Arnolfini

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.

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  • Phone

    +44 117 917 2300

  • Website

    arnolfini.org.uk

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  • Type

    Art Gallery

Address

16 Narrow Quay Bristol BS1 4QA United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Drinks Beer, Wine

Comments / 39


Keywords:

café summer evenings wifi corner live music exhibits bright dancing outdoor seating breakfast food coconut beer bookshop arts contemporary events harbors cherries galleries well friendly staff
Lee Sydney

Book store with a variety of art books and also zines!

Lee Sydney

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.

Andrew Valentine

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.

Becky Beynon-Lewis

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.

Luke Stanley

Arnolfini is a centre for the contemporary arts , with free exhibitions that are well worth stopping for. Great bar / cafe too!

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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 .

Avradeep Chakrabarti

Check out the furry exhibition in Hall 1. V child friendly with lots of books to read.

Danai Fassouli

So amazingly different. If you love the 'new' this is the place to experience it. I loved it.

Colin Mercer

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.

Chris Marsh

A lively place during summer evenings with live music , dancing , food and great vibe.

Roy

Doesn't need too much time - can be done in an hour. Beautifully presented and excellent coffee downstairs.

Andreas Leonidou

Free exhibitions + good bookshop + great cafe/bar. What else do you want?

Anna

Come in for brightness of modern art and some silent time for yourself alone with pictures.

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In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts .

Sooz Moon

Great Bookshop and free exhibitions . Dangle your legs over the side of the harbour walls with a pint when the sun shines.

Justin

Great gallery space , check opening times before visiting!!

Steve Slack

Fab cafe . Check out the sputini on the menu - great nibbles with a glass of wine or a beer .

Becky Beynon-Lewis

Always a fascinating exhibition , admire that they try to make as much free as possibly. Cafe over priced but pleasant.

Peter Davenport

the breakfast is excellent

Saeed K

Always has nice exhibitions

Graham GP

Great local food in the cafe - and seating outside by the Harbour .

Graham Beale

The coconut cake is out of this world! Coffee is of a good standard also

Eva Kristin Seth

I liked the Grayson Perry exhibition , wish I had more time!

Sam Stefan

The book store is one of the best in Bristol.

Trefor Southwell

Nice place, exhibits are usually boring but there is the odd good one

Ben Hoyle

Get a draughts ale then charge your phone/laptop in the wifi corner by the lamps.

Rus Newton

Lots of interesting art and books

Michael Corbett

The cherry & coconut cheesecake is amazing!

Bonny Colville-Hyde

The bookshop is excellent.

Matthew Austin

Why is this the only bar in Bristol where people queue in a line ? I don't understand. Also - coffees are a bit slow.

Mike Dicks

Great place for a seminar, good space, great light

Axel C

Interesting place to visit!

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Interesting exhibitions

Ann Danylkiw

Love the wifi corner for mobile pros. Sadly, no decaf coffee :(

Gail Parminter

Cool place to meet.

Bogeon Kim

Free wifi is good!

Mick Dickinson

Was better when the comments book was public Read more

Jeremy Nevill

Cheesey chips .....

Antonella Montinaro

Galeria de arte contemporáneo gratuita

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