1 / 3BFI Southbank
📍 London, Greater London
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Four screens showing classic, contemporary, and independent films seven days a week, plus the free BFI Mediatheque with access to over 180,000 archive titles. Riverside venue with dining, a library, and regular festivals.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with older children and teens who are genuinely interested in film culture beyond mainstream releases. The 25-and-Under pricing makes it accessible for teenage film fans. The classic cinema environment and curated programming suit families who treat a cinema visit as a cultural event rather than entertainment filler.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Joseph Duffy
9 months ago
“Loved it! First time going to see a film here, the 25 and Under passing let's you get £4 tickets to almost any screening and it is such brilliant value for money. The screen and seating is like a proper classic cinema, and makes the experience so much better (and comfier!). No modern popcorn machines etc but you can buy drinks at the bar and bring them in as well as bar snacks (they do sell bags of popcorn with their crisps selection). Will 1000% be returning”
jess
8 months ago
“Favourite place in London, hands down. I’ve been coming here for years for films, events, to have a quiet place to sit, and to use the bar / restaurant. Staff are always great, and haven’t had a bad experience at the BFI (in general) so far. The events are well run and the selection of guests for the Q&A and intros are always great. Very much an underrated gem.”
Jett L
10 months ago
“Had an amazing experience watching the brilliant film Pillion, great place for film enthusiasts. Grab a drink and enjoy your date/films.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsFilm selection
95 reviews
Comfy seats
34 reviews
Mediatheque
26 reviews
Film screenings
16 reviews
Nft1
11 reviews
Overview
BFI Southbank sits on the South Bank of the Thames near Waterloo. NFT1 delivers the best picture and sound of the four screens. The free Mediatheque lets visitors browse the national film archive without a ticket. The bar allows drinks inside screenings. Regular events, guest Q&As, and film festivals run throughout the year alongside standard programming.
