The Mockingbird Cinema

“TLDR: good venue, good prices, good films. Great little cinema showing wide variety of films and events (such as movie marathons, late night screenings, and themed events) at very good prices. Friendly and relaxed staff. Comfy little lobby although it can get a little crowded in winter as people are less likely to sit outside. Wide range of hot and cold drinks - including local beers - and snacks for such a small venue. Often a small, fun selection of cocktails. Always a good time in the big screen, and screen 2 was great and very comfy when a friend hired it for a private screening for a birthday party. They have since updated the screen 2 seating as well (pictured). Recycling facilities are available in the corridors. Screen 2 and the lobby are all level access. I think screen 1 is level access but access to the toilets is down steps unless you go through screen 1 (I may be mistaken - please contact the venue if you need to check). The place is a bit of a rabbit warren but the signage is very good.”

“Do they have super comfy sofa-style seats? No. Are there huuuuuuge screens here? Also no. Will the sound system rattle the fillings out of your teeth and cause you to prolapse? Still no. But they have something unique. Personality, charm and friendliness. Visiting the Mockingbird feels like movie night at a friend's place. Small, intimate (what kind of friends are we talking about here???), and super cosy. The staff are lovely, the atmosphere in the adjacent bar is wonderful and the prices are sensible. They have theme nights, wine nights and FREE NIGHTS too. Stop visiting overpriced and over-commercial big cinema chains and support your local movie house. Trust me, it's worth it. Hmmm, come to think of it, the lack of filling-loss and/or prolapsing is a grand thing. Another bonus.”

“How wonderful to experience such a tiny, immersive venue brimming with personality and boasting a programme as unique as itself. We watched the Solve Along Murder, She Wrote. Not only did we have an awesome time being entertained in such a traditional way: humour, surprises and great engagement, we left feeling like we’d learned so much too, tales of actors, techniques and plot lines. Now I can’t stop watching MSW on tv! Honestly, check out their programme if you are in the area, there’s sure to be something memorable.”

“Interesting little cinema. Clean but tiny screen. Plenty of snacks and prices not bad at all. Toilets are a bit of a maze though 😬”