We saw Iron Man 3 today at the Dominion Cinema. This was our second visit to the Dominion. First visit was to see Jack, The Giant Slayer. I didn't really care about the first movie choice it was all about the experience of going to the Dominion. The entrance lived up to the boutique reputation. Staff were friendly enough, on the phone and also in the cinema. Only issue I had with my first trip to the Dominion in Gold Cinema1 was the smell this is no fault of the cinema one of the perks of this cinema is that you can relax, kick back, and take off your shoes and rest your feet on the footstools. Unfortunately someone in the row or two behind me had the smelliest feet imaginable at the time I didn't realise that it was someone's feet I thought it might be a fault with the Air Conditioning, but it was definitely the feet. The second trip was a 'do-over' and a chance for the cinema to redeem itself as a place I wanted to visit on a regular basis. The second trip was excellent. I'm not a big fan of over-priced 3D movies, so it's great that the Dominion shows 2D versions of 3D blockbusters in their main screens. We bought our tickets from a gentleman in a bow tie and evening suit he was very friendly and courteous top marks to you sir, your smile and enthusiastic welcome made a world of difference! We sat on a very comfy sofa quite near the front of the cinema, and found the movie watching experience to be superb! Picture, sound, comfort, room temperature, everything was first class and no smelly feet! It wasn't until I was leaving that I noticed that the sofas are recliners, so I'll remember that for my next visit in case I don't get a foot stool. Others have said it before me, and others will say it again, once you visit the Dominion Cinema, all other cinemas will seem second-rate, and lacking charisma, and charm. This is how cinema going should be. If Dominion management read this review, I would ask that you compliment your staff on their friendly manner and encourage them keep up the good work it makes a big difference to your patrons, many of whom are there for more than just to watch the latest blockbuster they are there for the entire friendly boutique cinema experience. Looking forward to my next visit already. read more

I am writing this review one week after visiting the cinema. I have been going to this cinema for over 40yrs and it pains me to have to write this review but i feel that i must bring to your notice the decline in the quality of customer care. On Saturday 29th of Jan I along with my wife went to see a film in cinema 1, when we took our seats my wife noticed that her seat,which should have both reclined and have a foot rest was not working. As the cost of the seats were £21 i went to talk to a member of staff this member of staff said she would in turn speak to the manager. After 10 mins she came back and said that the manager was too busy to speak to us but that we could have a free drink I was very annoyed that he thought a free drink would be enough to satisfy and did not think it important enough to come and sort out the problem in person. I decided to go and talk to him myself only to be told to my face by the said manager i could have my money back and he had no intention of looking at the problem in any detail as he had no time. At this point he gave me my refund and said to me to move on at started to usher me out the door, what he did not notice was my wife who was standing at door putting on her coat as i left the cinema she saw him selling the seat to another customer and Not telling them that the seat was faulty. If this is the way the Cinema is now being run I will never return, nor will i ever recommend it any of my friends. read more

It took my boyfriend a while to persuade me to try this cinema on the opposite side of town from where I live. I can get gold class tickets at the Omni in Greenside, what more can a cinema be? I can meet my friends everywhere around New Town, why bother to go to a cinema? Well, forgive me for breaking the rules of the real cinema goer, but the reason I went back was- quite incredibly- the same reason why I was reluctant at first. It's not just a cinema; it's an experience every time. And as I was looking for creative ideas to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, I could not think of anything better than to hold a private party with his family right there. I turned out I was right Al Cameron dealt with my "developing" ideas with patience, help and continuous charm and really made the event a superb success for everyone (4 to 66 Yrs). Each felt like it was their birthday! Planning, welcoming and overall service was so discrete, polite and VIP we all saw the huge difference from any other place in town. The private VIP lounge and rooms are incredible, the reception was flawless, they knew who we were as we walked through the double doors. Amazing! I even received a refund for overpaying at the moment of booking. I would have never known And best of all, my boyfriend thanked me for making this birthday a treasured memory. read more

Such an old school feel with charm, which is great. Good choice of movies too. Don't mind paying slightly more for a nice seat. Everything is so good. What really lets the cinema down is the staff. The arrogance, unwelcoming manner when you walk in and the dirty look. Judging by other comments on here, I'm not the only one that has noticed it either. It really does take away a massive part of the experience that you are paying for. No one likes to feel unwelcome. I'm sure this is not the attitude of the owners, but sadly it appears to be the attitude of their representatives at reception. It kind of puts us off going back, the 'reception hurdle' getting past the rude, angry looking girl on reception who just oozes 'you are interrupting me, go away!' I'm a very big guy and I'm even terrified to dare ask a question. Such a shame as that is the only issue needing rectified, everything else is amazing! Long live the independent companies, down with the corporates! read more

Has nice comfy living room couches for seats in the entire front half of the room! The rows are spaced so far apart you can't even reach the couch in front of you with your feet. There are upholstered footrests, and each seat has a small table for food and drinks. Basically it truly feels like you're in your own living room. The back half of the room has large single-seater recliner chairs, which I didn't try, but they seemed to be popular with other patrons. When I went there they offered every customer complimentary Pringles! Other reviewers said it was pricey, but that must not be the case every night or for every movie -- I paid 10 pounds for my ticket, same as in other cinemas. Also, other reviewers said the staff had been rude to them, but quite on the contrary both employees I interacted with were courteous, smiling and helpful. In all, a unique and thoroughly pleasant movie going experience. I'll definitely be going there again. read more

