The Riverside is a popular establishment located in Woodbridge, United Kingdom. With a 4.5-star rating and 519 reviews, this restaurant and cinema combo is a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. The restaurant boasts an airy dining space and bar that serves delicious local produce. Additionally, diners can enjoy the charming cinema with dinner and film deals. The staff are noted for their friendly and efficient service. The cinema schedule is varied and full, making it a fantastic independent theatre. It is no wonder that The Riverside has a loyal following and continues to attract new guests.
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A lovely clean little cinema. It’s like a blast from the past - how single cinemas used to be before the big multi-screen brands took over. Friendly staff and also a restaurant with a very warm ambiance. A great night out.
I don’t normally write reviews but I was so disappointed with a recent belated Christmas work meal which was pre ordered food for 18 of us. (Originally 20) We all arrived by 19:30hrs on Friday January 26th. There were not enough table places laid on our arrival to be seated. That wasn’t a a great start and some of us felt crammned next to each other.
Some had a starter which looked very nice but the rest of us who didn’t eventually were served our main meal at 9pm.
Clearly it was busy full Resturant and far too much for the kitchen to cope with on the night.
I was looking forward a Christmas meal with all the trimmings. What arrived shocked me….on a cold plate too!
Two slices of turkey, one small cocktail ‘pig in blanket’ sausage, one ‘smaller than a golf ball sized’ dried stuffing ball. A roast potato cut in half plus only 3 Brussel sprouts as a vegetable and no other vegetables with it. All of us received the same for the Christmas meal portions. It was smothered in gravy with a dollop of cranberry sauce mixed into it which made the gravy very sweet….! Whether we wanted cranberry sauce on our plates or not..!
The service was very slow and no one in particular seemed responsible to serve our table. When we did request something it seem to take ages before being served.
My other colleagues were also shocked at the small servings on their plates for both their main and desserts dishes too.
Most saying they felt hungry and disappointed but ate it anyway as we were so hungry, due to the small portions served. One member they had to eat a sandwich on thier return home!
It truly was not worth the cost and I will not be recommending this ‘A’ listers restaurant to anyone. Rudely, It was more like a ‘Z’ lister.
I am afraid to say! Frankly public houses service and meals better meals at a fraction of the cost we all paid.
On reflection I should have said I wouldn’t pay but didn’t want to spoil the evening get together on a sour note. Hence why I am writing this review now.
I would not give this resturant any stars if I could.Therefore I will not be recommending this resturant to anyone.
Woodbridge tends to have a good reputation as does the cinema.
This is such a fantastic independent theatre/cinema. The staff are brilliant, and the schedule is always hugely varied and full. We love coming here, and have been since I was a child. So pleased it's still in existence and the Company of Four panto is always a highlight! Keep up the brilliant work, Neil and team! 🤩 …
I really like this place it’s like a theatre rather than a cinema and an extremely comfortable where the staff are great just as they are over at the restaurant being a small cinema. You need to plan what you want to see but it’s worth it because they also have their fully licensed bar and some great snacks.
5 stars because it represents excellent value for money. Very basic but who wants to be ripped off by the big chains with overpriced popcorn and drinks. A family of 4 can easily burn through £80 to £100 just to watch a film. This place provides simple family entertainment at a suitable price point.
I thoroughly enjoyed the Hancock's Half Hour production on Monday, 30th October at The Riverside, Woodbridge. It was the nearest I will ever get to experience the brilliance of the Galton and Simpson original which had the legendary Tony Hancock, supported by Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Bill Kerr and Hattie Jacques in the best episodes.
Full credit to the cast for playing extremely well the parts of the aforementioned legends, and all others concerned for an exceptionally entertaining evening.
No complaints and no regrets. This place us a gem. Oysters sooo good, great moules and fish and chips and really lovely staff. Highly recommend. Will Defo be back (from london).
Such a nice lady now running the ice cream stand at The Riverside who is really friendly and gives great portion sizes. We had stopped going for a while because the guy who was running it last year gave extremely small portions which didn’t justify the above average prices. Definitely worth going now, especially before a nice summers afternoon walk along the river bank!
Great little cinema in the heart of Woodbridge. Seats are comfortable, screen is big enough for the size of the cinema and sound quality is good.
I felt like I was a million miles away from reality in there.
Absolutely will be going back, next time for food first.
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