Electric Palace — Local services in Hastings

Refused entry for making a personal decision to not wear a mask. There is currently no mandate by the governement and therefore their own self imposed restriction. Hardly anyone in the theatre was wearing a mask so also hypocritical and felt discriminatory and unfair. The only venue in Hastings Old Town we have expereinced to actually deny entry and refuse service on these grounds - really disapointing and unfortunate as we would have loved to support this local business but due to it's discriminatory practices we no longer can. Side note: the elderly lady / bouncer was also very...

A snug, independent and lovingly run cinema tucked away a very short walk from the Hastings sea front. Great that such a boutique independent picture house is still running so far outside an extra urban environment.

Admittedly this place is stuck in a time warp so please don't come here and judge by modern standards, this is not an IMAX (be warned). Hopefully those who visit will enjoy the fine and nostalgic...

Have always wanted to just see inside here and on Sunday we had our first perfect opportunity to see something great too - Eric Ravillious . Such a friendly welcome on arrival with a percolator coffee or selection of tea and posh biscuits along with a respectful audience where there were no distractions from mobiles or chattering. This is Cinema as I want it to be - we can't...