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Enjoy a cocktail while watching a movie at One Aldwych's cinema

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Hotels with cinemas
Several of London’s leading hotels have their own small and luxurious cinemas which show arthouse films – and they sell combination tickets for meal-and-movie in their equally plush hotel dining rooms. It’s a winning combination if you don’t want the hassle of wondering when exactly the film starts, and knowing that you’re not going to miss your dinner booking.

One Aldwych
One Aldwych, a smart design hotel conveniently located between Covent Garden and the South Bank, screens classic films as well as Hollywood blockbusters in its 30-seater cinema.

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Axis at One Aldwych

Axis at One Aldwych weekend dinner
The ‘Movies on the Menu’ deal, which costs £38.50 per person (including service), is available every Friday and Saturday night, making it an ideal end-of-week relaxer. The price includes glass of champagne, a three-course Modern British dinner, and a film in the cinema – and Axis will provide the popcorn. The dinner menu changes every two weeks, but a typical meal might be potted roast duck with pickled plum and toast, neck of pork with roast potato roll, and chocolate and caramel millefeuille. Dinner is served between 6.30pm and 8pm; the movie screenings start at 8.30pm. The deal can also be booked for private parties (£48.50 per person, minimum 20 guests, maximum 30), and you supply the film of your choice.

Indigo Sunday brunch
Indigo is more casual place to eat at One Aldwych (Axis being the much smarter option). For £38.50 per person (including service) you can sit back with a delicious brunch and a Sunday afternoon movie in the plush cinema. Indigo’s menu errs towards rustic comforts: pea and ham soup, corned beef hash with a fried egg, mushrooms on toast, or duck eggs benedict. Food is served 12.30pm-2.15pm; screenings start at 2.30pm. Wash it all down with a bellini – just peachy.
One Aldwych, 1 Aldwych, WC2B 4RH (020 7300 0400/www.onealdwych.com) Covent Garden or Temple tube.

The Oscar restaurant at the Charlotte Street Hotel

Weekend film club at Firmdale Hotels
Firmdale Hotels is one of London’s best-regarded boutique hotel chains, with a repuation for both design and service. At three of its hotels (Charlotte Street Hotel, Soho Hotel, and Covent Garden Hotel), movie buffs can dine in the hotel restaurant before settling down to watch the film of the week, which might be a classic or one of the latest releases. Though they call it a club, you don’t have to be a member: you just need a reservation.

Charlotte Street Hotel
This charming, stylish hotel is surrounded by the restaurants, bars and cafés of London’s busy Charlotte Street. Every Sunday, a three-course dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Oscar, and a movie in the private 67-seater cinema costs £35 per person excluding drinks and service. There is a choice of three dishes from each course of their contemporary British and organic à la carte menu. The dishes vary daily. Oscar is open from 6pm and the film starts at 8pm.
Charlotte Street Hotel, 15-17 Charlotte St, W1T 1RJ (020 7806 2000/www.firmdale.com) Goodge St tube.

Brasserie Max at Covent Garden Hotel

Covent Garden Hotel
The Covent Garden Hotel’s chic viewing room is perfect for those seeking a classier cinematic experience. The leather seats are perfect for sinking into blissfully. In terms of food, you’ll have a choice between a three-course dinner and a movie for £35 per person (excluding drinks and service); or a two-course dinner with a glass of house wine and a movie for £35 per person (excluding service). The hotel restaurant Brasserie Max offers a reduced version of their à la carte menu. Screenings are every Saturday from 8pm.
Covent Garden Hotel, 10 Monmouth St, WC2H 9HB (020 7806 1000/www.firmdale.com) Covent Garden tube.

The Soho Hotel
At this secluded Soho spot, you can choose to eat before or after an afternoon movie for £35 per person excluding drinks and service. Films start at 3.30pm. Food is served at Refuel, the hotel’s restaurant and bar, where some tempting options include smoked salmon buckwheat blinis, braised shoulder of lamb, and coconut cheesecake with lime sorbet. The two spacious screening rooms can fit 45 and 100 people respectively. The cow-patterned print chairs are real beauties too.
The Soho Hotel, 4 Richmond Mews, W1D 3DH (020 7559 3000/www.firmdale.com) Tottenham Court Rd tube.