Vue Cinema

This is my go to cinema whenever I want to watch a movie. It’s not cause this place is cheap… Oh no this place is expensive than the other cinema, but I just got use to coming here.
Vue is pretty clean, though I’m starting to notice their seats are getting a bit more stains, so they need to start scrubbing or replace the covers. There are many screens and they tend to show the newest movies. The tix for an evening showing runs about £8−10 (estimate) and you get a discount if you have a student card.
They have a large area to buy snacks… Typical expensive prices and they sell the same stuff you can find in other places such as popcorn, hot dog, nachos, candy, chocolates, ice cream, alcohol, and cola.
What I like about this place the most I’d say is the location. You can watch an early showing of the newest movie then go out to the bars or dance at the clubs. There’s also a lot of places to have a late dinner or dessert after. I’ve always read they have discounted prices on Tuesday if you sign up to be a member of it, but I’ve never receive a discount code after I gave them my email so not sure how well this program is being implemented. I only give this place 4 stars cause of the location and it’s cleanliness though they are slipping in that department.

Lovely cinema in a great central location and on the tram line. Staff were friendly and helpful plus it’s a huge complex with restaurants and 12 screens so lots of choice too.
VIP seating is great as in all Vue cinemas as is the audio visual experience.

i am Ben evans review of the vue Edinburgh its is pice a movie of you list online and very good seats or see it in 3D as well the best seats in VIP style

I have always had a great experience here. The location is extremely convenient, which also makes it a tad more expensive than some other cinemas here in Edinburgh. That said, it is so easy to get to and they have a great selection of popular films, making it the cinema I’ve gone to most frequently as of late. It’s clean and they either have staff and/​or machines to buy your tickets at downstairs, and I generally like its window-​y Omni Centre entrance. It works well for me and I don’t have much to criticise here besides its prices, but then again everything is getting so expensive these days (now I’m sounding old, so I’ll stop here).

A nice cinema with comfy seating and good sightlines throughout. Everyone working was very kind and service was good, EXCEPT that on a busy Friday evening they had only a few people working the concession stand with a long and winding queue waiting for snacks. A manager type came and closed one of the registers down and pulled a staffer *off* the station as the number of people waiting to be served grew. Very odd.
Would be 4 stars, but for weird lack of prompt snack service it’s a 3.

I love this place. Always clean, never that many people, helpful staff, beers to drink while watching your movie. What else could you ask for! Just wish they didnt cycle through movies so darn fast

Vue Cinema @ the Omni Centre
Upstairs of the Omni is all Cinema — 12 Screens.
I ordered 4 VIP seats on-​line and was advised to pick them up from the ATM near the booth.
That would normally be a convenience — normally. It is a system made for convenience (i.e. staff reduction) and SHOULD prevent punters from having to queue up to get some tickets.
On arrival there were 3 ATMs, but only one working.
Result for on-​line booking convenience and £3 booking fee?
I. Had. To. Queue.
There was a booth — void from any employee and a quite a few confused and perplexed customers.
On the booth window is a small notice that you can buy tickets at the food counter too. For. eh. added convenience.
I decided to wait for the ATM to free up. Which was actually a good thing — because as we went upstairs there was a queue at the food counters — one not unlike you’ll find at the check-​in desk for Ryan Air or Easy jet — all cordoned off and snaky queue-​management. Convenience? My arse!
Ticket check was done by 2 staff directing you to the areas you need to go — I was please they let me take in my own water and I didn’t have to put it in a plastic bag. oh wait wrong this is a cinema.
The Screen rooms where clean. The VIP seats are comfortable.
I noticed that this cinema is using phone signal blocking.
The sound was great and screen was sharp.
After the show the run on the toilets was as you would expect, but the size was decent and toilets are in good repair and have plenty of basins.
Another positive thing was that the day after they sent me a small survey on my experience with Vue.
Hopefully they will do something with those responses.

i don’t have too much to say about this vue cinema actually, but it seems pretty a-​ok to me. on a thursday night it was pretty empty so there were not queues at the automated ticket machines on the ground floor. i was surprised that for a cinema that services the majority of the new town and east end of edinburgh there was only three ticket machines and the other ticket windows were closed. this probably lends itself to causing queues on busiers nights such as orange wednesdays. however, you can buy tickets at the concession stands if you want to buy popcorn and drinks at the same time.
there are a decent number of theatres for showing movies and this cinema has all the new releases. however, it does seem a bit tired as it is used quite a bit so could do with a bit of a face lift (new carpets and seats in the theatre). the staff are pleasant and it’s a convenient location, so really no complaints. however, i still prefer the vue at ocean terminal so only three stars for this branch.

