The Phoenix Cinema

Independent cinema run by a charity . The auditorium is a really unique cinema room. They do special projections and once a month they invite a celebrity to go and present their favourite film .

Amazing community led Art Deco cinema . Must visit even only for the space . A hidden London gem.

22 October: the Phoenix is believed to be the oldest purpose-built cinema in the country , dating back to 1910. Saved from demolition in 1985 the interior retains distinctive features & vaulted ceiling

Fantastic 30s decor and always has interesting mix of mainstream and small independent films . We’ll worth a visit

Interview with the Vampire filming location: Louis watches a sunrise (on film ) for the first time in 200 years, is the Phoenix Cinema, 52 High Road , East Finchley, in north London.

Sitting close to the screen isn't too bad (row D). It's also possible to find a good-looking girl who needs your spare ticket and then not ask her for her number before awkwardly telling her goodnight

Sip a coffee on the cafe balcony and watch East Finchley pass by. Best avoid the food though.

Try the kids club . 2 GBP per ticket + activity before the movie . Starts at 11:00 every Saturday (movie at 12:00). Great fun with the kids.

Amazing venue and quality films you can't find anywhere else in London

Great architecture and always shows interesting films

Newly refurbished with a great new cafe upstairs for patrons and passers-by alike

Lovely place, great staff .

Butternut Squash was great!

Lovely ol' faded grandeur-meets-fleapit place, with homemade cakes . Apparently going 2b refurbed with lottery ££sa - I'll miss the dank.

homely independent cinema

Out of date, over priced uncomfortable seats, unattractive. Go to to the Everyman at Muswell Hill , or the Art House or Picturehouse in Crouch End instead.

Hella great refurb . Cafe is an awesome hang-out spot.

Voted Top Independent Cinema 2011 by Time Out

Mark Kermodes favourite cinema .

Just a delightful cinema

the oldest purpose built cinema in the country

I declare this place, ace.