Combining a bar and restaurant on the front and a cute little cinema on the back this is a really cool space. Rumour also has it that it's owned by one of the founders of Secret Cinema. Movie tickets are great value and the gentle rumblings of the trains passing above only adds to the atmosphere.
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.
Nice food and atmosphere. The music was a bit loud during the dinner but definitely good tunes !
Wonderful little cinema tucked away in Hackney. Only £6 a ticket too!!
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!
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.
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.
I live next door so I starting going to Institute of lights from their first weeks :) Love the cinema (if you spoiled it's not your place I am afraid :) price just £6 and no any booking fees!
Love the fact that they keep changing chefs and types of cuisines so we come back again and again. We have some lovely places to eat around but if they have the same menu for 5 years you stop going.
Can't wait to try Billy smokes later this week :)
a little tip: tables could be cleaned more often ;)
Had a Sunday roasted chicken, amazing food and great service. Highly recommended.
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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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