Curzon Sea Containers

A cinema for people that appreciate that cinemas are places to be quiet and still. It's a small but perfectly formed venue so if you like the mega screens then look elsewhere. But if you want to go somewhere to actually watch a film, without the inconsiderations and discourtesy from others then try this little gem. Note - the pictures are of the waiting area.

Fantastic little cinema on the Southbank, seats evenly spaced and very comfortable. Cool reception area to grab food and drinks, friendly and attentive staff. Great selection of mainstream and art house films, highly recommend

Superb intimate cinema located on the lower ground of Sea Containers Hotel. Only seats around 50 people, big enough screen and sound to enjoy top films (we saw Batman), seats are big and comfy, can take food and drink into as well, all with little tables, will return for sure!

You're gonna have to search out this place, it's properly hidden, you will get lost. Once you do the screen is nice, great seats. DO NOT BUY THE POPCORN. Unless you like completely flavourless popcorn.

Nice service, food and drinks. Comfy seats. But doesn’t deliver the most basic function of a cinema - being able to see the screen.Some of the seats are raised and some aren’t - it’s not clear online which but if you get it wrong you’ll end up like me seeing less than 50% of the screen (see the photo).What’s the point in cinema where you can’t see the most of the screen!?!

Cute cinema with about 55 seats. If you are not tall, you may struggle to see if there is a tall person in front of you. Lovely bar with cocktails, beers and coffees.

This cinema was one of the few places that had extended viewings for the latest Mission Impossible film following its release. It is on the lower ground floor of the Sea Containers Hotel. The hotel and cinema have a decor of luxury and it is clean and modern in design. The waiting area for the cinema is small. It has vintage film posters and the receptionist checks your tickets. The toilets are located before you enter the reception by the lifts, which seems to confuse many visitors. The cinema is open to the public from Fridays to Sundays. The snack options are limited and overpriced. It is nice to have alcohol as an option and these are priced at typical London prices. The price of cinema tickets is £14.50, which is more than I would usually pay as there are many discount options available elsewhere. The cinema holds just over 50 seats in what is more of a screening room than a proper cinema theatre. The seats are comfortable but could do with a place to hold food and drink in the middle rather than at the sides. The viewing angles for smaller people can be a major issue with the way the seating is laid out. Despite holding fewer seatings than most cinemas it can get a little noisy depending on the viewing as the seating is so close and sound from guests seem to travel fast. Overall an average experience in a luxury environment that makes it unique.

Yet to find a Curzon I don’t like. Surprisingly for its central location this is cosy and intimate, more like a home cinema room than anything else. The one screen that this place has plush velvet seats and good sized side tables. The reception room is also very cool and worth arriving early for. The gentleman at the booking desk was very helpful.It did take a while to find the entrance, it’s not very clearly marked. For reference: enter via the hotel lobby and take the lift down to floor -1.

I love this cinema. Comfortable seats that are larger than the norm and intimate screening rooms.Could improve on the snacks front but they’re fine with you bringing your own in.