After reading the other reviews I came here with low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised.
I'll start with the negatives - the place was a bit grotty and it was definitely under staffed which made the staff a bit stressed and slow.
But overall the shabby-chic atmosphere was quite cool and matched the film we were watching (Lala land) quite well, the food was standard pub food and tasted pretty good. Despite what other people were saying for London the drinks were reasonably priced and the wine £16 for a bottle of sauvingon blanc was pretty cheap!
Overall I had a good time and would go again.
Good points: decent enough pub food, nice candlelit atmosphere, very hardworking and approachable staff, film and sound quality tolerable, and using a voucher (£12 per person) amazingly good value for a film and a three course meal.
Bad points: as mentioned by others, stale food smell on entering, tatty furniture (I sunk into a very uncomfortable hole in our sofa), and quite high drinks prices.
Overall, for me the good outweighs the bad, and with a little improvement - mend the furniture, employ some more staff, only include things on menu that really exist, could be a great venue. Unlike most cinemas it was full, and I didn't spot any furry creatures scurrying about.
I went here in the summer to watch one of England's Euro 2012 games with a few friends. We got there early so we had pretty good seats in front of the massive screen. The atmosphere was great for the whole game.
The drinks were quite easy to get, even though the place was packed. The food was pretty good too, although to be honest most people were probably drinking too much to notice.
The entry fee was only £2, and I think that was actually a help. If there hadn't been a fee I think the crowd would have been very different, and the atmosphere wouldn't have been as good.
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