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Riviera Centre, Torquay
11-13 April 2025
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Originally a 900 seat cinema which opened in 1929. In 1970 it became a Lucky Seven Bingo Hall, although films continued to be shown. Closed in 2009 but reopened in March 2011 as a Wetherspoon pub after a major refurbishment. Vintage cinema posters adorn the walls of the entrance foyer and main auditorium, and a large, impressive work of art called "The March Montage" catches the eye on the wall above the bar. Other interesting artifacts include an original Hunter Penrose process camera, film cans and a "rogues gallery" of local figures in the balcony overlooking the bar, along with Statler and Waldorf from The Muppet Show. Ten handpumps serve the two regular beers plus changing guests.
Conversion
Originally a cinema which opened in 1929, it became a bingo hall that reopened in 2011 after a major refurbishment by Wetherspoon's with little alteration of Art Deco features including the circle, moulded box fronts, a 32 feet wide proscenium arch and a 24 feet deep stage. Vintage cinema posters adorn the walls and a large work of art catches the eye above the bar. Other interesting artefacts include an original process camera, film cans and a gallery of local figures in the balcony overlooking the bar, including Statler and Waldorf from The Muppet Show. Overall the striking interior is a strong homage to its previous use. The pub serves real ales and ciders and meals.
This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 2 regular beers.
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