10 TV And Movie-Themed Restaurants Around The World You Need To Visit

1. The Pandorica

Once a tea shop, owned by Shirley Hot, a Doctor Who fanatic, this spot is now the Pandorica, a Doctor Who themed restaurant. The name Pandorica is taken from a prison in the series with the same name. Inside, you’ll find the blue Tardis box and Doctor Who, enjoying his food. There is a waterfall, as well, that will seem just like another interior decoration to a non-Whovian. True Doctor Who fans know that it symbolizes the fall of Gallifrey.

The restaurant features spoilers, sweeties, and lots of tea. The food at Pandorica is good, especially the Gallifreyed potato pancakes. While eating, you can enjoy a replay of some of your favorite Doctor Who episodes.

The Pandorica

Address: 165 Main Street , Beacon NY 12508

Phone number: +1 845 831 6287

Business hours: Wednesday - Saturday : 12pm - 9pm, Sun & Mon: 12pm - 6pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Website: The Pandorica

2. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

In 1996, just two years after Forrest Gump was released, the first Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant opened, in California. Today, they have over 40 franchises, all over the world. The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. restaurant was named after the character Buford “Bubba” Gump, in the movie. This is a seafood restaurant, that serves a variety of shrimp dishes and you will really be pleased with the taste. The restaurant also features baby back ribs, fried chicken, and homemade desserts. Try one of their shrimp dishes, they will not disappoint.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Address: Check website for the location nearest to you.

Phone number: +1 800 552 6379

Website: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

3. Café Jack

Café Jack is a healing café, that offers tarot card readings over a cup of tea. Visitors can also entertain themselves with the karaoke machine or simply eat a meal inside the restaurant. Their specialty is pasta and sushi and the cafe is owned by a Korean, who loves the movie Titanic. He later even changed his name to Jack!

The cafe is shaped like a giant ship and visitors eat in small ship cabins. Although Cafe Jack is a little strange, because some of the decor doesn’t fit, it’s still impressive. There are private rooms, random bars, and patios. 10 years after they opened, they are still attracting visitors.

Cafe Jack

Address: 508 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90020

Phone number: +1 213 365 8882

Business hours: Mon – Thurs, Sun: 12:00pm – 1:00am, Fri – Sat: 12:00pm – 2:00am

Website: Cafe Jack

4. Pasta Wiz

Editor’s Note: Establishment is permanently closed.

This restaurant features a Wizard’s chair and a Sorting Hat. Pasta Wiz is Harry Potter-inspired, yet that’s not where the magic begins. The real magic is how they prepare their meals! You can order organic and gluten-free pasta served in just three minutes! Yes, it’s that fast. Sometimes, healthy dishes take too long to prepare, but not at Pasta Wiz. Their promise to their customers is healthy dishes in just 3-5 minutes! Pasta Wiz also serves other delectable dishes, like salads, noodles, and Mediterranean food. Check them out, sometime.

Pasta Wiz

Address: 60 N 1st Street, Between Wythe & Kent Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Business hours: Monday-Thursday: 11:30am – 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday: 11:30am – 10:30pm, Sunday: 12pm – 8pm

Website: Pasta Wiz

5. The Shire Cafe

Editor’s Note: Establishment is permanently closed.

The breakfast menu at the Shire Cafe includes Elevensies, Gollum’s Mess, the Frodo, and the Samwise. Sound familiar? These names are all taken from the Lord of the Rings, which is where this cafe got its inspiration. The Shire is where Frodo lives, in Middle Earth and this cafe bears a striking resemblance the Shire, in the movies. This place is a must-visit! They offer fresh muffins, cupcakes and other tasty baked pastries!

The Shire Cafe

Address: 244 Woodstock Ave. Putnam CT, 06260

Phone number: +1 860 963 7012

Website: The Shire Cafe

6. Hungry Heroes

Editor’s Note: Establishment is permanently closed.

Inside Hungry Heroes, you will be greeted by Marvel and DC superheroes, most of them adorn the walls of the restaurant. Hungry Heroes is the first two-story superhero restaurant in Singapore and they offer affordable American dishes and other hearty delights. They also have gigantic burgers and tender pork ribs, cooked twice, that will make you ask for more. When you’re done eating, try their craft beers!

Hungry Heroes

Address: 33 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore 217656

Phone number: +65 6295 5401

Business hours: Closed on Mondays. Tues-Fri: 4pm – 11pm, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 12pm – 11pm, Last Food Order @ 9.45pm

Website: Hungry Heroes

7. Central Perk

There’s a big, orange couch inside Central Perk and it’s exactly the same as in the series, Friends. You’ll also see paintings of the Friends characters here, like Rachel, Joey, and Chandler. If you’re a fan of Friends, you’ll feel like you’re on the set. This coffee shop already has franchises all over the world and is frequented by many visitors. You should try their back ribs and roasted chicken, they’re delicious.

Central Perk

Address: 1 Magazine Rd #01-01, Singapore 059567

Phone number: +65 9025 2524

Business hours: 11:00am – 11:00pm

Facebook: Central Perk

8. Wonderland Café

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Weird plants decorate the walls of Wonderland Cafe – just like in Alice in Wonderland. And the staff are all dressed as characters from the story. Only normal doors here though, no rabbit holes! Best of all, their food is exceptional!

Wonderland Cafe

Address: Hopkinsons, Basement, 21 Station Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom NG2 3AJ

Business hours: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Facebook: Wonderland Cafe

9. Bettle House

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Are you into all things dark and gothic? Then, check out Bettle House, a Tim Burton inspired bar and restaurant. This space was only supposed to run for 80 days, but they sold out right away. So, here they stay but reservations are still necessary. Comes visit them - now in New York and LA!

Bettle House

Address: NYC: 308 East 6th Street; HOLLYWOOD: 6356 Hollywood Blvd

Phone number: +1 646 510 4786, +1 929 291 0337

Website: Bettle House

10. Game of Thrones Pop Up Bar

This pub recently opened in DC and will run until August 27, 2017, when season 7 of the Game of Thrones ends. Inside, you’ll get to visit scenes from the North, the Throne Room, the Red Keep, and the House of Black and White. Daenerys’ dragons are here too and the Iron Throne, of course!

You can take photos sitting on the Iron Throne while sipping a Dothraquiri drink. Other cocktails include the North Remembers and the Lannisters Send Their Regards. If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, do not miss this bar!

Game of Thrones Pop Up Bar

Address: 1839 7th St., NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Business hours: 5pm – 12:30am

Phone number: +1 202 316 9396

Website: Game of Thrones Pop Up bar

Reality is better than fiction

There’s nothing like visiting real scenes from your favorite movies and tv series. This is exactly what these restaurants offer, and, the good thing is, unlike in the movies, they’re here to stay.