Helio's Cantina

Love this place! the Record Store is the main reason I go there, with a great and fine selection of vinyls and with some special dj set happening sometimes. The ship keepers are helpful and have a big knowledge of fine music. I don't give 5* because something that could really improve the location: the bar. Although the staff is really friendly, I think that the standards could be higher.

Great quirky place to watch a movie. Prices start from £6 for "airline" seats which are exactly as described. You can push the arm rest up which means you can still get cosy with your partner. You can take in your drink from the bar and no need to pour it into a plastic. Sound quality excellent. Big screen. The dining is also fantastic so you should definitely stop for dinner. We sampled the vegan tapas and it was all delicious. Very friendly staff too!

The Institute of Light is a chill, stylish one-screen cinema, showing critically acclaimed recent releases at an amazing price point. I'd suggest incorporating showings of older films or classics a bit more often, as there are only two nightly showings. The kitchen residencies seem like a great idea, and I'm looking forward to them, although there wasn't any in house cooking at the moment so couldn't try anything. But the bar is good and cozy. The outdoor seating is probably great in the summer. All that being said, a real popcorn machine is desperately needed. Bagged popcorn doesn't cut it.

I was so surprised at this quaint little bar and cinema that you would walk by without realising it was there. Themed like being inside of an airplane it's quite charming and I was in awe at the cinema tucked away behind the cafe and bar. I attended a movie screening there but to know that they show classic and latest films for a more than reasonable £7 will definitely bring me there again. If not just for another cheese and tomato toastie. By far the best I've had somewhere where you needed a bit of sustenance to keep you going. The cinema might be a bit noisy at times, sadly there are live railway tracks above it but that doesn't detract from a super cool spot in Hackney!