Picturehouse Central

My friend and I needed a place to meet in central so that we could spend a few relaxed hours planning a hen do. We ordered two avocado and eggs on toast, and then enquired about a bottle of prosecco to get in the hen do mood- well... the member of staff pulled a very judgemental face because we seemed to be the only ones in there not drinking coffee. We laughed along, paid the bill, and then they moved onto the next customer without cracking a smile. I had to interrupt and ask if we had a number we needed to take to our table so that they could find us. I was ignored twice until another member of staff pointed to the tray with the number for me to take. I had to lean across other customers in order to reach it because none of the staff were kind enough to pass it to me. We then sat down and waited for 15 minutes. Nothing came, not even the drink. I approached a member of staff who told me to go and ask the person who I ordered with because she was busy cleaning tables. Once I did so, they brought the bottle over with two wine glasses) and just dumped the bottle on the table, leaving us to have to open it ourselves! No ice bucket or cooler neither. Then when our food arrived they only brought one dish over as they hadn’t put the second order through. A shambles. And such a shame as I love the cinema there.

Waiting to watch a movie at the theatre upstairs, I had some great food and a superb glass of red wine. Super atmosphere, too. I may become a member!

I have been here twice now; the first time I didn't eat so the next time I was determined to try the food (it all looked so good. I had three salads for £5. Bargain! And it was delicious. My friend had a chocolate brownie (actually two because she loved the first so much! Would highly recommend!

Staff are welcoming, food is great and the atmosphere is great. We were meeting friends, but many people on their laptops made me feel this place doesn't judge you whether you're flying solo or have a crowd. Look forward to returning!

Love the ambiance and the space. Good choice of soundLike the taste of my chai latte A place to relax and spend time for a while.