Sam Saltwell
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This is the kind of place that makes going to the cinema feel special again. Just when Oxford Street is slowly declining, Selfridges steps up with one of the best cinemas in London.
Pros:
• Fun and eclectic decor designed to appeal to cinephiles.
• Doors show not only “Programme start time”, but also the specific “Film Start” and “Film End” times.
• Seats are incredibly comfortable and recline a long way back for comfort. Front row gets footstools.
Cons:
• Screens are not very big, but then they never are at independent cinemas and it doesn’t spoil the experience.
• Sound was definitely a touch quiet. Usually the “Dolby Atmos” promo makes your body vibrate, not here.
Three screens in all: screen one has 70 seats, screen two 59 seats, and screen three a mere 28 seats.
Tickets are £20 (except before 4pm Monday to Thursday when they are £15), reasonable for a premium experience.
You can access the cinema either from within Selfridges or via its own dedicated street entrance (and steps down to the basement level).
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