Address: 35-47 Bethnal Grn Rd, London, E1 6LA, United Kingdom
Phone: +442076137498
Rating: 4.5
based on 183 reviews.
Cinema Experience
Pros:
"Honestly the best cinema. They have a membership scheme for under twenty fives which is 5 pound tickets always at any time."
"The bonus was the cinema ticket prices. They were so reasonable compared to other places."
"The cinema experience at Rich Mix is top-notch, with a carefully curated selection of films, including independent and international releases."
"One of the best local cinemas, both for quality and range of what is offered, as well as the strong work they do in arts and performance."
"Excellent cinema facilities; comfy seats, good sound, extremely good value."
"Very comfy seats! This place is great to take a date or to go on your own if you’re a cine-holic like me :)"
"Probably one of the most affordable places in central(ish) london to see first run blockbusters. The cinema has great sightlines and the sound is very good."
Cons:
"Overall the cinema was alright but some of the furnishing showed its age and it did not have the latest technology."
"Minus 1 star because they sell stuff in plastic bags that are super noisy."
"You can find cheap tickets. But the seat rows are too close to each other, the sound system not amazing."
"The cinema is cosy to the point of being a bit small, but its good value for money (only £6 on Mon/Tues for Tower Hamlets residents)."
"Nice little cosy cinema Great price However sat infront row Aircon was blasting away in from of us at feet level Felt extremely cold Made a complaint but staff at the box office said she let them know and that's it Poor customer service."
"I went to screen 3 in the Rix Mix... the screen was ridiculously small and the sound was way to low."
"The seats (in the event space, not the cinema) were way too close together though - it was like being on a dodgy budget airline!"
Community and Culture
Pros:
"Rich Mix's Tuesday Pongathon has succeeded in bringing out the frenetic joy of pinging and ponging with friends."
"I really like Rich Mix, I've come here to the cinema and for comedy nights and they seem to be really trying to be part of the community."
"Rich-mix, as a Charity-run project, is an example of an innovative and thriving approach to democratising art, that enriches its community by making quality performance art more accessible to a wider audience."
"It's a place where people from all walks of life can come together to celebrate creativity and artistry."
"First time at this rather cool building/community centre and I was really amazed to find that this place offers live music, film, dance, theatre, comedy, spoken word and a range of creative activities for people of all ages and all cultures."
"The vibe is always really friendly, open and welcoming and really gives a great sense of community."
"A very community driven Cinema and events space it’s a cinema that has a long walk up stairs to the screening but can’t help but love the charming cinema that it is."
Cons:
"Staff there clearly don't like working there. The guy with long hair looked like a deer in headlights with the orders being given to him."
"Appalling service, do not use this company."
"Hooligans ruined the film for everyone else in there and the staff were unwilling or unable to do anything, in spite of being informed."
"I'd love to say how the Rich Mix is but each time I call to buy tickets I am unable to get through."
"Disappointing. We went for a concert and we had balcony tickets. At any point we were told that we won't be able to see absolutely anything."
"Eventually someone came and stated there had been a power cut, when we asked.for a refund he very rudely stated that there would be no refund laughing!"
"Whilst is great to have multi screen / multi functional space in Tower Hamlets. it would be far more an enjoyable experience if the staff where trained in customer service."
Accessibility and Location
Pros:
"Easily accessible from bethnal green tube or Shoreditch overground or plenty of buses from not far away within walking distance."
"If you have an Ideas store card you can go to movies on Mondays and Tuesdays at a discount rate."
"If you reside in Tower Hamlets and have an Idea Store or Library membership card, you can enjoy discounted tickets every Tuesday and Wednesday."
"It's very close to the new Shoreditch High St. station."
"From St Pauls or Liverpool st, 388 & 8 buses (which go past Bethnal Green Tube, zone 2)"
"Easily accessible. Very friendly staff."
"Here is a cheeky tip. If you live in tower Hamlets, apply for a borough library card and you get a discount mid week."
Cons:
"What spoils it is that this place is slightly out of the way for me to get to, need to change trains a few times...!"
"Did not like this cinema at all. We went late in the evening and the area was just very dodgy."
"Nothings where it should be, and to get in you have to aimlessly circle around the giant atrium that's hidden (and ruined by) a giant curtain to stop cinema visitors from seeing what's on below."
"Used to be fantastic with £5 tickets for under 25s for any film. Now they make you buy a membership before you have access to these tickets..."
"The place looked deserted and dingy from the outside."