First Location in Atlantic Canada Features Bowling, Axe Throwing
and Virtual Reality
New Entertainment and Dining Complex Set to Open
at Avalon Mall
TORONTO, April 16, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) –
Newfoundland now has an epic new
hot-spot for food and fun with the opening of The Rec Room at
Avalon Mall on Thursday, April 18,
2019. Located at 48 Kenmount Rd, St. John's, the new complex spans 30,000
square feet and offers incredible dining, exciting live
entertainment, amusement gaming experiences and feature
attractions, all under one roof. The Rec Room at Avalon Mall is the
first location to open in Atlantic
Canada and features a variety of exciting attractions,
including axe throwing, four lanes of luxury bowling and the latest
in virtual reality experiences from VRstudios. Did we have you at
hello? Click here to watch a short video about all that The Rec
Room has to offer!
Great Food
- Calling all foodies: The Rec Room at Avalon Mall features
multiple dining options with a little something for everyone. The
upscale casual dining area, called Three10, features a menu of
Insta-worthy shareables and handcrafted dishes that will satisfy
your taste buds and your appetite. #NoFilter required
- Prefer to eat where you play? For those with FOMO, the quick
service dining section, called The Shed, features premium poutines,
savoury snacks and a sweet selection of made to order, mini donuts
so you can eat while you compete
- Thirsty? The Rec Room features a huge bar where sports fans and
cocktail lovers alike can grab a drink, share a bite and catch the
big game on even bigger screens
- Searching for that perfect social setting? The Rec Room is the
ideal spot for private events, with a private dining room for
celebrations, meetings, team building, corporate events and
parties
…And Even More Fun
- Ready to unleash your inner child? The Rec Room at Avalon Mall
features a massive attractions area where gamers of all ages can
play nearly 100 amusement games – and take the occasional winning
selfie
- Play on the safe side with classic favourites like air hockey,
pool and ping pong, engage in some target practice with axe
throwing, or lace-up for some friendly competition at four lanes of
luxury bowling
- Looking for the ultimate redemption? Credits earned and tracked
on RFID wristbands can be redeemed at The Trophy Case, a store
filled with great prizes and nostalgia-inspired treats and
toys
- Feeling future-forward? The Rec Room features the latest in
virtual reality experiences from VRstudios
- Care to level-up your social life? Join us in the live
performance space, where movers and shakers can look forward to
bands and musical acts, comedy, trivia, karaoke and live DJs
- The Rec Room features an overall guest experience that
integrates the latest in technology, coupled with SCENE,
Canada's leading entertainment
rewards program
The Rec Room at Avalon Mall is located just steps away from
Scotiabank Theatre St. John's. New locations of The Rec Room
range in size from 30,000-50,000 square feet, with approximately
half of the space devoted to dining and live entertainment and the
other half devoted to amusement games and feature attractions. The
Company currently operates six other locations of The Rec Room
in South Edmonton (AB), West
Edmonton Mall (AB), Calgary (AB),
Toronto (ON), London (ON) and Mississauga (ON) and has announced plans for
complexes in Burnaby (BC),
Winnipeg (MB) and Barrie (ON).
Cineplex also has plans to open 10-15 Playdium locations – an
entertainment complex designed for teens, their friends and family
– in mid-sized communities across the country over the coming
years.
About The Rec Room
The Rec Room is Canada's premier 'Eats & Entertainment'
destination that brings together incredible dining, amusement
gaming, technology and live entertainment experiences all under one
roof. Part of Cineplex, The Rec Room is a premier social
destination and the ultimate gathering spot for corporate events,
groups and parties. While each location is customized to the
individual community, The Rec Room concept features multiple dining
environments and a wide range of entertainment options including a
large amusement games area featuring state-of-the-art simulation,
feature attractions and redemption games as well as an
auditorium-style space perfect for musical acts, bands and
comedians. For more information, visit TheRecRoom.com or
follow the action on social media through Facebook
(@TheRecRoomStJohns), Twitter (@TheRecRoomCA) and Instagram
(@TheRecRoomCA).
About Cineplex
Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier
Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content,
Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. A leading entertainment
and media company, Cineplex welcomes over 70 million guests
annually through its circuit of theatres and location based
entertainment venues across the country. In addition to being
Canada's largest and most
innovative film exhibitor, Cineplex also operates successful
businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), food service,
alternative programming (Cineplex Events), cinema media (Cineplex
Media), digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media),
amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group) and an online
esports platform for competitive and passionate gamers
(WorldGaming.com). Additionally, Cineplex operates a location based
entertainment business through Canada's newest destination for 'Eats &
Entertainment' (The Rec Room), and will also be opening new
complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium) as
well as exciting new sports and entertainment venues across
Canada (Topgolf). Cineplex is a
joint venture partner in SCENE, Canada's largest entertainment loyalty
program.
Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired
Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs approximately 13,000 people in
its offices across Canada and
the United States. To learn more
visit Cineplex.com or download the Cineplex App.
SOURCE Cineplex