Manchester Piccadilly

I’d give 0 stars if I could. This place was something straight out of a horror movie, the backrooms to be precise. Upon entering the lead up to the building was already creepy, there was literally just an elevator in the middle of a huge empty unit. As soon as you get up into the cinema, the smell of urine hits you first, followed by the awful sight of everything being outdated, filthy and completely unwelcoming. We got to our screen and sat down for approximately five seconds before getting straight back up and leaving. The seats were worn away, old and musty smelling, while the carpets and walls were sticky and visibly dirty. We genuinely felt disgusting just being there, like we were covered in grime and immediately felt like we needed a shower. We are absolutely not snobby people and don’t expect luxury but this was beyond acceptable. The money we paid for this going down the drain was not exactly fun, especially when the experience was so unpleasant that we couldn’t even stay for the trailers nevermind the film. Please avoid this place and spend your money elsewhere. There are much better cinemas in the area that are worth rerouting to.

Very functional. Ran very well and always a good experience. Whilst it is dated, the screens and seats don’t take away from the experience. Overall a good cinema. Excellent atmosphere for horror late night. Adds to the atmosphere greatly. There are better odeons with superior seats but this is still a good experience. Backrooms odeon.

Liminal. Getting to it from Victoria consists of traversing multiple dead commerce zones before arriving to what I can only describe as the mostt liminal foyer I've ever seen. Some pithy movie quotes do nothing to subdued the existential dread of the first hundred metres inside. I can only imagine the rent and rates of this massive waste of unused space. Can you not have popup vendors with movie merch of an exhibition of movie posters stands.and ephemera you'd otherwise bin? The cinema is functional and looks like something from the mid 1990s Screens are tired and in need of a revamp. Seating is saggy arm rests floppy but in-movie experience adequate.

Amazing customer service! I lost my keys during my visit and the staff were so kind and helpful. They carefully helped me look for them and managed to find them. Really appreciate their effort and professionalism. Thank you again!