Located in the heart of Blackpool Town, The Regent Cinema invites you to come and enjoy a movie experience like no other! Originally opening it doors in 1921, The Regent Cinema boasted 1092 seats and a retractable roof. It proved to be a popular cinema for decades before it was used for bingo during the week in 1969.
Rewrite: In 1969 the Cinema went over to part time Bingo use and by August 1973, under Coral’s ownership, Bingo became full time. During its Bingo years several refurbishment took place, including leveling the stalls floor and knocking into the building next door to enlarge the entrance and improve the facilities. Bingo finally ended at the Regent when its then owners Gala Bingo closed it in 1993. The Theatre was later used as a Riley’s Pool and Snooker Hall from 2007 and a suspended ceiling was installed at balcony level, which helped to preserve the features above it. Later still the Theatre became Riley’s Bar, but this closed down in 2010.
However, on the 29th July 2016, The Regent Cinema re-opened as an independent cinema, showing classic films across all ages. They have a fully licensed diner serving a wide selection of snacks and alcoholic drinks with lagers, glasses of wine and single spirits all costing just £2.50.
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