Whether it be a rom-com, a widely acclaimed drama, or whichever latest superhero is making its big-screen debut, there is plenty of choice for all. Not forgetting the kids either! A trip to the cinema - or pictures - is a novel British pastime which, despite the surge of streaming platforms, will never seem to die out. Whether you go with friends or family, or indeed alone, a cinema can offer you the greatest form of escapism for a few hours.

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twitter.com/x9aVolGu73 That said, the prices are certainly making regular trips a bit harder. Want to get a large Ice Blast? Consider a bank loan.

This is why a lot of cinemagoers regularly take their own food and drink to sit with during a film, but did you know some cinemas have strict rules on this? Here we take a look: Vue Vue does not allow customers to bring any hot food or any alcoholic drinks. Aside from this, though, "if film fans would prefer, they can bring in their own cold snacks and non-alcoholic drinks". Odeon Similarly, Odeon visitors are prohibited from bringing any heated food, "pungent food", or alcoholic drinks.

Additionally, the Odeon Islington Luxe & Dine, in London, does not allow you to take your own food. Cineworld Cineworld's website says it "has a strict NO HOT FOOD OR ALCOHOL policy", adding: "We reserve the ri.