I spend a lot of time here. it's convenient and fairly accessible. I can pop in between shopping, in my way somewhere, in the way home. I have a limitless card so I've been known to watch 4 films in one day. Last week I saw Avengers: Endgame and yesterday I saw The Favourite. The staff are friendly, tickets are reasonably priced. Senior Screen has changed a bit. We no longer do Tuesdays and only have one screening on Thursdays. 12 noon is not as possible as 11am but we had no say in the matter. read more

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Ticketing machines didn't work and awkward to access screens

The only reason I tend to use this particular cinema over AMC at 5 Ways or Cineworld on Broad St, is simply the location. The screens are very small, they are far too many premium seats (seats in the best position in the cinema and more comfortable seats) which I've never seen anybody in. It's also disappointing that tickets are not cheaper before 5pm as with other cinemas. On my past visit I had to complain about the sound from the screen next door impacting on the film I was watching. The staff apologised but didn't say what they would do to rectify the problem. I won't be going back there again, convenient or not. read more

As far as locations go, this cinema is right in the city centre so is perfect for those wanting to go after work or a shopping trip around town. It only has 6 screens (I think) all of which are of a reasonable size. It was reasonably clean and tidy and the toilets were well kept. I personally found that the volume wasn't very loud. The cinema was rather full and people kept talking (not the Odeon's fault i know) but the volume could have been better. The prices are what you would expect for a cinema in the city. It was £15 for one adult ticket and one student ticket (they did check the student ID). The popcorn, sweets and drinks are over-priced so we quickly grabbed some from the Morrisons down the road to take in with in. Cheeky I know but I can't afford the cinema AND the popcorn! I would suggest the IMAZ cinema if you can get there, or the Electric. However, i understand that not all films show everywhere at the same time, but if need be, the Odeon is convenient if you need it. read more

I... I... don't understand how this cinema is still open with so many other nearby cinemas that are so much nicer and better. I guess the location is very handy to people who are shopping? That must be it. I didn't think I was capable of forming such strong negative opinions of a movie theatre and yet here we are. I have been here three times, trying to give it a shot and thinking maybe I was just there on an off day, but each was immensely disappointing. The seats were falling apart, and the theatres were absolutely disgusting and in need of cleaning. It seemed like there was poor ventilation. The screens there are smaller than in newer theatres, which usually doesn't bother me, but when for the same price you can go to the other Odeon at Broadway Plaza (which is really not far from New Street and is immensely better), meh, it's just not worth it. Plus, if there are small screens I at least expect a decent atmosphere. Also, 2 of the 3 times I went there were audio/projection problems. I don't know. People who worked there were all pleasant enough, but it always seems understaffed. This cinema just seems really dysfunctional. If you want to see a movie in Birmingham, I suggest going to the other Odeon, Cineworld on Broad Street, or if you are willing to spend a few extra pounds the Electric Cinema (the oldest functioning cinema in England, complete with sofas!). read more

I'm a huge fan of cinema. The best way to enjoy a film is to go and watch it in a spacious cinema hall, with comfortable seating, crisp audio and visual displays and a generous selection of snacks to tuck in to. I don't get this experience from Odeon cinema, which is ideally located in the heart of the city centre. It's an old cinema so granted it won't match the hi-spec feel of more recently established cinemas. However, I feel it's a little too outdated and cramped. Moreover, you're paying more for a cinema ticket here than other cinemas nearby. The food is more expensive than the generous and tasty options you get at Cineworld and AMC, although the ice-cream selection is fantastic. Overall, you're paying more for the convenience of staying in central Birmingham for a not-so-great cinema experience. read more

So old and manky it should be in a musuem! Most of us would rather walk the 15mins up to cineworld on Broad St! This place is dirty, small and way over priced - and its been like this for years! Avoid avoid avoid - like the plague! Its probably in here somwhere anyhow! read more

