
• Indulge with a delicious deli box from Two Belly, with cheeses, chutney and crackers to enjoy alongside your film and wine
• Attending in a group of six or more? Take a look at our new Group Bookings option below
Please note that this event is strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1972 | 15 | 175 mins
Powerful mob boss Don Vito Corleone decides to hand over his criminal empire to Michael, his youngest son. But his decision has devastating results for the whole family…
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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Pre-Screening Tasting
Before your screening, we are now offering the opportunity for a pre-screening tasting session with Averys expert, and Vintage Screening co-host Frank Mason.
For £6.50 per person, enjoy a brief introduction to wine tasting hosted by Frank, sampling a white and a red as he talks you through the key steps to understanding the aromas, flavours and characteristics of wine.
Frank has been working with Averys since 2010 and heads up the Events team, delivering over 120 events a year both virtually and in Averys historic vaulted cellar in the centre of Bristol. Frank completed the WSET Diploma in wine – a two year course on wine drinking, back in 2014! And now teaches those wine courses to both customers and staff. In his spare time he loves listening to death metal and is a professional crocodile wrestler (his words!).
Two Belly Deli Box
Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box from Two Belly cheese and beer shop. Enjoy 3 different cheeses, along with an artisan chutney and crackers, as a perfect complement to your wine tasting.
Tickets
Our Group Bookings option has been introduced in response to the larger parties of six or more people who attend our events and are looking to add something extra to their evening to enhance the experience.
Before the screening, you will enjoy a tutored wine tasting with an Averys expert, sampling two different wines and discovering more about the world of wine tasting. Each group member will receive a Two Belly Deli Box to enjoy during the film, which includes a selection of premium cheeses with crackers and chutney. Your group’s reserved seating will mean you can enjoy the film from the best seats in the house!
Tickets from £50pp | Enquire Today
Bristol Film Festival’s Red Carpet Club is an opportunity for film-lovers to make the most of our events throughout the year.
Take advantage of advanced booking facilities, discounts on tickets and a range of benefits from our partners and supporters.
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Getting Here
Averys Wine Merchants is located at 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5LD. The screening room can be accessed via the street-level entrance on Frogmore Street.
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.
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 6:30PM (18:30). 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 a Pre-Screening tasting, please arrive at 6:00PM via Averys Shop.
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.
Please do not consume hot food in the Screening Room.
We strongly encourage all guests to take a lateral flow test before attending this event, for the safety of other guests and event staff.
FAQs
I don’t drink white/red wine - can I have an alternative? Yes! We can offer all white/all red wine tastings, but strongly advise you to let us know in advance via the contact form.
Can I buy food at the venue? You are able to order a Two Belly Deli Box to enjoy during your screening. A sourdough pizza from Ceres Pizza is also included in your ticket price and will be served during the interval.
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.