ODEON Bournemouth BH2

You're settling into your reclining seat with a G&T in hand, watching the latest Marvel epic unfold on the big screen. This isn't your typical multiplex experience - the bar here lets you carry drinks into most screenings, turning movie night into something altogether more civilised. Tucked into the entertainment quarter near the BIC, this cinema bar knows its audience. The drinks menu goes beyond the usual cinema fare, with proper cocktails and a decent wine selection alongside your standard lagers. Staff are surprisingly knowledgeable about what works with which film genre (apparently prosecco pairs well with rom-coms, who knew?). The whole setup feels refreshingly grown-up for a chain cinema, especially when you're watching the sunset stretch across the screen during those perfectly timed evening showings.