“Recalling the cliches of horror films of the nineteen‐thirties as lovingly as someone remembering the small sins of youth […] Mel Brooks’ funniest, most cohesive comedy to date. A monster riot”
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, guiding you through them at stages during the film.
It was a sell-out favourite in the first year of the Festival, so we’re thrilled to be concluding our trio of Halloween-themed Vintage Screenings with a 50th anniversary screening of Mel Brooks’ frightfully funny comedy-horror spoof Young Frankenstein. Gene Wilder shines as the eccentric scientist who can’t escape his family past, no matter how vehemently he insists it’s pronounced “Fronkensteen”… We’ll be pairing it with a flight of wines from Eastern Europe, showcasing countries and varieties that are at last beginning to earn their rightful reputation in the international scene.
Take your evening further with our add-on options:
Enjoy ‘An Introduction To Wine Tasting’ before the main event as you learn more about wine tasting over a glass
Indulge with a delicious deli box from Native Vine, with cheeses, chutney and crackers to enjoy alongside your film and wine
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1974 | 12 | 105 mins
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein is a respected physician, who has severed all ties with his family history due to the infamy of his ‘mad scientist’ grandfather. However, when he inherits the family estate, he eventually decides to resume his grandfather’s experiments in reanimating the dead, with disastrously comic results for everyone involved.
Contains mild violence, moderate sex references, mild bad language
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.
Native Vine 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.
Native Vine are a specialist natural wine, cider, beer and spirits company in Bristol, with shops in 3 of the city’s most vibrant locations. In their Bedminster shop, they have a ‘cut to order’ cheese counter which offers an amazing selection of artisan cheese sourced from local and European producers.
Getting Here
Averys Wine Merchants is located at 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5LD. The screening room is 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 An Introduction To Wine Tasting add-on, 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.
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 alternatives upon request, 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 Native Vine 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.