Rio Cinema Dalston

An art-deco marvel inside and out, the Rio dates back to 1909. It specialises in indie masterpieces and voguish foreign films for discerning movie buffs – although you might find the odd sprinkling of middlebrow studio hits showing here in the height of summer.

Golden era favourites are shown at the monthly Classics Matinee, while parent-and-baby screenings are held every Thursday. The main auditorium is extraordinary, seating 400 in a grand, two-tiered space complete with classic red velvet seats (read: no cup holders), while the smaller room in the basement seats 28. The small café/bar serves a good selection of cinema snacks, including vegan options, and locally brewed beer.

• https://riocinema.org.uk
• 020 7241 9410
• manager@riocinema.org,uk

• 107 Kingsland High Street, Dalston, London E8 2PB

On the overground, hop off at Dalston Kingsland or Dalston Junction. It's a five minute walk to the cinema.

If you're bussing in, take the 67, 76, 149, 243, 488 to the Rio Cinema stop. Or,  the 236 to Crossway or Shacklewell Lane. Or, the 30, 38, 56, 242, 277 to Dalston Junction Station.