Phoenix Picturehouse, Historic movie theater in Walton Street, Oxford, England.
Phoenix Picturehouse is a cinema on Walton Street in Oxford, housed in an old brick building with two screening rooms. A bar on the upper floor stays open before and after showings.
The cinema opened in 1914, making it one of the oldest still-operating cinemas in Britain. Over the course of the 20th century it changed ownership several times before joining the Picturehouse chain.
The Phoenix Picturehouse regularly screens films from around the world that you would not find at a standard multiplex, including documentaries and works by independent directors. The upstairs bar draws a loyal crowd of film lovers who meet before and after screenings.
The entrance is on Walton Street, within easy walking distance from Oxford city center. Monday screenings come with special pricing, and booking a seat online beforehand is the easiest way to secure a good spot.
Although the building dates from 1914, modern sound and projection systems have been fitted inside without altering the character of the original brick shell. The contrast between the old walls and the new equipment is immediately noticeable when you walk in.
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