Bayswater's cinema has a grand new home: Everyman at The Whiteley, a plush boutique picture house inside the beautifully restored Whiteleys — the landmark former department store on Queensway. It carries on a long tradition of cinema-going in this corner of west London, now in seriously comfortable, sofa-and-footstool style.
Everyman's trademark is comfort and character: proper armchairs and sofas, waiter-served food and drinks brought to your seat, and a well-chosen mix of new releases, indie films and classics. Set within the restored Whiteleys building near Hyde Park, it makes an easy, civilised night out paired with the shops and restaurants around Queensway.
Local tip: Book a sofa seat and arrive a little early to order a drink to take in. It is a short walk from Bayswater and Queensway tube — pair it with a stroll in nearby Kensington Gardens beforehand.
Good to know
- Where: The Whiteley, Porchester Gardens, Bayswater, London W2
- City: London