The best cinemas in Greater Manchester

As National Cinema Day creeps up this Saturday, September 3, it’s a great time to delve into the wonderful world of cinema offered across our city region.

Greater Manchester is home to a whole host of culture and arts venues, and the region’s cinemas are no exception. The city is littered with both independent and chain cinemas offering a wide range of blockbusters, classic films and events.

The silver screen might be available in your living room, but there is something special about heading to a cinema, watching the lights going down and switching yourself off from the outside world for two hours. Whether an epic Tom Cruise action film is your cup of tea, or a relaxed glass of wine in a bar before settling into a reclining chair is more what you look for, Manchester has a wide choice of cinema.

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Here are some top picks of Greater Manchester’s best cinemas, from the classic chain, to private and exclusive. From kids’ clubs to adults only and even, in one occasion, dog friendly viewing.

Odeon at Great Northern, Deansgate, Manchester

The Odeon at historic Great Northern offers 16 screens and, alongside showing the blockbusters of the day, also offers screenings of concerts, showings of independent films and much more.

To celebrate national cinema day this Saturday, the Odeon is offering tickets from £3 for selected screenings. This cinema also offers great family discounts, and is currently running a Family Summer Saver pass, offering tickets from just £5.

Chapeltown Picture House, Red Bank, Cheetham Hill

Located on Red Bank in Cheetham Hill, Chapeltown Picture House calls itself ‘the home of cult films, video games and cool