Second year we've been along to the Banff Mountain Film Festival event which seems to have found a home in Queens Hall. The event shows the pick of award-winning outdoor sports/activity movies and attracts around 500 people, most of who look like they never venture further than Tisot's for a wardrobe change and hew their furniture from granite slabs. For this reason there's a kind of edgy, slightly off the radar vibe to the crowd and Queens Hall somehow fits the bill perfectly as a venue. \n\nIt's not too comfortable in terms of seating up top. I imagine at one time Sunday morning sinners were crammed in here and their discomfort may have been a prerequisite of the experience. Imagine an old uni lecture theatre but with less back support and you'll get a general idea.\n\nDown below the open space was given over to seating which looks a bit more comfortable but would really put the focus on you if a toilet break was required before a scheduled interval. \n\nThere's a decent sized bar, and while it doesn't have an extensive stock, it does the job. You can collect your pre-ordered interval drinks and beat the crowds which helps things along. Only downside are the toilet facilities which seem woefully limited for the potential capacity of the place. The queue for the ladies was three abreast and at least a pint and a half long. \n\nWould be keen to try out the venue for another event.
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