Glasgow Film Theatre

A third screen opened at the end of November 2013, replacing what was Cafe Cosmo. This small 60-seat auditorium is contemporary in style but nicely complements the building’s original 1930s aesthetic with its use of dark wood and black leather. A few years after Screen 3 opened, the public areas were also revamped, with the restoration of the twin stair from the foyer (one side had previously been lost to alterations to insert a mezzanine bar into the double height foyer in the late 60s). A small new serving counter was also built to partially replace the lost Cafe, as well as improvements to the mezzanine bar, toilets and education/office spaces.

This is a very successful, beautifully maintained (following a recent restoration) art-house cinema which is hugely popular in the city. The staff are friendly, the two cinemas stylish and comfortable, with bars and cafe on-site. A little bit of cinema-heaven and well worth a visit if you are in Glasgow.