'I am making art' workshop. I went to the workshop with my 8 year old son and we loved the venue, thought the cafe was excellent and I really enjoyed my creative efforts. I think adults and younger children got a lot out of the session. However, my son was too old to play unselfconsciously with the materials but too young to feel confident devising his own project and I think he would have benefitted from a worksheet of ideas or some kind of a 'challenge'. As it was I was trying to keep him busy while I did my own stuff, which wasn't idea.

Spike Island is the island towards the south of Bristol, it has many attractions including the SS Great Britain, there are some nice walks along the waterside, you can walk from Queens Square all the way to the Create Centre (or you could get the boat to Nova Scotia and have a pint in the cottage instead). There is a popular cafe called Brunels Buttery where you can get a cuppa and M Shed where you can learn about Bristol especially it's industrial past.

Painted Object I am Making Art Really great open work shop providing materials and a chance to work with found objects. Well facilitated workshop in which participants were encouraged to work with colour, texture and 3D to enhance their personal practice. Tutors were helpful and encouraging, objects and materials provided were great.

Unique in its scale & complexity, so many people work here making art, film, design and exhibitions. A great cafe at Emmeline and an important gallery space with regular exhibitions of significant art. Absolutely worth regular visits and don’t miss the Open Studios around 1st May annually.

Lovely little cafe bar with simple but tasty menu, with loads of vegan options and great cakes, in a light and spacious space surrounded by plants and books. The adjoining gallery itself hosts a range of brilliant and through provoking exhibitions that are always worth a visit.

An excellent contemporary gallery with a great exhibition space and friendly and knowledgeable staff. They run fantastic art workshops for adults and children providing all expertise, equipment and materials required. They also have a lovely cafe.

An interesting gallery which is constantly changing. It’s free to go in but you can donate which I know they appreciate very much when people do. There’s a cafe there too, I think it’s not run by the gallery but works well in conjunction with.

An art space with a nice cafe attached. Lots of practicing artists are housed in the studios. There is a large exhibition space showing a wide range of contemporary art. Free to get in. Always thought provoking. Occasionally pleasingly

Fabulous gallery surrounded by nice harbour side walks and attractions. Key features include a well lit atrium in the gallery space and a nice cafe.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Popped in to the café for lunch, not knowing what to expect, it's a light bright space, very clean with friendly staff. The food was great, large portions, nice presentation, served quickly, we really enjoyed it. Thanks very much!

Arrived late in the day with 2 hungry children and the staff couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. The menu is scrumptious and crafted with care. A great range of beverages for bigs and littles too. Love this place.

We got a golden ticket for SS Great Britain, and it was really really wonderful to explore!! Children and we enjoyed a lot❤️
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

The events here are very well curated. Great contents in the right setting. Poetry reading and performance works well here.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

We had really good fresh food here. It's all organic, and interesting and small menu. Highly recommended. I visited with my family, who are discerning, fussy and allergic, and they were all well satisfied.

The cafe has the best sandwiches ive ever had. They are huge and extremely reasonably priced. Photo attached is half of the sandwich (other half already consumed), priced at 6.90. Great atmosphere too

Spacious and Modular space, great and simple cafe with juices and food alongside bright light, great staff
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Weekend
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No wait
Reservation recommended
Not sure

Definitely one of my favourite places in Bristol. Whenever I want I relaxing but inspiring morning I go there.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Went on an open day with all the individual artists' studios open. It's an honour to have so much incredible talent in our city. Diverse, surprising and shocking you'll find it all here.

It's a nice place to visit, some exhibitions are really peculiar. And there's a coffee shop.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

One of the best contemporary art gallery in Bristol. Visitors can enjoy the contemporary art shows. The spacious gallery have a cafe and parking space in front of the gallery.

My must visit when taking a trip to Bristol. Loved the current show and cafe as always.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

One of my favourite art galleries in Bristol. All ways have an interesting exhibition to go and see. If you're in Bristol definitely worth going to see what's happening.

Has a nice cafe which runs also runs events throughout the month. Lunch can be a touch on the expensive side, but it is good. Good place to stop with the little ones.

Just discovered this place and went back the next day, best sandwich ever
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Exhibition on at present by Veronica Ryan (August 2021). Huge open space with eatery on site. If Art is your thing it's definitely worth checking out.

An island with a great big spike on it. My uncle Bernie slipped on the ice and was impaled on the spike. He was a great bloke and we miss him dearly.

There's always new exhibitions on plenty of opportunities for new people want to get experiences and look after general public and they Gary

Worth a visit especially when it's open studios weekend
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

The café has the best sandwiches in the world - whenever I feel down I come here to get one, they will never let you down …

Went to see the degree show of the UWE graduates, a great space for young artists taking their first steps towards a creative life!

Great space with thoughtfully put together exhibitions. I recommend a visit as part of any cultural tour through the city.

Some really great looking food in the Spike Island cafe... mine was an incredibly tasty chickpea rice salad …

Really chilled, cool cafe. Good food, great coffee... Sometimes a but if a queue, but it's worth it. Plus an art gallery!

Spike island is one of the more interesting galleries in Bristol. Its annual studio opening weekend must not be missed.

Great cafe. Reasonably priced.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

Interesting art, quiet when i was there, though it had only just open for the day. Had a coffee in the cafe

Quite possibly the best almond croissant I have ever tasted in the cafe. Very interesting place too.

Fab coffee at the cafe and so conveniently placed down the hall from our university studios!

I'll never forget the visit I had here, wonderful place and well thought out exhibits

Creative arts. Good multi creative visual exhibition. Comfortable pleasing cafe.

A little scruffy and full of mature student, hippy types

Nice coffee, amazing food, and it doesn't get too busy.

Interesting contemporary art space, worth a visit :)

Road work are still there and are a nightmare

I got chased by 3 smackeds with my friend

Beautiful contemplative space. Love it

Great space
Visited on
Weekend

Really good art exhibitions + café

Used to be amazing. It's still ok

Good gallery and lovely café!

Just somewhere to park

Great place to visit.

Absolutely delicious

Good coffee pitstop

Some superb art.

Great gallery

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