It seems like a few people on here are from the Watford area, and yet nobody's mentioned the Rex in Berkhamstead?
http://therexberkhamsted.com/
Comfy chairs, lots of legroom, a bar/dining area downstairs, and its cheaper than a Vue to boot. Little less up to date with its films than the franchises but still a damn fine venue, damn fine. Maybe not the best in the world but hey.