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A whole new way to catch the flicks

A bag of popcorn and a jumbo coke was about as luxurious as a trip to the pictures used to get, but with viewers demanding more than a stiff old seat and some expensive pick and mix, cinemas are starting to realise that they need to offer customers a little more for their money. Those of you looking for the most luxurious cinema experience on offer, head down to The Lounge at Odeon Bayswater. However, for those of you looking for a cinema experience you can enjoy every day, CSL have designed a sofa to bring that luxury cinema feeling to your home.

Odeon’s new cinema offers a little more sophistication with your screening, so you can really make an event of an evening at the flicks. With no more than fifty seats per screen, you’ll feel like a VIP. It's for over 18s only, so you won't have to cope with loud little ones, and with seats that recline fully and lots of leg room, you're guaranteed a relaxing experience. But the spectacular viewing space isn't all that's on offer at Odeon Bayswater, as not only can you catch a film but you can combine it with dinner and a few drinks. You can snack at the bar or have your dinner delivered directly to your seat, so whether you want to impress on a first date or you’re out for a fancy night out with your friends, The Lounge offers the most opulent option.

And this isn't the usual film fare of squeezy cheese and nachos; the menu has been specially designed by Chef Rowley Leigh so you can feast on all your favourite foods, from steak sliders and fried squid to risottos and salads for a sumptuous dining experience. You can order straight from your seat, so gone are the days of ducking out and missing a momentous scene. Celebrate with a few of your favourite cocktails or grab a bottle of wine from their wonderful wine list. The waiters wear all black and your table is designed to minimise noisy knocking when your plates are delivered to ensure you can enjoy the food and the films with no distractions. There's plenty to pick from when it comes to showings, whether you want to watch the biggest blockbusters or marvel at ballets and operas recorded for cinemas at the Royal Opera house. So if you really want to want to watch a film, do it in style at the Odeon Bayswater.

If you’re a real film fanatic, why not design your living room around your favourite pastime and create a home cinema? Get a mini popcorn maker, surround sound and reclining sofas with arm rests and cup holders. There’s a whole range of recliner sofas by CSL called Tarrantino, after their legendary namesake, director Quentin Tarrantino.