Cinema under the stars at the atmospheric pool of Hotel Grande Bretagne
The city’s most enchanting open-air cinema returns! Starting Thursday, June 4th, the iconic pool of the Hotel Grande Bretagne is once again transformed into a captivating movie theater with views of Lycabettus Hill, where the magic of the seventh art comes alive beneath the Attic sky, offering evenings filled with action, emotion and romance.
On the 7th floor of the iconic hotel, every Thursday to Saturday, Pool Your Cinema elevates Athens’ beloved summer cinema tradition by combining signature cocktails, refined flavors and a carefully curated movie selection featuring classic Hollywood masterpieces alongside contemporary films loved by audiences and critics alike.
This year’s season premieres with the legendary Gilda, the iconic film noir starring Rita Hayworth that continues to captivate generations of movie lovers with its timeless glamour. Throughout the season, Pool Your Cinema will also present standout cinematic selections including One Battle After Another, the gripping Sinners, the thrilling F1: The Movie, and Bugonia, the latest film by Yorgos Lanthimos, along with many more screenings promising unforgettable nights under the stars.
In this summer scenario, flavor takes the leading role. The hotel’s expert culinary team has crafted a delectable finger food menu, perfectly paired with your drink as you relax poolside and watch the film. Handmade nachos, freshly popped popcorn, lettuce taco with mozzarella, crispy mac and cheese, hot dog, crunchy shrimp bites, tortilla wrap with smashed beef and irresistible ice cream come together to create a delicious culinary “plot”, turning every minute of the movie into a unique experience.
To enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience, visit the Hotel Grande Bretagne’s online store at and reserve your seat under the stars in front of the city’s most magical screen.gic pillars guiding the Municipality’s digital agenda: Digital Transformation, Citizen Services and Artificial Intelligence, Smart City Platforms, Mobility and Parking, Security and Cybersecurity, and Sustainability and Social Policy.