Just the mainstream films can be seen here in the centre of Birmingham. Close to the bull ring and all amenities in town it's really handy for catching a movie in the day. At night it seems to be full of teenagers, but I suppose what cinema isn't. Place is pretty dirty but the actual cinema inside is well set out with plenty of space. read more

A cinema that has been going for a long time - certainly longer than I've been alive. I think Frank Skinner saw the Rolling Stones play there, so it must have been a more general entertainment venue once. I don't know if it's the place itself or because I've been going there all my life and am thus biased by nostalgia, but this cinema seems to have a lot more character than others. The staircase on either side, the odd little alcove of arcade games (spent many a penny on these as a youth, when the only other times I saw arcade games was on holiday at the seaside)... It doesn't feel like a generic multiplex to me. Though, like those, the sweets are all overpriced. The screens themselves are fine - they range in size from large multiplex screens (though not IMAX-sized by any means) to strange small rooms that couldn't seat much more than 50. The floors are sticky in all of them, but that's part of the charm? I prefer the Odeon over the Millennium Point IMAX or the cinema on Broad St, though my opinion might be different if my bus stop was closer to Broad St. read more

In the middle of the New Street, the Odeon cinema is in a very handy spot if you want to do some shopping before/afterwards. The prices are slightly higher than the cinemas up at Five Ways, so it's not usually a first choice, however the films are always on a sensible times and it is an 8 screen cinema which can be quite handy at times! And it is probably the easiest cinema to go to if you don't have a car. As it is quite an old building, there it is a little bit run down, particularly the toilets. Refurbishment does periodically occur but it isn't long before it looks worn out again. The staff have always been very helpful and friendly and the various foods outlets in the foyer have decent, if slightly expensive food. read more

I actually really like the Odeon. I know it's old but I don't agree it's run down. I think they keep it pretty clean personally and it's in a perfect location. I think it's got real atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. It's easily the most central cinema in Birmingham and is very handy for the train station - all the other cinemas are slightly outside the city centre, more Five Ways way and quite a walk away. The ticket prices are pretty cheap and they're included in the Orange 2-for-1 ticket offer on Wednesdays if you have an Orange phone. They have plenty of screens and lots of choice with a regularly changing program. They also have a senior screen option for OAPs with cheap tickets are free tea and biccies - I'm a bit young for that yet but I like the idea! They also have a art-house film on once a week but I admit I prefer the Electric for that. read more

After years of visiting the AMC this cinema was like stepping into a timewarp. It's so badly in need of a refurb it's a joke. The floors are infamously sticky and the screens smell as old as they look. A third of the seats in one of the screens were 'out of use' i.e. knackered beyond all repair. Some cinemas are now showing films with digital projectors and in 3D. This cinema will be lucky if it gets a projector that doesn't require a series of hamsters running in wheels on a pulley system to spin the reel! read more

This place has been old and manky for years, im surprised there hasnt been a major refurb yet. It doesnt have many screens so it only shows about 6 of the major releases. However, dont expect any 3D films as the screens are so small and out of date, its as though youre watching a film in your grans living room. The tatty-ness of the place doesnt reflect in the price unfortunately, so youre better off walking to Broad St to Cineworld or AMC, at least theyre big and nice to look at. They should start showing classic or indie films. At least then, the 'cosy' screens will be justified. read more

I don't generally use this cinema, as i normally use Cineworld. The company itself doesn't offer an unlimited offer like Cineworld, so it only really suits people who see a film here and there, if your a regular cinema goer your wasting your money basically. It does do a card but it just adds points to your card so you can get things cheaper, but in general probably doesn't work out much cheaper. I went to see Mission Impossible here, the experience was ok this time, there was a few technical problems the film started 20 minutes late, but we wasn't concerned by that. This cinema is more expensive than other cinemas in the area. I visited this cinema a few years back, and was hardly anyone in there and there was a few guys at the back smoking pot at the back of this, smoking indoors is bad enough but not that... some people are brave I will say. I didn't take it in kindly breathing that in, I was probably high from the smell afterwards. read more

