Cineworld Cinemas – West India Quay

The West India Quay Cineworld is closely situated from Westferry DLR, about a 5 minute walk. There are several buses that stop at the same DLR.
Situated on the ground floor are a few self service ticket machines and a couple of human manned ticket desks. Upstairs is a bar with a small but decent selection of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Quite a cool place to hang out while you’re waiting for your film to start, with lots of comfy seating and even a pool table.
I saw my film in Screen 5 which is a huge screen with a few rows of comfy premium seats in the middle. Unfortunately the seat I was seating in was on the back row and was worn so much it felt almost like I was sitting on a wood plank. For the ladies who always get stuck waiting in the queue for one of two ladies toilets at cinemas, there are plenty of toilets and room to do makeup. The staff a very friendly and went out of their way to help me. There is also free wifi, yay!
Over all a pretty good cinema, but they need to sort out there seating!

I have only been here a couple of times because of its location. Also, I’m of the opinion that there really isn’t anything too interesting around here in terms of dining options, but that’s changed in recent months, with the opening of places such as Tom’s Kitchen and Crossrail if you don’t mind a ten minute walk or so. You can also get a discount on the day at the nearby Wetherspoon’s if you show them your ticket.
Onto the cinema itself. The cineplex is fairly large so there will always be quite a few viewing options open. Given its size, that probably explains why I was still able to get tickets for the new Star Wars movie two days before opening day and choose central seats too. This has forever made this cinema one of my favourites.
I found the sound quality to be very good. Not overwhelmingly loud as some cinemas are, but still good enough to really appreciate and enjoy the iconic Star Wars music. My seats were also really comfortable, but then again, I did pay for more comfortable seats (only £0.90 more per person, so not really a big deal for me).
You can also get a discount here — and all Cineworld cinemas — with a Gourmet Society card as long as you purchase discounted tickets online via the Gourmet Society website. The savings can be quite significant, with tickets coming in at 40% cheaper or so.

I am a regular at this cinema and have always had a pleasant experience. The cinema screens are always clean and well looked after, staff pleasant and accommodating and the seats are actually rather comfortable.
They also serve Tango Ice Blasts which I LOVE!
There’s a bar/​pool area on the second level which is perfect for those looking for a pre-​film beverage. Personally I’ve never had one but it’s always quiet and looks pleasant.
I will also say that this cinema is one of the most visited in London as it shows the majority of films (in comparison to cinemas such as Haymarket).
It will continue to be my local cinema for a long time coming!

WIQ is great for catching smaller little known movies and also those that have been out a few weeks as they seem to hang around longer here. Literally seconds from the West India DLR station which is a bonus too!

Great cinema, within easy reach of Canary Wharf and right by West India Quay DLR. Plenty of self service machines to pick up tickets (recommended if you are in a hurry as the desks are slow), and a good number of screens. Probably worth shelling out the extra for the premium seating as its not much and the standard seating is a little out of date.

I would say the Unilocal average of 4 starts is spot on in this instance.
I’ve grown really fond of this place to be honest, and am thrilled it is in walking distance… pair that with a Cineworld card and you’ve got any night of boredom solved relatively easy.
This is in the end, a multiplex, but unlike some cinemas I’ve almost always had a decent experience here when it comes to the crowds which is what wins me over in the end. As with any Cineworld they will show pseudo independent films, opera, etc., on occasion, but primarily carry the bigger movies as most multiplexes do. Still, they cater a bit more to the random than the likes of some so a few kudos for that at least… personally I’ve never had much of an issue with what they show, more often than not I save the indies for Netflix or Amazon Instant.
The service here is adequate, with the occasional smile… more often than not it’s nothing to write home about though… I also used to get frustrated by the ticket system so have learned to buy mine in advance for pick-​up which saves a bit of time, the layout doesn’t lend itself well to walk-​up and decide type of situations… especially now that it’s assigned seating. (A newer development for Cineworld.)
Speaking of assigned seating, a lot of people find this controversial… I however, love it to be honest… I don’t think it was needed too often at Cineworld to be honest, save big premiers, weekends, etc., but I’ll admit to rather having it than not… growing up in the US I’m far too familiar with the mad rush for seats and two hour wait for some films just so that you could sit with your friends… that’s how they rolled where I was from a least, and I was glad to see that change.
Another small, almost hilarious gripe, is that I miss an ice cream stand… specifically I miss a few choices of Ben & Jerry’s Frozen Yoghurt, or any healthier variety… it was my little treat at the cinema, but here they just do the pre-​packaged pots of a few flavours which isn’t the same. (I’ll trade that for a well behaved cinema though.) As some have mentioned, the layout of this particular cinema makes it hard to squeeze anything extra in… that said, they do have a bar in-​between the two levels that show films, but it’s not exactly a happening place… still, you can grab a few drinks prior to or to take in a film if that’s your thing.
I assume most people would be aware of this, but if you’re reading this then perhaps not… Cineworld do a monthly membership, for a minimum term of one year I believe, that is absolutely worth it to someone like me… I think it runs between £16 — £20, depending on if you want access to some of the central London cinemas of which this particular one does not count, that lets you see as many movies as you want at any of their cinemas… it was a life saver when I worked in Edinburgh as I also lived by a Cineworld there, so regardless of where I was I could pop to the cinema whenever I felt like it without worrying about the cost, whether the movie would be worth it, etc. If you have the time, live close enough, and like the cinema it’s a great liberator… keep it for a year and you get even more goodies (free 3D bookings, 25% off food and drink, etc.), so I’m a big fan personally.
Rant complete… go enjoy a film already! :)

