Prince Charles Cinema
The Prince Charles Cinema is a London favourite

The Prince Charles Cinema, located in Leicester Place, just north of Leicester Square in London's West End, is an independent cinema that shows a variety of classic, art house and cult films in addition to newer Hollywood releases. Between its two theatres It usually features about 10 different films each week.
Opened in 1962 the Prince Charles Cinema has two screens, one with 285 seats and the other with 104 seats. A popular ongoing feature for the past five years is a sing-along version of the Sound of Music where the words of the songs are projected with the film and the audience is encouraged to sing along. Do to its popularity, other Sing-a-Long titles have been added including Grease. The Prince Charles Cinema is considered to be one of, if not, the best cinema in London by local fans.
It is even rumoured that there is a ghost haunting the upper portion of the cinema. Staff of the cinema have claimed several sightings.
Don't worry about the ghost though. If you are too noisy or talk on your cell phone during a film, it's the Cinema Ninjas you'll have to watch out for! We'll let you figure that one out.
Despite its age, the Prince Charles Cinema is actually posh (in the modern sense)on the inside, with very comfortable seats and a great vibe.
For more information about the Prince Charles Cinema as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesPrince Charles Cinema Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Address: 7 Leicester Pl, London WC2H 7BY, UK
Phone: 020 7494 3654
Official Website: Prince Charles Cinema
Prince Charles Cinema Reviews
Rated
Quite possibly the best cinema around.
Main draw is the stellar lineup of films from all decades and nations, that aside even the prices for food and drinks are far better than the main cinema chains.
The membership options are excellent if you can frequently visit.
Screen2 is easily the best, viewings angles great from anywhere bar the very edge, prices are great too.
The ceiling has a stary sky sort of style which is really neat
Will Hawkins - 2 weeks ago
You come for the programming, not the screens.
World-class programme of films, really second to none and a great variety. However, the screens are very small and especially the bottom screen's seats are so incredibly uncomfortable and strangely set up that it massively detracts from the viewing experience.
Popcorn was very reasonably priced though, and tickets are decent compared to other Leicester Square cinemas.
Loris - a month ago
Best cinema in London without question - classic films, singalongs, new stuff, weird stuff all on offer. The downstairs screen has a fantastic atmosphere when it’s packed but has slightly uncomfortable seating and the view from the back can be dodgy. Upstairs is fantastic with comfortable seats and little stars on the ceiling. The staff are usually friendly too. London’s movie nerds are blessed to have this place.
Mike M - 5 months ago
I absolutely adore this hidden gem, it’s honestly my favourite thing about London. I started coming here late 2022 and it has become such a special place to me. The wide range of movies it shows should be applauded honestly, there are not many like the pcc. I remember I was looking everywhere to watch “All we imagine as light” online but nowhere it was available, but the crew at the pcc recognised it for unique cinematography and did a screening. It honestly feels like an untouched time capsule and the staff are always friendly. I believe the unique and diverse screening the pcc is very important for the arts community, as it’s exposed me to so many different films I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Place like this is so important! The Prince Charles Cinema holds a very special place in my heart. :)
reasha wick - 4 months ago
There are some great films on the calendar at this picture house. And the membership and tickets are reasonably priced.
Food and drink are available from the kiosks. You're politely asked not to bring your own in. There's a bar by the lower screen.
Seats were comfy and the screen a reasonable size for the film we watched.
Will definitely be keeping an eye on what's coming up and will be returning.
Andrew Burston - a month ago
Directions
Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Northern and Piccadilly Lines | Leicester Square | 2 Minutes |
How to get to Prince Charles Cinema by Tube
From Leicester Square Station exit onto Charing Cross Road at Little Newport St. and cross over Charing Cross Rd. Continue west along Little Newport St. and continue one more block when it becomes Lisle St. The entrance to the Prince Charles Cinema is located just around the corner at Leicester Pl. and Lisle St.
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