I wouldn't consider myself extremely tall and would like to know when putting the seats in screen 1 in place how much leg room you think someone needs? When i went to go to see a film the other day I seemed to pay to have my knees crushed and spent less time watching the film and more time trying to find position to get myself comfy. As i walked out me and my friend both agreed the enjoyment was ruined by the pain we were both suffering in our knees, I am guessing the odeon will not redesign the seating which i am willing to do. But think it would be best if only children films are played in screen 1.My poor knees! i would recommend cineworld as you have more leg room. I know amc have been taken over by odeon so unless they have changed seating the amc was good also for leg room too read more

Situated right by The Bullring, this is obviously a great location. They show a good variety of films and the tickets are of an average price. The foyer is very small so the queues are very confusing when you first walk in on a busy day. As have most multiplexes, Odeon have scrapped the box office and you can buy tickets from a self-serve machine or from the concessions stand. I'm all for this in most multiplexes- those with bigger foyers for example! I found it a little bit of a crush and had to fight my way to the end of the foyer. There is a seating area which was taken over by teenagers and would be better used as an area for self-serve machines. The food offering is the standard, not very exciting mix of nachos with terrible dips, popcorn, bagged sweets and Ben and Jerries. I had a large bottle of water, a bag of Butterkist caramel (this was really moreish but not as good as the Joe and Sephs stuff you can get at a competitor) and an adult ticket to The Theory of Everything and this came to about £12. Not terrible. We were in quite a small screen and the two back rows were all premium seats which we hadn't paid for. So we ended up sitting right at the front. Due to the nature of the film, this was fine but you wouldn't want to watch a blockbuster from the front row! Sound quality wasn't amazing but again it wasn't important for the film. The problems with this cinema are down to the age and design of the building, which are both positives in a way! This was the first cinema I visited as a child and I'm sure that's true for lots of Birmingham folk. Throughout my trip all staff were exceptionally cheerful and friendly and other than the terrifying foyer crush my experience was smooth. read more

Nice location, very convenient. Overall had a really good experience but I felt that the air in the actual screen was very stagnant. I desperately wanted some fresh air when I was there. Apart from that it was brilliant. read more

Well, obviously it's a cinema;) The reason I rate it highly (and I know some people aren't such fans), is that for me it's so convenient-located on busy new street, it's really handy for me if I want to meet people straight after work/gym and also as I live in town it's so easy for me to get home:) The venue itself, you can tell is an old building, so some of the screens are quite small and querky in layout, but I quite like that charm. Also, unlike new cinemas it doesn't have that freezing air-con, so you actually feel quite comfortable. Additional benefits are the odeon card. Apparently you have to pay for these now, but I only think it's a few pounds and I reckon you get your money back. It's a points card so you get money off tickets, food and drink and I often get sent 40% off vouchers:) Oh also, if you are on ee or orange for your mobile contract, you can get 2-4-1 on Wednesday. Ok sometimes you get kids in there being noisey, but I think the pros outweigh the cons. read more

Great cinema in the heart of the city. Very reasonably priced on ticket, popcorn etc is quite expensive though. The doors to the cinema room aren't marked very clearly, I spent ages trying to find the right doors. If you get a big cinema room it's great, if you get a small, you get a very small room, holds about 50 people max. Overall it's good for the money if you just want to see the film! read more

Went here over Christmas, my last visit was around 10 years ago and it was the same as I remember. I ordered tickets for a film for later in the day as we were going for lunch first and noticed when I checked the time on the tickets two hours later that they had put the ealier viewing on so had to go back to the cinema an hour before I expected just to make sure we could get in later, luckily it was not a problem and the manager I spoke to was not shocked when I described who served me! The screen was a standard size and seating was smaller than the one I usually go to but the price was much cheaper than I usually pay. A family of 4 for £14, this was a weekday but at my other cinema it would have cost me at least £10 more. Good location and seemed clean read more

