If you are looking for a cinema that shows alternative films, then Palace is the right place. Just…read moreright next to the Grande Place, the cinema has been recently renovated. It now focuses on alternative productions from across the world; forget about the Hollywood movies. Charming and affordable. Possibility to book and buy tickets online in advance. The restaurant is also an excellent choice for brunch during the weekend.

From the owner: Situé à deux pas de la Bourse, le complexe cinématographique Palace propose une programmation riche…read moreet éclectique. Ce véritable fleuron du patrimoine architectural comprend quatre salles de cinéma " dernier cri ", un restaurant et de nombreux espaces de rencontre et de réception. Cinema Palace wenst een rijke en eclectische programmatie te brengen. Deze parel van ons architecturaal patrimonium bestaat uit vier modern projectiezalen, een restaurant en ontmoetings- en onthaalruimten.

I got to see Moonrise Kingdom here well after I thought I'd missed my chance to see it in theaters,…read moreso I can't help but like this place. That being said, the setup definitely leaves you a bit wanting. If you want to pay with cash, you have to go to the main entrance. The secondary entrance (for screens 12-14) can only accept credit cards. They run showtimes nearly back-to-back, so you have to wait in the entranceway for your screen to be called. Although screens 12-14 are smaller, this still results in a large crowd of people about ten minutes before showtime.

The better of the two central cinemas in Brussels, the cinema in Bruckere is more into the big…read moreblookbusters, this one has everything. Like a normal cinema nothing special. But i like it...

For small cinemas, keeping up the competition of the great chains and the likes of UGC isn't easy…read more Styx does stand out with its 5€ tickets and a unique atmosphere in a nice and calm area Brussels between Louise and Saint Boniface. Styx has minuscule rooms with literally twenty seats and small screen (but big enough). The movies offers is limited but very peculiar with quite a choice of independent productions or pictures you wouldn't usually find in the mainstream chains. All this, in a number of languages. The last time I went, I watched a great Indian movie with French subs. The only small remark I have to make is that it was a bit cold inside which during the Brussels winter it could be a problem. I hope it maintains its unique style and that they keep offering movies to passionate people at an affordable price. A unique escapade from the mainstream cinematic offers of the city

I love this little place, because its exactly that - little! The difference in nearby UGC and this…read morehidden gem couldn't be greater. Styx has tiny rooms, usually with only a handful of other clients watching at a time. There are only a relatively small selection of films, but they all seem to be hand-picked and therefore of high quality. The mix includes both mainstream and arty movies in a mix of languages. No need to go early to queue for tickets and no multiplex style sweet/popcorn shop... I just wish there was a slightly faster rotation in the films - it's easy to have seen the 2 or 3 you want and feel like nothing changes for another month. Styx is altogether another experience to the big cinema chains, and therefore a nice change of pace. It won't usually have the biggest Hollywood blockbuster on the week of its release, but it will rarely offer you something rubbish just to put bums on seats. Film times are emailed out to you each week. I hope it stays this way for many years to come! They deserve your support, even f you mix it with occasional evenings at the UGCs/Kineopolis of this world.

Good central location. About 11 euro a film…read more Film broke down, sounds was muffled. They charge to use the bathroom. Nice seats!

Came here for a free preview viewing of Interstellar with EMC. Nice lovely seats and a big screen…read more Good air-conditioning and the sound system was just right. However the addition of cup holders in the seats would be nice. The location is very convenient with a parking lot nearby as well as being easy to get to from public transport. The theater has a lovely Art Deco feel and the stylized artwork motif of the 1920s is all over the walls and ceilings (at least it was in the theater I was siting in). The bathrooms were nice too, but you do have to pay for usage. I would come here again :)

The cinema is cosy and the 3D exhibition is a good initiative, but a bit boring for adults. I…read moremissed a kiosk for buying drinks and popcorn, they have no sales booth of that kind. I was a big disappointed when I was told all films would have Dutch and French subtitles, and then there was only French subtitles. All in all it would have to be a really interesting film, before I would go there again.