It’s not my favorite cinema but the fact that it’s in town and easy to get to means it’s the one I usually end up going to. I dislike the fact you can’t book your seats in advance so if it’s a busy film and you don’t want to sit through all the adverts and trailers you end up in the rubbish seats down the front and come away with a serious crick in your neck.
It does what it says on the tin so I suppose it’s ok.

I went twice to watch a film at Vue. My experience was great per se: the films are pretty updated, the cinema theatre is large, wonderful acoustics, comfortable large seats, clean and generally of high standard. I’ve been to larger cinemas, but this delivers well in these technical things. They also have a website were you can learn what is showing and when.
Some negatives include the price is a bit high, though students get a little cheaper ticket. The soft-​drinks get one star, they are expensive and half filled with Ice (in December who needs that!) and the taste of the coke was really a mockery of some cheap brand. Popcorn also expensive in my opinion, knowing that it does not cost much in reality. The good news[ to some extent] is that you can save on the food with some cheeky moves. I have bought some nuts from the Tesco store opposite the road, put them in my jacket pocket, and was no problem to eat them at the cinema. If you are a lady, you may also drop in your bag a coke (a real coke!).
Saying all that, it is a good cinema with a good ticket price

As cinemas go I dont mind this place at all.
Lots of leg room — 3d viewings and hotdogs. Im a simple man with simple tastes and this place meets my cinema viewing needs quite nicely.
Its no dominion but its not trying to be! Does what it says on the tin!

Pretty great theatre. Well run and clean. Staff are friendly and the screens are brand new with great seats. 5 stars but for the price. £11 ($ 17 – 18 USD) is just too damn much for a movie ticket to a 3D showing.
Unless it’s Avengers.

This is a funny one. Housed within the Omni Centre, which is in itself a kind of love-​hate thing, the Vue Cinema does exactly what a multi-​plex cinema should. But I can’t quite say I’m a ‘fan’ according to Unilocal’s 4 star rating.
I’m not a movie buff but I also like to support the independent art house cinemas of which Edinburgh has plenty. However when blockbuster season hits I admit I’d much rather have the surround sound, ground shaking, too big to take it all in screens of a multiplex for the likes of X-​Men than not. So sometimes I’ll go along to the Vue.
It’s in a really central location and handily, for some, has a plethora of restaurants within the Omni. None of which appeal to me. To be honest I’d much rather go to a Nando’s than a Slug and Lettuce. Anyway I digress.
It’s an odd layout, with the cinema being upstairs. But as far as multiplexes go it’s clean, spacious, bright and the seats are really quite comfy. I think that comes down to it being quite new, and newer than some of the other mutliplexes around. So I’m probably more likely to come here than another.
Price wise it’s the same as any. Location and comfort wise it’s a tad better. So overall it’s my go-​to multiplex for blockbuster season. I just wish they had some more inspiring restaurants within the Omni! But saying that Broughton Street is only a stone’s throw…

I love me some cinema, and now that I’m living a mere minute away from the Omni Centre I’m even more tempted to wander in there when I’ve got nothing better to do! Ofcourse, there’s not much to pick from the movie list at the moment (apart from Eclipse… I «heart» Ed+Jacob) but the cinema’s nice enough!
They’re at least ten viewing rooms, all quite large and extremelyyyyyy comfortable! My only complaint is that they can get a bit cold, but take a sweater with you and all will be fine. Vue cinema’s perfectly situated with a wide variety of bars and restaurants in the Omni Centre, and if you’re going to the movies, it’s a good idea to make a night of it and visit the one the many attractions in the area!

Vue pretty much represents everything that is bad about cinemas today. It mostly shows rubbish, uninspiring films that appeal to soppy teenage girls and testosterone filled teenage boys. It sells overpriced drinks and snacks, which fools then proceed to munch all the way through your film (if you’re hungry, go to a restaurant). It allocates seats and indulges in nonsense VIP seating (why should I have to pay an additional charge for a decent view of the screen). Plus, the poor staff look either bored or harangued and probably never even get to see any films.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS.