With not only seven state of the art cinema screens, but a café, restaurant, bar and rooftop members terrace (opening September 2015), the recently launched Picturehouse Central is bringing much more than just popcorn and blockbusters to the West End. Having already revolutionised cinema going across London and the UK with quality food and drink at the heart of the experience, Picturehouse is bringing its trademark style to the heart of the city, in the newly transformed Trocadero at Piccadilly Circus.
Ground Floor Café
Through the grand entrance on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Great Windmill Street, the spacious café is open from breakfast until closing, making it a great choice for a quick bite or a meeting, even if you’re not attending a screening.
A long counter serves pastries, porridge, a selection of breakfast rolls, and even pancakes for breakfast until 11am on weekdays and 1pm on weekends. For lunch, Soho workers can pop in for freshly made salads, soups and sandwiches, including salt beef, honey mustard and pickles, and caramelised onion, Somerset brie and walnut; and for an afternoon treat choose from a selection of cakes such as chocolate and Guinness or caramel and macadamia cheesecake.
First Floor Restaurant and Bar
Overlooking the bright lights of Shaftesbury Avenue’s theatreland, the Martin Brudnizki-designed (Soho House, The Ivy) restaurant and bar offers a varied, seasonally-inspired menu, overseen by food author Alan Rosenthal and using small local suppliers wherever possible.
Highlights from the menu include slow-cooked spiced lamb shoulder with pomegranate, almonds and flatbread; chargrilled tuna with green papaya salad; and the Picturehouse Burger with smoked bacon, Westcombe cheddar, onion rings and sweet chilli mayo.
The first floor also features a global wine list supplied by Bibendum, all available by the glass, including an English sparkling wine from Kent’s Chapel Down vineyards; a low alcohol (7.5%) Riesling from Tasmania; and a Bordeaux Superior from Chateau Lugagnac. A dedicated gin and tonic menu sits alongside a cocktail list designed by mixologist Alex Palumbo (Hakkasan) featuring a range of creative spritzes and Negronis.
Kiosk
Kiosk snacks are an integral part of the cinema experience and true to Picturehouse form, the menu draws together some of the best artisan products in the UK, from irresistible Crosstown Doughnuts and Jude’s Ice Cream to Naked’s flavoured raisins and fruit crisps. Also look out for Joe & Seph’s gourmet popcorn; Serious Pig British salamis; and Mighty Fine Honeycomb Dips.
Location: corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Great Windmill Street, London, W1D 7DH
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