I really like the Omniplex. This cinema is so much better than the one we have in Carrick, which is…read morewhy I will happy come here and go the extra distance to be in better surroundings. There are 14 screens in this cinema, so you cn be sure, no matter what your genre of choice is, they will always be showing something for everyone of all ages! The seats are comfy, and you can always get a good view. You get the full cinema experience here, the huge drinks, the huge popcorn, the nachos, the hot dogs and all the sweets you can eat! They also have a Haagen Dasz ice cream bar with a good selection of ice creams to munch through your movie. The complex is ideally located with plenty of parking nearby eateries so you can make a night of it! They also have a facility where you can pre order your tickets, and collect them from an automated machine on arrival.

Good place to go...plenty of food outlets near it so can make a night of it! Downside is the…read moreparking can be a bit mental so sometimes it's best to leave the car, or get there a bit earlier Updating my review based on today's ridiculousness I attended Lisburn omniplex today with my two daughters and my sister in law and her three kids to watch finding dory. My daughter is autistic, and can't stand the sensation of popcorn, it sends her into a meltdown. There were 5 kids in total today on our trip including her, and they wanted the kiddie pack (popcorn, sweets, and a drink). She of course wanted the same as everyone else. I asked the girl behind the counter if could pay extra, could my daughter have a kiddie box, but with a few nachos instead? I was told no, there's no way, it has to be popcorn. I then asked could I buy a portion of nachos, and then maybe an empty kiddie box, so that I could quickly add them to it, so it looked like she had the same as the rest, again was told no, those boxes are counted, and they can't give them away. I explained I'm not asking for it to be free? I was willing to pay? Answer was still no. So with a queue forming behind me, my daughter on the verge of a meltdown, and myself very red faced thinking that people thought I was being a nuisance, then told the girl I'd pay for a full kiddie box, and a portion of nachos, and not to put too much popcorn in it, seeing I was literally walking away to empty in the bin. I finally got into the theatre, my daughter spotted what I had to do, and then refused to eat anything because the popcorn had 'touched' her box. What on earth is the mentality of some people behind the counters? I was willing to pay extra just to settle my daughter and let her think she was having the same as everyone else, why was this such a big deal for the staff? I don't think it was an unreasonable request? Needless to say her trip was ruined, the meltdown that started after she saw me switching popcorn to nachos left her unsettled and emotional through the movie. What should've been a pleasant afternoon turned into a nightmare for her. Yes from an outside perspective it was just a bit of popcorn, but for an autistic child with sensory issues, it was a big deal. I doubt I'll be back to this cinema, it's left me with a pretty negative view and I certainly won't be bringing my daughter back.

The Iveagh Movie Studios is a little off the beaten track, but anyone who knows Banbridge should…read morefind it very easily. The staff there are very friendly and helpful, and the layout of the building is easy to navigate, with more than ample seating in each screen auditorium

To be honest i didnt know this cinema existed until very recently!! It is hidden away in a quiet…read morearea of banbridge about half way up the main street. The cinema itself has on site parking which must be paid for during peak hours. The cinema itself is small in comparison to other cinema's. It usually shows several different films and offers a good range and selection of the current releases. The prices are cheap ans so are the snacks. There is a restaurant right beside here which is handy if you fancy a meal before or after. Nice cinema which is handy, quiet and not expensive.

I want to watch Titanic in 3d and it was so good, you felt like you were actually in a movie I…read morerecommend

I only come up here for the IMAX, the big screen makes everything screened on it even better to…read morewatch (we went to see Star Wars, was emotional). The seats are comfy, and raised so you are not stuck with someones big head filling the screen! It's not cheap but no more expensive than the Odeon and there are other smaller screens, at cheaper prices if you're not that bothered, and size doesn't matter to you.... You can pre book seats which I love and the selection of snacks is good, love their popcorn! Worth a trip up from Belfast in my opinion, and it was extra special seeing Star Wars on the big screen!

Best cinema ever!…read more Despite the fact that we have a cinema locally to where we live, the Movie House on the Dublin Road is the only cinema we go to. The cinema is in a good location in town with lots of on street parking available, or if it's busy, there is a multi story car park to the rear. If you fancy making a night of it, there are lots of restaurants in the area too. The cinema itself is over two floors, with food kiosks on both, and a coffee bar on the first floor, in case you arrive super early for the film, like we always seem to! There is a good selection of food available: Nachos (My favourite) with lots of cheese sauce and salsa, hotdogs, ice-cream, bags of sweets, crisps, and pick-n-mix. The screens are spacious and the seats are comfortable, what more could you ask for!

