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Picturehouse Central

πŸ“ London, Greater London

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β˜…4.5(4,787 Google reviews)πŸ’°Β£8πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Seven-screen Piccadilly Circus cinema with reclining seats, generous legroom, two bars, a first-floor restaurant, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic London views. Regular Q&A events with directors and cast.

βœ“ Reclining seatsβœ“ Rooftop terrace viewsβœ“ Two barsβœ“ West End locationβœ“ Q&A eventsβœ“ Membership perks

πŸ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with older children who can appreciate a premium cinematic experience in a striking venue. The rooftop terrace is a genuine draw for teenagers. Younger children are welcome in age-appropriate screenings, so toddler-focused or baby screenings are the practical route for under-5s.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Membership delivers discounts on tickets and food plus free film credits - worth calculating against your visit frequency
⏰Bar access now requires same-day cinema tickets - confirm current policy before visiting
🎟️The rooftop terrace is open to ticket holders and offers clear central London views
πŸš—Avoid seats immediately beside the staircase - the low bench-rail is at head height when seated

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Ian Stanton

11 months ago

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β€œI went to see Pillion here last week. Excellent experience as always. Good selection of drinks, food and snacks, two lovely bars, mostly friendly and capable staff, clean, good selection of films, good value (for a cinema), comfortable seats with headrests, good screens and good sound. I would say that this is the joint best cinema in London. My only complaint is that it's a pain to order drinks at the moment if you are visiting with a friend that bought the tickets. Having to show your ticket is not practical if your friend has it. I hope you will fix this weird licensing issue soon. Also, seats seem to have disappeared from the main bar. It seems less cozy. It would be nice if the bar stayed open longer. It seems to shut very early.”

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Bob Bob

9 months ago

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β€œNice place for a coffee, with varied seating and good options for hot drinks. Unfortunately what used to be a pot of breakfast tea has become a single tea bag in a mug, hopefully this is not the new norm and was a one off today Be mindful sitting to the side of the stairs, the bench sits just below the bottom stairs which have an edge on. If you are on the taller side and sit down you might bump the back of your head! This being said I would still recommend this to visitors nearby”

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Jerry

a year ago

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β€œGreat place to catch a movie! It’s quite swanky inside and has a bit of an old school vibe. The screens are pretty big and the reclining seats are comfortable. You can also sign up to be a member for discounts on tickets/food and get free movie tickets.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Cafe

309 reviews

Comfortable seats

245 reviews

Screens

109 reviews

Members bar

52 reviews

Roof terrace

39 reviews

Overview

Picturehouse Central occupies a prominent West End address with seven screens, all fitted with reclining seats and proper legroom. The building stacks a ground-floor lobby, first-floor restaurant, members' bar, and a rooftop terrace with clear sightlines across central London. Director and cast Q&As, film festivals, and contemporary filmmaker programmes make the calendar worth checking beyond standard releases. Bar access now requires a same-day ticket.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00-21:30
Tuesday10:00-21:30
Wednesday10:00-21:30
Thursday10:00-21:30
Friday10:00-21:30
Saturday10:00-21:30
Sunday10:00-21:00

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