This cinema was re-opened by the University of Westminster in May 2015, reinstating one of the most historic cinemas in Britain to its former grandeur. Built in 1848, the cinema was the first in the country to show moving pictures. In 1896, the cinema showcased the Lumière brothers’ Cinématographe to a paying audience, and, as the curtain fell, British cinema was born.

Founded in 2013 as a private members club, this East London space is cunningly concealed behind the façade of a derelict pub. Inside you’ll find a sumptuous lounge bar, decadent restaurant, a hidden nightclub, and a floor of fantastical private rooms.