1 / 3Genesis Cinema
📍 London, Greater London
Independent East London cinema in Bethnal Green with couch and footstool seating, multiple food venues including Grindhouse Café and Bar Paragon, and exceptional accessibility provisions for wheelchair users and mobility aid users.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families with accessibility requirements, or those wanting a more relaxed independent cinema atmosphere compared to large multiplex chains. The ground-floor couch seating is a practical advantage for families with young children who need to shift position during a film.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Natalie Hershey
4 months ago
“Thank you so much to Jay and Cat!! They carried my 40 kg powerchair up and down the stairs themselves so I could watch the movie in it without me even asking and were so kind and professional about it. Truly went way above and beyond for me and I'm so appreciative. The Genesis have a device that can carry someone up the stairs as well, and ground floor theaters are accessible via ramp. I looooove the couch seating in the little rooms, so so comfortable and nice. Truly independent cinema that has done an impressive job making an old building as accessible as possible and staff clearly also value this :) I didnt use the restroom while I was there so cant comment if the toilets are truly accessible”
jess
a month ago
“Always love finding a new cinema in London. I went to the screening of Delicatessen recently, and found the cinema to be comfortable, and all of the staff really welcoming (which is always a massive bonus). Ticket that I had selected included popcorn in the cost, which I found to be ridiculously good value. Really knowledgeable and interesting intro before the screening as well. Will definitely be coming back when I get the chance.”
eve
3 months ago
“Cheap tickets, lovely staff, and a massive venue. Overall, a really great experience; will be going again!”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Genesis screens mainstream films alongside independent cinema, film festivals, NT Live broadcasts, and special events with Q&A sessions. Seating options include sofas with footstools in ground-floor screens, making it more comfortable than multiplex alternatives. Staff go significantly beyond standard accessibility support — reviewers describe staff physically carrying mobility aids up stairs unprompted. Ticket packages frequently include popcorn. Screening rooms are intimate in scale.
