London Independent Cinemas
Discover 61 independent cinemas across London. Currently showing 6988 upcoming screenings of art house, repertory, and independent films. Updated daily.
ArtHouse Crouch End
Crouch End, N8 9BT
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Barbican Cinema
Barbican, EC2Y 8DS
Part of Europe's largest arts centre. International cinema, themed seasons, and director retrospectives.
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BFI IMAX
Waterloo, SE1 8XR
The UK's largest IMAX screen. Perfect for blockbusters and 70mm presentations.
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BFI Southbank
South Bank, SE1 8XT
The UK's leading repertory cinema, home to seasons, retrospectives, and restorations. Four screens including the stunning NFT1.
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Castle Sidcup
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Cine Lumiere
South Kensington, SW7 2DT
The cinema at Institut Francais in South Kensington. Specializes in French and European arthouse cinema, classic repertory screenings, and cultural film events.
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Clapham Picturehouse
Clapham, SW4 7UL
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Close-Up Cinema
Shoreditch, E1 6HR
An intimate single-screen cinema in Shoreditch specializing in repertory programming, filmmaker retrospectives, and curated seasons. Known for its thoughtful curation and community events.
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Crouch End Picturehouse
Crouch End, N8 8HP
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Curzon Aldgate
Aldgate, E1 8FA
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Curzon Bloomsbury
Bloomsbury, WC1H 8AG
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Curzon Camden
Camden, NW1 8QP
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Curzon Hoxton
Hoxton, N1 6NU
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Curzon Kingston
Kingston, KT1 1QP
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Curzon Mayfair
Mayfair, W1J 7SH
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Curzon Richmond
Richmond, TW9 1NE
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Curzon Soho
Soho, W1D 5DY
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Curzon Victoria
Victoria, SW1E 5JA
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Curzon Wimbledon
Wimbledon, SW19 8YA
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Ealing Picturehouse
Ealing, W5 2PA
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East Dulwich Picturehouse
East Dulwich, SE22 8EW
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Electric Cinema Portobello
Notting Hill, W11 2ED
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Electric Cinema White City
White City, W12 7SL
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Everyman Baker Street
Marylebone, W1U 6AG
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Everyman Barnet
Barnet, EN5 5SJ
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Everyman Belsize Park
Belsize Park, NW3 4QG
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Everyman Borough Yards
Borough, SE1 9PH
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Everyman Broadgate
Liverpool Street, EC2M 2QS
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Everyman Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf, E14 5NY
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Everyman Chelsea
Chelsea, SW3 3TD
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Everyman Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, SE19 2AE
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Everyman Hampstead
Hampstead, NW3 1QE
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Everyman King's Cross
King's Cross, N1C 4AG
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Everyman Maida Vale
Maida Vale, W9 1TT
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Everyman Muswell Hill
Muswell Hill, N10 3TD
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Everyman Stratford International
Stratford, E20 1GL
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Everyman Walthamstow
Walthamstow, E17 7JN
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Finsbury Park Picturehouse
Finsbury Park, N4 3FP
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Genesis Cinema
Mile End, E1 4NS
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Genesis Cinema
Mile End, E1 4UJ
Independent East London cinema with an eclectic mix of mainstream, arthouse, and repertory programming.
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Greenwich Picturehouse
Greenwich, SE10 9HB
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Hackney Picturehouse
Hackney, E8 1EJ
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ICA Cinema
St James's, SW1Y 5AH
Institute of Contemporary Arts cinema. Cutting-edge programming, artist films, and avant-garde cinema.
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Olympic Studios
Barnes, SW13 9HL
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Peckhamplex
Peckham, SE15 5JR
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Phoenix Cinema
East Finchley, N2 9PJ
One of the oldest purpose-built cinemas in the UK (1910). A community-owned arthouse in East Finchley showing a mix of new releases, classics, and special events.
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Picturehouse Central
West End, W1D 7DH
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Prince Charles Cinema
Leicester Square, WC2H 7BY
London's legendary repertory cinema. Home to sing-alongs, quote-alongs, marathons, and the best double bills in town.
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Regent Street Cinema
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Rich Mix
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Rio Cinema
Dalston, E8 2PB
East London's beloved Art Deco cinema. Community-focused programming with a great repertory selection.
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Riverside Studios
Hammersmith, W6 9BN
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Screen on the Green
Islington, N1 0PH
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The Castle Cinema
Hackney, E9 6DA
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The David Lean Cinema
Croydon, CR9 1ET
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The Garden Cinema
Golders Green, NW11 8EE
A beautiful single-screen independent cinema in North London. Thoughtfully curated programming with a focus on repertory, arthouse, and special events.
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The Gate
Notting Hill, W11 3JE
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The Lexi Cinema
Kensal Rise, NW10 5SN
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The Nickel
Clerkenwell, EC1R 5BY
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The Ritzy
Brixton, SW2 1JG
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West Norwood Picturehouse
West Norwood, SE27 9NX
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Frequently Asked Questions
What independent cinemas are in London?
London has 61 major independent cinemas including ArtHouse Crouch End, Barbican Cinema, BFI IMAX, BFI Southbank, Castle Sidcup, and more. These venues show art house, repertory, and independent films.
What is the best independent cinema in London?
London's top independent cinemas include BFI Southbank (the UK's leading film institution), Prince Charles Cinema (known for repertory and cult films), and the ICA Cinema (experimental and art house). The best choice depends on your taste in films.
Where can I watch classic films in London?
For classic and repertory films, visit BFI Southbank, Prince Charles Cinema, or The Garden Cinema. These venues regularly screen restored classics, cult favourites, and retrospectives.
Visit each cinema's website for booking and more details.