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The Odyssey in 70mm
Wed, 12 Aug
A premium large format screening providing rich analogue colour and immersive sound, as preferred by director Christopher Nolan.
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First-Floor Restaurant
Wed, 12 Aug
Enjoy freshly prepared food, beers, wines, spirits and cocktails at Picturehouse Central's First-Floor Restaurant. Customers do not need a valid same-day cinema ticket to purchase and consume alcoholic drinks before 21:00. The kitchen is open from 13:00 to 20:00. Last orders are 15 minutes before close.
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Members' Bar and Roof Terrace
Wed, 12 Aug
The Members' Bar and Roof Terrace offers views over Piccadilly Circus, daytime coffee, after-work cocktails and food including salads, pizzas, burgers and craft chips. It is exclusively for Picturehouse Central Members, West End Members and up to four guests. No under-18s are permitted after 17:00. Members and guests need a valid same-day cinema ticket to purchase and consume alcoholic drinks after 21:00. Opening hours are 12:00 until late, varying depending on film times.
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Downstairs Café
Wed, 12 Aug
The Downstairs Café serves freshly made pastries, hot drinks and a salad bar, with cosy booths and cinema-themed artwork. Opening is from 10:00 Monday to Saturday and from 12:00 on Sunday.
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Relaxed Screenings
Wed, 12 Aug
Specially designed to make cinema-going easier and more accessible for neurodivergent audiences of all ages, people living with dementia, and their families, friends and carers, although all are welcome. Films are shown without adverts or trailers, the lights are left on low, the volume is reduced, and audiences can move around and take breaks from the screen whenever needed. A new release is typically shown every second Monday of the month, and a classic film every last Friday of the month with an interval. The regular slot may occasionally change, so check local listings before attending.
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The Christophers + Ed Solomon Q&A
Wed, 26 Aug
A screening of The Christophers followed by an in-person Q&A with writer Ed Solomon.
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Ali Plumb's Untitled Film Quiz Project
Thu, 10 Sept
A film quiz event presented as part of the 2026 Norwich Film Festival.
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Picturehouse Central is a state-of-the-art 7 screen cinema in Central London, with restaurant, cafe, and Members' Bar, located on Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End, between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. Browse showtimes, book tickets, and more.
- Movie theater
- Arts and entertainment
- Bar
- On site services
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible toilet
- Credit cards