A PLACE WORTH KNOWING
Coffee, cocktails and a seat at the pictures
A tucked-away cinema with sofas, armchairs and a proper bar: come for daytime coffee and cake, or settle in early before the evening film.
Down a passage off High Street, Totnes Cinema turns a trip to the pictures into an occasion. The room combines a balcony with relaxed seating below, and its bar gives you a reason to arrive before the screen lights up. It is also a café for coffee and cake. Run for community benefit with volunteer support, the cinema has a sociable character all its own.
The lovely little details
- Independent community cinema.
- Sofas, armchairs and balcony seats.
- Daytime café and pre-film bar.
SOMETHING TO LOOK OUT FOR
Make time before the film
Arrive for a drink and a chat before the screening; the cocktail bar takes its last orders before the film begins.
From the venueTHE USEFUL LITTLE DETAILS
Make a little plan.
Getting there
Look for the cinema entrance at 27a High Street, then follow the passage in from the street.
Before you set off
Book film tickets ahead. Seating is unreserved; arrive early to choose a spot and order drinks.
Check bookings & availabilityA prompt start
Films start at the advertised time without adverts. The venue opens its doors and bar an hour beforehand.
Check the detailsBringing a dog
Dogs are welcome during café opening, but are not admitted to screenings.
Check the detailsCoffee without a film
The café serves locally roasted Crankhouse coffee, loose-leaf tea and cakes; check current café hours.
Check the detailsDetails checked 24 October 2026. Opening times, menus and access arrangements can change; confirm anything essential directly before travelling.
About this feature & our sources
This is an editorial discovery, researched from the venue’s own information and any visitor sources linked here. It is not a paid partnership or a first-hand review. Individual visitor tips reflect that person’s experience; they are not a live rating or a promise about your visit.
- Totnes Cinema · official source ↗
- Visit Totnes · cinema information ↗
- Visit Totnes · cinema information ↗
- Visit Totnes · cinema information ↗
- Totnes Cinema · official source ↗
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