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Where are the best big screens in town?

Here are 15 of our favourites...

London Cinemas A day at the movies

London guide Phoenix Cinema

This cinema is gorgeous, with plush red seats and a curtain in front of the screen. The building itself has an art deco desig

London guide Prince Charles Cinema

It's the cinema for people who love films! You get some classics, you get some of those Rocky Horror,Sound of Music type even

Full Cinema BFI Southbank

A great selection of films, from classics to world movies. A fantastic place to go to the flicks with a lovely coffee shop to

Couple watching a film at the cinema Rio Cinema

A 'cute' cinema in east London that shows a variety of films. Usually art and foreign movies but some blockbusters too. Defin

Electric cinema Electric Cinema

The quality of sound and picture are outstanding and the space feels welcoming. There is even a chance to watch the film from

Barbican cinema Barbican Cinema

A very pleasant place to watch a film, and is especially popular with people who love the arts. Showing films like Harry Pott

3D cinema The Clapham Picture House

It's got so much character, no wonder it's always so popular. They do really interesting seasons based on directors, actors o

Kids Watching Film Ritzy Cinema

The Ritzy in Brixton is a great Victorian building that was renovated a few years back. It has a fairly priced bar and also o

Full Cinema Genesis Cinema

An independent cinema in the heart of the east end, The Genesis feels a bit like a relic from another age.

Bright cinema sign Everyman Hampstead

Really comfy seats here and they even serve a selection of yummy Italian nibbles. not your average cinema experience but fant

Black and white cinema 3D Curzon Mayfair

Step back in time in this 1960s style cinema that has a lot of character. It also has a little bar and relaxing seating.

Odeon Odeon West End

It's hard to find an audience that interactive with the film. Here you get people who are excited about movies and that feeli

London guide Tricycle Cinema

A small cinema with a big personality (if that is possible!) Don't be put off by its size as it will exceed all expectations.

Art house film Chelsea Cinema

This is a large cinema with an art house feel. They show more unusual choices as well as big releases. The seats are comforta

Full Cinema The Screen On The Green

If you need reminding that there are films made outside of Hollywood, re-consider your usefulness in life. Oh, and get yourse