ODEON Preston

You're not coming here for a destination dining experience, but ODEON's café does the job brilliantly when you need fuel before settling in for two hours of escapism. The coffee's actually decent – proper barista-made stuff, not the watery nonsense you might expect from a cinema chain. Their toasted sandwiches hit the spot, and the pick 'n' mix selection will transport you straight back to childhood. Located in the Riversway retail park in Ashton-on-Ribble, it's perfectly positioned for a quick bite before your screening. The staff are genuinely friendly, and unlike some cinema cafés that feel like an afterthought, this one has a proper welcoming atmosphere. Sure, you're paying cinema prices, but the quality justifies it, and there's something satisfying about grabbing a proper coffee and a decent sandwich before disappearing into whatever Hollywood's serving up this week.