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Arnolfini

16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA, England
01179172300
Ranked #4 of 12 shopping in Bristol
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries, Movie Theaters
Owner description: In a fantastic waterside location at the heart of Bristol’s harbourside, Arnolfini is one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts,...... more » Owner description: 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, accompanied by a programme of educational activities.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. « less
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Bristol, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I've always enjoyed the art and exhibits at the Arnolfini but last Friday's dinner and women's comedy night was a mixed pleasure. The place was throbbing with women, almost a full house, incredibly noisy and we couldn't hear each other speak in the cafe. It had been quiet when we arrived and ordered simple tapas food at around 6.45. The... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

good environment of art and design, with a lot of regular exhibitions which fill up my lives of colours More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Very good place...good environment,mell's art and culture inside :) and the coffee is very good More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Perhaps... but in a wonderful building and its free! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Whenever I am in town I always drop in to see the latest exhibition. Sometimes mediocre....frequently inspiring. Great bar and a usefull shop for quirky, arty gifts More

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Cirencester, England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Walked into a dark room with a flickering TV program being shone onto a wall. ART? if you say so. Am now thinking about opening our TV lounge to the public!! More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

Dull art work and odd choices of exhibitions but toilets good downstairs. Worth going in when it is raining. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012

It's free and conveniently located - but I rarely 'get' the art displays and always leave dissapointed. nice little book shop and cafe More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

A nice building with a few things going on and I imagine if you like that type of art then it would be great- and a lot of people there seemed to be enjoying themselves. But it's not really for me- might give it another go when different exhibits are there. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

Exhibitions, cinema, cafe. Perfect location and always worth a look when in the area. More

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