The Cafe on the Common

22/12/2025

✨🎄 Festive Hours & Heartfelt Thanks 🎄✨
As we move into Christmas week, pop in and see us for mulled wine and cider and festive sweet treats at The Cafe on the Common
Here’s when we’ll be open over the holidays:
📅 Christmas Eve: 10am – 1.30pm
🎁 Christmas Day: Closed
🥊 Boxing Day: Closed
🎉 New Year’s Eve: 10am – 3pm
🌟 New Year’s Day: Closed
Thank you for being part of our 2025 — we can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026 for more community magic! 💫

20/11/2025

🎲✨ Cosy up for a night of board games, bites, and brilliant company!
Join us in The Cafe on the Common on Tuesday 25th November,
6–8pm for a relaxed evening of fun and friendly competition.
🧩 Games galore — bring your favourites or dive into ours
🍲 Hot comfort food to warm your belly
🍷 Bar open for drinks and good cheer
💚 Suggested donation: just £2 per person — every pound helps support The Ardagh as a vibrant community hub 💓
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just in it for the laughs, there's a seat at a table for you. Come solo or with friends — all welcome!

12/11/2025

🌿🍰 More than just cake…
Did you knowThe Cafe on the Common is a treasure trove of delights? Alongside our famously delicious cakes, you’ll find beautiful houseplants, seasonal bulbs, charming cards, and stylish bags — perfect for gifting or treating yourself to something lovely.
Pop in for a browse, a bite, and a boost to your day — every purchase helps support The Ardagh as a vibrant community hub for all. 💚

04/11/2025

🎲 Board Game Evening – Tuesday 11th November 🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm 📍
🍲 Hot food | 🍷 Bar for drinks | 🎯 Games galore - or bring your own!
Join us at The Cafe on the Common for a cosy evening of board games, delicious hot food, and great company! Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just love a good laugh over cards, there's a seat for you — but be quick, spaces are limited.
💸 Suggested donation: £2 or contribute to our Crowdfunder 🔗 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVRJ5Jy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink
Bring your friends, bring your game face, and let’s make it a night to remember!

22/10/2025

On Tuesday 28th October, join experienced card-makers for a creative and hands-on craft event where you will learn the art of Iris folding to make beautiful cards to take home. All materials will be provided.
There is a £10 charge for the session which is payable on the day.
To book your place, please either
-​sign up on the booking form (outside the café)
-​or go to ticket tailor
https://buytickets.at/ardaghcommunitytrust/1905046

26/09/2025

If you'd like The Cafe on the Common to open earlier on a permanent basis, make sure you visit at 9.30am to secure your early coffee!

22/08/2025

Next up for Friday's Food on the Green is Anotais Thai street food. Authentic Thai cuisine, crafted with love. https://www.anotais.co.uk/
'Using authentic recipes handed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. Each dish we serve is a tribute to our heritage, crafted with love and tradition. Using the freshest of ingredients and the best locally sourced meat around.'
From 4pm – 9pm Friday 22nd, all the usual chilled Friday evening vibes here with our fully licensed bar, café drinks and treats, music and entertainment. Grab your friends and family, come on down and enjoy some fantastic food in the glorious setting of the Ardagh gardens.

15/08/2025

Are you getting that Friday feeling? Look who's coming to our Food on the Green pop up today 👀👀👀
Stoked Food will be here for an evening of plant‑based street food deliciousness, local, sustainable & vegan!
⏰ When: Friday, 4 pm – 9 pm
📍 Where: The Ardagh, Horfield Common, Bristol
Expect a festival of flavour—imagine loaded Macho Nachos, No Meato Burritos, organic Chilli non Carne over rice with gooey nacho cheese sauce… all in totally compostable packaging. Veg‑friendly, gluten‑free on request, and zero‑waste all day.
These guys are absolute legends—25 years in the events and street‑food game, crafting tasty, sustainable plant‑based dishes, delivering them with a smile. Add to that drinks from The Cafe on the Common, chilled music vibes and the peaceful setting of the Ardagh gardens. What a way to start the weekend Ardagh Community Sauna & Wellness Centre

24/06/2025

24/06/2025

So very sorry to report that we've incurred damage overnight at The Café on the Common so it so closed for the time being while we work through this. We'll keep you posted x

22/01/2025

**CHANGE TO CURRENT SUNDAY OPENING HOURS**
From Sunday 26th January, The Cafe on the Common will be opening slightly later at 9.30am. Still plenty of time to grab a hot drink after Horfield Common junior parkrun

23/12/2024

LAST CALL: GET THE PERFECT GIFT IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS 🎁🎄🎉🎅🏼🍰☕️🎅🏼🎉🎄🎁

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