Not the best cinema in the world. This little place has two screens and a tiny cramped foyer that for some reason they decided to shove two sofa's in. I visited recently with a lady friend and my little brother to watch a movie he wanted to see. When I got there (we hadn't reserved) I was surprised to find that not only could we sit in the exact seats we wanted to sit in, but also that it would only cost £3.50 each.
£3.50 to watch a popular new release, by any standards is a brilliant price. This was a midday/early afternoon viewing and I am aware that the prices get dearer in the evening but compared to larger national cinemas the price was quite amazing.
My little brother decided, since we hadn't had time to fill our bags with cheaper sweets from the supermarket, to go and buy some popcorn from the lovely young lady at the sweetie counter. Now we all know cinemas have you over a barrel with this one and normally I would have said no but he insisted. So he went off and came back with a huge tub of popcorn. When I asked him what it cost he smiled and said not much she gave me the wrong change. So the popcorn cost him £2 or so. One more tick for the Kavanagh.
So off we went into the first screen to watch the film, off to the front we trotted. Two or so hours later we emerged, necks stuck in crane position and backs and bums firmly numbed.
The film was enjoyable and as my brother chose the front seats I can't blame the cinema for my neck or back ache but can blame them for the bum ache, caused by the old seats.
I am glad there is still an independent cinema in Herne Bay. It makes you feel the place isn't going down hill after all. Although they had several problems and they did close for a while they are now alive and kicking. Try getting an afternoon viewing as its cheaper and reserve your seats just to be on the safe side. read more