Helio's Cantina
10 Helmsley Place, London Fields, E8 3SB - London
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Very quirky interesting place. I came here for an event and found it quite a cool place with a little bar, selling vinyls and cinema part. I think I'd come back here if there is another event I'm interested in. Also so close to London Fields station.
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Nice food and atmosphere. The music was a bit loud during the dinner but definitely good tunes !
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What a lovely little intimate venue. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience provided by the Institute of Light, a very comfortable little cinema. They had a few technical issues at the start, but managed to resolve them without any major delays, so they are competent as well.
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Love this place!
the Record Store is the main reason I go there, with a great and fine selection of vinyls and with some special dj set happening sometimes.
The ship keepers are helpful and have a big knowledge of fine music.
I don't give 5* because something that could really improve the location: the bar.
Although the staff is really friendly, I think that the standards could be higher.
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Great quirky place to watch a movie. Prices start from £6 for "airline" seats which are exactly as described. You can push the arm rest up which means you can still get cosy with your partner. You can take in your drink from the bar and no need to pour it into a plastic. Sound quality excellent. Big screen. The dining is also fantastic so you should definitely stop for dinner. We sampled the vegan tapas and it was all delicious. Very friendly staff too!
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Wonderful little cinema tucked away in Hackney. Only £6 a ticket too!!
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The Institute of Light is a chill, stylish one-screen cinema, showing critically acclaimed recent releases at an amazing price point. I'd suggest incorporating showings of older films or classics a bit more often, as there are only two nightly showings.
The kitchen residencies seem like a great idea, and I'm looking forward to them, although there wasn't any in house cooking at the moment so couldn't try anything. But the bar is good and cozy. The outdoor seating is probably great in the summer.
All that being said, a real popcorn machine is desperately needed. Bagged popcorn doesn't cut it.
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Had a lovely Chinese New Year meal here. It was really nice. The only downside was that the goodie bag at the end contained coconut chips with honey. Since this was a vegan event, they should have checked that.
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Cost £6 to watch a film which is an excellent price. The reason being I'd imagine is that you do get rumbles of trains from above and some noise from the bar during the film but not enough to ruin the film. The seats in the cinema itself are airplane seats and pretty comfortable. Would go back!
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I was so surprised at this quaint little bar and cinema that you would walk by without realising it was there. Themed like being inside of an airplane it's quite charming and I was in awe at the cinema tucked away behind the cafe and bar.
I attended a movie screening there but to know that they show classic and latest films for a more than reasonable £7 will definitely bring me there again. If not just for another cheese and tomato toastie. By far the best I've had somewhere where you needed a bit of sustenance to keep you going.
The cinema might be a bit noisy at times, sadly there are live railway tracks above it but that doesn't detract from a super cool spot in Hackney!
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