New Social Playground to Feature Multiple Dining
Options, Over 100 Amusement Games, a Live Performance Space,
Bowling and Virtual Reality
TORONTO, May 15, 2019 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, a
leading entertainment and media company, today announced plans to
open a new location of The Rec Room in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Spanning
approximately 45,000 square feet over three floors and a rooftop
patio, the massive complex will be the city's new hot-spot for food
and fun with incredible dining, exciting live entertainment,
amusement gaming experiences and feature attractions, all in one
location. Construction of The Rec Room Granville is scheduled to
begin next year, with a target opening of late-2021.
"We could not be more excited to bring The Rec Room to
Vancouver's lively Granville
Entertainment District and introduce residents, visitors and
tourists to a unique new social playground where they can eat,
drink and play," said Ellis Jacob,
President and CEO, Cineplex. "In addition to the location opening
soon at Brentwood Town Centre, The Rec Room Granville will be the
perfect destination for everyone – from young adults to those
who are young at heart – and the ultimate gathering spot for
corporate events and parties."
Located at 855 Granville Street in the heart of downtown,
Vancouver, The Rec Room will
strike the perfect balance of food and fun. Approximately half of
the space will be devoted to dining and live entertainment and the
other half devoted to amusement games and feature attractions.
Great Food
- Calling all foodies: The Rec Room will feature multiple dining
options with a little something for everyone. The upscale casual
dining area, called Three10, will offer a menu of shareables and
handcrafted dishes that will satisfy your taste buds and your
appetite
- Prefer to eat where you play? The quick service dining area,
called The Shed, will feature premium poutines, savoury eats and a
sweet selection of made-to-order, mini donuts so you can eat while
you compete
- Want some fresh air with your fresh food? The Rec Room
Granville will feature a rooftop patio where guests can enjoy the
sights and sounds of the city while they eat, drink and play
- Thirsty? The Rec Room will feature several bars throughout the
space 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 will be
the ideal spot for private events, with multiple private dining
rooms for celebrations, meetings, team building, corporate events
and parties
…And Even More Fun
- Ready to unleash your inner child? The Rec Room Granville will
feature a massive attractions area where gamers of all ages can
play over 100 amusement games
- Play on the safe side with classic favourites like air hockey,
pool and ping pong, engage in a little friendly competition with
fun and interactive amusement games, or lace up for some 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 will feature the latest in
immersive virtual reality experiences
- 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 addition of The Rec Room will act as a major catalyst to
the resurgence of Granville's Entertainment District," said
Mario Negris, Executive Vice
President, CBRE Limited. "The concept will bring great vibrancy and
animation to the street and its appeal to families, tourists and
corporate groups will only serve to enhance the already active
energy of Vancouver's premier
social scene. Acting on behalf of the landlord, CBRE's Urban
Properties Group is thrilled to have participated in this landmark
transaction."
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 seven other locations of The Rec Room in South Edmonton (AB), West Edmonton Mall (AB),
Calgary (AB), Toronto (ON), London (ON), Mississauga (ON) and St. John's (NFLD), with locations opening soon
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 (TheRecRoomCA),
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