There's a growing trend in London for pubs and bars to dabble in the world of film by transforming their venues into cinemas. Some of the city's best venues are now doing weekly or monthly movie nights to offer an alternative way of enjoying a cocktail or two. Blending basement vibes and swish seating with cult classics from independent filmmakers to Hollywood favourites, here's the best film screenings and movie nights in London.
Check out the best of the rest with cinema events and movie nights in London here.
Home to life drawing workshops, arts and craft classes, bottomless brunches and movie nights, The Exhibit is quite the all-rounder. Make your way to the South London on Thursdays spot to watch cult classics and blockbusters at the Hayman's London Dry Gin Ginema.
Firmdale Hotels is a great shout if you're looking for film screenings in London. Check out films such as The Fabelmans, Puss In Boots, and Creed III while sipping on a complimentary drink. Or you can upgrade to a three-course meal and glass of fizz.
@ Charlotte Street Hotel on Sat, 3rd Oct 2026 @ 13:00 - 17:30
The luxurious Charlotte Street Hotel is hosting an extra special film screening this October that goes way beyond snacking on popcorn in a cinema room.
The Film Club & Brunch experience will begin in their casual, technicolour restaurant, Oscar. Your £55 all-inclusive ticket will see you dining on a brunch dish from a menu of morning favourites with a twist – as well as a hot drink and a cocktail or smoothie.
You'll then be led to the plush screening room for a viewing of new coming-of-age film, Sunny Dancer, ending with a Q&A with rising-star director George Jaques and co-producer, Ken Petrie.
Monday night was made to be movie night, so get to The Grove for a cracking spread of films every week. Kick back and start your week off with a blockbusting special complete with some lovely British nosh and craft beer or wine at this charming Victorian pub cinema.
For some of the quirkiest film screenings around, be sure to check out The Clapham Grand - the iconic South London venue that's been around since the Victorian era. These guys host all kinds of boozy movie nights and bottomless brunches, showing iconic titles like High School Musical, Bridesmaids or Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Tickets start from as little as £10 per person, and you can expect sing-alongs, dance competitions, tasty snacks and brilliant afterparties at every single event.
@ Joia on Thursday 29th October 2026 and 2 other dates
Celebrating its third annual run, the JOIA Halloween Movie Pop Up offers an unmatched autumn night out in South London. You'll kick off the evening with a set menu of Portuguese-inspired creations in the restaurant before taking your seats on the heated rooftop terrace for a night of cult movie magic.
With blankets, heaters, and skyline views framed by Battersea's iconic chimneys, it's Halloween done in total luxury.
