1 / 2Filmhouse
📍 Scotland
Independent four-screen cinema on Lothian Road in a beautifully restored 1831 church. Screens international and arthouse films alongside mainstream titles. Features a large 100-seat bar cafe and very comfortable seating.
Love The Filmhouse! The seats are so comfy and the venue is so brilliant. I've been a few times already, and had a wonderful experience for the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and also more recently, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Thank you also to the staff, always so kind and welcoming. I'm thinking I might get a membership next year 😁
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Families with teenagers and film-interested older children will find the programming and atmosphere genuinely different from multiplex cinema. The under-26 membership discount makes repeat visits affordable for older kids. Younger children are unlikely to connect with the arthouse-leaning programme.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Linda Carmignani
4 months ago
“Love The Filmhouse! The seats are so comfy and the venue is so brilliant. I've been a few times already, and had a wonderful experience for the 100th anniversary of The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and also more recently, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Thank you also to the staff, always so kind and welcoming. I'm thinking I might get a membership next year 😁”
Donnchadh Kilgallon
2 months ago
“Might fine cinema 🎥. Just been revamped, huge Bar area, not sure about food. Our cinema was compact, only 20 seats. Huge comfy seats. My wife fell asleep after walking round the city all day. Really enjoyed the movie. Just off Princess st, 5min walk from the Tram. West end station 🚉.”
Kirsten
4 months ago
“I never went to the old Filmhouse, but was impressed with my recent trip. We were in a smaller room; the seats were comfortable, but the screen was a little small. The bar was hopping on a Sunday night. I’m glad it’s so popular.”
eve jeffreys
a month ago
“Gorgeous cinema, I am so happy that it is back up and running. The seats are so comfy and the bar area is great. Good broad selection of different films on offer and great student deals.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Filmhouse reopened after refurbishment in a Georgian church building on Lothian Road, five minutes walk from the West End tram stop. Four screens range from a 20-seat compact room to larger auditoria, all fitted with oversized comfortable seats. The 100-seat bar area serves drinks and is popular on weekend evenings. Programming spans international cinema, classic films, and special events including anniversary screenings. Under-26 membership is free and provides 50% off tickets.
