Arts Picturehouse Cambridge Reviews

Today my wife and I attempted to see an 11o'clock screening of "45 years" only to be informed that this was only for parents with babies and that the next show was at 1400hrs! As far as we could see the web site had not stipulated that adults, without children, could not attend and I don't understand why we could not have been advised of the circumstances and asked whether we still wished to see the film. Given we had travelled in excess of 20miles we were not best pleased. Whilst we were there 3 other adults experienced the same treatment and we can only conclude that the Arts Picturehouse must be in a financially secure position to turn away paying customers.

Nice place, cosy and good selection of movies. Always

My preferred cinema in Cambridge, well worth the membership

Lovely but seats are uncomfortable. Love the homely atmosphere

Nice place for a coffee or beer. They serve Blue Moon which is one of my favourite beers

The best and one of the only places to see arts films in Cambridgeshire. A wonderful atmosphere and a major cultural hub in the city. There are often screenings with Q&As with professionals and educational courses and events held here for adults and children alike.

Lovely atmosphere and great film selections. The bar does nice food and always has a good selection of beers and wine that you can take in to the screen with you

Only adequate,frankly it's grubby and need if some fresh air.Stuffy.

Good place for artsy/rarer films. The cinema (screen and room) tends to be smaller Vue though.

I like going here given it's an independent cinema, but I have to be honest: the seats are not the comfiest.

Nice to change the scene a little bit and have a break from the regular chain cinemas. However the memebership they offer seems rather over priced for what you get.

Normally a good experience but recently noticed dirty seats.

Also first reformed was rubbish!

Great films. Nice environment. Snacks and beverages (especially wine) overpriced.

Screen one viewing of Blade Runner spoilt by music from neighbouring buildings, particularly intrusive during quiet scenes

Favourite cinema, just the right size, not too loud

Nice and cozy, good place to watch classic movies and new ones

Love this cinema. Comfortable old style cinema with licenced bar and a great mix of movies. Multiplexes can get stuffed, this is the place to watch movies.

It was lovely to see a film from my country and in catalonian language there. Thank you very much.

Great cinema experience with good food, films and comfy seats.

Better films than the Vue, but less comfortable seats. :)

A surprisingly secluded and good value cinema, with separate bar/cafe. This place offers deals for membership and students, and occasionally has live music in the bar area. They have seasons where they'll do a theme for several evening films per week, for example a chosen director. The theatres aren't particularly large, but still comfortable.

I love everything about the arts picturehouse, that it shows big studio films as well as artsier affairs, that it has unique if pricy concessions, that it is up winding stairs (no worries there is a lift for those who need) with sometimes slanted floors, that it resides above a pretty fancy chain pub. It is a lovely experience and I am happy it exists, it fits right in with what I consider to be the spirit of regent street.

From the outside it looks like a cinema with all those posters, inside there is a large pub with dance floor

Nice cinema with good cafe and bar. Having watched the same film here and at Vue, I noticed the sound quality at the Arts Picturehouse was MUCH better!

Nice cinema for a more relaxed and classy cinema experience. A lot of independent films and a nice bar to wait for your film in, drinks you can bring into the screen with you.

Comfy, old style seats (I say style but they are just old) which is a great atmosphere but lacking in leg room for anyone remotely considered tall. Ticket prices are okay for a cinema, food and drink selection is good and staff are nice. Lots of speciality events and Q&As with celebrities, foreign films etc, as well as the most mainstream movies

We always enjoy going to the Arts Picturehouse at Cambridge .Sometimes we eat something light before the evening film in the bar..It is the second time I have had the ciabatta bread which accompanies the soup. Both times I have found it rock hard and a rather mean portion . I wouldn't mind this small portion quite so much if it was less likely to break my teeth .

Preference out of Cambridge cinemas. All a bit cramped.

One of the best art-house cinemas, great staff, great atmosphere, great films, great cafe!

Really nice cinema, lovely tapas bar the only complaint i would give is the queues are a little long when it is busy. Also beer a little expensive

Very expensive and tiny, cold screen. Felt more like a novelty.

Great cinema in the centre of Cambridge. Selection of a more 'artistic' movies with many choices of Q&A sessions after some viewings. However, films are usually around 6pm or 8pm, so some films at 7pm (after dinner with reasonable time to go to bed) would be a welcome change. Nice bar.

My favourite cinema in Cambridge! lovely artsy vibe, fresh unusual menu and you can take your glass of wine into the cinema! I'm a happy member, and I recommend this great place to anyone.

A really nice place with a lot of good movies 2 watch

Very good place in the city to rest and take several pints.

Proper cinema, great films, great seats and a cosy bar

Comfortable seats but not as good as Vue Cambridge where all seats are bigger and fully adjustable.

Nice bar available to relax in before watching the film of your choice

Good enough!
Not convenient if driving.

Slightly odd venue. Good student membership rates. Shows lots of artsy movies.

Lovely older style cinema, It had a good mix of blockbuster and smaller art films. Even better it has a full bar to enjoy.

Probably one of the best cinemas I've been to. Although it's small the vibe itself inside is absolutely wonderful, comfortable seats and good prices.

Not only a great Cinema, but home to, my employers, the Cambridge Film Festival. Thanks for the office guy!

Great place and you can drink a beer during the film after having some simple but lovely food at a resealable price

Generally an all round pleasent place, nice design everywhere. As the name suggests shows fewer blockbusters and more movies that stand on their own merits.

Nice cinema, doesn't have the feel of some big chains that just want to milk you for money. Not as many screens, but show some interesting films (not necessarily main-stream) that would not be available elsewhere.

There is a decent little social area with bar and the food counter isn't ridiculously priced.

Friendly, small and a relaxed environment. Feels more personal rather than corporate.

Nice cafe upstairs even when you're not seeing a picture; good for meetups

Comfy seating and good ticket prices nearby to most colleges

Excellent, homely cinema with a fantastic cafe bar.

Shows a good range of films not screened elsewhere, however some screenings are almost empty. Cinema floors are often dirty and ticket area smells horribly of stale popcorn.

A real part of the cultural fabric of Cambridge, the Arts Picturehouse is a fantastic resource for those that like to see off piste cinema, or popular films in a better venue than the multiplexes. The restaurant serves great food, the bar is friendly and relaxed. You can take drinks into the cinema in plastic receptacles. Part of a national chain, the Picturehouse has very good membership deals which incentivise repeat visits. They also do showings for parents and children under 1 on Wednesdays, "The Big Scream". The main screen is large and used for blockbusters, but the other screens are quite modest so book as appropriate for the film content. Toilets are not on the same level as the screens and require a trip downstairs. Auditorium seats are quite comfortable, and the type of audience this venue draws is mature and considerate, so no problems with noisy teens!

Old boney seats Very Closstrofobic (don't know how to spell sorry)

Great venue, comfortable seating, excellent range of films

Nice bar, good drinks, good food, nice beverages for a movie, great film, supports indie films and re-screens classics regularly. Great time for all.