“If Hopkins’ unforgettable Lecter is what puts ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’ into genuine phenomenon territory, it is Foster’s fleshing out of FBI student Starling which gives the film real class [...] A triumph by virtue of its narrative strength and its ability to scare the shit out of its audience without ever once resorting to amateur hour frightwigs”
DOORS: 18:45 | FILM STARTS 19:00
Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of four carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts.
Get your fava beans ready, because this Halloween we’re screening The Silence Of The Lambs at Averys! One of the greatest and most influential films of all time, this unforgettable horror-thriller masterpiece will leave you on the edge of your seat - luckily we’ll be on hand to pour you some nerve-calming wines, inspired by Dr Hannibal Lecter’s, erm, unique palate - and yes, there’ll be some Chianti…
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 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 Group Bookings option below
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1991 | 15 | 118 mins
FBI trainee Clarice Starling is hunting for a serial killer nicknamed “Buffalo Bill”. At the urging of her boss, she seeks insights on Bill’s psyche from the brilliant psychiatrist but notorious incarcerated cannibal Dr. Hannibal Lecter. However, Lecter is a master of mind games, and soon Clarice is embroiled in a dangerous and nightmarish case that threatens to engulf her.
Contains strong violence and gore, very strong language, sex references
About The Location
Averys was founded 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
Pre-Screening Tasting
Before your screening, we are now offering the opportunity for a pre-screening tasting session with one of Averys’ resident experts.
For £6.50 per person, enjoy a brief introduction to wine tasting, sampling a white and a red as you’re talked through the key steps to understanding the aromas, flavours and characteristics of wine.
Deli Box
Indulge during your screening with a delicious deli box from our friends at local supplier Native Vine. 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 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 6:45PM (18:45). 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 via Averys Shop for a 6:15PM start.
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.
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? Currently we only offer Deli Boxes on a pre-order basis. These can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event.
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.