“Every line, every ‘gag’, is a little masterpiece of wit”
DOORS: 18:00 | FILM STARTS 19:00
Vintage Screenings pair classic films with thematically linked wine tastings to create unique evenings in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar. Following a sparkling wine reception, the film will be accompanied by a tasting of three carefully selected wines courtesy of Averys’ resident experts, guiding you through them at stages during the film.
Join us for Passport To Pimlico, which affectionately lampoons blitz spirit and bureaucracy gone mad in post-war London.Due to the importance of Burgundy in the plot, we’ll be tasting wines made from the two key grapes from the region: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Your ticket includes:
A sparkling wine reception
A hosted wine tasting featuring Burgundy classics
Introduction to the film from Festival Director
Post-screening supper from Yakinori Japanese kitchen
This Vintage Screening is hosted in collaboration with a number of our Property Partners. From 18:00-18:45 come along for an optional networking session, meet industry experts and discover more about their services. For more information, please contact us.
Please note that Vintage Screenings are strictly for over-18s only
About The Film
1949 | U | 84 mins
When an unexploded WWII bomb accidentally detonates, it unearths a cellar containing ancient proof that the London district of Pimlico is legally part of the Duchy of Burgundy – which makes it exempt from British law, including rationing and pub closing hours…!
Contains no material likely to offend or harm
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
NB: a mandatory £1.50 booking fee is added to your order at checkout. This is per order, not per ticket
Getting Here
Averys Wine Merchants is located at 9 Culver Street, Bristol, BS1 5LD. The venue is accessed via the street-level entrance on Frogmore Street - look for the dark green door next to Sergio’s! The what3words reference is rests.among.grace
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. Wherever possible we will source a subtitled print, but need advance notice as this can vary on a film-by-film basis and may require additional time to source/arrange.
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 6:45PM (18:45). 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, please arrive by 6:15PM via the main Averys Shop entrance. You will receive further information on this in a separate email nearer the event.
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.
Please do not consume hot food in the Screening Room.
FAQs
I don’t drink white/red wine - can I have an alternative? Yes! We can offer all white/all red wine tastings, but strongly advise you to let us know in advance via the contact form.
Do you have non-alcoholic alternatives? We are pleased to be able to offer a range of alcohol-free wines from our partners Vino Zero. Please let us know in advance if you would like this alternative alcohol-free flight via the contact form.
Can I buy food at the venue? Currently we only offer L’affinage du Fromage Deli Boxes on a pre-order basis. These can be ordered up to 48 hours before your event.
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?
Tickets purchased before 14th January 2026 - tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 72 hours before the start of an event.
Tickets purchased on or after 14th January 2026 - tickets will only be refundable if ticket insurance was added at the point of purchase.
Red Carpet Club members - tickets are refundable up to 5 working days before your event, and exchangeable for credit for up to 24 hours before your event.