UGC Glasgow Cinema screens location, Cineworld Renfrew Street building photo, film venue

UGC Cinema Glasgow Cineworld

Scottish cinema building on Renfrew St, Scotland urban film venue screens info and property photos.

post updated 1 December 2025

Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street Building Photos

Cineworld Renfrew Street building photo © Adrian Welch

post updated 12 August 2023

Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street is the tallest cinema in the world.

The venue has 18 screens over 6 levels.

UGC building south east corner ; north-west corner: image © Adrian Welch

UGC Glasgow Cinema

Location: 7 Renfrew Street

Cineworld Renfrew Street property photographs © Adrian Welch

Voted the least favourite building in Glasgow in 2004 the Cineworld Renfrew Street building was reportedly designed by in-house architects in England: please mail us if you know more re the architects or design: info(at)glasgowarchitecture.co.uk

UGC Cinema building – east facade: image © Adrian Welch

Nearest Transport to cinema: Buchanan bus station or Queen Street station.

The former UGC/Cineworld cinema on Renfrew Street in Glasgow has closed but is scheduled to reopen by mid-2026 as an Omniplex cinema following a major refurbishment. The venue, which has operated under several brands over the years, will receive significant investment to modernise its facilities, including the addition of luxury recliner seating and 4K laser projection.

History: The cinema first opened in 2001 as UGC, rebranded as Cineworld in 2005, and was most recently acquired by Omniplex Cinemas.
Closure: Cineworld Glasgow Renfrew Street officially closed on 28 September 2025 due to a decision made by the building’s landlord.
Reopening: The site is expected to reopen in mid-2026 under Omniplex ownership.
Upgrades: Omniplex plans a comprehensive upgrade featuring luxury recliners, 4K laser projection, and Dolby Atmos sound to enhance the overall cinema experience.

Cineworld Renfrew Street building – northeast corner on left, langs hotel on right: image © AW

Langs Hotel building – UGC Cinema Glasgow context

UGC Cinema building image © Adrian Welch

Building close by to the 7 Renfrew Street property:

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Cineworld

Cineworld Group plc was founded in 1995 and is now one of the leading cinema groups in Europe. Originally a private company, it re-registered as a public company in May 2006 and listed on the London Stock Exchange in May 2007.