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At our cinema

29 January 2025 at 19:00

Back to the Future part 1

BACK TO THE FUTURE PART 1- THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2026- A 1985 film classic with Michael J Fox who plays Marty McFly, a teenager, who is accidentally sent from 1985 to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his eccentric scientist friend, Doc Brown. While in the past, Marty inadvertently prevents his future parents from meeting and falls for his own mother, risking his own existence. With the help of the 1955 Doc, Marty must find a way to get his parents to fall in love and fix the timeline, all while trying to find the power needed to return to the future. Running Time- 1 hour 56 mins

26 February 2025 at 19:00

Chocolat

CHOCOLAT- THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2026- Chocolat tells the story of Vianne Rocher, played by Juliette Binoche, who arrives in the fictional French village of Lansquenet-sous-Tannes at the beginning of Lent with her six-year-old daughter, Anouk. She opens a small chocolaterie. Soon, she and her chocolate influence the lives of the townspeople of this repressed French community in different and interesting ways. This is a perfect film for our cafe audience- we will make something chocolatey to have alongside the film as you will be salivating! The film is in English, although set in France.

Running Time- 2 hours 

26 March 2025 at 19:00

Amelie

AMELIE- THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2026 - this 2001 gorgeous film tells the story of Amélie Poulain, played by Audrey Tautou, a shy and quirky waitress who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while dealing with her own isolation. It is filmed in Paris and is a gentle romantic comedy. The film is in French with English subtitles.

Running Time- 2 hours 

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a ticket?
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Please book using the links above which take you to our online booking platform via citizen ticket.
What types of seating do you have?
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Double sofas (sold as double tickets)- Premium seating- £24 PER SOFA

Bean bag chairs (sold individually)- Premium seating- £12 PP

Easy chairs (sold individually)- Premium seating- £12  PP

Bistro tables and chairs with cushions- Standard seating- £10 PP
What does the ticket price include?
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The film plus a nice Braw Tea cuppa ( coffee/tea) and one of our delish sweet treats (we have offered Chocolate Brownies and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies so far!) If this doesn’t suit you, we can offer you an ice-cream instead.
Are there any concessions?
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We offer a discounted price for senior citizens of £8 - standard seats/£10 premium seats.
Why isn’t it cheaper?
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We have to pay a licence fee of £104 every time we screen a film. Our capacity is not huge. We love film and are trying to offer something local to film lovers who don’t want to go to a multi-plex and love old movies. It’s quite an intimate experience.
How big is the screen?
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2.6m x 1.5m and a professional sound system.
What time do I arrive? Do I need a ticket?
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The film starts at 7pm, so please arrive 15 minutes before at 6.45 when we serve your hot drink and sweet treat. You don't need your ticket- we have a list of your names and have pre-allocated the seating.
Can I bring my child/baby?
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No sorry, the screenings are currently billed as adult only to ensure we comply with age restrictions for the films we plan to screen. We will advertise when it is bring a baby or child friendly.
Can I bring my dog with me?
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No sorry, our landlords (Dundee City Council) do not permit dogs in the café- unless this is an assistance dog of course.
Can I bring my own chair?
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Yes of course, if you can carry it with you, you can bring it in!
Why isn’t it more than once per month?
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We have to move all the tables and chairs in the café to accommodate this and it is a huge amount of shifting work. We also run a busy café and there is only so many hours in the day…
Can I book the cinema for a private hire?
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Yes, we can discuss this with you. Email us via the Contact Form to discuss this. Our maximum numbers for private hire are 30.
 

Private event booking

Use our cafe for private events such as:

  • Meetings/training events (using our projector
and large screen) with tea/coffee/lunch provided by Braw Tea

  • Cinema hire for small groups up to 30 people

Please be aware we are unable to accommodate exercise classes (we don’t have the space), parties, children’s events or any event when the café and community cinema are operational. 

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Contact

Opening hours
WE ARE
OPEN ALL YEAR

JULY/AUGUST

Friday – Monday
09:30 – 17:00

REST OF THE YEAR

Friday – Monday
09:30 – 16:00

Last order 15 mins
before close.

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