What was once originally a brothel is now one of London’s longest standing cinema’s, with ornate paneled walls, heavily coffered ceiling of Edwardian plasterwork, red velvet chairs and double love seats that are comfortable enough to fall asleep in (I did once, to the Royal Tennenbaums, I hate Wes Andersen, what was I thinking?) There is also a small bar and you can take your drinks or hot chocolate in with you. I often come here as I’m a member so get £2 off my ticket (well every £1 saved is spent on another cup of tea) It’s a little crowded today. I’m used to having the place to myself as I go at obscure hours. I’m feeling twangs of jealousy at the 12 year old standing in line before me looking so much cooler than I ever did at that age. She’s wearing a Gibo by Julie Verhoeven shirt that I wanted but couldn’t really justify the £270 price tag but now that Gibo is sadly no more it would have been a true investment, c’est la vie.
N.B Although a chain Le Pain Quotidien next door is a nice place to eat or get coffee before or after, other than that you’re pretty limited in Notting Hill Gate.
http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/gate/local.htm
The Gate Cinema, 87 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11 3JZ
0870 704 2058
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You liar – double love seats were not in place until the refurb in 2004 and we showed the Royal Tennenbaums in 2001 (i know it i used to manage the place).