Light House Cinema

You're settling into one of Smithfield's most civilised spots, where the bar at this independent cinema feels more like a proper destination than an afterthought. The converted courthouse setting gives everything a grand, theatrical air, but the crowd keeps it refreshingly unpretentious – film buffs nursing pints before screenings, couples sharing wine and olives, locals treating it as their sophisticated local. The drinks menu takes itself seriously without being showy, with carefully chosen wines and cocktails that actually complement the arthouse atmosphere. You can easily spend an evening here without ever buying a cinema ticket, watching the pre-film rituals and post-screening debates unfold around you. It's cinema culture at its most civilised, minus any of the stuffiness you might expect.