Greenwich Picturehouse

Greenwich Picturehouse Greenwich's cosy cinema/cafe/bar with 5 screens, showcasing mainstream and indie film. The cinema closed in 2002.
(2061)

Considering its importance, it is surprising to learn that historically the borough of Greenwich was poorly served by cinemas.The Trafalgar Cinema opened on 26 December 1912. A small classical building, it served Greenwich until 30 September 1937 when it was joined by the far larger Granada, a typically lavish ‘30s super-cinema. These two flourished until the 1950s when all cinemas fell victim to

the success of television and audiences fell dramatically. The Trafalgar, which had become an Odeon in 1945, was the first to close and it became a car showroom in 1960, finally being demolished in 1998. The Granada closed in 1968 to become a bingo hall and was recently gutted for conversion into residential use. The neighbouring towns of Deptford, Lewisham and Woolwich all had far superior cinemas, some of which survive with listed status (Woolwich Granada – now a bingo hall, Woolwich Odeon – now a church) but most have sadly been demolished, including the spectacular art-deco Odeon at Deptford and the lavish Gaumont in Lewisham. In something of a turn-around, Greenwich is now the best-served of these locations in terms of its cinemas. In the multiplex building boom of the 1980s, when most developments were in out-of-town locations, Greenwich was unique in having a council-funded development in the town centre. The Greenwich Cinema was a modern purpose- built three-screen cinema designed by Howard and Unick. Opening in 1989, the cinema was an instant success and continued to do solid business until out-of-town multiplex competition opened nearby. City Screen, the UK’s leading independent cinema operator which runs some of London’s most cherished cinemas including the Ritzy, the Gate and the Clapham and Stratford Picturehouses, stepped in to rescue the building and transformed it into a five-screen venue, including a flexible basement screening area with its own lounge bar (which also hosts music and comedy events), a bar and two restaurants. The architects for the conversion were Panter Hudspith who have previously worked with City Screen to create award-winning cinemas.

Our NEW summer drinks🧑🏻‍🍳. Fancy an iced caramel latte? or an iced vanilla matcha? 🍵🧊🍦 Well, you’re in luck.Yes, you rea...
11/06/2026

Our NEW summer drinks🧑🏻‍🍳. Fancy an iced caramel latte? or an iced vanilla matcha? 🍵🧊🍦 Well, you’re in luck.

Yes, you read that right. Matcha. 🙂‍↕️
We do matcha now.

11/06/2026

Your new favourite sweet treat waits for you! 🍨🧇🍫

Our belgian waffle is our latest and new menu item! Maybe after eating something so sweet, you’ll need something to quench your thirst… maybe, a matcha? 👀🍵

We’ve got a treat for you and it happens to be sweet 😏… Introducing our Belgian Waffle! With a caramel drizzle, a crunch...
11/06/2026

We’ve got a treat for you and it happens to be sweet 😏…

Introducing our Belgian Waffle! With a caramel drizzle, a crunchy chocolaty topping: your next sweet treat just got even better. 🍫🧇🍨

(available during kitchen operating hours)

🔦👀 DISCOVER TUESDAY Join us tonight for a preview screening of Virgina Woolf’s NIGHT & DAY 🌘We still have some tickets l...
09/06/2026

🔦👀 DISCOVER TUESDAY

Join us tonight for a preview screening of Virgina Woolf’s NIGHT & DAY 🌘

We still have some tickets left! Grab them while you can via the Picturehouse app or website 🔗🎟️📱

🎞️ Virgina Woolf’s NIGHT & DAY
⏰ 19:45PM

You deserve to know… 🧍🏻🧍🏻‍♂️🦌DISCLOSURE DAY starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor is out on the 10TH (Wednesday!). Book...
08/06/2026

You deserve to know… 🧍🏻🧍🏻‍♂️🦌

DISCLOSURE DAY starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor is out on the 10TH (Wednesday!).

Book your tickets now. 🎟️🌟

We have an exciting summer ahead! A summer of celebrating the iconic Steven Spielberg! 🌟🦕👽🚲Kicking off later this month,...
08/06/2026

We have an exciting summer ahead! A summer of celebrating the iconic Steven Spielberg! 🌟🦕👽🚲

Kicking off later this month, we’ll be showing some of Spielberg’s earlier works. So, why not come revisit the classics on our big screen? 😉🎟️

🚨 FRESH OFF THE PRESS ⭐️📰Our summer recommends have arrived! ☀️🗞️Just in time for some of the highly anticipated films. ...
03/06/2026

🚨 FRESH OFF THE PRESS ⭐️📰

Our summer recommends have arrived! ☀️🗞️

Just in time for some of the highly anticipated films.

What are you most excited to see this summer?

We told her to not go in there 🚪.BACKROOMS (15) is out now.
30/05/2026

We told her to not go in there 🚪.

BACKROOMS (15) is out now.

Some snapshots of our lovely, fab quiz hosts! 👏🏼💖Last night was a success and it couldn’t have been done without the har...
28/05/2026

Some snapshots of our lovely, fab quiz hosts! 👏🏼💖

Last night was a success and it couldn’t have been done without the hard work from these two: Lou & Slava. Big cheers to them! 🤩

AND! A big thank you to everyone who showed up, making it a fun night and a wonderful turnout 🫂.

If you missed out on our BIG FAT MONTHLY QUIZ, don’t fret! We host our quiz every month with details posted right here, on the page, so make sure you’re following us! 📱🗂️

1️⃣ WEEK TO GO! Martin Scorsese’s KING OF COMEDY (1982) will be showing on our big screen as part of our Scorsese season...
24/05/2026

1️⃣ WEEK TO GO!

Martin Scorsese’s KING OF COMEDY (1982) will be showing on our big screen as part of our Scorsese season 🎭🎬🎟️.

🗓️ SATURDAY 30TH MAY
🕒 15:00PM.

Address

180 Greenwich High Road
London
SE108NN

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 9pm
Thursday 9:30am - 9pm
Friday 9:30am - 10pm
Saturday 9:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

0871 902 5732

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