Vue Cinemas

I’m not sure if this is the right listing, as there seems to be two for Vue, but I’ve opted for the listing with the most recent review. We are, of course, talking about the Vue cinema at Cribbs Causeway, which, a few years ago, used to be a Warner Village cinema.
It’s aged without grace, I’m afraid to say, even though it has some modern touches, such as touchscreen ticket machines. The seats inside some of the auditoriums are worn out, a bit smelly and not as comfortable as some other cinemas.
However, you can still catch a film here that might usually only ever see the light of day at somewhere like the Watershed, so it’s nice that the manager thinks of everyone.
There’s also great parking, and plenty of choice if you fancy a nearby bite to eat.

Been going to this cinema for years and I can’t remember ever having anything but a great time.
Very popular cinema due to its location in Cribbs Causeway and right by TGI Fridays, Burger King, Nandos, Bella Italia, Hollywood Bowl, Chiquttos, it makes the perfect meal and movie location.
Staff are always friendly and the cinema is always well maintained.

I’m happy with the theater. I like that I don’t need to walk far from my car to the front door. They keep it clean. And you can buy your own ticket at a kiosk.

If you’ve got little monsters, then the Vue Cinema at Cribbs Causeway is a godsend come Saturday or Sunday morning.
For as little as 95 pence per person you can take them along to a selected film and shelter from the rain for a couple of hours. Given, not all the latest releases are available through this deal, but it can work out a hell of a lot cheaper for a family on a budget. You can also pick up a kids combo meal deal (popcorn, drink and chocolate bar) for £2.50.
Check the website for full details of the film available (
) as it changes weekly. It’s also worth asking the staff, as on my last visit I discovered there were two films being shown through the deal and only one was advertised on its site. And it gets even better. The deal is also available every morning throughout the school holidays.
Yes, the cinema is a bit dated compared to some of its competitors — but do the kids really care about the décor? And saving money certainly keeps the parents happy …

I thought this cinema was pretty okay when I came here, its great that there is a cinema option in North Bristol. However with the advent of the Showcase Cinema, its looking a little sad.
The reason to go here would be to avail of the special offers and promotions that means you can go to cinema here for next to nothing. However even though I have been sent promotions where I could go there for 1 pound, I’ve just though «meh, I’d have to shlep the other side of Bristol to get there». However if you live nearby it can represent good value.

The Vue at Cribbs is pretty dated and i imagine it is beginning to find it pretty hard to compete with the other Cinemas that are now in the city centre. As a result it is slightly cheaper than places like the Showcase at Cabot. It is much the same as any other enormous multiplex cinema, popcorn scattered across the black carpeted floor and the smell of sweets and drinks that will never quite leave the place rush up your nostrils when you walk in. It shows the same Hollywood dross as every multiplex in the country, and city for that matter. It does the job but is nowhere near as swanky as the Showcase at Cabot.

Our fair city has four multiplexes in total, though this the only one of them located in north Bristol. It is, however, up in Cribbs Causeway, so you’ll probably need a car to get there.
It’s got 12 screens, every one of them clogged up with the most unimaginitive programming possible, featuring all the latest hits from Hollywood. They do run a very cheap kids’ club though (adults get in for £1 too), and unlike their rivals this runs on Sunday mornings as well as on Saturdays.
Beyond that it’s your average multiplex cinema sitting in a massive car park alongside a McDonald’s, a Frankie and Benny’s and the like. Okay if you like that kind of thing, pretty depressing if you don’t.