Tyneside Cinema

You'll find this beauty tucked away on Pilgrim Street, and it's everything the Odeon down the road isn't. The Art Deco facade gives way to three screens showing everything from arthouse European films to cult classics, with programming that actually respects your intelligence. The cafe bar serves decent coffee and wine that won't bankrupt you, making it the perfect spot to dissect whatever mind-bender you've just watched. What sets Tyneside apart is its complete lack of corporate sheen. The staff genuinely care about film, the seats have character (read: they're not massive recliners), and you're more likely to catch a Q&A with an independent filmmaker than another Marvel sequel. It's been doing its own thing since 1937, and long may it continue.