The Odyssey Cinema

The Odyssey in St Albans has almost reached its 1^st anniversary and its taken me all that time to visit. My first film was ‘The Lobster’, which felt like an appropriate choice for an independent cinema.
The Odyssey took many years of fundraising and private backings before it could open, but it was worth the wait. There now stands a plush art deco venue with two levels of seating much like a theatre. The upstairs has rows of seating as you would expect, but downstairs is tables and chairs for a more relaxed feel. At the back there is a bar serving alcohol, hot drinks and snacks. Only downer is the popcorn which is nothing more than ready bagged stuff at a markup (I love cinema popcorn).
There’s only 1 screen (but a big one) so many films only show for 1 or 2 nights and sell out fast. It’s a bit more expensive than the multiplex in neighbouring towns but it is far nicer. A real treat.
It may have taken me a year to come for my first film, but I’ll be sure to go back sooner.