Offbeat Spaces

16/04/2026

It's always fun and nostalgic to look back over 'before and after' photos. We were going through some pics recently, and (alongside digging out this one of Lara and the crew enjoying a cheeky fish'n'chips after a hard day's work) felt inspired to write a little blog post detailing the process of getting our Cafe & Shop space refurbished and ready to open throughout 2025.

Have a read here! https://offbeatspaces.co.uk/before-after-from-art-studio-to-cafe-record-shop-the-old-drumbank-studios/

We're now open 7 days a week - alongside Hot Wax. Bristol - Records & Things - thanks to everyone who's passed through our doors for the support so far :)

27/11/2025

Many thanks to Gloucester Road News for the kind words! A great new local journalism outfit sharing news and stories from Bristol's BS7 neighbourhood

Opening a coffee shop was one of the last things on Pat Muncaster’s mind when he and some friends took over the empty Drumbank Studios nearly four years ago. But after opening in September, the cafe now forms a social hub and community space in the revitalised building on

17/10/2025

MAGIC JARS! For all fans of Bristol's own Radical Roasters Coffee or anyone looking to sample a new roastery, this is just a little reminder that as well as grabbing a coffee in our new cafe & record shop at The Old Drumbank Studios, you can also buy their lovely roasted beans for home refill here too!

So whether you're a Bishopston local or just doing some shopping on Gloucester Road for an afternoon, grab a Magic Jar from us or bring your own container and we'll fill you up :)

Find us at:
The Old Drumbank Studios, 4 Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS7 9AA

06/10/2025

✨️New Opening Hours✨️

Thanks to everyone who visited us this first month, we really appreciate all of your support!

Just an update going forward, we are now open on Wednesdays too! Check out our opening hours:

Wed - Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm
Sat - Sun 9:30am - 3:30pm

And a reminder, this Saturday 11th October is launching! Coffee, cakes, records and DJs all day until 10pm - we can't wait to share the space with them! 🎧🤩

Come and get your Radical Roasters Coffee coffee fix!

02/10/2025

✨ Cake lovers, this one’s for you! ✨

We’re proud to serve a delicious selection of cakes and pastries at The Old DrumBank Studios, sourced from some amazing local suppliers, including Edgie Eats and Cakesmiths 🍰🥐

Even better – pair any cake or pastry with a hot drink for just £6.50. Perfect for a cosy catch-up or a sweet pick-me-up in this autumnal weather! 🍂 ☕️

21/09/2025

Fresh on our cafe walls: work by someone from our local community - Jamēl — a Bristol-based urban contemporary artist whose practice blends surreal imagery, graffiti, calligraphy, and recycled materials to explore social and environmental themes. Learn more at https://jamelartist.com

We're so honoured to feature Jamēl. His pieces bring so much vibrancy and joy to our cosy little corner!

https://www.instagram.com/jamelartist/

02/09/2025

🌟 Exciting News, Bristol! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce the opening of the new café space at The Old Drumbank Studios co-working building on Sommerville Road, just off Gloucester Road! ☕️✨

Join us for the September soft launch from this Thursday 4th onwards:

🗓 Opening Days: Thursday to Sunday
🕣 Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Come by for a cosy atmosphere, delicious coffee, and delightful cakes and pastries! We can't wait to welcome you! ❤️