The Grosvenor Cinema

If there was one word to describe The Grosvenor cinema it would be quirky. The cinema is situated on Ashton Lane with the entrance looking more like a small shop than a cinema, it can be easily missed. This is no Cineworld with 18 screens showing a variety of films, in comparison The Grosvenor cinema is tiny. With only 3 screens and 3 films showing a night, it uses its small and cosy atmosphere to bring in box office sales. Described as a “home away from home” the cinema definitely delivers the desired approach with couches and comfy leather seats in each screen to allow each visit to be as relaxing as the next. With the squashy, worn out leather couches and the sheep skin rug teamed with the paired leather seats, how is it possible to not relax and feel at home.

The cinema is very upper class with the front containing a small bar providing tickets, popcorn, snacks and alcoholic beverages. The difference being that, unlike the big chain cinemas, the majority of snacks are American. With pretzels, twizzlers and reece’s for sale, cinema goers can eat the American candy that their favourite Hollywood stars are eating on screen. The cinema upholds a very American theme with the big round popcorn tubs that features along with the fat, old guy who always seems to be around in any cinema scene in American films.

The cinema not only shows Hollywood blockbusters but also screens European films giving the cinema a more edgy feel with screenings like the Bolshoi Ballet Live. Surprisingly ticket prices are not extravagant and remain similar to those of tickets from the Odeon or Cinewold, expensive but affordable. The Grosvenor cinema may not be an everyday choice to see the newest Ryan Gosling film but if you are looking for a good night out in the quaint Ashton lane the Grosvenor may be the place for you.