“‘Withnail And I’ seesaws between hilarity and tragedy in a manner that doesn’t waste a single slurred syllable. The end result is not only incredibly funny but also one of the saddest, sharpest and, hell, downright educational movies ever made [...] This is and always will be a perfect dark comedy and a student staple”
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.
“I must have some booze, I demand to have some booze” - thus spake Withnail, and so we’re bringing Bruce Robinson’s cult comedy classic Withnail And I to Averys this June! Whether you know every line or have yet to discover the delights of this true highlight of British cinema, it’s sure to be a riotous evening. While we can’t quite guarantee “the finest wines available to humanity”, we’ll be serving up a selection of highlights from ‘up North’ from across the globe…
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 new Group Bookings option below
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1953 | 15 | 107 mins
Withnail and Marwood are two struggling actors in 1960s London. Desperate from an escape from their existential woes (and their borderline uninhabitable flat), they convince Withnail’s eccentric uncle to let them stay at his holiday cottage in the Lake District - but their holiday turns out to be more stressful than the life they have left behind.
Contains very strong language, drug use, strong 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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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 suppliers Native Vine. 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 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!
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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 6:45PM (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 at 6:15PM 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? Currently we only offer Two Belly 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.