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THE GODFATHER PART II: 50th Anniversary Screening at Averys Wine Cellars

  • Averys Wine Merchants 9 Culver Street Bristol, England, BS1 5LD United Kingdom (map)
Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola’s continuation of Mario Puzo’s Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken
— ROTTEN TOMATOES

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SCREENING IS SOLD OUT, BUT AN EXTRA DATE (SAT 28TH SEPT) HAS BEEN ADDED DUE TO DEMAND. CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TICKETS FOR THE NEW DATE

DOORS: 17:15 | FILM STARTS 17:30

Italian wine, Italian food and one of the all-time greatest movies: it’s an offer you can’t refuse…

Join us for an exceptional evening celebrating the 50th anniversary of Francis Ford Coppola’s masterpiece sequel. Like most Vintage Screenings, it is hosted in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar, where you’ll enjoy a sparkling wine reception. The film itself will be accompanied by a tasting of carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts - and for a film as epic as The Godfather Part II, we’ll be pouring six Sicilian and southern Italian wines as opposed to the usual four!

We’re also teaming up with local indie supplier Toff’s Pasta, who will be cooking mouth-watering buffet meal for you to dine on during the interval, along with a beer or soft drink. We’ve got a vegan/gluten-free options too, so make sure you select the correct ticket type when booking.

Your ticket includes:

  • welcome glass of prosecco

  • six wines (three whites, three reds) to taste from Sicily and Southern Italy

  • a Godfather-inspired Italian bowl food buffet meal

  • an Italian lager (or soft drink alternative)

  • a digitally restored screening of The Godfather Part II with intro talk and extra trivia

Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only

About The Film

1974 | 15 | 200 mins

This acclaimed sequel follows Michael Corleone as he tightens his grip on the family syndicate, as well as exploring how his father Vito became an underworld figure in 1920s New York City.

Contains strong violence, bloody images, domestic abuse, strong & discriminatory language

About The FOOD

Born out of passion for all things pasta, Toff’s are committed to providing delicious grab and go pasta at various street food markets in Bristol and the South West. They’re all about authentic recipes and bold flavours, sourcing only the finest of ingredients to use in our sauces, ensuring the best eating experience every time.

On the night, choose from:

  • Classic Mac and cheese with fresh chives and crispy onions (vegetarian)

  • Ragu alla bolognese - beef and pancetta slow cooked in chia to for 4 hours - grana padano and fresh chives

  • Black truffle and wild mushroom - topped with fresh sage and crushed walnuts (vegan)

All of these are served with freshly-made garlic flat bread, topped with delicious pesto.
Toff’s will also bring gluten-free pasta and pancetta for those who would like.

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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Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: THIS SCREENING IS SOLD OUT, BUT AN EXTRA DATE (SAT 28TH SEPT) HAS BEEN ADDED DUE TO DEMAND. CLICK HERE FOR INFO & TICKETS FOR THE NEW DATE

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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 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 5:15PM (17:15). 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 4:45PM 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.

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 options upon request, but strongly advise you to let us know in advance via the contact form.

Can I buy food at the venue? Your ticket includes a meal courtesy of Toff’s Pasta, served during the interval. If you’d like extra food during the film, we offer Native Vine Deli Boxes on a pre-order basis. These can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event. This event includes food with the entry price (see above for details).

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.

 
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