This is one fancy theatre that feels classic; almost takes you back to another decade from the decor and style. They have a snack bar in front including alcoholic beverages. We grabbed a wine and beer for £10, which was not bad. The cinema tickets were a bit pricier at £11.25 each, but you can easily see why once you've made your way to your seats. Each theatre only sits about 25 people. It pretty much feels like you're at a private home theatre. A few of the seats in the back were an actual couch for two people, which was nice for cozying up and really feeling like home. In addition, you also get complimentary Pringles --how cool! Definitely an awesome experience. read more

Amazing Art Deco style cinema with top class service. It is 100% worth the money. There is nothing better than watching a newest release, or your favourite cult classic, with table service and tasty snacks! The reclining armchairs and sofas are the most comfortable ever. I am never returning to uncomfortable chain cinemas after the quality experience that is The Dominion. As a community we need to support local family-owned businesses like the Dominion, especially after the struggle that lockdown has put them through. I will be making it a commitment to go to the Dominion at least once a month. read more

If going to the cinema is for you more about the cinematic experience than simply seeing a new release as cheaply as possible then this is where you should watch your next film. It's not the cheapest cinema and there's only really two screens worth watching a film in, but this will be something different. You'll walk in expecting the neat rows of seats like an army at ease, but instead it will welcome you in with a more homely feel. Bar the seats which are slightly different to what you might expect, thi is a cinema that reflects fondly on the 60s when cinemas were the new thing in town - well worth a visit. read more

The Dominion - Cinema Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The trip to the Dominion today was a wonderful end to a great week. We saw The Jungle Book, and it was actually my second time seeing it. I liked it a lot and it was much more relaxing than when I saw it in the Odeon at Fort Kinnaird. Screens 1 and 2 were privately booked for my school and the group that I was part of was in Screen 1. It is currently being redecorated so there aren't any sofas to sit at. There are lots of plush recliners which you can lie up on and control its settings. The screen is quite small but the large size of the room makes up for it. I actually felt like I was in a traditional Victorian cinema! The box office snack bar is very expensive. They were charging £3.80 for a small popcorn! I went to Asda and bought a big bag of Butterkiss for 89p, as well as a pack of Maltesers for £1 and a bottle of Cherry Coke for £1.25. This entire meal deal came up to £3.25, which is cheaper than the popcorn price! The staff at the box office came off as a bit snobbish but it is a very posh cinema. Even the bathrooms were posh! The walls were made of marble, the toilets sparkled, the sinks had marble counters and the even hand dryer managed to match the theme of the room. Everything is very closely compacted together though. There were 5 other people in the toilet when I went in and it was a very tight squeeze. The building isn't very attractive from the outside however. It is made of brown concrete and really doesn't match the red sandstone houses it is sandwiched between. It is inaccessible for wheelchairs because there are 7 steps leading up to the foyer. While I wouldn't regularly visit the Dominion, it was a nice change to the corporate cinema chains of Edinburgh, the city with 3 Odeons, 2 Vues and a Cineworld. The only other independent place I can think of is The Cameo. I would come here for a birthday cinema trip because I noticed that they had a few private screenings. read more

Everytime I visit the Dominion I wonder why I don't go more often. Yes, it's a small venue so has less screens than the big multiplexes, and therefore has a smaller selection of films on at any given time. However. It's the same sort of price as a multiplex, you get big comfy leather sofas and footstools, you can drink wine in there, and bonus, I've never seen it have any annoying groups of youths in there! (Oh god, I'm officially an old lady complaining about the youth of today!) Support your local independent cinema and give the Dominion a thought next time you want to see a movie! read more

