A great cinema and was my local for several months when I lived in Glasgow. In Scotland, only two Cineworlds show pretty much every film that comes out - not just blockbusters. This is one, Edinburgh the other. As such, it is far better value than most other branches if you have the Unlimited card. Another thing is that the staff will let you "forward load" with tickets if you have the card. That is, you can arrive at 10am and use it to get tickets for films starting at, say, 10:30, 12:45, 14:50, 18:30 and 21:00 as long as they don't clash with one another. This is actually against the card rules, but makes organising your day so much easier! read more

A cinema, what can I say. The mobile version of their website annoys me, but in order to save some money on cinema tickets, I will happily put up with minor annoyances. Word to the wise, dress up warmly! I think that the cinemas are very, very cold, so bring an extra layer for comfort. The view is fantastic when you're riding up (or down) the escalators or even the one of the lifts - but not so great if your friend has a crippling fear of heights! (Tallest cinema in the world, people!) Otherwise, I have yet to try the bar, and I tend to not get popcorn because (as in any cinema) the concession stand is super overpriced. I have yet to get the QR code scanner thing to work to get mobile tickets, but one day I will succeed. The touchscreens aren't the most sensitive of things, but usually it all works out okay - it's easy enough when you have a friend with you for team effort! read more

Love this cinema, with 18 screens to choose from each having its own character there is always plenty to watch, and it means that they can keep films for longer and show them more often. As with any cinema timing is everything, I have been here and had a screen to myself before but that is quite rare, and at the weekends it can get very busy. At times the queue even goes round the block but there are a good amount of booking machines which tend to be underused so it is worth using them rather than wait in the cold. It is a lovely building, and has a Guinness world record on proud display (I think it is for being the tallest cinema in the world?-correct me if I am wrong). And due to its height it is easy to locate and provides excellent views of Glasgow. Being fairly new as cinemas go, it opened in 2001, it means that the seats tend to be comfortable and roomy- with those all important cup holders! read more

I visited this cineworld a few times and always had pleasant exeriences. The building itself is impressive, and although the line to get tickets seems neverending, the number of staff at the til makes it go real fast. The location is perfect, right besides buchanan galleries which is convenient for parking and getting dinner beforehand. May I suggest Chaopraya if you havent tried it yet. (If you havent, you have to go. Go now. Put your coat on and go!) Also, cineworld is a partner of 2 for 1 tickets (meerkats) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. read more

I've been an unlimited card holder for over a year now so can't complain. I'm a movie buff so the card helps with the price and the cinema shows the movies. Can't say I have got anything to complain about in regards to the service. The only disappointment is they keep uping the price on the unlimited card, so if that continues then it will stop being value for money when it comes to the amount I actually use it. Otherwise pretty pleased. read more

Great cinema Food is pricey but they are ok with you taking your own in. Seats are comfy enough. :) read more

Love this cineworld! They are in the process of refurbishing the place so it is a bit all over the place at the moment. Gutted the bar area isn't open yet and my friends and I always liked hanging around in there as was always nice and quiet and sometimes better than going to a pub! It's beginning to look like the silverburn cineworld,which is nice and modern so looking forward to when the work is complete. The staff are always friendly here. Only issue with this visit to cineworld is that the aircon was faulty in the screen we were in. Initially my friends and I thought it would be fine because sometimes the cinema can be a bit on the cool side, however, the heat in this screen was truly awful. It really was insufferable and the screen really shouldn't have been used to show a film at all. A few people had to leave because it was so stuffy and could easily make people sweat. I'm hoping this was just a one night thing and not something that is going to happen often! As usual the cinema was clean and the new seats are comfortable. Spoiler: there is a hidden scene after the credits for xmen! read more

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Good cinema, a little lacking in the staffing department with some floors having no staff on concession stands, you lost out on me paying for overpriced nachos and drinks that day! always a good selection of films in a variety of screen sizes, top tip, always book a middle of the screen seat for the best view. read more

