The Cafe on the Common

Sat 6 Jun13:00The Cafe on the Common

All about bees

Drop in to the Ardagh Community Nursery and join in with our bee-themed event as part of Bristol’s Festival of Nature week. Free activities include a short presentation by Sol, our Head Gardener, on key information to attract pollinators to your garden. We’ll also have a bee safari to identify different bumble bees and solitary bees, and chance to make bee stickers which we will use in our plant nursery to identify pollinator friendly plants and flowers. No booking required, all welcome!

Tue 9 Jun15:00The Cafe on the Common

Tuesday Craft Drop-in

Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of making, chatting and unwinding. Every Tuesday, our creative space opens for a friendly drop‑in session where you can: Try a simple project with support from our brilliant volunteers Bring along your own craft — knitting, papercraft, sketching, anything you enjoy Enjoy easy conversation and a cosy, welcoming atmosphereNo booking needed. A small donation to help cover materials is appreciated.

Fri 12 Jun17:00The Cafe on the Common

Foodie Friday with Boigers

Explore a changing line‑up of street food vendors here every Friday, enjoy a drink from the bar, and relax to chilled music in our beautiful gardens. A friendly, easygoing way to start your weekend with friends, family or just yourself! No booking required, just pop in. Food served until 8pm, or sold out.

Arts & CultureMarkets & Fairs

Ardagh Food & Craft Market

Our friendly, community food & craft market is open for business! Handmade crafts, ceramics, jewellery and textiles, locally made with love. Fabulous food stalls to make your mouth water. Hot street food to keep you fuelled, live local music and lots of chat and bustle. Come and have a wander!

Sat 13 Jun11:00The Cafe on the Common

Tue 16 Jun15:00The Cafe on the Common

Tuesday Craft Drop-in

Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of making, chatting and unwinding. Every Tuesday, our creative space opens for a friendly drop‑in session where you can: Try a simple project with support from our brilliant volunteers Bring along your own craft — knitting, papercraft, sketching, anything you enjoy Enjoy easy conversation and a cosy, welcoming atmosphereNo booking needed. A small donation to help cover materials is appreciated.

Tue 16 Jun19:00The Cafe on the Common

Workshops & Classes

Creative Writing Workshop

Drop in on our self‑led creative writing workshops – a calm space to share ideas, spark inspiration, and carve out a little time just for writing. No booking needed, tables are reserved in the café and refreshments are available during the evening.

Board Game Evenings at The Café on the Common

Tue 16 Jun19:00The Cafe on the Common

Around £2

Board Game Evenings at The Café on the Common

Enjoy a fun and relaxed board game evening in the welcoming surroundings of The Café on the Common. Hot food will be served and the bar will be open, as well as the usual hot drinks and cakes. Bring your favourite game or explore our collection! Suggested minimum £2 donation per person for the evening.

Fri 19 Jun17:00The Cafe on the Common

Foodie Friday with Stoked

Explore a changing line‑up of street food vendors here every Friday, enjoy a drink from the bar, and relax to chilled music in our beautiful gardens. A friendly, easygoing way to start your weekend with friends, family or just yourself! No booking required, just pop in. Food served until 8pm, or sold out.

Tue 23 Jun15:00The Cafe on the Common

Tuesday Craft Drop-in

Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of making, chatting and unwinding. Every Tuesday, our creative space opens for a friendly drop‑in session where you can: Try a simple project with support from our brilliant volunteers Bring along your own craft — knitting, papercraft, sketching, anything you enjoy Enjoy easy conversation and a cosy, welcoming atmosphereNo booking needed. A small donation to help cover materials is appreciated.

Fri 26 Jun17:00The Cafe on the Common

Foodie Friday with Kookoo Food

Explore a changing line‑up of street food vendors here every Friday, enjoy a drink from the bar, and relax to chilled music in our beautiful gardens. A friendly, easygoing way to start your weekend with friends, family or just yourself! No booking required, just pop in. Food served until 8pm, or sold out.

Tue 30 Jun15:00The Cafe on the Common

Tuesday Craft Drop-in

Settle in for a relaxed afternoon of making, chatting and unwinding. Every Tuesday, our creative space opens for a friendly drop‑in session where you can: Try a simple project with support from our brilliant volunteers Bring along your own craft — knitting, papercraft, sketching, anything you enjoy Enjoy easy conversation and a cosy, welcoming atmosphereNo booking needed. A small donation to help cover materials is appreciated.