Cineworld Cinema - Glasgow
7 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3AB
7 Renfrew Street,
Glasgow,
G2 3AB
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Omniplex Cinemas (Official)
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Operated by: Omniplex Cinemas
Previously operated by: Cineworld, UGC
Functions: Movies (First Run)
Previous Names: UGC
Phone Numbers:
Box Office:
440871.200.2000
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Located in the city centre on the site of the former Greens Playhouse (it has its own page on Cinema Treasures), the 18-screen UGC opened on 20th September 2001. The cinema is on nine levels. It was re-branded Cineworld in September 2005.
Seating capacities in the screens range from 663, down to 83. In March 2012, it became the first 4D cinema in the UK. It was closed on 28th September 2025. It was taken over by Omniplex Cinemas who will carry out a refurbishment to reopen in 2026.
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A 2003 photograph of the UGC:
http://flickr.com/photos/gsvalentine/3206696774/
The UGC photographed in September 2005, just prior to its name change:
http://flickr.com/photos/cjc/46768142/
As the Cineworld at dusk in May 2006:
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This is the tallest cinema in the world
Built on the site of the former Green’s Playhouse, later known as the Apollo (which has its own entry here on Cinema Treasures).
The building was acquired earlier this year by a subsidiary of Omniplex cinemas, who terminated Cineworld’s lease. Last day of operation as a Cineworld is set to be 28th September.
Omnipresent have announced reopening of the cinema next year, following works to upgrade the cinema. https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/news/2025/10/27/omniplex-cinema-group-acquires-iconic-renfrew-street-cinema/?fbclid=IwZnRzaANsqSlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvjLPHVtGzOqBAjv8QEDZyQPjhStC6-FwchSplnEvv2FasFBy14J-9Co8Hqu_aem_mYniYFMa48E6Hj6AI6Dodw
Major upgrades including three OmniMAXX screens, recliners in all auditoriums and Laser projectors.
https://news.stv.tv/west-central/omniplex-announces-plans-for-former-cineworld-worlds-tallest-cinema-in-glasgow