Visited this place a number of times. On more than one occasion I went twice in one day. Which is difficult for someone like me who, unless it's a book or a beer, can't stay focussed on much else for longer than 20 minutes. Screen 1 is an excellent screen, with great big comfy couches or your choice of a recliner if you are yourself or don't fancy your other half pinching your popcorn or chocolate. Screen 2 is much smaller and feels it too. This screen can sometimes feel cold, maybe it isn't but it definitely feels it. Couches aren't as comfy but still better than those bum-torturers you find in Cineworld. No recliners in this screen either. The best screen in the entire building is Screen 3 which makes you feel like you are at a VIP first screening of the movie. With only 12 seats and absolutely no chance of someones overly large haircut or the arms of an overly hopeful man stretching over for a snuggle to get in your way, you'll feel like a King (or Queen for that matter). You might find the prices of the tickets a little pricey but when you take in to account the level of class that surrounds this cinema, I'm sure you will be able to look past it. If that doesn't swing you, you get a free can of Pringles to keep you quiet for a while. Another tip I could give you for this place is to pay attention to websites like Groupon and LivingSocial who sometimes have an offer on for two tickets for £8. You don't get your Pringles though, deal breaker. read more

I came to the Dominion to watch Invictus a few months back. It is one of the old cinemas of the town and it has kept the style and ambiance of such a place. Their website is not good at all, no screenings are posted anywhere, so you are best to call them to receive a recording of their screenings and times. Despite of this I love this cinema! We took golden class tickets, which despite their steep price (about 8.50 pounds for a normal ticket) they give you a packet of Pringles and you get to sit in this enormous cinema room filled with comfortable sofas and foot rests. Forget the crampness other cinemas may have, this place doesn't seem to care too much on how many people it can squeeze in. The sofas would be perfect for a date but also are great to kick back with friends and enjoy a movie. read more

So the tickets are a bit more higher then the normal theatre , but when it's just a 10 min walk away, and it's not over run with teenagers and children...I'm willing to pay a little more . Plus you get to sit in really nice comfortable couch chairs with feet rests and you get a free mini can of Pringles ! Done ! *They play normal hit movies, not just independent stuff. * couch like seats with foot rests *not tons of teens and children * feels like watching a movie At home but nicer bc you don't have to vacuum for all the guests ;) *winner read more

Walking in to this cinema is like stepping back in time. The staff are dressed in formal attire and the cinema screens (especially the gold ones!) are very luxurious. It is slightly more than expensive than the big chains such as Cineworld and Odeon but it is much more comfortable and enjoyable due to the sofa-style seats and little tables you get to put your drinks and snacks on. The only downside to this place is the fact that, due to its small size, they only show a small selection of films and don't tend to show them for long so if you fancy a particular film make sure you go soon after it's first released. They are regularly on Groupon but make sure you check the terms before you buy as they can only be used for certain screens on certain days. read more

This is definitely my favourite cinema in town. The sofas & reclining chairs in screen 1 are fab. The smaller screen 2 has sofas but no reclining chairs & was cold when we were there to see Rush the other night. I had to keep my coat on. Not good. I've always been along on some offer - orange Wednesday - or one of the multitude of 2 tix for £8 offers that do the rounds on the group purchase sites - so for me each trip has been excellent value for money. It's looking a bit dated but I think that adds to the charm of the place. Parking can be a pain & it is a fair old trek if you walk from town. There are lots of buses tho & plenty of places nearby to eat/drink if you're making a night of it out Morningside way. read more

There are not many cinemas in Edinburgh as comfortable as this one...infact, there are no other cinema's in Edinburgh as conformable as this one! There are two main screens and a further two smaller screens, and the two main ones have sofa's! Yeah, sofa's! And recliners and the comfiest seats in the world. The sofa's in particular are great - you can lounge out or snuggle in, whatever you prefer. You can even put your feet up. It just makes the whole viewing experience all the better! It is a bit expensive however, but I think it's worth it. I've lost count of the amount of times I've had cramp from sitting in tiny cinema chairs. Not anymore! read more

