East Dulwich Picturehouse
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UnclaimedA three-screen neighbourhood cinema, bar and café on Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, part of the UK's Picturehouse Cinemas chain.
Last updated September 26, 2026
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Overview
East Dulwich Picturehouse is a neighbourhood cinema, bar and café located on Lordship Lane in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. It is one of the cinemas in the Picturehouse Cinemas group, a leading UK film company that combines cinema exhibition, film distribution and home entertainment. The venue is described by its operator as "Lordship Lane's neighbourhood three-screen bar, cafe and cinema," positioning it as a local cultural and social hub rather than a large multiplex. As part of Picturehouse, East Dulwich Picturehouse shares the group's programming philosophy: a curated mix of quality mainstream and family films alongside independent, documentary and foreign-language releases, plus live and recorded screenings of opera and theatre from stages around the world. The site also hosts special presentations and events, and the wider Picturehouse estate is known for screening 35mm and 70mm formats at selected cinemas and for hosting film festivals. Beyond film, the venue operates a café and bar. Its food and drink offer includes freshly brewed coffee, cakes and galettes, wines, craft beers, ciders and premium spirits, and hot food from the kitchen. The café space has hosted the French crêperie, café and artisan pâtisserie PÉCHÉ MIGNON LONDRES, founded by Ami, bringing freshly made French pastries, cakes, galettes and crêpes to the East Dulwich site. Like other Picturehouse cinemas, East Dulwich participates in the group's membership and loyalty programmes, including MyPicturehouse accounts, member free-ticket credits and the U25 scheme offering discounted tickets to 16–25 year olds. The cinema also offers venue hire and corporate ticket and gift voucher products. Its identity is closely tied to its neighbourhood: Picturehouse describes each of its cinemas as distinct, full of personality and run by welcoming staff, embedded in the heart of their communities.
History
East Dulwich Picturehouse is a cinema in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark, England. It forms part of Picturehouse Cinemas, a UK film company whose activities span cinema exhibition, film distribution and home entertainment. Picturehouse describes itself as a leading UK film company and characterises its cinemas as distinct venues nestled in the heart of their neighbourhoods, run by welcoming and attentive staff. The East Dulwich site is a three-screen cinema with an attached café and bar, located on Lordship Lane. Its operator presents it as "Lordship Lane's neighbourhood three-screen bar, cafe and cinema," underlining its role as a local venue combining film with food and drink. The cinema's food and drink offer has evolved over time; the café space has hosted the French crêperie, café and artisan pâtisserie PÉCHÉ MIGNON LONDRES, whose founder Ami was raised in the North of France and whose menu brings freshly made French pastries, cakes, galettes and crêpes to the East Dulwich venue. As a Picturehouse cinema, East Dulwich participates in the group's broader programming and membership ecosystem. Picturehouse cinemas screen a curated range of films, from quality mainstream and family movies to independent films, documentaries and foreign-language releases, and host live and recorded opera and theatre screenings from stages around the world. Selected Picturehouse cinemas also present films in 35mm and 70mm formats and host film festivals. The group operates membership schemes including MyPicturehouse accounts, member free-ticket credits and the U25 discounted ticket programme for 16–25 year olds, as well as corporate ticket and voucher offers. Specific founding dates, ownership changes and refurbishment details for the East Dulwich site are not provided in the available evidence, and no dated milestones can be confirmed from the supplied sources.
Products and positioning
Neighbourhood cinema, bar and café offering curated films, events and food and drink in the heart of East Dulwich, part of the UK-wide Picturehouse group.
Cinema tickets
Tickets for screenings of mainstream, independent, documentary and foreign-language films, plus live and recorded opera and theatre.
MyPicturehouse membership
Membership programme with free ticket credits, discounts and online account features such as watchlists and film ratings.
U25 tickets
Discounted tickets for 16–25 year olds.
Café and bar food and drink
Coffee, cakes, galettes, wines, craft beers, ciders, premium spirits and hot food from the kitchen.
PÉCHÉ MIGNON LONDRES café
French crêperie, café and artisan pâtisserie operating in the East Dulwich café space, offering pastries, cakes, galettes and crêpes.
Venue hire
Hire of the cinema and café space for events.
Corporate tickets and gifts
eCodes and physical vouchers redeemable for tickets, popcorn, drinks and memberships, with volume discounts.
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