BFI IMAX

You're not just here for the popcorn. The bar at this colossal cinema complex on the South Bank does proper drinks to fuel your film experience – whether that's a pint before settling into Britain's biggest cinema screen or something stronger to help you process whatever mind-bending blockbuster you've just witnessed. The space feels appropriately cinematic, all sleek lines and dramatic lighting that wouldn't look out of place in a sci-fi film itself. It's functional rather than fancy, but that's exactly what you want when you're grabbing a quick drink between the Waterloo crowds and your seat. The location puts you right in the thick of the South Bank's cultural strip, with the Thames lapping nearby and tourists shuffling between the National Theatre and Tate Modern.