Legs' paradise! My first day in Edinburgh was a tough one for my legs. The - Meadows - Royal mile - Princes street and garden - Castle - Grassmarket - National Gallery - Buccleuch St - Bruntsfield - connection was part of my walking task. At night, they were looking for some rest, but my eyes and mind were too amazed to go to sleep. An internal agreement was reached when I recalled about the Dominion. The old-stylish building was easily recognizable from Morningside Rd. I asked the ticket counter for the next available movie. There were "Oblivion", but it was sold out (anyway, I don't like Tom Cruise as an actor, so I didn't complain :) and "Side effects" that would have started within a few mins. Let's go that side! The place looked cosy and comfy at first sight (especially my feet's first sight, I might add). Just a few rows of huge sofas with plenty of space and stools to keep your legs on. I didn't buy anything at the bar, since I was coming from Katie's Diner, but rushed to my seat to get off, rested and grateful, only at the end of the film! A perfect happy end for a beatiful day. read more

Art Deco styling of any kind, plus anything cool, independent and doing its own thing, despite industry pressure, earns my reviewing respect, plus gets the joy of my attendance. The Dominion is one such venue of leisure that fits this description, and when I do go here to see a film, I almost feel guilty for putting up with the fairly clinical get up and characterless feel of other cinemas, just because they're more convenient to go to. The Dominion is well worth making a trip out of town for, as it makes going to the cinema quite an exciting experience when you're seeing the film in a traditional environment, that hasn't been mass produced. In fact, the Dominion isn't massively out of town, it's actually really easy to get to from town, as it's just off the main bus route going through Morningside. The perks of coming here are the comfy seats and more than usual amounts of leg room, although that's never really a problem for me, being in the "vertically challenged" category. There's also a good range of films to keep both art house film lovers and mainstream aficionados happy. read more

You walk around Morningside and come across this sad and dull looking building. But FANs, don't be intrigued by the looks! It is the inside that counts :-) Oh yes, it is a cinema that grows on you. As soon as you step inside, you feel you are set back in time. The interior might be outdated, the bar small and hardly any sitting area to keep you waiting for friends or family, but what is lacking on convenience it is making up for it by presenting classy, charming, vibrant colours, comfy seats and old fashioned STYLE. Inside the screens you are able to sit on very comfortable couches and enjoy a movie as being at home in front of the TV. The normal cinema ticket price is around £12, but if you are able to get an £8 voucher (for 2 people) from Groupon or other deal websites you will enjoy the movies for a very effordable price. read more

The Dominion is a fantastic local cinema. A fresh brake from endless Odeons. Not far from the city centre, in the Morningside area, its not far to come and have a much more interesting evening than you might have at a chain cinema. The prices are a little dearer but not by much. The building itself is worth seeing. It has a fantastic art-deco facade and an attractive interior. There are two large screens and two small screens. The biggest is huge but the smallest is, unfortunately, a little too small. You'll always hear people rave on about how great the seats are. It's true! There are really comfortable reclining chairs and sofas to match. So many cinemas hurt your back (and more). The Dominion Cinema will keep you comfy all the way through your film, and if its too boring you can always have a snooze. A great independent cinema with a nostalgic aesthetic. Recomended! read more

Dominion Cinema I have visited this wonderfully designed cinema many times already. It is a little out of the way for my liking, but I will always make a special effort to visit. They have very good voucher deals to make the trip worth wile. What the best thing is about this cinema: their chairs, or rather their leather lazy-boyz and sofas. This is how you should enjoy cinema at home and they have created just such an atmosphere. They've got 4 Screens (2 small, 2 big) and some private screening rooms as well. As cinema entree prices are very expensive these days, I like my movie experience to have that little bit extra. I like to put my feet up, to recline and have a comfortable experience. Sometimes I even like to snuggle up with the wife on the sofa watching a blockbuster. Dominion Cinema has all that cornered! The sound and screen are all good. Not top notch, but not at all bad. I find the smartly dressed staff very friendly, helpful and polite. Their lobby entrance (there are steps) looks straight out on their service bar. They serve the usual cinema fare of popcorn, ice cream, m&m and sodas. Also the have coffee, tea, beer and wine. They are not keen on people bringing their own snacks and drinks, which is understandable as like most cinemas they make their biggest profit markup on the snacks sold. But they do allow your own water bottles. When we come across vouchers we always have one or two, so we can enjoy these luxurious surroundings slightly cheaper. -Yes, Smug alert- I recommend this for a comfortable & relaxing experience, but beware you will get disappointed with other cinema chains after you visited here. read more

