Arnolfini
Art Gallery, Café, and Bookstore
Old City, Bristol
"Free exhibitions + good bookshop + great cafe/bar."(3 Tips)
"Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres"(2 Tips)
"Great gallery space, check opening times before visiting!!"(2 Tips)
"your phone/laptop in the wifi corner"(2 Tips)
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- Lee SydneyOctober 1, 2016Gallery 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.Upvote1Downvote
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.Upvote2Downvote
Becky Beynon-LewisApril 6, 2014A 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.UpvoteDownvote
Luke StanleyOctober 22, 2017Arnolfini is a centre for the contemporary arts, with free exhibitions that are well worth stopping for. Great bar / cafe too!UpvoteDownvote- ドーラDecember 31, 2011Sitting 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.Upvote2Downvote
Check out the furry exhibition in Hall 1. V child friendly with lots of books to read.
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Danai FassouliOctober 31, 2017So amazingly different. If you love the 'new' this is the place to experience it. I loved it.UpvoteDownvote
Colin MercerSeptember 12, 2012Modern 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.
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Chris MarshAugust 13, 2016A lively place during summer evenings with live music, dancing, food and great vibe.UpvoteDownvote- Andreas LeonidouSeptember 14, 2016Free exhibitions + good bookshop + great cafe/bar. What else do you want?UpvoteDownvote
AnnaJuly 25, 2017Come in for brightness of modern art and some silent time for yourself alone with pictures.UpvoteDownvote
RoyFebruary 23, 2015Doesn't need too much time - can be done in an hour. Beautifully presented and excellent coffee downstairs.UpvoteDownvote- ドーラDecember 31, 2011In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts.UpvoteDownvote
Sooz MoonAugust 7, 2012Great Bookshop and free exhibitions. Dangle your legs over the side of the harbour walls with a pint when the sun shines.UpvoteDownvote- Becky Beynon-LewisMay 18, 2013Always a fascinating exhibition, admire that they try to make as much free as possibly. Cafe over priced but pleasant.UpvoteDownvote
Steve SlackSeptember 7, 2011Fab cafe. Check out the sputini on the menu - great nibbles with a glass of wine or a beer.UpvoteDownvote
Graham GPMarch 19, 2012Great local food in the cafe - and seating outside by the Harbour.Upvote2Downvote
Graham BealeFebruary 11, 2012The coconut cake is out of this world! Coffee is of a good standard alsoUpvoteDownvote
Eva Kristin SethOctober 27, 2017I liked the Grayson Perry exhibition, wish I had more time!UpvoteDownvote
The book store is one of the best in Bristol.Upvote5Downvote
Trefor SouthwellOctober 5, 2013Nice place, exhibits are usually boring but there is the odd good oneUpvoteDownvote
- Ben HoyleSeptember 8, 2011Get a draughts ale then charge your phone/laptop in the wifi corner by the lamps.UpvoteDownvote
Why is this the only bar in Bristol where people queue in a line? I don't understand. Also - coffees are a bit slow.UpvoteDownvote
Ann DanylkiwApril 30, 2011Love the wifi corner for mobile pros. Sadly, no decaf coffee :(UpvoteDownvote
Was better when the comments book was public Read moreUpvoteDownvote
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