Electric Cinema Portobello
An Edwardian cinema on Portobello Road, opened in 1910 as one of Britain's first purpose-built picture houses, still showing films with a fully licensed bar.
- Culture
- Price: ££ · Mid-range
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Did you know
It first opened on 24 February 1910, designed by Gerald Seymour Valentin, and after closing in 1993 it reopened in 2001. It is Grade II* listed.
Local tip
The auditorium opens 15 minutes before each screening, and the licensed bar serves cocktails, wine, beer and food. Book ahead through the box office for popular screenings.
Finding it
- Address
- 191 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED
- Nearest station
- Ladbroke Grove (Tube), 462 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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