Genesis Cinema

London's truly independent cinema, now producing films and holding Giant Party Nights.

9 / 10
577
ratings
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    +44 20 7780 2000

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    genesiscinema.co.uk

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    Movie Theater

Address

93-95 Mile End Rd Whitechapel Greater London E1 4UJ United Kingdom

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Comments / 100


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Nico Macdonald

Lovely renovation of old cinema , welcoming, comfortable . Has a big bar , with a small stage for a band. Appeals to local youth as well as cineastes. Offers monthly all-you-can-watch membership.

George

Best cinema in Easy London. All the latest blockbusters in a classic cinema setting, all at a very reasonable price! Wednesdays are even cheaper with half price tickets. Good snacks & bar too!

Dani

Saw Mad Max. Great cinema with a lovely set up. Big chairs, foot rests, tables and a bar in the theatre. A giant bucket of popcorn and 2 soft drinks cost £9 the popcorn was nice, warm, like beinghome

Finding Our Feet Blog

Absolutely fantastic local cinema . Great selection of movies and events . Sunday mornings there's a kids club for 18 months+, only £4 per ticket. Well worth a visit. Changing facilities available.

Glenn Thorsen

Studio 5 is the only way to watch movies ...the bar upstairs is fantastic and their coffee out front is great and well priced too...support independent cinemas ...convinced yet? ????

Jessica

Great local and independent cinema . Prices start from only £4 during week days! And only £8 during the evenings. There's a bar , cafe and some great food options inside too.

Nick Katz

One of the best boutique cinemas in the world. Amazing interior, great food, fantastic vibes.

Simon Saint

Nice local feel, plus decent ticket prices. Check out studio 5 for that sofa cinema experience...

Mona

I love this cool indie cinema . With tickets at £4 for most films how can you complain. They also host swing dance classes from time to time and have a bar area.

Dennis Sentance

Great local cinema and supporter of small films . Not a technically advanced cinema i.e. Not a film to see Star Wars in but a great cinema all the same. Concession prices not extortionate.

Sugar Rei

The good kind of hipster spot - it's got half priced Wednesday and a great VIP screen with sofas and blankets. Also inside you'll find a nice bar and a hot dog vendor.

Dew Alam

An impressive facelift has transformed this formerly dingy establishment into a real gem, with the highlight being Screen 5. Sofas and blankeys to enjoy the latest blockbuster, what's not to like?

Jonathan Turnbull

Fantastic local neighbourhood cinema , good drinks and great (hot) food that you can take into the cinema ! Try Studio 5 for extra luxury

Joely Tennant

Does some great movie events - came here for a Wed Anderson viewing followed by a chat with the producers. Decent drink and food too

Emily-jane

Great cinema showing a mixture of blockbuster and independent films ! They do 20% NHS discount on tix. Proper pick&mix, lovely cozy bar upstairs too.

Lidia Vorontsova

Hands down the best cinema I've been to. Spend a bit more money and go to a Studio 5 showing instead of the standard ones.

Akua Obeng-Frimpong

Go to 'Script-Shoot-Slice-Screen', the last Tuesday of each month. They show a short film and then breakdown its process through a live discussion with the director or producer. It's Free!

Mick Conroy

One of the best independent cinemas in London . £3.50 tickets on Wednesdays, great atmosphere and a genuine love of cinema .

Nicole Wheater

Charming local cinema . Cinema 5 has 2 seater sofas with blankets, so come in even numbers! It does cost a bit more but it's great for blockbuster films .

Najube

Cheap movie tickets all week and £3.50 tickets all day Wednesday! Plus a great little cafe out front and drinks upstairs. This is def our new local cinema of choice :)

Tee

Studio 1 has the biggest screen and Studio 5 the comfiest sofas . Best cinema in London !

Callum Stott

The Studio 5 screen is amazing. Couches , footstools and a bar at the back. Best way to see a film in the east end.

Holly Robson

Genesis is great. Nice bar upstairs if you want to chill before or after your film . Discount tickets in Wednesday and Monday.

James Billingham

The membership (£25/mo or £20/mo for students) is a great deal.

Jah Rahman

Great little independent cinema . Very reasonable prices with another screen with sofas and a gourmet dining experience.

Brett Harris

A true movie fans cinema . Amazing decor and artwork. Quality sound system . Meantime Beer too

Stephen Tomlinson

Good film selection. Tickets are cheaper on Mondays. The poetry slams here are really diverse and entertaining!

Katie Zechar

It’s a bit of a hike but the couches are comfy ! I wish they were spaced out better- it’s tough to buy a drink when you can’t walk between the seats!

Juha Ristolainen

Great venue for an event . Would love to see a movie here.

Phil Clamp

This is now my go-to cinema . Friendly staff , decent prices. Go on a Monday which is cheap night!

Nikkayla Henricksen

£6.50 for a student ticket and close to Stepney Green tube. You can drink alcohol bought from the bar here in the cinema .

Armelle De Oliveira

Cheapest cinema in London screening current movies ! ATM inside but they take the credit card as well

Gavin

Great independent cinema . Very relaxed, cool place. Fantastic value screenings for kids.

Denis N

Really cheap on Mondays and Wednesday's £4.50 a tickets.

Maxwell Logan

Arthouse cinema and bar showing blockbuster and independent films in a renovated 19th-century building

Ana Vilar

The coffee drinks are really good and I love the whole old-feel environment of this place ♥

Tom Bishop

Screen 1 is perhaps the biggest cinema you've ever seen- for seats, not so much the screen. If its busy, go down the front- otherwise you'll be stuck so far back that your living room TV looks bigger.

Rachel Roth

People are lovely and price is great but screen 2 was barely bigger than my tv at home.

Johannes Driessen

Very cool little venue, with delicious sandwiches and coffee in the lobby

Alessia Camera

Amazing & interesting program, check the weekly discounts to save money and keep an eye on the events they organize .

Tyler Durden

Cheap , fancy and cosy! My favourite cinema in London

Tais

It's a really cosy cinema and with really good prices too.

William Ållen

Excellent cinema . Good prices and comfy seats . Try screen 5 for sofas !

Diana Costa

Awesome student discount nights (don't need a student card). The Studio5 is super comfy

kit

Great cinema with bars and food, big digital screen, guy with the beard there a bit surly though

Tiago Pinto

Never been here for the movies but there's a free withdrawals ATM and very good coffee .

G H

When did this cinema pull its socks up? In the process of being completely revamped. Love the enthusiasm of the cocktail bar .

Conni Scarlett

Great little cinema with reasonably priced tickets. But the food is a little pricey !

Ezryn Zarof

Nice layout, clean , and has cheap tickets. Good place to get good deals .

Dave Moffat

Love studio 4 and 5. Very comfortable and reasonably priced

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