I had an absolutely wonderful time at the Dominion Cinema last week. I came to see an afternoon showing of the flick Angels' Share in Cinema 2. The leather sofas were beyond comfortable and for once my husband and I weren't deafened by the sound (these other multiplexes turn up the sound system so loud my husband actually has to turn down his hearing aid!) From the moment we walked in we were treated like celebrities- we were greeted by a smiley member of staff behind the box office who printed out our tickets (despite me forgetting the card I'd booked with- no problem at all!). On the door we were greeted by two very friendly ushers who gave us two tubs of crisps- what a treat! We had arrived whilst the adverts were still playing so I popped upstairs to buy us two G&Ts- a licensed cinema- I'll say! We THOROUGHLY enjoyed our experience and would definitely recommend it to all our chums! Best picture house in Edinburgh. read more

Firstly, I love the dominion Cinema. Nothing beats the intimacy and feel of the place for watching a movie. However, I find getting information about showings at the cinema very disappointing. Today, (6th Jan - a Thursday) I tried to find information about a new film showing in most cinema's this weekend. Firstly, the website doesn't really fully explain what's on and when and it seemed to only show what was on up to today (I wanted to book for the weekend). I therefore decided to phone the number on the website and chose the option for what's on and when. Again, it only gave me options up to today, with no obvious way to find out what's on this weekend. Regretably, I've opted to book for one of the mainstream cinema chains, as I was able to get the info I wanted without any trouble. Come on the Dominion! - We can't use you unless you tell us what's on and when, and make it easy to find. read more

I agree with mhunter37. I had been to try out the beautiful deluxe seating before, and having recently moved to the area have been looking forward to visiting more often. However, the Dominion seem uninterested in keeping potential customers informed about what is actually showing- either by telephone or via the website (which is shockingly bad). If the Cameo and the Filmhouse (your closest competitors for my custom) can let me know what the weekend's films will be sometimes weeks in advance, what is your excuse for having no available info for Friday night on the afternoon of the same day? Given some of the comments above, I am now having second thoughts about exchanging my Cameo membership for the Dominion, even though I would love to support my local cinema and it would be much nicer to amble 10 minutes down the road to lounge on your sofas! read more

We went to the Dominion today using our Groupon vouchers, therefore brilliant value for money. It was a family day so my husband and I took our 6 year old (who has only been to the cinema once) and our 3 years old (today was his first visit!). It was a total pleasure! My youngest is very strange about some things, i.e. darkness, noise etc. However, it was light enough to see everyone and the volume was perfect. Didn't blast you out the seat like some places. Couches? How brilliant!! And a footstool?? Even my grumpy hubby couldn't find fault! I should also mention how friendly the staff were! Lots of smiles and not a grimace in sight a very welcome change from the norm these days! What a treat! I can't wait to go back. Thanks for a most enjoyable visit. read more

Hadn't been to Dominion for years really impressed by the lovely comfy sofa and footstool really relaxing, however do be warned that the screen we were in, the sound from the film above was very intrusive at times and overwhelmed the dialogue of the film we were watching. I don't know if this happens in all screens but will think about going again because it really did spoil at times. We were kindly offered a voucher to see another film but we refused the offer because I am not really sure whether I want to go to the cinema to see one film and listen to another at the same time. read more

My family went to see HP7 on Friday night and I must say the Dominion really has improved its customer service, all polite, friendly and with a smile. the comfy sofas, well spaced from other patrons, means that the noise of other popcorn guzzlers is not an issue unlike all other cinemas in Edinburgh. Simple things like tables for a drink and sweets make it feel like at home. The manager in the tuxedo is clearly a can do guy who was very accommodating to us. Full marks Dominion and, as Arnie would say, I'll be back back!! read more

I went to the Dominion to watch The Hangover 2 and can't say I agree with any previous posts regarding the staff and their attitudes as each one we came across was polite and helpful. The cinema itself was easily the most comfy I have ever been in and both myself and girlfriend loved the leather sofas. Will definitely be going back more often as this is how films should be watched on the big screen. Would also like to find out more about the private hire options available. Top marks and the film was good too. read more

My favourite cinema. Intimate, comfy and retro in a nice art deco building. On my first visit there was an awesome 70s style usher/manager greeting everyone, although sadly he doesn't appear to be there any more. The younger staff, who I assume come directly from the public school a few blocks away, can be hit or miss, but the others are all tremendous. Well worth it. read more

We went to Dominion through a groupon deal and it was really cool to have the sofa and foot rests I really loved it. We did have a problem that we got gold tickets advertised on groupon as reduced from full price but did not get any of the nice perks of gold tickets like the pringles and drink refills. Felt a bit cheated but was still a nice evening. Caroline read more

Just spent £23.20 on two midweek seats. Although they were supposed to be very comfortable as they were large and reclind, we all had a horrible time as it was far too hot. Not even an apology when I complained. It was only a 16 degree day outside so no real excuse except lack of investment in the air conditioning. We will not be going back read more

Really enjoy the Dominion and it was always a treat when the family were young. I hope to make use of my Groupon vouchers very soon but live 'way out in East Lothian' and it's not so convenient at our age to first travel into Morningside to book the tickets then return days later to see the movie. Is there no way around this Mr Cameron? read more

Why are so many people on here going on about the horrible staff with bad attitudes? Oh that's right, because it's true! Wish someone new would buy the place as the owners clearly have no control or their own staff. From what I hear, it wont be long before it is up for sale anyway. read more

fab vintage cinema where else can you sit on a comfy sofa put your feet up and watch a movie, eat popcorn and have a drink other than in your home. fantastic place wish more cinema,s were like this one. fiona thomson read more

Nice place, but very unwelcoming! Reception staff were very cold and clearly didn't want customers annoying them. Al Cameron, Mystery Shop your place and see for yourself what your staff can be like. read more