Still one of my favourite cinemas, and I've been here a handful of times already. Price wise, which is always important to consider, it's not outrageous but can be pricey at £12/ticket. However there are sometimes Living Social deals which make it more worth it. The winning factor is the leather sofa seating. It feels as if you're at home in your very own personalised cinema. Truly, it's a luxurious feeling that you rarely find in other cinemas especially when it's a standard seating option rather than a separate VIP option. Only downside: the beverages and snacks are definitely on the pricey side so would either recommend cheekily bringing your own snacks or eating before. ;) read more

This cinema is renowned in Edinburgh, while at the same time being quite a well-kept secret. Maybe because it's out of the centre of the city and isn't an Odeon. It's also quirky as hell. It's one of the oldest cinemas in Edinburgh, and apart from the regular red velvet cinema chairs, there're also sofas! Sofas! It's almost like watching a film in the comfort of your own home, except that most people don't have an enormous screen in the comfort of their own home. Then again, some do. And going to the Dominion is still a lot more fun than staying at home. My first time there, I went to watch Hallam Foe, which, apart from Trainspotting, is one of the few films about Edinburgh. I'd seen it before, but I didn't want to miss out on watching a good film in the Dominion. See, though the cinema itself is awesome, the films they've been showing lately haven't been all that grand. I mean, they're showing exactly what you'll find at the Odeon. Which is one of the few reasons I'll give for choosing the Filmhouse or the Cameo over the Dominion. But, remember, going to the Dominion is a bit more than just going to the cinema. read more

Finally, I've visited the Dominion! I've heard so much about it, just never got around to going, but I wasn't let down. They have huge three seater scrumfy comfy black leather seats that have flip up foot rests built-in throughout the auditorium. The ultimate comfort of film watching! The sofas are probably the best thing about this cinema! Just be sure to shot-gun either outer seats, as the middle seat doesn't have a foot rest! Sound and film image is all good. There is plenty of space, so you don't feel like sardines in a lecture theatre. There is a bar and the usual snacks are on offer. The staff are friendly and look very smart, in red bow ties and waistcoats. My only small gripes about this place (the minus one star) is there are only 2 female toilets on the ground floor, which lead to big cues before and after the film. The auditorium got a bit cold mid way through the film. The film selection is pretty low, averaging at 4 different films per day. And I know this is a bit of a daft moan, but I wish is was more central in town (probably one of the reasons why I've not made it there, being located out in Morningside). read more

If you want a state of the art, big screen, typical cinema this isn't for you. However if you want to feel like you're lounging in your living room watching a bloody great cinema screen then this is the one! I can only comment on screen 2, but it's basically a big room with loads of sofas. The only downside I can see to this is that some probably don't get an ideal view, but we didn't have that problem. The staff were all really helpful and cheery, the place seemed to have a general laid back friendly feel. read more

I heard about the Dominion from a friend several years ago, thought it sounded great, and then forgot all about it. What a mistake! I have to admit that every time I have been it has been with a deal. However I have had a great time every single time. It's definitely has more of a wow factor than a 'normal' cinema. read more

