Crouch End Picturehouse

This is review is mainly based on the fact that it is in Crouch End which is local to me. I say this because the area, though a cultural hub for many people in industry (peep show was filmed here, Shaun of Dead house not too far away, Gillian Anderson use to live here, amongst many others still in area) never really had a cinema to go to until the wonderfully small Arthouse came along.
This picturehouse is one of many in the chain. I go to the newly opened Central one now quite a bit but this new one is now my closest. It has about 5 – 6 screens and I went to see Bridge of Spies on screen 4. The sound could have been a tad louder and I think there was not much surround sound. Saying that I mentioned this to manager and they mentioned it would in future. I went on officially it’s 4^th day of opening.
I was told screen 5 is a favourite because it is intimate and has only about 26 seats. Cool. I asked to see screen 1, their prize biggest screen because i might see Star Wars there soon. The seats are like sofa seats. All of them. And there are double seats. The screen was higher than usual because they have a platform ready for future Q&A’s. I will go see that screen but not sure it’s best for something quite as epic as Star Wars.
There’s a nice café downstairs to people watch, and a main restaurant to see even better looking down upon Main Street.
All in all. I liked my it’s visit. Comfy, obviously clean and nice staff. Will be back for more to check other screens too.
UPDATE — DEC ’15: Checked out the brand new Crouch End PH. Kicking rainy Mondays onto the curb with it’s cheap tickets!
Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks have made a great film with Bridge of Spies. Written by the Coen Brothers a real classic spy/​war film. Love a bit of espionage!
The cinema itself was lovely. Nicely laid out with café at bottom and many screens dotted around. I went into Screen 4 and it had good sound. Next time I will try for their main one.

Open just 2 weeks ago, picture house is a very welcome addition to the n8 area.
This 5 screen cinema has a fully stocked upstairs and downstairs bar, loads of high end snacks, cakes and even a restaurant menu.
The seats in the actual cinema are soft, warm and comfy with plenty of leg room. There’s a sofa aisle in the middle and back of the cinema which you can book at no extra cost. I image they’re the first to go though.
Bad points:
There are no tables inside the cinema so they don’t recommend bringing in actual dishes from the restaurant side of the cinema.
Snacks and drinks are seriously expensive (but no more than any other cinema).
Tickets cost £13.50 plus a £1.50 booking fee.