Movie-goers will be able to enjoy the full American diner experience before the film thanks to entreprenuer Shandon Easton.

Mr. Easton said that Movies-2-Go on Church Street will close its doors at the end of the month to be replaced by a high end restaurant.

He confirmed that no jobs would go yet, with the video store staff continuing to work at the new diner, while he was also looking at taking on a chef to run the kitchen.

Mr. Easton and his wife Giovanna took over Movies-2-Go and the Little Theatre almost a year ago, however, they decided to shut down the DVD side of the business and focus on creating the ultimate theatre going experience instead.

"I guess there is somewhat of a market on the Island for DVDs, but I want to be in the business of providing the complete theatre experience," he said.

"I want to make it a better experience for the theatre-goer as a place where they can grab a quick snack or sit down and have a nice meal."

The new restaurant is planned to seat between 30 and 40 people and will be open seven days a week between 7pm and 10pm.

It is intended to sell everything from sandwiches and nachos to burgers and hot-dogs as well as refreshments.

The video store's last day is August 31 and it is set to reopen in the middle of October or early November as the new restaurant, according to Mr. Easton.

Mr. Easton, who also owns Unique Audio in Warwick and has been in the audio visual industry for the past 17 years, bought the business from businessman Lee White, having orginally been passed down through three generations of the White family over almost 50 years.

He has already completed refurbishing the theatre during that time, turning it into a digital 3-D screen with surround sound, with everything being revamped except the seats, which are expected to be changed in October.

But, despite having built a loyal customer base, with competition from Leisure Time around the corner on Queen Street and the video shop market becoming saturated as more of such business comes on line, Mr. Easton felt the time was right to move into the dining.

"Our die-hard customers are very upset that we are closing, but I am sure they will enjoy this new theatre experience," he said.

"There is going to be nothing like it in Bermuda and I am looking forward to when it opens."