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Ava’s 40th

Saturday, 5 June 2027Bristol

40th, and a party

Ava turns forty in June and we’re doing it properly: dinner at Wilsons, then drinks until they throw us out. Here’s where, when and where to stay if you’re coming from further away.

The day

All times are local to Bristol.

Saturday, 5 June 2027
7.30pm

Dinner

WilsonsDress: Smart

Six courses, one long table. Tell us about any dietary needs when you reply.

10pm

Drinks after

The Milk Thistle

Four floors of cocktail bar. We’ve got the top one until late.

Getting there

Where
Bristol
When
5 June 2027
Typical weather
16° / 11°5 of 7 days had rain the same week in 2025

Getting around

Bristol Temple Meads

1 hr 40 from London Paddington

Trains every half hour. A taxi to Wilsons is about 15 minutes.

Where to stay

We’ve held rooms at a few places. Quote the code when you book.

The Bristol Hotel

5 min walk to drinksFrom £140 a night

On the harbourside. We’ve held ten rooms for Saturday night.

Code AVA40Book by 1 May 2027
Prefer to find your own?Hotels near BristolHomes on Airbnb

Questions

If something isn’t here, just ask us.

Is it a surprise?

No, Ava knows. She chose the restaurant.

Can I come to drinks only?

Of course. Reply for drinks and skip dinner.

Gifts?

Please don’t. A round at the bar will do.

Will you join us?

RSVP by 15 May