The best cinema in Glasgow. Great, comfy screens and a large selection of films at decent times. Good, nearby cafes and lunch spots too. My favourite thing about CIneworld? Being able to have my ticket on my iPhone or Apple Watch. It never gets old. I love being able to pre-select my seats and have my ticket on my phone before I even get there. read more

I like this cinema however it is a pain when it's busy So many people not enough elevators, escalator it is and up you go .... Feeling like a heard of sheep on the slow journey up It's nice having a little snack area a on each level I dread to think going up all the escalators clutching a large popcorn and drink To be honest tho, I don't live in town, I don't work in town and I also rarely go in to town, to use this cinema I'd have to pay the expensive local ncp car park prices or pay a taxi fare It's just a pain to actually get to, which is why I opt for cinemas out of town with better car access making the whole experience cheaper and leaving more money for over priced cinema snacks I have never (in the visits I have made here) come across a better team, they always smile and are always on hand to help. If only other cinemas could follow their example read more

Oh how I wish I was still a student and could get my discount at Cineworld. At nearly half the price, going to the pictures was so much better in those days. It costs around seven quid for me to get in now, a bit expensive really. Aside from this, it is still great fun to go here. With around 20 different screens on different floors around this huge building, there is always something to see, and usually plenty of space for you to choose where you want to sit. And being right in the city centre, going here is a very attractive prospect, especially as it is open well into the night at weekends. While I'm not too keen on the entry fees, it is the extortionate food and drink prices that really bug me. It's probably the same at most large cinemas though and it doens't exactly stop me from going in the future I suppose. As a real film buff, I am a big fan of this Cineworld overall. It is a huge place; an absolute godsend for someone like me who grew up in a small town with a tiny tin hut for a cinema. read more

Wow, the huge Cineworld. If you're not a fan of heights then don't take the glass lift to the top floor, you'll feel like you're in the glass elevator out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When I was around 15 my friends and I took one of the regular lifts up to floor 8, it was going great until it stopped between floor 7 and 8 and we were stuck. At first it was like an exciting adventure but then my friend who is claustrophobic started freaking out jumping up and down, screaming and frantically pushing all of the buttons. The button to inform the staff we were stuck didn't appear to be working so my friend decided to dial 999. By this point she was hysterical and when they asked where we were she just screamed; "We're in the big cinema, come and get us". We were stuck for around an hour but were eventually rescued by the fire brigade, it's definitely an experience I'll never forget but it was a little embarrassing as once the lift was hoisted up to the 8th floor the doors opened to an audience who had gathered to see what all the fuss was about. Finally our feet were firmly on the ground and the cinema manager gave us a couple of free cinema tickets and a juice each, maybe I should get stuck more often. Near death experience aside, this is a great cinema, due to it's size it can host all new releases, 3D films plus premiers, independent films and festival films. They also do Orange Wednesdays here, have student discount and for £13.50 a month you can go to the cinema unlimited times if you're a film buff. read more

As large multiplexes go this a very good cinema, it's only a couple of minutes walk from Buchanan Street and therefore pretty much right in the centre of Glasgow; since the Odeon and ABC closed this is the only big cinema in the city centre. There are so many screens that there is always something starting soon, so you wont have to hang around or worry too much about booking ahead, the big films are always on in multiple screens and can have showings starting as frequently as every 30 minutes, although it may be worth while if there is something specific that you want to see or are short on time. I have always found the actual screens very comfortable and the seating is positioned very well, so you don't have to strain to see over someone in front of you. For the stats fans there's a wee display outside each screen telling you the technical details of the sound and projection equipment in use. As always I would recommend smuggling in your own snacks, there is a small Sainsbury's just round the corner on Buchanan Street. read more

