Cinema information for BFI IMAX

Contact Information

ODEON BFI IMAX
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk
South Bank
Waterloo
London
SE1 8XR

General Manager:

Dennis Laws

Public Transport

By train / underground

Waterloo mainline and underground stations are approximately 300 metres away.

By bus

Routes 1, 4*, 26, 68, 76, 77, 139*, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243*, 341, 381, 507*, 521*, RV1
(* limited service; call London Transport Information on 020 7222 1234 or visit Transport for London online).

By cab

Computer cab service available from Royal Festival Hall Foyer.

Driving Directions

The BFI IMAX is located in the centre of the round about adjacent to Waterloo Station. There is no standard parking available next to the cinema - the nearest car parks are located on Belvedere Road, Upper Ground or at Waterloo Station.

There are four disabled parking bays for Orange Badge holders approximately 10 metres from the main BFI Southbank entrance. Further bays are located by Queen Elizabeth Hall and the riverside entrance of the Royal Festival Hall.

Local Facilities

The BFI IMAX has a range of additional High Quality retail offerings.

Now open on the ground floor Costa coffee shop providing guests with a high quality standard of hot drinks and snacks. These can either be eaten in the Costa lounge area, taken into the auditoriums or purchased for consumption outside the cinema.

We also offer Yog frozen probiotic yogurt. Choose from four delicious fat-free flavours and twenty four no one can top toppings!

There is also a licensed bar serving of alcoholic and soft drinks, all of which can be taken into the auditorium.

Why not indulge yourself with our film food range of classic favourites including fresh popcorn, hot dogs, nachos, Pepsi cola and other cold drinks. In addition, we have an extensive Pick & Mix range and confectionery to tickle your tastebuds.

This year we are also able to offer top quality, freshly made food and champagne at all of our opera screenings. Click here for more information.

Please note: We won't be able to accept card payments for food and drink at the operas, so make sure you have cash before you arrive.

Disabled Facilities

All public areas are accessible by lift and there are up to eight wheelchair spaces and induction loop facilities in the screen.

There are four disabled parking bays for Orange Badge holders approximately 10 metres from the main BFI Southbank entrance. On Belvedere Road outside the Royal Festival Hall and in the Hayward Gallery car park. Further bays are located by Queen Elizabeth Hall and the riverside entrance of the Royal Festival Hall.

CEA Card: As part of a general cinema industry initiative, we accept the CEA Card which entitles the holder to one free ticket for their carer. For further information please visit www.ceacard.co.uk (opens in a new window).

Text phone users can dial 18001 0808 1560 609 between 11am and 8pm for bookings and information.

Education

Bring your class to the BFI IMAX for the ultimate film experience. IMAX films provide a great mix of entertainment and education, making them the perfect accompaniment to the curriculum. There are plenty of titles to chose from, these can be seen later in the document. During term time you can choose exclusive screening times which suit you, plus receive discounted prices on popcorn. Don?t forget you can also catch Full feature films, which make for an unforgettable day out of the classroom.

For more information please email imax.education@odeonuk.com or call BFI IMAX Education on 020 7960 3120.

Conferences

BFI IMAX offers the perfect meeting place for those who desire a unique area for a reception, presentation or corporate event.

Holding your conference or event at the BFI IMAX gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start.

To turn your everyday presentation or conference into something spectacular please visit the BFI IMAX corporate hire pages (opens in a new windows) or call 0871 224 1982 between 11:00am and 8:00pm

Cinema Info

The BFI IMAX has a café on the ground floor and a bar on the first floor. There you will find a wide variety of alcohol (spirits, draught beers and alcopops), soft drinks, hot and cold drinks as well as a large selection of snacks (olives, crisps, nuts, flapjacks, muffins...). Inside seating includes leather sofas, and there is outside seating in our new beer garden.