Tyneside cinema, Newcastle

Great place to see foreign films & they hold poetry nights.... for culture vultures a must go to place :)

Little cinema in a side ally that shows the kind of films that Hollywood doesn't make and mainstream cinemas won't show.

I really cannot fault this cinema, It's my favourite in Newcastle and probably always will be.
It's GREAT FOR DATES!
the deco is beautiful, the staff and onsite coffee/cocktail bar is brilliant.
The prices are worth the experience, you can also upgrade for premier seats which are very comfortable leather seats single and double, you can also have a glass or two of wine during the film.
The films they choose to show are a bonus also, they tend to show indie/world/foreign films, which other cinema's dont. This add's to the greatness of the cinema.
They also have free screenings in the bar on a nighttime on certain nights, its usually a theme night, like horror, action.. etc.
if your going to go to the cinema in newcastle... go to tyneside!

An excellent place even if the Jamer Bond film was preceded by some rather tragic drama students acting out a 'comedy’ scene

The Tyneside Cinema is located right in the centre of Newcastle and is perfect for a good place to relax after a hard day’s shopping. The cinema shows a variety of films, not all mainstream, however this adds to the appeal of the place. Seating is spacious and comfortable and ticket prices are reasonable, with discounts available for students.

This palace of delights is a gem right in the heart of Newcastle. Built as a news-reel cinema in 1937 (by Dixon Scott, great-Uncle of Ridley and Tony) its now one of the only survivors of its type in the UK. It was restored in 2007, when layers of emulsion and '70s carpet were removed to reveal the original mosaics, ceiling roses and art-deco/oriental inspired features. It now looks stunning once again.
Its founder believed that going to see a film should transport you away from your everyday life, and the exotic and artistic features in the lobbies and stairwells were the first step in that. Its a magic that still works today - why go to see a film at one of the soul-less chav-infested multi-plex cattle-sheds when you can make an experiece of it here, for similar (or lower) prices?! Although the Tyneside specialises in foreign and art-house films, it also shows a selection of the bigger 'block-busters’. I’ve seen Watchmen, Dark Knight, Indiana Jones, and Hellboy 2 here, as well as Waltz with Bashir, The Bicycle Thieves, and My Winnipeg, and the difference in atmosphere watching with these audiences is evident.
The original screen is still the heart of the new cinema, with its thick red velvet curtains and flanking pillars. The refurbishment also added leather armchairs and two-person sofas to the 'Classic Circle’ for only a few pounds more! There are 2 further screens upstairs, providing a modernist contrast to their venerable sibling below, and smaller private viewing rooms.
Each screen allows you to take in food and drink, including alcohol, allowing you to enjoy a quality film with a fine beer, wine, or spirit of your choice! As well as the conventional popcorn or minstrels, the bar on the top floor will also sell you olives, cashews, or biscotti to snack on during the showing (or just hanging out in there).
The building also includes 'The Tyneside Coffee Rooms’ a local institution since the 30s, where clientelle ranging from shoppers to students, families to filmistas partake of fine teas and coffees as well as reasonably priced food ranging from sandwiches or baked potatoes through to tempura vegetables.
Perhaps my personal favourite, though, is Intermezzo - the Italian style coffe bar on street level. As well as fantastic espresso, and a dizzying range of ciabatta and piadina, they have an ever-shifting choice of superb cakes (giant muffins, treacle tarts, croissants) which truly have to be tried. With a comprehensive cocktail menu also, this place maintains its cool and cosmopolitan atmosphere through the evenings, and the friendly staff and alternative atmosphere provide a haven in the town centre from howling stag-parties and bellowing hen-nights.
Its truly a pleasure to see Dixon Scott’s vision of an escape from the everyday still thriving in the heart of Newcastle, and I can’t recommend the experience to you enough!

Love it but hate the new printed programmes

Fantastic place - fantastic to have a glass of wine during film.
I also had my son’s 7th birthday party in private cinema - amazing.

A fabulous place. Especially great for dates as well. A nice place.

This is a fantastic place situated centrally near the Monument and Newcastle’s Grainger Town. The art deco interior is impressive, and the friendly staff make you glad you came. The Tyneside is one of the things I miss most about Newcastle, and when I lived there I was a regular visitor, not just for the films but also the cafe and cinema shop. On the receiving end of good investment, and a recent refurbishment, it just gets better and better.

Considering you can buy a beer at the place before watching a film, it’s a good start. Then you can watch films you’re not likely to see round the corner at the Gate cinema (a big Odeon chain I think) so it’s good for the alternatives to action/romcoms etc. Some films are a bit too arty/subtitled but then there’s some cult classics thrown in too like Y tu Mama Tambien; films that benefit from a smaller, more appreciative audience and charming venue.

If you get the chance,visit here it’s a lovely old place.It’s been refurbished but still has all the charm it always did.You can get to see a lot of films here that just never go to larger cinemas.So look out for the Tyneside if there’s something you want to see but is’nt showing elsewhere.

Vintage and old school, it is the perfect place to take your girlfriend. I went to see Casino Royale which in itself was an amazing film, but the venue is simply superb. It has recently been refurbished and the decor suits the location a treat. I would recommend coming here to anyone but make sure you choose a good film to watch as that always helps. And buy popcorn!

This place actually on the Gate if you have plenty plan to hang out like go to cinema, shopping, go to gym, go to pub and many many more. This place in the city center so just walk out from the gate you can find plenty store. But if have rain and snow is not good idea to go there.
This odeon is the best place for watching movie because if you see movie at any chair you can still enjoy the movie. This place pretty clean. Is good if you see movie on weekend because sometime have half price cinema.

Agreed this is the best old style cinema in Newcstel with ist period tearoom. For visitors to the city it offers a change of pace at night toth frenetic bars or eating out. Our version of Art house cinema.Confusingly for a while was temporarily relocated to Gateshead but now back at its Newcastle city centre home. Rarely if ever does it have “current” films with a much greater emphasis on rarer or classic films. Licenced premises!

There are many cinemas in Newcastle ranging from the large (Empire) to the minute (Star and Shadow) however the Tyneside cinema is simply the best. Recently the cinema was completely refurbished and it now looks better than ever. With multiple screens, bars and cafes all situated within the building it is the perfect venue to see an interesting movie which will not be shown at a large multiplex. The seats are some of the comfiest in any venue and have masses of leg room. Highly recommended, five out of five.

A local institution and recently refurbished. Start your day off in the lovely coffee shop and then choose from an independent film, a foreign language film or even a top blockbuster. Relax and exjoy the beautiful decor and comfy seats and revel in the fact you can enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Kids films are great fun as well, cheap admission and the kids get a free lolly. Sign up for the free newsletter and you get film times and synopsis sent to your in box.

This cinema makes a welcome change from the sanitised big multiplexes and the films they show and is well worth a visit, if only for the beautiful surroundings of the main screen. it is like being in a Victorian theatre.

Fantastic cinema, well worth paying a visit

Tyneside cinema is a lovely little home from home place that is situated on a side street in the centre of Newcastle.

Tyneside cinema is a lovely little home from home place that is situated on a side street in the centre of Newcastle. It also has a very nice cafe/coffee shop at the entrance. Its the place to go to see films by both local & up and coming film directors and also hosts many foregien films.