Officially the worlds tallest cinema, this building holds an impressive 18 screens over 12 storeys, all of various sizes. Because of the numbers of screens, if you want to see a movie at peak times I would prebook and collect your tickets from the machine - more than once I have seen the queue weave out onto the street, not good if you end up soaking! The seats are comfortable and provide enough leg room. The usual pick and mix counters, icecream and hotdogs, there is also a licenced bar where you can relax and meet up with friends. read more

Its strength is a good choice of movies. i find the place a bit clinical in the presentation. The place has no character. Just an office block with cinemas in it. maybe I miss the old ABC in Sauchiehall Street and plenty of other old cinemas. The sound systems and all the funky stuff are state of the art. No complaints there. But theres no hello from staff when they see you. And the price of snacks are shockingly high. I suggest you dont go early evening as its full of neds, who don't shut up during the film. (in my last two experiences anyway!) The seats are comfy, and got places to hold your drinks and that. Just to clinical for me. Sorry Cineworld, your world record is not impressive. read more

Probably the best cinema experience in Glasgow, the Cineworld is located right at the top of Renfield St and is a bit of walk if you're coming from the train station (though it's nearly across the road from the coach station). It is also next to the Buchanan Galleries shopping centre and Sauchiehall St. This is, apparently, the tallest cinema building in the world, as evidenced by a Guiness book of world records certificate next to the escalators on the ground floor. All the screens are located on the upper levels, so you will need to travel up by numerous escalators or lifts to get to your screen. The films on show, as would be expected are all the most recent releases. Screens are generally large and seating is good quality. The snacks are quite overpriced, again, quite standard for cinemas; though you can be cheeky and pick something up from the newsagents across the road! All in all, an excellent cinema experience. Queues can often be long, so it can be worth booking in advance. If you're driving in, there is a carpark for the coach station and the shopping centre nearby. read more

Cineworld on Renfield St is an excellent cinema and one of the best I've ever been too. It has 12 floors and I think something like 18 screens so they offer a huge choice of films.Some screen rooms are bigger than others depending on the film you go to see.Tickets can be pretty expensive but if you have any promotional offers or student cards they will take them no problem.Food is also expensive so I tend not to bother buying it in the cinema,except maybe a drink.The seats are cineworld are th comfiest cinema seats I have found,you don't get fed up sitting half way through the film.They also offer a service where you can buy your tickets online and pick them up at a wee machine next to the escalator.I have done this many times and it saves queuing up for any length of time. read more

A huge glass edifice to multiplex cinema. Gets all the big films, early, has all the usual film food. Convenient location. Tickets and snacks are quite expensive, but they have a monopoly, so what do you expect? read more

Sitting on the hallowed ground which once housed the legendary Glasgow Apollo, this cinema is the tallest in the world. I tend to go after work during the week and it is usually quite easy to get in, even without booking. When it first opened it had a laudable selection of films, from the big blockbusters to the less-known independent and foreign movies. Sadly this has changed over the past year or so and it is now quite unusual to see foreign films apart from Bollywood fare. There is a good bar on the first floor and snacks are available on every floor. The seats are nice and comfy and there is plenty of leg room. The only complaints I have about the place is the way anyone can go up and down the escalatorsit seems for some teenagers that's the entertainment rather than the movie. Also, I have an Unlimited card, which allows me to go as often as I like. This is a great deal at only £11.99 a month, however you can't use it to book in advance. This is an inconvenience and the company should look into changing the rules. read more

This is a fantastic Cinema Complex. It's in a great location in Glasgow is it's only a couple of minutes walk from Buchanan Bus Station and a few more minutes walk to Queen Street Train Station. Also, if you want to make a whole night of it, there are several good restaurants nearby and hotels too! The complex itself is massive and one of it's attractions are the zig zagging escalators which overlook the city streets below. If you have a few spare minutes it's worth going all the way to the top for a look - the view is amazing on a clear night! The cinema screens themselves are well equipped with comfy, well staggered seats, so even if a giant sits in front of you, you'll still see everything ok! As with all cinemas these days, the sweets and treats for sale in the foyer are overpriced so I'd recommend smuggling some in with you in your pocket! read more