This cinema is okay. It’s a short walk from the west India Quay DLR. Good nice cinema if you’re in the area and they have a decent selection of films. No bad experiences so far but I’ve only been here twice.

Cineworld WIQ is my local cinema and I’m thankful for that. It’s a stone’s throw away from West Indiay Quay and Canary Wharf DLR Stations, and is right across the streets from loads of restaurants.
Inside on the ground floor is the main ticket hall with several touchscreen ticket machines that come in handy when the lines are long. There are 10 or so screens here situated over 3 separate floors. The escalators are oddly narrow, but hardly anything to complain about.
Popcorn and other goodies can be purchased from the 2^nd and 3^rd floor, but watch out for long lines before popular movies. Inside each theatre there are ‘regular’ seats and VIP/​premium seats. These days they appear to be instituting an assigned seating policy, which is a bit annoying.
Compared to the other cinemas I’ve been to in London, this one is a lot cleaner, a lot more modern, and smells a lot less like shoes. The downside is that prices here seems higher than average, but I’m happy to pay a little extra for the convenient location.

It serves a purpose, but by no far anything special.
Good location and nearby is a very special Wetherspoons, but nothing I’d go out of the way to visit.
As a Cineworld it’s still pricey and always try and sell the’premium’ seats by default, which don’t make a blooming difference.
But clean, big and has the popular releases.

Entertainment is good but ticket prices and food prices are ridiculously expensive. Over £10 for a bag of popcorn, a diet coke, packet of minstrels and a bottle of water. Must be at least 100% mark up!

This is my favourite Cineworld cinema. From my part of London it’s not necessarily easy to get to but I far prefer it over every other cineworld I’ve visited. It’s really easy to reach on the DLR (literally is just around the corner) or if you’re coming on the Jubilee line it’s just over a bridge from Canary Wharf. The area is really nice with lots of restaurants to grab some food before or after the movie. The cinema itself is spread over a few floors which actually works really well. On the ground floor you buy your tickets then there’s a few screens on the first floor plus a popcorn/​candy bar, then on the second floor there is a bar which is great if you’re seeing more than one film, then third floor has more screens and another popcorn/​candy bar. The cinema has implemented the star seating which i think is a stupid idea (why become an unlimited member if you have to pay more money for the best seats? Ridiculous). But the cinemas are nice, good seat tiers (unlike shaftesbury, cough!) and the screen is a decent size. The cinema is really clean 90% of the time and the staff are always lovely. I recommend this cinema

If you haven’t noticed, Canary Wharf and the surrounding areas are very posh. Even the Tesco located inside the station feels classier than your regular store. It should not come as much of a surprise that this Cineworld is also a lot «classier» than the rest. It’s very clean, nice views from the big windows, and modern in almost every way.
If you have the unlimited card and live within a reachable distance, this should be on on your top 3, along with Enfield and Heymarket.
I find Cineworld to be the cheapest of the big chains, so I’m happy to recommend them. For those looking to save money, they do half price tickets on Tuesdays and £10 for 2 tickets, popcorn and drinks on Thursday for selected titles.

