I love going to the cinema but probably average going a maximum of 2x a year. It just seems like it’s going to take a lot of time out of my day. But, after reading ‘The Girl on the Train’ last year I was determined to get to see the film.

A patient had recently recommended The Everyman Cinema in Bristol to me so we decided to try it out. After checking it out online I was even more convinced when I saw they serve gluten free pizzas and flat breads. Pizza and a film is a Wednesday evening I’ll make time for.

We didn’t book in advance and despite the big queues we easily got seats. I ordered a large glass of red wine, the special pizza of the day and made my way to my velvet cushioned sofa seat.

We were really impressed with the decor throughout the whole cinema. In the screen there’s lines of cosy looking two seater sofas, cushions and foot rests – perfect to snuggle down into with a glass of wine. Now to the food. We hadn’t eaten and planned to have the pizzas as our main dinner – this, on reflection was the wrong choice. You order your food at the bar and they bring it to your seats in the screen – a good start. As I said, I ordered the special which was goats cheese and caramelised onion –  brilliant, my favourite. There was a delay in the kitchen that evening so the film had started by the time our food came. My heart sunk as I saw the tiniest little pizza being brought to me through the dark aisles. (No pictures due to the film being on!)

The pizza itself was fine, I was impressed with the GF base. Thin and crispy which is what I like. Unfortunately 3 slices of tomato paste and chutney was really just not enough. But, I guess for £8 there’s not much more I should have expected.

The tickets and drinks are slightly more expensive and the popcorn looked smaller than your average cinema but, you’re definitely paying for the whole experience and the friendly, local, screening feel.

Despite the food fail, I will absolutely go back. The perfect place to go with the girls or for a date. I’ll just eat before and take my own snacks next time!

Forever, The Awkward Dinner Guest

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