Café/Bar

Situated firmly in the heart of Bristol's historic and vibrant Harbourside, Watershed Café/Bar is one of the most relaxed and welcoming venues in the city. The Café/Bar offers superb views across the harbour and is a light and airy loft space with a unique buzz that's really hard to find anywhere else. One of the few independents left on the waterfront, Watershed is one of the most popular meeting places in the city and now boasts the finest view of Bristol harbourside from the lovely new balcony.

Enjoy the fabulous views from the balcony.

Opening Times

The Café/Bar is open daily. Mon: 1030hrs - 2300hrs / Tue - Thu: 0930hrs - 2300hrs / Fri: 0930hrs - midnight / Sat: 1000hrs - midnight / Sun: 1000hrs - 2230hrs.

Food is served from: Mon: 1030hrs – 2100hrs, Tue: 0930hrs to 2100hrs, Wed – Fri: 0930hrs – 2200hrs, Sat: 1000hrs – 2200hrs, Sun:1000hrs – 1900hrs
Teas and coffees are available until 2230hrs Mon - Sat and until 2200hrs on Sun.

Weekday matinee offer

Afternoon Delights: Customers attending any weekday matinee screening can enjoy tea and cake in the Café/Bar at a special price. Simply show your matinee ticket to the Café/Bar staff when ordering and you will be entitled to tea or filter coffee plus any cake or pastry for only £2.25 or £3.25 with a large cappuccino or latte. (Available from Monday to Friday between 1400hrs – 1600hrs. Offer only valid on the same day as the screening).

Local Food

Award-winning local Cakes now available in the Café/Bar

Bar Cake from Kingswood, Bristol hand-make cakes in small batches and do not use preservatives, artificial colouring or flavouring. Bar Cake bake with passion and commitment and pack their cakes with the very best ingredients, sourcing locally wherever possible.

Bar Cake recently scooped three prestigious food industry awards at the Guild of Fine Food 07 event including a top accolade for excellence. So, find out what the fuss is about…and, if you are dairy and gluten intolerant, you can get a slice of the action too!

Award-Winning Cakes

Local Ales

Delicious new local Ales now available in the Café/Bar

Local brewer Arbor Ales from Stapleton, Bristol started brewing in March 2007 when they installed a brewing plant in the newly refurbished ‘The Old Tavern’. We thought it would be great to showcase three of their brews in the Café/Bar:

Arbor Harbour

An easy drinking deep golden best bitter brewed exclusively for the Watershed Café Bar. Arbor used Warminster malt and Worcestershire hops to create a refreshing beer with gentle roasted malt flavours balanced by a delicate hoppy aftertaste.

 

Trendlewood Bitter 4.2%

A golden session bitter, with an interesting fruity taste. Originally brewed specifically for the Old Tavern, it takes its name from Trendlewood Park where the pub and brewery are located.

 

Old Knobbley 4.5%

Named after a famous 400 year old oak tree, Old Knobbley is an interesting and well balanced best bitter. Deep ruby in colour with a wonderfully complex hoppy character.

 

Breakfast

Breakfast in the Café/Bar Every Day

The Café/Bar is now serving breakfast every day, from the moment we open until midday, you can choose from the hearty Breakfast Bap which includes:

• Sausage/Egg/Bacon or
• Vegetarian Sausage/Egg/Mushrooms

(both are served on a sea salt focaccia)

or the alternative to the Breakfast Bap is the Continental style breakfast which includes your choice of cereal plus a croissant and preserves and yoghurt or fruit.

All breakfast options are priced at £3.50

Late Night Bites:

If you are feeling a little peckish after the kitchen has closed you can still tuck into some of the tasty, regular Light Bites and Side Order dishes.

For further information please call the Café/Bar directly on (0117) 927 5101.

Main area of the Café/Bar

Offering excellent-quality food at reasonable prices, the team of chefs have developed an eclectic menu, with main courses changing every two weeks. Catering for vegetarians and meat eaters alike with its varied selection of main dishes, plus a broad range of snacks, soups, salads and hearty jacket potatoes.

The scrumptious cakes on offer are firm favourites and can be enjoyed alongside an amazing selection of coffees, teas and hot chocolate, mostly organic and Fair Trade. Or if you're in the mood for something stronger, the bar offers a staggering array of independent beers, including Budweiser Budvar and Erdinger Weissbrau, plus a list of great wines from all around the world. There's also free internet access to check Watershed's expanding digital exhibition programme while you relax. The extended Café/Bar Link offers 50 extra seatsin a quieter part of the Café/Bar.

Link area of Café/Bar

The Café/Bar is open daily. Mon: 1100hrs - 2300hrs / Tue - Thu: 0930hrs - 2300hrs / Fri: 0930hrs - midnight / Sat: 1000hrs - midnight / Sun: 1000hrs - 2230hrs.

Food is served from 1200hrs to 2100hrs Mon to Sat and from 1200hrs to 1900hrs on Sun. For further information please call the Café/Bar directly on (0117) 927 5101.