With the summer sun coming to an end, the cinema provides an attractive alternative to braving the autumnal rain in the coming colder months- especially with so many exciting new movie releases. Take a look at our top 7 cinemas that add that bit extra to your viewing experience.
Olympic Studios
117-123 Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL
Forget grabbing a Maccy D’s before the film, Olympic cinema in Barnes has an award-winning café and dining room. It serves up locally sourced food and seasonal specials, along with an extensive wine list, while the cinema itself has a feeling of stardom about it with red chairs, floors and walls and plush foot rests at the front to boot (pun intended).
Prices:
Evenings & Matinees Friday - Sunday
- Adult- £15.00
- Double Seat for two (Screen 1 only) - £30.00
- Sofa for two (Screen 1 only) - £40.00
The Prince Charles Cinema
7 Leicester Place, London, WC2H 7BY
If you’re in the mood for something a bit different from the usual films on offer, then the Prince Charles cinema might be the right venue for you. Take your pick from a selection of or quirky new releases, while also having the option to take a trip down memory lane with a few old favourites.
Prices:
- Standard - from £7.50
- Members - from £4.00
Genesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End Rd, London, E1 4UJ
Genesis cinema offers not just a café and a kitchen, but also a stylish bar that serves up a range of cocktails along with some signature drinks. If you’re looking for the true Genesis experience, then Studio 5 is certainly the one to book- made up of comfy sofas and armchairs with blankets and Ottoman foot stalls, they also offer table service.
Prices:
- Studio 5 luxury cinema- from £12
- Standard- £9.50
Electric Cinema
191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED
Electric Cinema goes one step further in the cinema experience with the option of a front row bed for two people in its Portobello branch, complete with individual cashmere blankets. A bar serving champagne amongst other beverages will get you even more settled into the decadent surroundings that include an impressive domed ceiling and chandeliers.
Prices:
Tuesday- Sunday, Portobello branch
- Front Row Bed (for 2) - £15 per person
- Back row sofa (for 2) - £22.50 per person
- Armchairs- £18
Roxy Bar & Screen
128-132 Borough High Street,London, SE1 1LB
Roxy provides two separate experiences in one venue, with a restaurant and bar at the front and a curtained off cinema area at the back. They show a mix of old favourites and more recent releases, while dimmed lights provides an intimate setting, perfect for impressing someone special.
Prices:
- Entry & Dinner - £14
Everyman
Baker Street, Belsize Park, Barnet, Canary Wharf, Gerrards Cross, Hampstead, Harrogate, King's Cross, Maida Vale, Muswell Hill, Screen on the Green (London branches)
Sink into plush sofas at one of the Everyman cinema branches with some retro candy, or maybe even a pizza, as well as a beverage or two. It combines the comfort of watching a DVD at home with the excitement of an evening out, so you can enjoy the best of both experiences.
Prices:
Screen on the Green prices vary subject to venue
- Standard - £14.90
- Premier - £17.40
Peckhamplex
95A Rye Lane, London, SE15 4ST
When it gets to those last few days before payday and all of the above are a tad out of your budget, you can still treat yourself to a trip to the cinema at Peckhamplex for the bargain price of a fiver. Just make sure to book in advance as tickets sell fast!
Prices:
- Standard - £4.99
- 3D - £5.99
Fancy a meal somewhere else before the cinema without splashing too much cash? Take a look at our top 10 affordable London restaurants. If you're interested in finding out what else there is to occupy you in your local area of London, then take a look at our Local Life page.
