Enjoying London Cinema without Spending Too Much

Going to a cinema in London can be quite expensive. You can always opt for off-peak tickets if you can get everyone off work or school at 2:30 in the afternoon of a Tuesday. Otherwise, especially with hot dogs, soda, ice cream, and popcorn, a cinema date does not come cheap. A visit to the cinema can cost you about £20.

Fortunately, there is a way to enjoy cinema for less than £7 per film. The following guide gives you the heads up on what places to visit for cheap – or even free – cinema viewing. You can just head off from your Presidential Serviced Apartments Marylebone and enjoy a good movie in any of these venues.

·         Barbican Cinema

Barbican offers an interesting mix of movies, including British drama, foreign language films, and films of varied genres. You get to enjoy the films on discount the entire day of Monday.

·         Shortwave Cinema

This cinema is known for its eclectic offerings. It combines modern releases with art house and film festival jewels. It is also popular for events hosting, as well as for its homey café and bar. You can get discounted tickets for Monday viewing.

·         Picturehouse

Every Monday, you can enjoy movies at participating London branches of Picturehouse at discounted rates. Check out their branches in Brixton’s Ritzy, Gate at Notting Hill, East Dulwich, Hackney, and Greenwich.

·         Prince Charles Cinema

This well-loved cinema on Leicester Square is known for its incredible offer to members. For £10 annual membership fee, you get to enjoy screenings for as low £1.

·         Rio Cinema

This cinema palace is the oldest cinema in London. It has been operating as a single screen community cinema for close to 40 years now. You get to enjoy a mix of mainstream movies and arthouse in a vintage 1930s building. Monday screenings are at discounted rates.

·         Phoenix Cinema

The Phoenix Cinema in North London runs a kid’s club every Saturday. Kids enjoy a free activity workshop before heading off to the movies. For only £3 per seat, it is quite a deal. The latest screenings include Gnomeo and Juliet, The Muppets, and The Iron Giant.

·         BFI Southbank

People flock to this cinema for Hollywood classics, children’s films, and obscure cinema gems. Tickets tend to sell out fast so you better pre-book seats. The cinema is also known for running seasons based on theme or director. Its Shakespeare on Film program was a major box office hit.

·         The Cat’s Back

People flock to The Cat’s Back for its great ale selection, as well as for its wide range of delicious food. This cozy pub found between Putney and Wandsworth, however, makes Thursday and Sunday quite special with its free screening of films. Dead Man’s Shoes and This is England were among its most recent offerings.

You have many great options for watching movies without spending too much money. These venues are accessible from any of the Holiday Apartments in London.