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The Best Independent Cinemas in London

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Nicholas Atkins
Updated: 29 August 2017
If you love the excitement of going to see a film on the big screen, but you’re tired of the same old multiplexes with sticky floors, people chatting through movies and uncomfortable seats, this list of the best independent cinemas in London will help you find something a little different.

Regent Street Cinema

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Regent Street Cinema

Don’t be deceived by its modern revamp—this old girl is a real slice of cinema history. The ornate and beautiful 1800s screening room is dripping in grandeur as glamorous and spellbinding as any movie you might happen to be watching. If you can drag your eyes away from the décor and focus on the screen, you’ll catch an array of fantastic arthouse and world cinema. You also won’t want to miss the perfectly positioned bar.

Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent St, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, +44 020 7911 5050

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Sun:
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mon:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri:
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat:
1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Electric Cinema Portobello

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Electric Cinema Portobello

The grand, old Electric Cinema also recently had a facelift—a £2 million facelift, to be exact, back in 2001. Despite its fresh and new look, including snappy leather armchairs, it is one of the oldest movie venues in the country. Showing a combination of mainstream and arthouse films, regardless of what you see, you’ll be seeing it in style. The Electric Diner is the perfect spot to grab some pre- or post-film eats.

Electric Cinema, 191 Portobello Rd, Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom, +44 020 7908 9696

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The Phoenix Cinema

We continue our tour of historic cinema’s with this fascinating gem from 1910. You’ll be wowed by the architecture of the exterior as you approach the building, and you’ll be gripped by the diverse program of entertainment inside. In addition to films, you can catch live broadcasts of operas, film classes and discussion groups, as well as specialised screenings for kids and toddlers. There are tasty nibbles to be had in the upstairs café, too.

Phoenix Cinema, 52 High Rd, East Finchley, London, United Kingdom, +44 020 8444 6789

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Everyman

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Everyman

This intimate cinema near the shopping hubs of Oxford Street and Regent Street is perfect for taking that special someone for a cosy movie and a cuddle. There’s a plush cocktail bar, and you can saunter through into the screening room still clutching your refreshing drink when it’s time to watch the film.

Everyman Cinema, 96-98 Baker St, Marylebone, London, United Kingdom, +44 0872 436 9060

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Mon - Sun:
11:00 am - 12:00 am

Greenwich Picturehouse

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Greenwich Picturehouse

For movie fans who love to take in a flick in extreme comfort, Greenwich Picturehouse is the ideal viewing spot. Seriously comfy reclining seats make this little cinema the perfect place to kick back and really unwind and enjoy some cinematic gold. The price is very reasonable for an indie cinema, and with a mix of classic and popular movies on show, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. Get into real relaxation mode with a a delicious craft beer.

Greenwich Picturehouse, 180 Greenwich High Rd, London, United Kingdom, +44 0871 902 5732

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Curzon Mayfair

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Curzon Mayfair

Curzon is the place to inject some glamour into your viewing experience if you’re tired of the sticky floors, chatty teens and cheap nachos of a bog-standard cinema. With plush blue carpets, velvet armchairs and private royal boxes, it’s this glitz that attracts celebrities to the red carpet premiers held here. And if it’s good enough for them …

Curzon Cinema, 38 Curzon St, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom, +44 330 500 1331

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Mon - Sun:
1:00 pm - 11:30 am

Arthouse Crouch End

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Arthouse Crouch End

There’s a veritable smorgasboard of delights at this North London entertainment hotspot. If you thought they only showed films, you’re not thinking nearly big enough. There’s fine art, theatre, comedy and dance on show, as well as mainstream movies and indie and alternative movie choices to keep you guessing and provide something for every palate.

Arthouse Crouch End, 159A Tottenham Ln, London, United Kingdom, +44 020 8245 3099

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Sun:
12:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Mon:
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tue:
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wed:
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Thu:
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Fri:
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sat:
12:00 pm - 12:00 am

The Prince Charles Cinema

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The Prince Charles Cinema

If you like your movies a bit interactive, then The Prince Charles Cinema is the place for you. This London institution in ultra-central Leicester square and hosts movie marathons and singalongs. It’s a great spot to take your mates and get (maybe a little too) lost in the film. Think Bond retrospectives, Studio Ghibli specials and Moulin Rouge! [2001] and Dirty Dancing [1987] singalongs. You’ll have the time of your liiiiiiffe, and you’ll owe it all to us.

Prince Charles Cinema, 7 Leicester Pl, London, United Kingdom, +44 020 7494 3654

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Mon - Sun:
12:00 am - 11:30 pm