I'm a big fan of The Moviehouse Cinema on the Dublin Road there's loads of pro's and only a few…read morecons, so here goes; Pros; City centre location - right on the middle of University Quarter. There's local bars and restaurants you can grab a bite from before you catch a movie. Parking across the road (free after 9pm) - literally a 30 second walk from the door. Simple booking process - you can book tickets online and use the self service ticket machine, definitely do this at weekend and peak times as it will save you a lot of time queuing. Cheap - £6.50 per ticket with student and OAP discounts Cons; Unreserved seating which makes it a bit of a free for all and means you should turn up early of you want to get good seat. As mentioned queues let this place down - it may be due to its popularity but you need to make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening time if you want to get snacks.

Great cinema. I…read moreused to go here as a kid and it had got really run down last time I was here. Staying close by we wanted to take our 3 year old to the cinema one afternoon. Walking into the Jet centre and heading to the cinema I was very please to see and be able to tell you the place looked bright, tidy, professional and buzzing with people. Also not too dear and have all the snacks a cinema goer could want. Highly recommend it.

A great day out for the whole family. While waiting for your choosen film to start there are plenty…read moreof amusements machines and video games to keep you all occupied. There is also a bowling alley and a soft play centre (the best in the town). After the excitement of all that there is a beautiful restaurant to enjoy a hearty meal.

A few weeks ago I got a text from my brother-in-law Eoin telling me to keep the afternoon of…read moreSaturday 12th December free for a surprise 30th birthday party for Clara (my husband's sister.) Now he wasn't going to tell us for fear we would give something away! So a few days before Saturday, the secret was revealed- he'd hired a private cinema in Comber and invited Clara's family and closest friends! Brilliant! The venue is Execelsior cinema which is located at 29 Ballynichol Road, Comber, BT23 5NW. It holds up to 30 people and shows whatever film you like! Eoin had secretly sussed out what film she would like to watch over Christmas and she said "Edward Scissorhands"! So Edward it was! We all arrived early and set up our sweets, popcorn and drinks in anticipation of Clara's arrival. She was so shocked to discover us all sitting there in the cosy cinema, donning our best Christmas jumpers! The cinema is a class idea for a special occasion because it really is such a private venue for family and friends. I'm already trying to think of an occasion to get hiring it again!

I wanted to do something slightly different for my partner's birthday. One of my friends had taken…read moreher partner here a while back and posted it on Facebook, otherwise I'd never have heard of them, I thought it was a great idea. One of my partner's favourite films is The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers and he'd mentioned how he would love to see it again on the big screen, so this was the obvious choice. They don't have a massive web presence, but I found the telephone number online and rang to speak to Roy, the proprietor, and we got booked in. We arrived on Saturday night and saw the cinema for the first time. Roy had taken the time to spell out Happy Birthday Craig on the billboard which added a fantastic personal touch. He invited us inside and showed us around. The cinema was done up in a 1950's style and looked unreal! There were lots of old movie pictures and figurines inside. The cinema seats up to 30 people - the seating is the traditional cinema style 'flip up seats, which were really comfortable. There is also a bathroom inside the cinema so you don't need to leave. Roy then started the movie and left us to enjoy it, there is a call bell in the foyer though if we had needed any assistance. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drink, including alcohol! All in all this was a fantastic experiece which I recommend far and wide!

We pre booked and paid about £9 to see the latest allegedly final Downton Abbey film in Dundalk in…read morethe MAXX screen theatre. It was a delightful watch in this charmless world mostly ruled by monsters as WW3 (which has started - economics/natural resources/trade wars) and we will go to see it again very soon. We'll stay north and save £2 each too. I read the view of one critic whose name I don't recall whose bitchy review I didn't recognise and at one point I wondered if we'd seen a different flick. The cinema was clean and fresh and a far cry of picture houses when I grew up full of dandruff, bits of chewing gum, rancid tobacco smells and brylcreem residue. The product was invented in Birmingham England in 1928 and for years was omnipresent around me among boys and men from I could work things out for myself. It and Old Spice. What a combo which I completely shunned. Old Spice was originally targetted at women. I digress so I'd expected our centre near to front armchair seats to push button recline but no. The place was packed and I was surprised to see a kit of young women but not many young men and of course no shortage of us disputably described as 'old'. This was a disappointment but the rain hammering on the roof a few times really marred enjoyment so there's no decent soundproofing: but I'm assured global warming is merely a figment of my imagination if that's wrong drill baby drill may become die baby die. The popcorn and other food offerings like every cinema I've been in are grotesquely overpriced so we brought our own. We enjoyed it but I do think I'll stay north of the border for movies in future.