A modern, clean and comfortable cinema complex right in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Cineworld's strongest selling point is choice - with numerous screens showing a variety of latest releases. It's not exactly groundbreaking stuff though - for more eclectic tastes in world and alternative cinema there is the Glasgow Film Theatre, which is just 5 minutes walk away on Rose Street. Nonetheless, it's a convenient place to catch a film - most of the other big scale cinemas are on the outskirts of the city and not always easily accessed. read more

I usually always visit this cinema to watch films, it's easy to get to with public transport and the views are always pretty nice; especially if you head up to the top floor however if using the moving escalators it can take quite a while. They have more than enough screens to accommodate multiple films which means that you rarely have a long time to wait between screenings. I don't recommend the cineworld bar, it seems slightly overpriced for hot drinks and the coffee isn't too appetizing but it is a nice place to sit if you have a hour or so before your film begins and the weather isn't great outside, usually there is ample seating outside the screens too, if you prefer to avoid the bar. The addition of DBox is brilliant, it certainly adds another dimension to any films that you are watching, although there isn't always a huge selection of films available to choose from but if you find a film available for DBox, I totally recommend it. Great location, biggest cinema in the europe, definitely worth a visit although I would avoid the popcorn which doesn't seem to be freshly popped and is (quite literally) dragged into the cinema in long blue bags, however the drinks seem fairly priced and you can get a discount if you take the unlimited pass. read more

LOVE this place! With 18 screens and over 9 levels, this sky scraper is an oddity in the Glasgow skyline. Unlike any theatre you've been in before, this cinema is built up instead of out. Each screen is in great condition and every level is packed with sweet and savoury snacks to get you in the movie mood. Naturally, prices are high, so to get the best deal try catching a flick on 241 Orange Wednesday's with your orange code, and maybe hit up the pound store to stock up on snacks before you go. If you're looking for a quick pre-flick bite, there are plenty of options on Sauchiehall street within easy walking distance. My personal favourite though is the acclaimed "Ask Italia" situated in the high rise across the street and directly to the right of the theatre. It is fairly priced and the food and atmosphere are great. Definitely catch a movie here if you are in the city! read more

The Only Cinema Complex in Glasgoe City Centre.. So its a fantastic opportunity to get entertained.. so all good read more

I like this Cinema because it is central in town and near lots of great Bars & Restaurants, but also because it shows great Movies. I have been twice recently and saw The Minions & Inside Out, I know these are kids movies but in my defence I was with my Daughter who just happens to be in her mid Thirties. I like the online booking system and being able to pick your seat when you have not left the house, and I have the advantage these days of getting reduced rate for being a Pensioner. There is plenty variety in the Consession stands lots to keep up your sugar levels and hydrated., I particularly like Raspberry Ice Blasts and Sweet & Salt Popcorn & Fried Eggs Mmmmm. The seats are very comfortable, and there is lots of leg room which adds to the enjoyment of the Movie. The Minions were lots of fun and a bit silly but we all need some joy in our lives, Inside Out was also amusing but with underlying pathos. Lots more to come as it is a good time of year for movies all plying for an Oscar, I am looking forward to them read more

Disappointing. While I go to this cinema quite often I find myself liking it less with each visit. Don't get me wrong its great location and the volume of screens means great accessibility to great movies but a few things make this a 2nd choice cinema for me...first, the tickets are pretty pricey for your bog standard seats, for the same price/little extra you can have a really comfy seat/sofa (and enjoy a glass of wine) at the grosvenor. Also, this allocated seat malarkey is fine in theory but without staff there people always sit in wrong seats...just plain awkward! Annoying when its busy too!Food is also pretty pricey...Still a good cinema but could be better! read more