Not to sound too contradictory, but I remember the first time I unknowingly went to The Dominion. It was with my school and we went and seen Harry Potter No.1 (I forget the names - Chamber Gobbler Secrets something). Anyway, it was great back then as a blossoming child with the world at his finger tips. Fast forward to 2013 after its revamp while keeping its vintage feel, it offers me (a young 24 year old with a clearer outlook on life) a different service. The Dominion now offers me a form of class, style, uniqueness, self image, and not forgetting, comfort to my cinematic experience. It's also out of the way of the busy, hectic cinemas that reside in the City Centre. This 75 year old cinema lives in the quiet peaceful area of Morningside, along with it, independent shops and beautiful houses. Morningside is kind of like turning the volume down on a noisy record and hearing the birds chirping instead (leaving the congestion of the populated City Centre behind). P I C T U R E T H I S : * Walking out of town barefoot with the sun in your face and Bon Iver in your ears * I do have some minor quims about The Dominion though. One being that it still holds a certain family vibe to it, which is fine, but if you went to see a kids movie I feel you'd find yourself in the middle of family disputes over who ate the last Haribo and who gets to sit next to Mummy. I presume that these things are bound to happen in any child environment and I haven't been to many children films in the cinema as a adult so I can only presume such an outcome (probably from seeing these situations in films, or from being a little rascal myself once!). Anyhoo, my point was that the general environment (such as the entrance and queues can be filled with families on certain "family show" nights. My other niggle with The Dominion is that they have a short variety of new films out at one time compared to the industrial Cineworld and Odeon. As a small independent cinema they actually do quite well to tap into the mainstream market and even have Orange 2-4-1 Wednesdays which I thought was pretty neat! But yeah, their overall selection and viewing times are quite limited due to the above. All-in-all, I have been there about four times to see new releases and I've loved the place. The seats are big ass recliner LazyBoy style with little foot cushions too. At every show they offer free re-fills on Medium sized drinks (Coke, Fanta or Sprite) and in the late night showings (after 6pm) they even hand out complimentary mini tubes of myself (Pringles) which is a nice touch! :) You do feel like you are watching a movie in your living room where someone has done a 60 minute makeover and kitted it out with Surround Sound, Big Screen, Dimmer Lights, and those big red suede panto curtains. Oh and a intimate number of your neighbours (which you forget are even there cause you're so comfy). The Dominion has a Gold 1 & a Gold 2 screen for everyday attendees with one of them being a lot bigger than the other. They are not cramped in anyway though. There is also a Gold 3 and Screen 4 for members while also having a private party room called the "Red Star" screen for a VIP bespoke viewing experience (champagne, chocolates etc) which is really nice for a special occasion or a business screening with potential or existing clients. I recommend you at least try The Dominion once over your normal cinema. The prices are a couple of pounds dearer (depending on what cinema you usually go to) but you have to remember that extra couple of pounds is going towards a much more tailored service and also contributing to a local independent company. So give it a movie or two. Let me know what you think! :) read more

We really love this place. It is a little bit more expensive than your average movie, but the place really makes up for it. There is nothing like laying back in a comfy couch and enjoying your snacks on a side table. As others have said, it is a bit shabby around the edges (in a Moms-basement-in-the-80's way), but its charming. I especially love that there is never a line or a crowd of screaming teenagers. We usually just stroll right up to the front, collect our tickets right before the show, and walk in. The prices for snack bar food and drinks are reasonable and you get a free mini Pringles, which is a nice touch. My only real issue with The Dominion is the temperature variation in different rooms. The first time we went we were SO hot were could barely concentrate on the movie. The last time we went we were so cold that I could barely feel the tip of my nose. This isnt ideal, but it isnt enough to make me not come back. If you are a fan and you go to a lot of movies, it is definitely worth looking into the Club membership. read more

The Dominion is a cool comfortable cinema which serves booze (of the beer and wine variety). It's an excellent place to come and relax on a plush couch, with a beer, to watch a movie which doesn't need a massive screen with mega sound and the various bells and whistles. But, if you do fancy seeing the latest blockbuster, you are best going elsewhere. The screens are on the small side and you'll not be pleased with the hefty admission price. read more

So comfortable. I went here with a Groupon coupon a while back. The theatre was huuuuuuuuuuuuge. The ceiling was painted with stars and I felt like we were in my living room! The couches have footstools and little tables next to them too. There's also a decent bar. The Dominion doesn't have quiet the selection that the chain cinemas do have but it does seem to pick it's films carefully. I would go back here every week if I could afford it! read more

