# The Backlot Cinema and Diner, Blackpool — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Backlot Cinema and Diner — Movie Theater in Blackpool with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 506 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/restaurants/the-backlot-cinema-and-diner (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Movie Theater # The Backlot Cinema and Diner Unit N26 Houndshill Shopping Centre Coronation Street, Blackpool [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6672587619375049193&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Arc Cinema - Blackpool](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113536367219896517762) **In short:** The Backlot Cinema and Diner is a movie theater in Blackpool, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 506 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Backlot Cinema and Diner The Backlot Cinema and Diner occupies Unit N26 in Houndshill Shopping Centre. The cinema has comfortable seating including recliners, an IMAX screen, and free parking at the centre. Food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. The venue is suitable for children. Ticket prices are described as reasonable by visitors, though food and drink offerings are noted as costly by some. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Backlot Cinema and Diner's own website](https://blackpool.arccinema.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM ## What's nearby - Winter Gardens Blackpool next door - Adelaide House Hotel next door - Houndshill Shopping Centre 150m away - The Blackpool Tower 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this cinema offers comfortable, spacious seating, including recliners and an impressive IMAX screen, with good picture and sound quality. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, reasonable ticket prices, and convenient free parking. Some reviews mention the food and drinks can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (506 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Blackpool Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1742932). [More restaurants in Blackpool](https://staycation.co.uk/blackpool/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (506 reviews) [Visit official website](https://blackpool.arccinema.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01253 922864](tel:01253922864) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Blackpool **Plus Code** 9C5RRW8X+G2 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Blackpool Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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