Movie Nights: Cinemas near Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury and King’s Cross

Cinemas near Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury and King’s Cross

Something we’re asked a lot by our guests is where the best place is to catch a movie during their stay. So I thought I’d put a blog post together listing all the cinemas near Cartwright Gardens London so you can see at a glance what’s around here.

We’re lucky enough here at the Mentone Hotel to have the Curzon Bloomsbury cinema on our doorstep, literally just around the corner. And as we’re only a 20 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square, and the same from King’s Cross, movie night options are aplenty.

Curzon Bloomsbury

This cinema near Bloomsbury is situated within the Brunswick Centre, a 5 minute walk from the hotel.

The Curzon Bloomsbury is an historic arthouse cinema with intriguing heritage. There are six screens – each named after iconic Curzon-operated sites since 1934 – including the 148-seat Renoir which is a striking, theatre-style auditorium. The Curzon is also home to the 55-seat Bertha DocHouse, which is a dedicated documentary screen that hosts only documentary premieres and live Q&A sessions with filmmakers.

If you want to make an evening of it, pay a visit to the onsite café with its floor to ceiling windows. They serve an all-day bar food menu, as well as a selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers and soft drinks.

Curzon Bloomsbury Information

Curzon Bloomsbury
The Brunswick Centre, London, WC1N 1AW

Opening times:
Monday to Saturday – opens 30 minutes before the first show’s programme begins, closes at midnight
Sunday – closes at 11.30pm

Latest film listings: https://www.curzon.com/venues/bloomsbury/
DocHouse programme and bookings: https://dochouse.org/whats-on/

Everyman Cinema King’s Cross

If you’re looking for a cinema near King’s Cross London with a difference, Everyman is in my opinion worth a visit. Just 20 minutes on foot from the hotel, I’d say you can probably count this as more of an experience than a simple night at the flicks.

Instead of queuing for popcorn then heading into a traditional auditorium, you get to watch the latest films from the comfort of a sofa, whilst food and drink are delivered to your side.

There are a total of four screens, the largest having 109 seats and the smallest just 28 seats. Screens 1, 2 and 3 are in the R7 building on Handyside Street, and the 28-seat screen 4 is situated in the more intimate ‘Everyman on the Corner’, which is a two-minute walk away.

If you fancy a pre- or post-film bite to eat or a drink, the cinema shares a building with the Happy Face pizzeria, as well as underground cocktail bar SUPERMAX. If you’re in the mood for a drink or bite after your film, there are plenty of options nearby – our guide to nightlife in Bloomsbury is a great place to start.

Everyman King’s Cross Information

Everyman King’s Cross
14-18 Handyside Street, London N1C 4DN

Opening times:
From 10am every day, or half an hour before the first film of the day if earlier

Latest film listings and bookings: https://www.everymancinema.com/film-listing/

There are also plenty of famous-name-chain restaurants in the Brunswick Centre just around the corner from the hotel. And at Granary Square about a 20-minute walk away in Kings Cross, you’ll find a whole host of places to eat and drink, each with its own outdoor terrace for a spot of al fresco dining in the warmer months.

Everyman Screen on the Canal – Free Open-Air Cinema

Everyman Screen on the Canal is a free cinema near Bloomsbury running from 1 July to 18 August 2024.

If you like the outdoors and enjoy a good film, you’ll experience both here courtesy of a huge screen set on the far bank of the canal at Granary Square.

Films are shown throughout the day and evening, including classics such as Back to the Future, Dirty Dancing, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Grease, Casablanca and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as selected Wimbledon match screenings.

There’s a drinks and snacks menu, or there are plenty of restaurants and cafés in the vicinity to choose from if you want to grab something either side of your viewing.

Capacity is limited and it’s a ticketless event, so if there’s something you specifically want to see, I recommend you show up early to secure your seat on the steps.

Everyman Screen on the Canal Information

Canalside Steps, Granary Square, King’s Cross

Opening times:
Open till 10pm every day

Download the full programme

Other cinemas near Bloomsbury

As I said, the Mentone Hotel is only a 20 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square. So if you’re looking for cinemas near Cartwright Gardens London and you’re happy to make the stroll, you have quite a few to choose from. Here are a few to get you started:

ODEON Tottenham Court Road

30 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 1BX
3 screens with Premier Seat options
Film listings and bookings

ODEON Luxe Leicester Square

24-26 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JY
5 screens including recliner seating options
Film listings and bookings

ODEON Luxe West End

38a Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DX
2 luxury screens with recliner seating
Film listings and bookings

Cineworld Cinema London Leicester Square

5-6 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7NA
9 screens
Film listings and bookings

Vue Cinema London West End (Leicester Square)

3 Cranbourn Street, London WC2H 7AL
9 screens with a total of 1,380+ seats including recliner and VIP seating options
Film listings and bookings

Visiting London? We’re ready to welcome you at the Mentone Hotel.

If you’d like to make a booking at The Mentone, please get in touch. All direct bookings benefit from a 10% discount and complimentary breakfast. And we’ll be delighted to direct you to the best cinema near Bloomsbury so you can indulge your love of movies during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you!

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