Not my best experience . First off , charges £4.20 for a small popcorn and £3 for a 330 ml bottle of coke . The movie ticket said the movie started at 5:30 , yet the movie started at 5:51 (21 minutes of ads) . And to top it all off , my shoes became sodden with piss in the men's toilets . DISGRACE ! read more

Your standard multiplex really - never had any problems with staff. Food etc incredibly overpriced though, but they do good coffees. Take a cardi, the cinemas can get very cold. Also if you are looking to save some money and are driving, Cineworld in Parkhead is quite a bit cheaper (but less choice of films). They have really branched out in terms of offering tickets to view live events, so do look at the listings which are updated frequently. Great view from the top, don't miss it! read more

I've been here a few times and it's overall a standard as far as cinemas go. The staff were friendly. A couple of times the self service machines were broken with no sign saying they were out of order. The toilets weren't clean and some of the seats had been missed after the last showing. The tango ice blast machines were broken on one floor and the staff behind the counter couldn't tell me if they were working on another floor which was frustrating. Basic cinema experience. I'd be interested to try the 4dx experience. read more

Glasgow Cineworld experience for a recent 3D screening was for me a meh, as digital film version, stopped midway through action scene, and for their broken coffee machine. It was also my first time here and as I had arrived late proceeded to kind of run up the escalators; bad idea, 6x2 sets of stairs later, I was quite puffed out, nobody had told me they had lifts or that it was crowned Europe's tallest cinema! So a now sweaty me proceeds to try and find a seat in a packed theatre which is almost pitch black, film ten minutes in and another climb to the back, finally located a seat. Once seated this was a meh again as noticed some children nearby. Now don't get me wrong I think kids should watch what-ever movies they want, but remember parents if you fill 'em with juice, guess what happens; during a crucial plot point in the film? To summarise, I will aim to get there earlier next time, enough to experience ridiculous food and drink prices, find my way about, get to a seat before the movie starts, and make sure I get that crucial experience of not being in a too familiar city. I then imagined I was in another future place when I boarded their exterior styled lift(not been in one before), after the movie, and descended gracefully but quickly to ground level...cheap thrills but it would have been more advantageous on the way up me thinks! Anyhow great experience and well worth it not just for a freebie movie, but for a vertical instead of a horizontal cinema. read more

The tallest cinema in Europe (or so I have heard), Cineworld is one of my favorite time passes. It's always better to use ticket machines or booking online from home and collecting tickets at machines than standing in the line because queues can be very long at times. The lifts aren't made for a lot of people but escalators are great although time consuming. But hey be not afraid if you are running a little late. The movie starts 30 minutes after the stated time because that's time to advertise new movies and Cineworld membership card (watch unlimited movies for 15, sadly it is a 12 months contract and I don't want to get stuck with yet another contract). The screens are good, seats are fairly comfortable, movies in 3D are a great experience. The snacks and pop corns are yummy but there's a lack of vending machines around which wastes time to stand on queue to get drinks and stuff and yeah no chocolate vending machines either (sad face). Not a bad experience overall if you want to sit back and relax and indulge in your favorite movie. read more

This cineworld seems to have been around for a long time, It has had bits and pieces updated and changed and has a ridiculous number of screens. This in itself means there is always a great selection of movies however it lacks the finces of the new cinemas with better seating , more leg room and newer screens. The biggest issue with this location has always been the escalators/ lifts/ emergency stairs. In most cinemas you walk along a long corridor and sit down, here it takes 10 mins to get up to the higher screes either by using the escalator or waiting for a space in the lift. However that said one of the best features is the glass sided lift which gives an amazing view out north east over the city. There is a bar on sight but i have never used it and the usual selection of cinema snacks and drinks at each level. The only other choice for a cinema in the city centre is the GFT which doesn't have the cineworld card facility. Overall an average cinema but there are better choices if you can drive or don't mind a higher price point. read more

