The Brewery Studio is a large, bright space opened by the Tobacco Factory Theatre in 2009, located at the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in Bristol. A hub of creation, development and learning, the work produced by the Tobacco Factory is diverse and exciting, covering a range of performance genres. With aims to be a cultural flagship for the local community, the Tobacco Factory is an innovative social and cultural hub, and an inspirational model of urban renewal.
The Brewery, 291 North Street, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1JP
From the North: Take the M5. At junction 15, exit onto M4 toward London/M32/Bristol . At junction 19, exit toward A4174/Ring Road and merge onto M32. Continue onto Newfoundland Way/A4032, take a slight left onto Temple Way/A4044, and continue to follow A4044. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Temple Gate/A4. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Clarence Rd/A370 and continue to follow A370. Go through 1 roundabout then turn left onto Greenway Bush Lane. Turn right onto North St/B3120 and The Brewery Studio will be on your right.
From the East: Take the M4. At junction 19, exit onto M32 toward Bristol and continue onto Newfoundland Way/A4032. Slight left onto Temple Way/A4044 and continue to follow A4044. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Temple Gate/A4. At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Clarence Rd/A370 and continue to follow A370. Go through 1 roundabout then turn left onto Greenway Bush Lane. Turn right onto North St/B3120 and The Brewery Studio will be on your right.
From the South: Take the A37. Continue onto Bath Rd/A4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Clarence Rd/A370 and continue to follow A370. Go through 1 roundabout then turn left onto Greenway Bush Lane. Turn right onto North St/B3120 and The Brewery Studio will be on your right.
There is parking in Aldi supermarket car park (next door to the Tobacco Factory) but please note Aldi has a 1.5 hour parking restriction if you park before 7pm with a 4 hour no return period.
Bus number 25 or 24 from North Bristol, Broadmead, the City Centre and Redcliffe Hill stops outside the Tobacco Factory. From the Tobacco Factory, turn right on to North Street. Cross to the other side and continue down North Street for about 100 metres. The Brewery is on the left hand side at the juncture with St Francis Road.
40 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads: Exit through the main station doors and walk through the car park and bus/taxi area until you come to the main road. Cross the main road and turn left. Cross straight over Clarence Road, the river, and then turn right on to York Road. Continue along York Road with the river on your right hand side until you come to a large roundabout. Take the second exit onto Coronation Road with the river still on your right hand side. Continue on Coronation Road for approximately half a mile until you reach Beauley Road (one passed Camden Road) – turn left and then almost immediately turn right onto Raleigh Road where you will see the Tobacco Factory at the top end on the right. From the Tobacco Factory, turn right on to North Street. Cross to the other side and continue down North Street for about 100 metres. The Brewery is on the left hand side at the juncture with St Francis Road.