Devon

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WHAT/WHERE</h2>



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It&nbsp;was about time Muddy checked out the new screen every man is raving about, especially as the <a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/venues-list/g01rj-everyman-plymouth/">Everyman Cinema</a> is new to Plymouth. With luxury and comfort at the forefront, how could we resist?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="768" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba.jpg" alt="Neon sign to Everyman Cinema, Plymouth" class="wp-image-58023" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba-800x600.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/63d00d72-3f31-45cd-a765-7dd93482b1ba-700x525.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>



The historic former victualling yard for the Royal Navy, <a href="https://royalwilliamyard.com">The Royal William Yard</a> is always a joy to visit, full of places to eat, drink and pootle. The cinema has been deftly inserted into one of the Grade 1 listed naval storage buildings, the Melville building, where it almost seems to float, surrounded by its past.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE VIBE</h2>



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Old school Hollywood. After climbing the old stone spiral staircase, and admiring beautiful views of the harbour, you enter a chic, well-stocked bar. Well worth a visit on its own even if you aren&#8217;t seeing a film. 



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There are a couple of different lounges for you to just sit, chat and enjoy a drink in the retro surroundings. The three screens show the latest releases and a variety of classics &#8211; we saw Oppenheimer and the next film was a screening of Legally Blonde. 



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Unlike your average cinema it was glamorous and comfortable with ambient lighting, sumptuous velvet seating, mirrored walls and not a sticky carpet in sight.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SCOFF &amp; QUAFF</h2>



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We were shown to our plush sofa where our order was delivered directly to us just before the start of the main feature. The duty manager personally introduced the film and briefly explained the food and drink ordering system which was a charming and helpful touch.



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Mr Muddy enjoyed an avocado and prawn burger in a brioche bun with spectacularly good chips, while I tucked into one of their hand-stretched pizzas, genuinely delicious although a tad challenging to eat in the dark. Drinks-wise we had an Everyman G&amp;T and a Pretty in Pink (more Barbie than Oppenheimer but couldn’t resist).&nbsp;



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We didn&#8217;t get the chance to try it but popcorn is made fresh at the start of each film so that it&#8217;s piping hot when it&#8217;s delivered to your table.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ACCESSIBILITY</h2>



All screens are accessible. However there is one part of the venue that is not accessible which is the raised/mezzanine part of the lounge which has steps up to it.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-muddy-verdict">THE MUDDY VERDICT</h2>



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Such a fun place to visit &#8211; enjoyable with or without the film, good food and drinks and a very cool vibe. Probably the most comfortable cinema experience I’ve ever had. Special shout-out for the elegant loos &#8211; the Hollywood lighting makes you feel ready for your close-up.



Good for: an excellent choice for date night. I&#8217;d also happily return with a group of friends for one of the silver screen screenings of a particular favourite. Concessions for over 60’s and a lovely baby club where you can take babe and enjoy your film with no judgement. 



Not for: of course children are welcome but I&#8217;d be tempted to say save it for the grown-ups – kids don&#8217;t notice sticky carpets anyway. Royal William Yard can be a bit of a challenge to get to on public transport and this is designed to be a luxurious experience so not ideal if you&#8217;re on a tight budget.



The damage: prices vary from film to film. We saw a weekend new release at the top price of £14.40pp. Older films are shown at a lower price and prices are also less during the week and at certain specific screenings. Mr M&#8217;s burger was £14.30 and my pizza cost £7.65. Cocktails a very reasonable £10.90.



<a href="https://www.everymancinema.com/venues-list/g01rj-everyman-plymouth/">Everyman Cinema</a>, Royal William Yard, Melville Building, Plymouth PL1 3RP



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Muddy review: Everyman Cinema, Plymouth

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