I have been meaning to write a review for this Cineworld for so long but it took me so long to bother. I had even started and never knew what to say that wasn't covered in the so many other reviews. At some point, it simply felt like a permanent structure where my thoughts simply weren't interesting enough to need to be added to the pile. My midnight viewing of The Force Awakens made me change my mind, as they managed to handle the chaos of a huge crowd of excited people very well and deserve some credit for it. At this point, every review mentions that this Cineworld is the tallest cinema in the world. Also that the cinema is designed vertically with several screens per floor, with a bar on floor 1, and concessions on each other floor. But back to the chaos. I had fully expected it to be mad for a Star Wars midnight release and I was not disappointed. There were queues everywhere, for tickets, for food, and for getting in. Despite this, every person working was polite, efficient, and helped things move along as quickly as possible. I know that it was unlikely to be a situation with any problems, but I was still pleased to see that there was no incidents of fighting. It wasn't entirely helped by the staff but it honestly helps. My showing started a bit late, but there were still people out getting concessions at the assigned time. I preferred a few minutes later rather than to not have everyone sat down when the adverts were meant to begin. The actual showing worked well, as they occasionally had people wandering about to make sure there was no overt texting or recording. That's honestly all you can expect from a cinema. Well, that and the high quality screen and sound. I can't comment too much on the ticket price as I have an Unlimited card with the chain. It doesn't seem out of the expected range to go out and see a film in 2015. The food prices aren't higher than expected, and the unlimited card discount helps a lot. This review isn't about that. It's about applauding that a chaotic night was as calm as expected. I already knew this Cineworld did normal viewings well but the deserve extra credit for making such a crazy night as good as it could be. read more

Love our Cineworld cinema, Glasgow... Snacks are over-priced, but we just take our own! :p

It's the only mainstream cinema in central Glasgow, and a bit pricey unless you have a way to get 2for1 tickets. The snacks are expensive also, but you don't have to buy them if you don't want to. They do however, have Baskin Robbins ice cream which has a cheap flavour of the month for £1.50ish which I often go for. Price aside, the cinema itself has good seating, screens and sound quality. read more

I have a cineworld card, which despite continued price hikes, is still decent enough value. The only thing that drives me insane about this place is that the self service machines NEVER work. On a good day you find maybe a couple of machines actually on, out of about 12 of them, and you're lucky if you can actually get one of them to scan your card. Very frustrating and it doesn't seem to be getting fixed either. read more

I always enjoy a night out here. Next time I'm trying the VIP experience. Hear it's a real treat!

I think the other reviewers are concentrating a little too much on the cinema's negative points. For example, they don't mention that the staff are mostly friendly, the screens are huge, blockbuster movies can show at half an hour intervals, 3D screenings are supported, movies are sometimes subtitled for deaf viewers, the cinema supports the Glasgow Film Featival (although the cineworld card won't get you in to see these movies) and there's a nice bar as well. Snacks and tickets are over priced though ad the GFT is much better for independent films. But did I mention that the seats are really comfortable?! read more

As we say here in Glasgow, this is a right big beast of a place. Cineworld is absolutely massive, and shows loads of films that sway from the norm, including a good range of Bollywood pictures. It ain't cheap though! The adult full price ticket costs £7.50, which to me is awfully expensive. Can no one remember when cinema tickets used to be under a fiver? The student ticket comes in at just over £5 though so I can't really complain. The food is extortionate as with most cinemas, and you can easily spend £20 on a trip there. You can't fault the screens though, which are huge and the seats are actually very comfortable. It is definitely a good cinematic experience here. Don't expect it to be cheap though! And leave yourself a good 20 extra minutes to journey up the million escalator flights to your screen! read more

Love the cinema, very lovely staff and professional services, the threaters are large enough and comfortable, everything is in order, convenient timings, been coming to the cinema weekly and I love it. Watched Will Smith movie Focus read more