There is not a great variety of movies to choose from and the seats are far too close together leaving very little leg room. The screens them self are very small so its best to sit in the centre if you want a decent view. The food and drink, as in most cinemas, is a complete and utter rip-off. read more

A long time ago I saw Cheap Trick play here and Roy Wood came on for the encore of I'm a California Man, which was nice. Seeing a movie here in modern days is a different kettle of fish though. I was in screen 8 which was a very small room with just a few rows of not very well laid out seats and the screen itself offset to one side. There was a little bit of talking and people getting up and walking in and out during the film. One woman even did it twice; bloody hell woman my bladder's not that bad and I'm 54! Clientele were largely Brummie council house types talking like they've got a mouthful of wine gums. I will say it only cost me £5.20 to see The Hunger Games here on Easter Monday though so from that standpoint it wasn't too bad. Just about tolerable then. read more

This cinema is housed in a very old building which probably could do with either being redone or rebuilt completely but nevertheless it's a decent place to watch a film and as long as you don't have to go into screen 8 to watch your film then it is fine. The price is a little steep but then everything in central Birmingham is and it isn't disproportionately expensive and it compares very well to other cinemas e.g. 5 Ways for price. The quality of the screens are good and the audio is also fine and the seats are as comfy as anywhere. The staff also everytime I have been there have been friendly and helpful and the food was good (unlike many cinemas). As I mentioned before screen 8 (the smallest) is not up to the standards of the others as it does smell and the seats are laid out slightly odly meaning it can be hard to see the screen well without craning your neck for 2 hours. Also the building itself seems very old and a bit run down but this isn't noticeable once your in the screen rooms themselves. read more

As other reviews have stated, the Odeon is indeed a cinema that could really benefit from a bit of refurb. Aside from that, it's a good cinema. It does have a couple of dodgy screening rooms that are tiny and strangely laid out, but for the most part, the screens are decent. As a kid, the postcards and posters and displays used to fascinate me. And the little hub of arcade games just past the ticket attendants was always popular with me and my friends. The Odeon is around the same price per ticket (and the usual overpriced cinema snacks) as any other cinema around, and it's the most handy, well-placed cinema in Birmingham if you fancy catching a film on a shopping trip. read more

Little bit cramped, particularly at peak times, but a cool place none the less

As one of central Birmingham's cinemas, the Odeon is my least favourite as each screen theatre is moderately sized and I feel that this aspect subtracts from any cinema experience. The Odeon offers tickets for Premiere seating which I strongly advise short people like myself not to take as you will not be able to see past the seat in front, this is due to the Odeon Premiere seats having such a large and unnecessary spine. The price for a viewing at the Odeon appears to charge slightly more than and in comparison to Cineworld, AMC and Empire tickets. I would definitely express that the confectionery prices are rated more at the Odeon as well as ticket fees, which consequently leads to more usage of your money for a relatively standard cinema experience. I would only suggest going to the Odeon on New Street for a light ice-cream snack, or if you're too lazy to walk, ride, bus or train it to Fiveways for the other two accessible cinemas. read more

This place is quite old and dates. Wide sweeing staircase up the the screens. Is busy o nsaturdays with the kids being right in the shops at the centre of b'ham and down from the bullring. Sweets and drinks etc available. Often has lots of market researchers outside- good if they're giving away free stuff! read more

great to watch movies it is clean plenty of seating areas and plenty of pop corn pop and parking

Couldn't get student tickets from the self-service machine so had to queue. Our screen (8) was small, only had about 4 or 5 rows of seats in it and the film didn't take up the entire wall. Viewing was full of teenagers some of whom talked throughout the film. Cheaper than AMC and Cineworld but in major need of a refurbishment. I would prefer to pay more and go to one of the more modern cinemas in Birmingham. The only thing this has going for it is its central location close to the Bullring and New Street Station. read more