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The Grosvenor Picture Theatre Glasgow: Step Back in Time through Film

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Calling all film lovers! I’ve found a hidden gem in Glasgow’s West end for you to enjoy your next solo cinema date!

Located in Ashton Lane, The Grosvenor Picture Theatre offers a unique experience for film fanatics. As Glasgow’s oldest cinema, The Grosvenor transports you back in time with its dimly lit cinema rooms featuring burgundy leather seats and art deco side lamps. Compared to cinemas like Cineworld or VUE, The Grosvenor certainly wins the competition for best cinema experience.

I first discovered The Grosvenor last Summer when strolling down Ashton Lane. With my exams complete and a free day in my calendar, I decided to head in to watch Josh O’Connor’s Italian film, La Chimera. Set in 1980’s Tuscany, La Chimera follows English archaeologist, Arthur (Josh O’Connor), and his crew of grave robbers as they loot Etruscan tombs. Whilst exploring themes of love, history and class, the overall aesthetics and visuals of the film were truly stunning, with an eclectic mix of characters adding a touch of comedy. 

On my most recent visit to The Grosvenor, I watched Saoirse Ronan’s latest triumph, The Outrun. Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, the film follows Rona (Saoirse Ronan) as she struggles to recover from alcoholism in her home island of Orkney. The visuals of the film are truly stunning, showcasing the harsh winds and seas encompassing Orkney and the impact that connecting with nature can have on us. Take a look at the trailer below:

If you prefer watching mainstream films, the Grosvenor is currently playing showings of Joker: Folie à Deux and Smile 2, although I wouldn't recommend Smile 2 if you’re as jumpy as I am when it comes to horror films! Halloween cult classics are also making a comeback to the cinema this October, with Hocus Pocus and The Shining being amongst the many Halloween films on show.

With Christmas round the corner, why not take a look at the Christmas movies on show and pencil in a movie day on your calendar for December? From Home Alone to The Muppets Christmas Carol, White Christmas to Gremlins, there’s a film for everyone to enjoy. 

On arrival, you may notice that the cinema is attached to a café and restaurant – ‘The Grosvenor Café’ and ‘The Gardener’. Movie-goers are entitled to 15% off at the café or the restaurant when you show your cinema ticket. So pop in for some food and cocktails before or after your film and make a whole day of it!

If going to the cinema on your own sounds daunting, trust me it really isn’t! You’d be surprised to know that on both of my visits to the cinema, almost everyone around me was also on their own!

Head over to the theatre's website and see if there’s any films you fancy popping down to watch this month: The Grosvenor Picture Theatre As one of my favourite solo activities, I'll be sure to pop into The Grosvenor again over the festive season!


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  1. AnonymousNovember 8, 2024 at 5:08 AM

    Wow this looks lovely, I’ll need to give it a visit!

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Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Regan and I am currently a third year Marketing and Tourism & Hospitality Management student at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. As part of one of my third year marketing classes I am tasked with creating a blog on a subject of my choice. After living here for the last 3 years, Glasgow posed the perfect subject for me to focus on. Hopefully I can inspire you to visit this vibrant city on your own!