Café

Internal view of the RWA cafe space featuring a marble counter, chairs & tables and a large red abstract painting on the far wall

Spicer+Cole at the RWA, their largest counter space in Bristol

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Outside the RWA cafe space on the forecourt with tables & chairs & a blackboard with with Spicer+Cole at the RWA

The new cafe has outdoor seating on the remodeled forecourt

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A selection of cakes and pastries

Serving a selection of freshly made cakes and treats as well as breakfast, lunch and great coffee

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Filled croissants on display on a marble counter top

Breakfast, lunch and cakes available to eat in or take away

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Tables and chairs on the RWA forecourt looking out onto Clifton Park Street

Pop in on your way by or take a break between exhibitions

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Internal view of the RWA cafe seating area

The new larger cafe space has both indoor and outdoor seating

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Spicer+Cole at the RWA

The Café is a space to enjoy a break during your visit or to drop in as you pass us by. With a separate entrance it is accessible from the newly re-modelled forecourt, and has both indoor and outdoor seating both on the terrace and balcony to enjoy this beautiful area of Bristol.

Spicer+Cole serve a range of ethically sourced, fresh food and drink, open throughout the day serving breakfast, light lunches, cakes and great coffee. 

Their fifth café, Spicer+Cole at the RWA is their largest counter in Bristol. 

 

From Monday 2 September 2024
8am Monday - Friday
9.30am Saturday
10am Sunday
Closing at 4pm daily

 

Christmas and New Year Opening Times 2024

Monday 23rd December - Closed
Tuesday 24th December - Closed
Wednesday 25th December - Closed
Thursday 26th December - Closed

Friday 27th December: Open 10-4pm
Saturday 28th December: Open 9.30-4pm
Sunday 29th December: Open 10-4pm

Monday 30th December - Closed
Tuesday 31 December - Closed
Wednesday 1 January - Closed

Thursday 2 January: Open 9.30-4pm
Friday 3 January: Open 9.30-4pm
Saturday 4 January: Open 9.30-4pm
Sunday 5 January: Open 9.30-4pm

Monday 6 January - Normal hours resume

 

 

Location

The RWA is situated in the academic heart of Bristol in Clifton, within easy reach of the city's main shopping districts and visitor attractions.

Our address is Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX.

Transport information is available via our Getting Here page.

Sample Menu 

View an example of the food served in the cafe in the Sample Menu. Please note fillings and flavours vary from day to day. 

 

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Spicer + Cole at the RWA Sample Menu

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The RWA Bristol outside view. Located in Clifton, Bristol. Photo credit Evan Dawson

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