Movie theater
Phoenix Cinema
38 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
One of the oldest continually used cinemas in the UK, this single screen community cinema, run by locals and a charitable trust, opened in 1912 in this lovely leafy area. The recently restored auditorium ceiling is barrel-vaulted with art deco panels. It shows mostly art-house films, but occasionally puts on live ballet and opera, and toddler screenings. It was built at a time when moviegoing was just becoming an acceptable, normal thing to do. Before then, films were mostly screened in fairgrounds and makeshift shops and seen as a bit seedy. The history of this cinema and how it has supported independent film for over 100 years is just brilliant.
Location
52 High Rd
London, England
Tips from locals
Independent cinema built in 1910. It is the second oldest continuously-running cinema in the UK and shows mainly art house films
If you want to stay on 102 bus into a East Finchley you could have a film evening in one of the oldest independent cinemas in North London. Worth the effort as amazing architecture and ambiance.
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