# Backyard Cinema, Manchester — Reviews

> Backyard Cinema — Movie Theater in Manchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.0/5 from 190 Google reviews. Location and directions.

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Movie Theater

# Backyard Cinema

Baring Street, Manchester

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7513565150563117174&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Charlotte Stubbs](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115140438355806335422)

**In short:** Backyard Cinema is a movie theater in Manchester, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 190 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating.

Details checked 5 September 2026 · source: Google Places

## About Backyard Cinema

Backyard Cinema occupies Platforms Depot in Mayfield and presents films within themed immersive settings. Recent screenings have included outdoor-style environments with sand, bean bag seating, and costumed characters. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. Ticket prices are around £25.

The cinema serves food and drink, including pizza. Visitor accounts describe the walkthrough experience and decor as strong points. Bean bag seating is firm; visitors have suggested bringing extra cushioning. The venue is suitable for children.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [Backyard Cinema's own website](https://backyardcinema.co.uk/manchester/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## What's nearby

- Projekts MCR Skatepark next door
- Unite Students - Mill Point next door
- Spirit Studios 150m away
- Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly 200m away
- Mayfield Park 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.0 / 5 (190 reviews)

**Good for children** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good

**Destination** Manchester

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1820436).

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★ 4.0 (190 reviews)

[Visit official website](https://backyardcinema.co.uk/manchester/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Manchester

**Plus Code** 9C5VFQFC+C8

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## Quick answers

### Is Backyard Cinema any good?

Backyard Cinema is rated 4.0 out of 5 from 190 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5.

### Is Backyard Cinema good for children?

Yes, Backyard Cinema is listed as good for children.

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