One of the world’s great screens: Leather seats are softer and deeper than anything you have at home, and each one is equipped with a footstool, table, and a wine basket—it’s a luxurious, romantic way to pass a few hours. The bar in the back of the house sells everything you need, from crudites to booze, and downstairs is a barrel-roofed French-American diner. Meanwhile, the films, which change daily, hop between first-run and well-received art house movies—nothing too obscure. Shockingly, this place stood derelict from 1993 to 2001, and only a fierce campaign saved it. Now it’s run by the exclusive Soho House, which opened a private club here.
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The Electric Cinema
191 Portobello Rd., W11
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Tube: Ladbroke Grove or Notting Hill Gate
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020/7908-9696
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The Electric Cinema

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191 Portobello Rd., W11 LondonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.