Outdoor Cinema
As we dusted off our flipflops, sunglasses and barbies this year, Brits are going crazy for outdoor activities. Hence the demand of an outdoor cinema along with rooftop bars in the UK is on the increase.
The past three years have seen the fab idea of outdoor cinemas come to life as they have cropped up all around the capital - including Hampton Court, Brockwell Lido and Regent’s Park. Alongside this we've all been wanting to chill on Rooftop bars as we have seen in films and television so they are also making their mark in cities around the UK, springing up in London, Yorkshire and the West Midlands.
The trendy new phenomenon for outdoor cinemas and bars is not just exclusive to the UK, as places all across the world are playing their part to fill the void, from Europe to Asia, America and Australia, the alfresco activity demand is one we all share in common with others.
Andy Washington, Managing Director of Expedia.co.uk commented: “Outdoor cinema has been a fast- growing recreational activity over the last few years and with the sunny weather that the UK has experienced recently – it’s no wonder! Whilst the outdoor summer season may only last a few weeks more in the UK, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy alfresco living abroad. A drink and a film overlooking the city provides an entertaining and novel way to experience the city like a local.”
Do you love outdoor cinema? Take a look at the below top five list of these thrilling , world-wide open air cinemas:
1. Cine Thisio, Athens – Built in 1935, this is the earliest alfresco movie theatre in Athens, with thrilling views of the Acropolis and the Parthenon just yonder, this cinema is one of the first outdoor cinemas world-wide and it is very well known for it.
2. Island of Kudu Noi, Thailand – This outdoor cinema is intergrated into a gorgeous floating movie theater, with a floating screen, nestled between two tall rocks and a separate raft-like auditorium near the resort island of Phuket. Wow!
3. Standard Hotel, Los Angeles – Sat up on a rooftop bar reserved for those special occasions, this awesome venue projects films onto a neighbouring sky scraper in downtown LA.
4. Hot Tub Cinema, East London – Watch films from rooftop hot tubs with amazing views across London. What a way to spend an evening, with a blanket of stars and your buddies for comapny. What a unique experience!
5. Perth, Australia – Rooftop Movies: The first rooftop cinema – 6 floors above ground with views of the Perth skyline in the background from deck-chairs. The cinema features an astro turf floor, palm trees and deck chairs. This one is one to put of my list of places I really want to go to really soon!
Do you love alfresco bars? Take a look below at the top five awe-inspiring rooftop bars across the world.
1. Sky Bar at Sirocco, Bangkok – The world’s highest open-air bar on the 63rd floor of Bangkok skyscraper and the city’s Lebua hotel, Sky Bar is the ideal place to watch the sunset on a humid Bangkok evening. Sounds so romantic, you must go their with your other half.
2. Radio, London – This will take your breath away with the panoramic views across London, from the bending of the Thames River to the city skyscrapers, Radio London features big comfy sofas and space heaters for guests to enjoy a drink whilst taking in the magnificent view.
3. 360: Istanbul, Turkey – This multi-award winning restaurant is no wonder so popular and loved which includes a huge terrace for eating, drinking and dancing high above the city below, transforming into one of the Istanbul’s trendiest clubs later on into the evening.
4. Ku De Ta, Singapore – Singapore’s youngest architectural feature, Marina Bay Sands is home to Ku De Ta, a party bar with magnificent city and sea views at 200 metres high. Hope you're not scared of heights!
5. Aer, Mumbai – The highest rooftop bar in the city, Aer is lovated at the top-most of the Four Seasons Mumbai, taking up the whole rooftop 34 stories high above the city and features breath-taking city scenery and sea views.
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