Cinemazing I enjoyed my first visit here, it really is a special venue, old fashioned and quaint they do a pretty good job of setting their stall out to be unique and different to your normal multiplex experience. We went for the Gold tickets, and got a two seater couch with a huge foot stool - lots of others had taken their shoes off - I couldn't be bothered unlacing my boots! Popcorn and drinks are the usual extortionate prices, but no more than any other cinema. Large screen, good sound and such a pleasant environment you could quite easily forget that there were other people there. Not the biggest range of shows available, but that is to be expected from an indie cinema. I assume the building has always been a Cinema. I know they do special events like movie marathons and launch nights, which I think would be ideal here as it is so comfortable. It loses a star because of 2 things, number 1 its expensive - but you are paying for a unique experience, so don't hold that against the venue. The 2nd reason is that when we collected our tickets the girl at the ticket desk couldn't have been less helpful, monosyllabic responses and grunts are not the corner stones of outstanding service - take note! read more

This place is an institution! If you need proof of the genuine history and precedence of the place, just take a look at the photo gallery on the staircase. A monument to Scottish cinema. Only a smidgen more expensive than the bog-standard multiplex, you could have comfy chairs, loads of leg room and anything from their bar. Above that are the leather double sofas and recliners of Screen 1 and 2. Real luxury! The smaller screens are very standard compared to the others but perhaps that will change too! read more

When visiting the Dominion, I am reminded of the bit in 'Annie' where Daddy Warbucks take wide-eyed Annie to a cinema. The Dominon, with its brass and rich red velvet décor and polished service, makes you feel as if going to the movies is really going out for a swank night on the town (or, at least, in Morningside). The concession area offers real food, not just candy and popcorn, and a great selection of drinks, sweets, and alcohol. The theatre rooms themselves are either small and intimate, or large and decked out with sofas for cuddling. I love it. Hey, students! Yes, you! For 4.50, you can see a movie AND have a free drinkeven beer or wine! Leapin' Lizards!! read more

This is my personal favourite choice of cinema in Edinburgh. The cinema is a individual family run establishment and has a character that the big chains lack. Although the prices are higher it really is worth it. The seats are much comfier, and there is an atmosphere which is lacking in the football sized big chains screens. There is also the option of the 'special seats' where you can get perfect seats in the centre of the cinema with some free drinksa great night I can assure you!! There are often special viewings of certain films (recently Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings) which are always great to see. The cinema is always spotless and the quality of snacks that you can buy are great. Overall this is the cinema to go to if you really want to enjoy a film or to take a date to see a film. read more

The best cinema in Edinburgh. FACT. The Dominion oozes art-deco class and makes a real experience out of going to the cinema. With the introduction of so many multi-plex cinemas during the 1990s, many feared for the Dominion's survival. However, its tradition and style make sure that this cinema stands out from the crowds. The screens may not be the biggest, but the quality is excellent and the seats are very comfy. The downstairs bar is a nice little feature and the whole place has such a friendly feel to it. Oh, and nothing beats sitting with a beer and a bag of popcorn whilst watching a top movie. Ticket prices are extremely reasonable too! read more

This is a cinema for people who like to lie on their couch and enjoy a good film while sipping a glas of wine / bottle of beer and put their feet up. It is like being at home watching or at a friends house (you can not pause the film though..) the seats are comfertable and well spaced out and you feel like you are the only ones there but spaced close enough not to get too carried away ;o) It is a proper cinema experience that is worthy of a visit as this is what is used to be when the first 'talkies' came out. Suitable for all but mostly good friends and couples. read more

This is simply the best cinema I've ever been to. Leather recliner seats and couches and free pringles! It's a bit expensive compared to Cineworld or The Odeon but worth every penny. This is the place to come if you fancy a change from the identikit cinemas. read more

this cinema is clearly the best cinema is Edinburgh. Its how a cinema should look, old school with poster of movie stars everywhere! The screen i was in had posh couches to sit on rather than chairs..so you could get proper comfy. My only real complaints were the price of the popcorn..£5 for a 'large' that looked more like a small, and i'm not even american!! hahaa!! and the corridor to the toilets was ridiculously small...like the ones in willy wonka!! read more