Aw, West India Quay Cineworld. My backup’s, backup’s, backup cinema.
This is actually a really beautiful cinema. Around the corner from the DLR station (you can either walk next to the water and then right or go right away around the building and walk right to the cinema), it’s clearly one of the more modern ones. Up multiple floors, giant glass windows, a really beautiful spot to see a film.
However, there are a bunch of issues as people have mentioned. It can be a little bit of a labyrinth to find your theatre. Also some of the seats are crazy awful. I sat in one the last time and had a bar digging into my back from the moment I was down. Woah. Switched seats immediately but if it was a packed theatre and I had to deal with that the entire show, I would not have been happy.
Also, we bought our 3D glasses and it said, «Go to the Concession Stand to pick them up.» So we did, went upstairs, and were told we had to go back downstairs to get them at the box office. The guy behind the counter said, «They write it that way since most Cineworlds have only one combined box office and concession stand.» Ok, even if that was true, you’re clearly different. How hard is it to have glasses at both stands? We were turned back down and so was the guy behind us, so it seems like a common problem. Come on guys, head off issues before they start,
Still, the screens are large, sound is good and if you’re in the area, it’s a good place to see a movie.

I came out to West India Quay one night because it turns out to be the closest Cineworld to where I live, just off the DLR at West India Quay/​Canary Wharf. It’s actually a very interesting theater, different than many of the other Cineworld theaters I have been to, and really nice in the lobby and theaters.
As common for Cineworld, there was a queue to get tickets, but it moved pretty quickly, and as always my Unlimited card proved an excellent investment. The theaters themselves are comfortable, but standard for theaters in the London area. The staff was pleasant and helpful directing me to my theater, since the multiple levels and lobbies can make things a bit confusing.
Overall, it was a nice experience. I’m not sure if there’s another cinema in the area, but it’s super convenient to get to West India Quay, and I’m definitely planning to head back next time they’re playing something I’m in the mood to see.

Great movie theatre with all 10 screens of decent size. All screens are digital and show 3D movies when available. Clean, modern and well-​maintained.
They show a wide variety of movies, not just the latest blockbusters. Occasionally they show movies which are on at its Haymarket location, but you pay less going to this one. Also, the lower-​priced Unlimited Card is accepted here.
However. expect long lines at the box office and concessions counter if you go in the evenings as they don’t have enough staff to handle the amount of people. They do try their best to speed things along, though.
Most importantly, better quality of people here than at Cineworld’s The O2 movie theatre.

Stadium-​seating, clean theater, nice enough staff. Only drawback they may not have a wide enough variety of movies playing like other larger venues do but this still is my first choice for a movie. Also, I’m within walking distance of the place which helps :)

I really enjoyed this theater — Its right next to a number of restaurants and pubs and is a reasonably priced ticket (compared to some other cinemas ive been to).
The only thing that brought this down a notch is the endless ads and trailers. I guess im just not used to that. But the theater was very clean, friendly and helpful service and a good chill place to watch a movie.

After trying and failing to see a film at the O2 Cineworld on a bank holiday, I headed over to West India Quay to see if I could fare any better.
As I arrived during an off period when no films were about to start, I headed straight to the counter and purchased my sub-£10 tickets without any hassle. I poked out to a nearby bar to get a drink while I waited for the film start time to approach. Coming back to the cinema, I shortly found a short queue at the concessions stand, although the people working behind the counter seemed a bit inept, as it took a good five minutes for the single person in front of me to be attended to.
The theatre itself was nice and big, with a great screen and comfortable stadium-​style seating. No complaints here. The film I elected to see happened to be the worst movie of all time, so much so that many people ended up getting up to use the loo during the film, as did I. This is where it became apparent that the insulation of the toilets that were located directly beneath the seating area of the theatre was sub-​par. Throughout the film, you could hear the constant hum of the electric hand dryers. Still, I suppose it’s nice to know that people are washing their hands.
All in all, this is a nice and quiet cinema with reasonable prices.

We frequent this theater with our Unlimited Card especially since it is the closest Cineworld to our home. We personally like going here for two reasons: shorter queues compared to the big O2 Cineworld and less chaotic. However, I find the seats here a bit uncomfortable perhaps because of normal wear and tear. Also this theater do not have the BSkyB (big screen) room which I enjoyed in O2 and theater bar which is also present in O2 Cineworld.
Overall, it is an OK theater to visit if you want to be in an out in no time.

Super!!! pour £13.5 par mois seulement vous pouvez beneficier de la carte illimite qui vous permettra de regarder des films a volonte. Pour la petite histoire, j’ai ameliore ma comprehension de la langue anglaise a moindre cout. Cinema clean, facile d’acces et surtout calme.

Good cinema, but a bit away from the rest of Canary Wharf. I like that there usually aren’t so many unruly teenagers here, but parking is a pain as you either have to find a space near westferry station or park in the expensive car park next door. I’d rather go to Wandsworth just for the free parking!
Often the sound is set way too loud here.