Cameo Picturehouse

An old-fashioned theatre with all the mod cons
Word to the wise: Unlike most cinemas in the UK, the Cameo Picturehouse lets you take in your own food and drink. Just make sure you clean up after yourself.

Open since 1914, the beautiful Cameo Picturehouse is one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most famous entertainment venues. An independent cinema that shows everything from modern Hollywood blockbusters to black-and-white European classics, it combines old-fashioned beauty and elegance with all the latest movie-going technology, comfort and enjoyment.
But this venue isn’t just for film fans – it also hosts independent art exhibits, music concerts, whisky tasting events and more besides. The Cameo bar is a popular place to sample time-honoured Scottish fare, and is also home to the famous, regular Cameo Pub Quiz. And if none of that tickles your fancy, you can always simply admire the romantic style architecture and retro interior design.