Imagine my delight then to see posh people's favourite cinema chain The Everyman were doing a festive run of films at their ' enchanted cinema' season. Even better it was being held at the old vic tunnels - a mere 15 minutes train ride from my house. The Everyman and I get along great - I sat in front of Liam Gallagher in Belsize park once and got upgraded with 10 friends to a private balcony area in the Hampstead one. As a brand I love it.
So after an interesting 20 minute walk inhaling spray paint fumes ( the tunnels are underneath Waterloo train station, we got stuck walking down a graffiti tunnel for a while.....) we arrived to this underground lair of winter fun. I wasn't really sure what to expect - but we got Sofas covered in sheepskin rugs, lit candles, cool wall art. We also got the friendliest team of staff, delicious cocktails ( try the earl grey martini, the lovely bartender gave us the recipe) and a cosy, cosy space.
After working our way through the cocktail list we head into the movie. It is a very atmospheric space ( trains rumbled above us) - but definitely one to avoid sitting behind a big strapping Norwegian ( or indeed a 6 ft plus any nationality) - the screen is pretty compact.
We had the classic Frank Capra 'it's a wonderful life' - god and on nights like this it is isn't it?We came out to fake snow falling and a folk band.
Standard London evening......
As the movie says no person's poor if they are surrounded by great friends......
Just make sure the tall one's are with you not in front
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We watched:
http://www.everymancinema.com/oldvictunnels
We got the recipe for:
Earl Grey Martini
Infuse gin with a teabag overnight
Add 3 parts gin mixture to 1 part squeezed lemon and 1 part sugar syrup. Shake with ice. Drink and smile
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