“The greatest comedy ever made [...] It is structured so meticulously that it glides from moment to moment with the elegance of an Olympic figure skater, and the consummate screwball dialogue is so polished that every line includes either a joke, a double meaning, or an allusion to a line elsewhere in the film”
DOORS: 17:00 | FILM STARTS 17:10
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.
Our first film in Screen 2 is the screwball comic caper Some Like It Hot; the wickedly funny story of two cross-dressing jazz musicians on the run from the Mob brazenly defied the infamous strict morality rules of the Hays Code. With a swinging soundtrack and Marilyn Monroe at her very best, it’s still as riotously good fun over 60 years on as it was upon release! We’ll be pairing it with some American wines to take you back to the Roaring Twenties…!
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
1959 | 12A | 121 mins
In Prohibition-era Chicago, jazz musicians Joe and Jerry inadvertently witness a mob shooting and are forced to flee the city. With the Mafia hot on their tails, they disguise themselves as members of an all-female jazz band – but when their alter-egos start attracting romantic attention, their plan threatens to unravel…
Contains mild sex references, mild violence
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.
About Our Screen Sponsors
Belmont is a regenerative business on a mission to inspire behavioural change to address the climate and biodiversity crises by connecting people to nature, food, and one another.
At Belmont, environmental restoration, sustainable food production and the reconnection of people to nature, food and one another underpin all that we do.
It’s this ethos that led to the development of our regenerative farm, ground-breaking rewilding and rewetting project and our free nature-based connection program, which are all delivered with the crucial support of corporate partnerships and offsetting projects that benefit both people and the planet.
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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.