Downton Abbey & Afternoon Tea

A beautifully modernised yet perfectly original 1920's cinema showing everything from timeless classics to box office latest releases.

The cinema boasts an impressive programme of Screen Arts and its Discover Cinema strand offers vintage classics, art-house gems and riveting documentaries.

There’s regular film for all ages and groups too with Family Matinees, Parent & Baby Screenings, Silver Screen, Student Screenings and Dementia Friendly Screenings.

Boasting a stylish Box Office area and a spectacular 180 stadium seated Premier Screen with a full-size 4k laser screen and state-of-the art projector, this three-screen cinema is packed full of comfortable reclining seats and cosy sofas and you can also enjoy a glass of wine, beer or soft drink and tasty snacks from the bar whilst watching your film.

The cinema also boasts a fantastic membership scheme which comes with a bundle of benefits including FREE tickets, 10% discount on food and drink plus up to £2 discount on tickets and our Young Adult Membership is just £15 for a year with FREE tickets included!

The added value of dinner and drinks to your cinematic experience is due to its stylish licensed restaurant and bar – No.4 which boasts a mouth-watering, diverse menu created by the immensely talented Head Chef Alex Rotherham who specialises in Canadian West Coast cuisine blending foods from around the world yet using local produce when possible.

So, whether you are seeing a film or live performance – you can enjoy a drink from comfy armchairs or cosy sofas – or wanting a coffee or a meal, visit No.4 at Abbeygate Cinema – the food is great and a warm welcome is guaranteed with members enjoying a 10% discount on food and drink.

No.4 Restaurant & Bar – passionate about food and drink

This charming and stylish restaurant & bar located in Hatter Street in the historic sector of town is the perfect venue for coffee and a chat, afternoon tea with home-made cakes, a relaxing glass of wine or a sit-down meal, available day and evening.

No.4’s menu is created by the restaurant’s Red Seal certified Canadian chef, Alex Rotherham who specialises in Canadian West Coast cuisine blending foods from around the world yet using local produce when possible.

The restaurant’s Create-Your-Own Burgers are arguably the best in town and other delicious creations include Chicken Chasseur, Teriyaki Rice Bowl, Tex Mex Loaded Fries and Chef's Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich and his special Grilled NY Steak.

There’s a great themed cocktail menu available and our authentic thick malted milkshakes are a No.4 speciality with a take-away option too (a gluten-free version is available on request). There’s also an extensive drinks selection of fine wines and local beer to complement any meal of which there are gluten-free choices too.

Children are also catered for with smaller portions of the same high-quality choices from the main menu and a No.4 Classic Afternoon Tea (by pre-order) is a lavish and decadent spread.

This beautiful café/restaurant has a wonderful upstairs dining area which can be used for private hire - perfect for private parties, business meetings and other events.

Although part of Abbeygate Cinema, you don’t have to see a film to enjoy the great menu and ambience of No.4 but if you do come to see a film, you will be able to choose from our extensive cinema snack menu and enjoy a drink from our licensed bar while watching the film.

Traditional hospitality at its best.