Movie Mondays at the Aubin Cinema

Enjoy a selection of drinks at the Basement Bar

Alternative cinemas are all the rage in London at the moment, but for ultimate experience and comfort I recommend Aubin Cinema. Situated on Redchurch Street in the heart of Shoreditch, the cinema sits below an Aubin & Wills store and boasts its own bar and 'Aubin Eats' treats. 

The cinema is perfect for couples who can cuddle up on one of the 2 seater sofas, complete with Aubin & Wills' very own cushions and blankets. The sofas are not only cosy but also absolutely huge. I have never had so much space in a cinema and after 10 minutes you wonder how you ever survived struggling to get comfortable in your local Vue/Odeon/Cineworld. At Aubin you can curl your feet up into the sofa, use the cushioned foot rest in front of you or even screw the whole sharing thing and lounge on a 2-seater all by yourself.

Sofa complete with cushions and blankets

On Tuesday-Sunday a regular ticket will set you back £13 (£15 for 3D), however on a Monday a 2 seater sofa is £18 and a single seat just £8. The film programme is exactly the same but there is over a third off the price and it still works out a fair bit cheaper than a visit to your usual run-of-the-mill cinema. Additionally, if you fancy watching something a bit different, these reduced prices are also available for 'Aubin Sundays' showings. This month you have one last opportunity to catch Les Misérables and Zero Dark Thirty, and can also explore some World Cinema with Bullhead and Lore. These showings are usually around 3pm, making it the perfect lazy afternoon trip after Sunday lunch. 

With its own personal bar, the novelty of sipping on a beer or glass of wine whilst watching your film and enough space to swing a cat in (if that’s your cup of tea), Aubin Cinema is the perfect big screen experience. If you want to enjoy a movie in ultimate style, then check out Aubin: http://www.aubincinema.com

Splashing out? Take advantage of being in Shoreditch and check out the Boxpark pop-up mall just a stone's throw away. Brands as big as Nike, Puma and Logitech can all be found there, and there are launches, exhibitions and even free gigs going on all the time. Make sure you don't miss out by keeping an eye on their calendar here: http://www.boxpark.co.uk You can also grab a pre/post cinema meal at one of the restaurants residing there, which currently includes my recently reviewed Bukowski. Check out what I thought here.