London's Best Secret Cinemas
Let’s face it; going to the cinema has become nothing more than sitting in the same old uncomfortable chairs with stale popcorn at your side and your arm on one armrest so your neighbour won’t steal it. Do not despair though — there are more exciting ways you can enjoy the movie you have being waiting for all those dreadful months. Here are the best secret cinemas London has to offer.
Ritzy Cinema Brixton
Cinema, Movie Theater
Edible Cinema
Cinema, Museum
Electric Cinema
Building, Cinema, Movie Theater
While some people believe it opened on Christmas Eve 1910, Electric Cinema opened officially in February 1911 with its name reflecting the ‘electric cinemas’ popular in London at the time. Steeped in history, the brick terra cotta building originally had an interior reminiscent of the Italian baroque style, complete with high ceilings, pillars, and an arch. Its name was changed into Imperial Cinema in 1919, and during the war, it continued to play as usual. However, if there were air raids, there would be a flashing light on the screen to inform the audience who could then rush to the nearest shelter and collect a full refund on their way out. Nowadays, the cinema features the luxurious vibe of its early years, with comfy, two-seater armchairs and a blanket for each.
One Aldwych Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
Hiding in a five-star luxury hotel in London is a unique cinematic experience. One Aldwych Hotel is known for its luxurious services and impeccable interiors and offers cinema lovers the ‘Film and Fizz Dinner.’ The movie package features a delicious three-course meal plus expensive champagne for the most perfect classy movie experience you could ever want. Take your best outfit for a spin and enjoy a night in style while watching the latest movies — it’s a night you are sure to remember.
Secret Cinema
The name says it all. With a motto of ‘Tell No One,’ Secret Cinema is surrounded by mystery. ‘Narratives fuse the worlds of film, music, theatre, art and food to create unparalleled cultural experiences in abandoned spaces all over the world.’ Secret Cinema was created with the intention of escaping, at least for a night, from this technology driven world where nothing matters anymore. Unique in its genre, the cinema’s location changes but is always in abandoned places around the world within a communal and social atmosphere.
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