In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts, presenting innovative, experimental work in the visual arts, performance, dance, film, music and events.
16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA United Kingdom
Credit Cards | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Drinks | Beer, Wine |
Book store with a variety of art books and also zines!
Gallery space , cafe , auditorium .. also UWE graphic design students are based here. Exhibitions are all free. Their Student Membership Scheme allows you to enjoy even more exclusive offers.
iconic bristol venue. great gallery with loads of interesting events and shows. worth a visit for the bookshop alone. take pics outside and post online with #outsidefini hash tag.
A must visit place. Excellent cafe . Beautifully situated. Great exhibitions , events and talks. Always free art to see for the penny conscious. A truly integral part of Bristol.
Arnolfini is a centre for the contemporary arts , with free exhibitions that are well worth stopping for. Great bar / cafe too!
Sitting on the quayside with a drink on a summer evening is a quintessentially Bristol experience. Arnolfini’s café bar serves a menu of fresh, locally sourced food and fairtrade tea and coffee .
Check out the furry exhibition in Hall 1. V child friendly with lots of books to read.
So amazingly different. If you love the 'new' this is the place to experience it. I loved it.
Modern bronze statue of Italian Giovanni Caboto (aka here as 'John Cabot'), who sailed his ship 'The Matthew' to discover mainland North America before Columbus in 1497. Outside the Arnolfini.
A lively place during summer evenings with live music , dancing , food and great vibe.
Doesn't need too much time - can be done in an hour. Beautifully presented and excellent coffee downstairs.
Free exhibitions + good bookshop + great cafe/bar. What else do you want?
Come in for brightness of modern art and some silent time for yourself alone with pictures.
In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts .
Great Bookshop and free exhibitions . Dangle your legs over the side of the harbour walls with a pint when the sun shines.
Great gallery space , check opening times before visiting!!
Fab cafe . Check out the sputini on the menu - great nibbles with a glass of wine or a beer .
Always a fascinating exhibition , admire that they try to make as much free as possibly. Cafe over priced but pleasant.
the breakfast is excellent
Always has nice exhibitions
Great local food in the cafe - and seating outside by the Harbour .
The coconut cake is out of this world! Coffee is of a good standard also
I liked the Grayson Perry exhibition , wish I had more time!
The book store is one of the best in Bristol.
Nice place, exhibits are usually boring but there is the odd good one
Get a draughts ale then charge your phone/laptop in the wifi corner by the lamps.
Lots of interesting art and books
The cherry & coconut cheesecake is amazing!
The bookshop is excellent.
Why is this the only bar in Bristol where people queue in a line ? I don't understand. Also - coffees are a bit slow.
Great place for a seminar, good space, great light
Interesting place to visit!
Interesting exhibitions
Love the wifi corner for mobile pros. Sadly, no decaf coffee :(
Cool place to meet.
Free wifi is good!
Was better when the comments book was public Read more
Cheesey chips .....
Galeria de arte contemporáneo gratuita
Very nice (and free) contemporary art! - Emile Pascoe
The coffee's good and the view on the 2nd floor terrace outside is fantastic on a good day - Rowan Kerek Robertson
Brilliant indie cinema, right on the harbour. Excellent film programing & events. Bar/café serves food & has WiFi - Kate Maxwell
Lovely place to sit and read a book or do a treasure hunt! - Charlotte Grierson