ODEON Cardiff

You're not expecting much from a cinema bar – maybe warm lager and overpriced wine that tastes like it's been open since the last Marvel film. But this spot in the city centre actually surprises. The bar area feels more thought-out than your typical multiplex offering, and the staff seem to know their way around the taps. The real win is timing your arrival to grab a drink before heading into your screen. It's particularly handy when you're catching something at the massive IMAX – having a proper beverage beforehand makes the whole experience feel more like an event than just another Tuesday night out. The location on Hemingway Road makes it dead easy to get to from Queen Street or the bay, and you're not fighting through crowds like you would at some of the busier spots in town.