Wow Dundalk's newest cinema. And apparently Ireland's only cinema with two of the MAXX cinema…read morescreens. They place is great and a welcome new arrival by all to Dundalk. The staff first training module must be customer service with a smile which they without a doubt scored top marks. They are friendly helpful and patient. The cinema is new so all fittings and fixtures are as expected great and shinny. Cinema screens are good and massive with comfy seats. Screen one does has a small hiss during adverts from the lights but this disappears when the actual movie deigns and manage said it will be fixed shortly. Helpful again :)

When I joined "MyOmniPass" it was £11.99 which included access to any screen and recliner seats for…read moreany movie. Within 6 months the price was increased to £14.99 for "OmniPass Premium" or else pay £11.99 with no access to MAXX screens or recliner seats. Within another 6 months of the price increase Omniplex Dundonald withdrew the "Premium" option and reverted the price t o£11.99 but with a sneaky £6 uplift per seat per film if you want recliner seats. Pure greed ! The pick and mix sweets area is unhygienic , food and drink is expensive and the toilet facilities are also often unclean. Sadly Omniplex Dundonald will no longer be receiving my business.

Quite possibly the flashiest cinema in Belfast. Cleaner and more modern than the Odeon in VIctoria…read moresquare. Cheaper o think also.Well that is except for the toilets. Lack of soap,broken locks on doors and toilet roll everywhere. Seats area very comfy and angled in a way that you never get any tall person blocking your view. Love the red strip lights on the stairs. It has also been recent redesigned and updated with an iMax complex.

Went here to see the latest X-men film last nigh (fangirling all the way!)…read moreI've been here a few times but kept forgetting to leave a review! The centre is a far oh eh from the shabbiness of the old curleys cinema! It's clean, well kitted out, and has the usual suspects that you would want at a cinema...only no hotdogs or crisps...which is what I always want lol! But got nachos instead...which come with the jalapeños in a wee sachet, as well as a tub of salsa...so no soggy nachos!!! Result! And the prices weren't overly expensive either Ordered tickets online, picked them up there at the touchscreen kiosk, got our grub and headed in Bish bash bosh...done! Great wee impromptu night, yes it's a small cinema...but it does the job rightly

Many cinemas, especially chain cinemas, find it hard to differ themselves from all the rest, the…read moreteam at the Omniplex Kennedy Centre have done there best to do just that. Today I held a private screening of Night at the museum 3, for my son and 14 other children and the staff were unbelievable. You might be reading this thinking "Private screening bet that cost a fortune!" If this thought is scrolling around your mind, it is very wrong. For £5.50 per child, we were given our own screen and each of the kids got a small popcorn and a drink! With accompanying adults going free! Those of you unfortunate enough to have to book and pay for a kids party will know that is good value, and I really can't understand why they don't advertise this. Anyway, before the show started the team advised me that I could have the screen for another half hour after the show had ended to sing the obligatory rendition of happy birthday and even bring food in! What a great party the kids had and in such a great setting which really added to the occasion. The massive benefit of having the staff handle clean up, really meant a stress free time and a very enjoyable day. PS Ben Stiller needs to stop doing those films now.

Lisburn Bowl is the 1st 10-pin bowling alley in Ireland to offer BESX bowling, with the latest…read morestate of the art graphics. They offer a private function space with separate bowling lanes for up to 50 people, for parties/corporate events. There are some good food offers through their Pins restaurants, including: - 1 course & bowling for £9.99 - 2 courses & bowling for 12.99 - 3 courses & bowling 14.99 Food options include burgers, chicken strips, lasagne and it also has a fully licensed bar. In addition to the bowling, they have a good selection of arcade games & pool. It's a good wee spot for an evening with friends or to entertain the kids

This is a newly opened 18 lane bowling alley with a restaurant and bar area and a small but…read moreentertaining arcade area. It's really modern and is the first bowling centre in Ireland to offer the BESX bowling system which has lots of features, Games and huge quality art graphics. The arcade area has various ride on games, basketball shooting, Teddy grabbers, air hockey and pool. They also have computer rooms with loads of xbox's hooked up to flatscreens for birthday parties and private hire. Theres a simulator screen for football, golf etc but both times I've been it has not been on which is disappointing. The majority of the arcade games dispense tickets based on the number of points you score and these can then be taken to a prizes counter and depending on how many tickets you collect you can win anything from haribo to coffee mugs to skateboards and kids toys etc. The centre is situated beside the leisure centre, cinema and lots of different restaurants/cafes so there's plenty to entertain the kids and the adult kids too. Not a bad spot to spend a rainy day.