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Close-Up Cinema

Cinema

#1 of 100 Event Space venues in Shoreditch
#1 of 215 Screening venues in East London
  107 reviews  – 
97 Sclater Street, London, E1 6HR –
Aldgate East Station (0.6 mi)
From £180
hire fee
Up to 40
seats
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Located in Shoreditch, Close-Up Cinema combines a screening room with a resource-rich film library, ideal for indie filmmakers and film historians. Perfect for independent screenings, press events, or intimate film showcases with technical support and a welcoming atmosphere.

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Spaces for hire at Close-Up Cinema

Cinema at Close-Up Cinema
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Whole venue
40 seats
Our state-of-the-art cinema is available to hire on an hourly basis, either as a stand-alone screening room or as a full venue hire. Our adjoined café and bar is fully licensed and offers a convivial atmosphere for drinks receptions or informal post-screening discussion. The 40-seat cinema is fully equipped with a 2K NEC D-cinema, 2 x Kinoton FP3...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
from £180 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
50 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Communication
5.0
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PL
Paul L.
Verified review
Screening · 40 guests · December 2025 · Cinema
The Close-Up cinema is a great venue and worked really well for the screening of my short films. The staff were extremely helpful from the booking, to the technical expertise and during the event itself. I would wholly recommend the Close-Up cinema for independent filmmakers working within a budget for their screening events.
4.8
JN
Joz N.
Verified review
Screening · 40 guests · February 2026 · Cinema
Great room, really welcoming staff, just a lovely vibe for a friendly and professional-feeling screening
5.0
SF
Simon F.
Verified review
Screening · 40 guests · December 2025 · Cinema
Great communication pretty much throughout up until the day. And then the day went really well and was a great screening.
Maybe could have advised a little more on the sound check as it was my first time. But I'll know what to do next time. And anyone who's ran a screening before will know anyway.
4.7
AV
Adolfo V.
Verified review
Screening · 30 guests · October 2025 · Cinema
Lovely venue. Helpful staff. Decent screen size
N/a
4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£204 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£360 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £180–£360 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Cinema
8:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 40
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Close-Up Cinema

Close-Up Cinema is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Surrounded by our unique film and book library, the cafe & bar is fully licensed and offers a convivial atmosphere for drinks receptions or informal post-screening discussion. We also have a serene courtyard area, ideal for the summer months. From corporate hospitality to special events to birthday parties our venue is available for bespoke private hire.

FAQ

Yes, food can be brought in and consumed in the screening room, but drinks of any kind must be purchased from the venue.

Yes, outside food may be brought into the venue, although drinks must be purchased from the venue.

Yes. There is a bar area at the front of the venue that you may access.

Yes. External catering is allowed, but drinks must be purchased from the venue.

Yes, the entire venue can be hired for exclusive use; if only the screening room is hired, the bar area is not exclusive.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Close-Up Cinema, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Close-Up Cinema:

  • Cinema hosting 40 guests: £576

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Close-Up Cinema is located at 97 Sclater Street, in Shoreditch, London. The nearest metro station is Aldgate East Station.

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