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The Watershed

1 Canon's Road | Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TX, England
44 117 925 5100
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Ranked #2 of 12 shopping in Bristol
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Cinemas, Art Galleries
Owner description: Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly art house films, a lively...... more » Owner description: Watershed is the UK’s first media centre based in Bristol in a Grade II* listed building. It has 3 cinemas screening mainly art house films, a lively Café/Bar which serves delicious, locally sourced food and is a great place to meet friends or use the free wifi, as well as a large conferencing space available to hire. « less
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Bristol, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

The bar does amazing food and the european films at the cinema in the same location are not to be missed. I love this place. More

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Somerset
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Some good some not with the result that it does not totally hang together More

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Silves, Portugal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Good place to eat,have a drink or go for a walk...have to go More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Watershed is my favourite place in Bristol. Nice food, great position, good films, lovely staff, vibrant atmosphere, inclusive of all ages. Usually buzzing with interesting media types having some meeting or course. Great for people watching. Very relaxed and welcoming. Manages to be well run and professional whilst exuding a laid back and off beat air. Interesting talks and courses... More

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South Molton, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Four of us had an enjoyable lunch overlooking the river. More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

went here after bristol museum v close by good for all ages also had a steam train outside reccommended More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

Loved this place! beautifully situated in the docks and inspirational architecture and a cool crowd - great place to people watch on a warm evening. More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

if you need to dodge the showers as we did the watershed is a great diversion for an hour or so, lots of exhibits & activities for younger visitors More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Thsi is a good place to relax, have a coffee, order some food and chill out either with friends or alone. You can also go to the cinema here and they have films from around the world. More

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Lymington, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

This re-conditioned area of Bristol has grown fantastically in the last few years. I was first here just when the Watershed was being built and the area has been transformed. Fab restaurants, street performers, river tours, fountains and street sellers. What is not to like? Well done Bristol! More

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