The Velvet Screen cinema interior

Est. 1947 · Bloomsbury, London

The Magic of Cinema

Four screens. One hundred years of cinema. An independent home for film lovers in the heart of London since 1947.

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The Cartographer

The Cartographer

94%

Drama / Thriller

PG-13 · 2h 12m

A mapmaker in 1930s Vienna uncovers a conspiracy hidden in the borders of a dying empire.

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Beneath the Still Water

Beneath the Still Water

88%

Romance / Drama

PG · 1h 58m

Two strangers meet at a lakeside resort. What begins as distrust becomes something neither expected.

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Last Light of Meridian

Last Light of Meridian

91%

Sci-Fi / Epic

12A · 2h 47m

On a dying colony ship, one engineer has 48 hours to decide the fate of 10,000 souls.

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The Perfumer

The Perfumer

90%

Period / Mystery

PG · 1h 52m

In 1890s Paris, a master perfumer is commissioned to recreate a scent that may unlock a murder.

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Upcoming

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Iron Shore
Aug 22

Iron Shore

Action / Adventure

Sister Midnight
Sep 5

Sister Midnight

Horror / Thriller

The Antwerp Heist
Sep 19

The Antwerp Heist

Crime / Drama

A Thousand Winters
Oct 3

A Thousand Winters

Romance / Drama

Our Auditoriums

The Screens

280

Seats

Screen 1 — The Grand

  • —4K Laser
  • —Dolby Atmos
  • —Recliner seats
120

Seats

Screen 2 — The Studio

  • —4K DCP
  • —THX audio
  • —Intimate setting
60

Seats

Screen 3 — The Salon

  • —Digital 2K
  • —Curated programme
  • —Art house focus
40

Seats

Screen 4 — The Preview

  • —Private hire
  • —Full AV control
  • —Catered events

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Membership

Standard

£10/month
  • ✓2 tickets/month
  • ✓10% concessions discount
  • ✓Early booking access
  • ✓Monthly newsletter
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Premium

£18/month
  • ✓Unlimited films
  • ✓20% concessions discount
  • ✓48h early booking
  • ✓Guest ticket monthly
  • ✓Private screening access
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Special Screenings

Events

Saturdays 10:00

Kids Club

£5/child

Family films, activities, and a special kids menu. Under 2s free.

Tuesdays 14:00

Seniors Matinee

£6/ticket

Classic and contemporary films at discounted prices with complimentary tea.

Fridays 20:00

Date Night

£35/pair

Two tickets, two glasses of wine, and a curated late-night showing.

Box Office

Book Tickets

Book directly online and collect at the box office or show your phone at the door. Members can book 48 hours in advance.

Address

12 Picture Lane, Bloomsbury, London WC1A 2TB

Box Office Hours

Daily 10:00–23:30

Standard Ticket

£14.50 adults | £10 children | £12 seniors

Private Hire

Screen 4 from £400 — contact us for larger screens

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What Our Guests Say

Based on 5 reviews
“The Grand screen with Dolby Atmos is an experience like no other. I had been avoiding multiplex cinemas for years — The Velvet Screen reminded me why I love film.”
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