Reclining back on the leather seats, leg room aplenty, beer placed by my side and a healthy portion of popcorn I wondered why Cinemas hadn't always offered such quality service. Offering a healthy mix of mainstream and independent films the Dominion is a true ancestor to what the cinema experience should be about: spacious, luxurious, relaxed film viewing. Of course you'll have to dish out an extra couple of pounds for such a novelty (tickets around £10 in the evening), but if you've often expressed distain at the generic and cramped offerings of the usual cinema complex chains then the Dominion will provide a truly memorable encounter. Just remember not to treat the sofa's in screens 1 and 2 as your own and stuff crisp packets and rubbish down there, this place demands a little respect! read more

The Dominion - Cinema Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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more comfy than my living room! love love love this place! The Dominion is easily the best place in Edinburgh to watch a film on the big screen in style and SOOOO much comfort! One of the last independent cinemas left in Scotland and such a treat - lounge on remote control leather recliners, squishy comfy sofas and arm chairs whilst watching the latest flicks. I've been to see films in all screens now - Gold 1 & 2 are big screens with sofas and armchairs in the front and recliners (with bar service at the back) Think screen 4 is the only one with regular (old school) theatre seats - but the creme de la creme has to be Gold 3 - a screen with only 16 seats! absolute luxury in cinematic viewing. Ticket includes a free mini tub of Pringles, free refills and is very reasonably priced at £11.65 (Vue peak ticket is £9.79) - you'll wonder why you've been going anywhere else! ***BOOKING ESSENTIAL*** (so you don't miss out!) - regular screens are £10.95 but if you check online there are often deals on groupon, itison and wowcher offering 2 tickets for £9 Sunday to Thursday. Only downside of this place is it's size - don't expect them to be showing every film currently released and most films will not be shown for very long so best to check their website and I always book new releases. The concessions stand in the chandelier lit foyer is filled with local, independent ice-cream and treats and a bar too! - yes, you can have a beer or a wine and really kick back - could this place get any better? Next time I'm taking my slippers! read more

Without a doubt the best cinema I have ever been to! I recently had the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets to see any film at the Dominion for a heavily discounted price, including a drink each and a tub of Pringles. Although the cinema is slightly out of my way, having usually settling for the Vue in the center of town, I thought this an opportunity I couldn't miss! As soon as I walked through the door I could instantly see the beauty of such an old and homely venue. The entrance was lovely and staff at the reception were welcoming and friendly. All of the pictures taken with actors/actresses and directors lining the walls on the way to the screens really add to the old school cinema experience. It was really a treat to sit on the comfy two-seater couches and put our feet up, and it made a change from the extremely busy and expensive Vue. Even though it is slightly further away I will be journeying back just for the comfort and relaxed atmosphere. It's like watching films in your home but on a much larger screen :D read more

Watching movies on a big screen on comfy sofas. If you check deals on living social or Groupon they often offer discounted tickets valid Sundays to Thursdays. read more

How cinemas should be! Three seat sofas for two, free pringles chips (yes chips, not crisps!) and big bottles of beer, heaven. I saw the King's Speech over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it on 2 fronts...a great movie bound for glory and a great setting in which to experience it. read more

This has to be my favourite cinema in Edinburgh. It is pricey but then it's not too far off what a regular cinema costs and at this cinema you get amazing comfy seats. It's like being at home but with a massive screen and lots of strangers around you! As well as for normal cinema nights I've also been to the Dominion for a hen party before where a room was totally booked out for us! It was brilliant! They had loads of goodies for us and we got to watch, sing and...ahem dance around the room to Mamma Mia. What a different night out! Definitely worth it and they seem to have a lot of groupon deals so it's easy enough to go there for a lot cheaper. read more

We went there with a great deal thanks to Groupon. Sat somewhere in the middle, was a really big theater. Super comfy couches, when my mother visits from Belgium I will take her hear to experience this! Liked it a lot! Even though the popcorn is pre-made, it was also quite good. read more