Speciality Cinema
An independent single-screen cinema and grill in Hamilton, Bermuda, positioning itself as the intimate alternative to the megaplex.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
Speciality Cinema is an independent movie theatre located at 12 Church Street in the heart of Hamilton, Bermuda. It operates as a single-location, small-format cinema that deliberately markets itself as "your alternative to the megaplex movie-going experience," describing itself as "by choice the small guy in town" and promising "a more intimate and personal setting in which to enjoy a perfect afternoon or evening out with friends." The venue combines film exhibition with an on-site food and beverage operation, the Speciality Grill, and sells gift certificates and vouchers that can be redeemed both for cinema tickets and for purchases at the grill. The cinema programmes a mix of current releases and upcoming titles, with its website listing "Now Playing" features alongside "Coming Soon" and "Next Attraction" sections. Its published opening hours are Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, Friday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday and holidays 1 pm to 8 pm. Tickets are sold online as well as at the venue. Speciality Cinema has been recognised locally: The Bermudians Magazine's "Best of Bermuda Awards" named it "Best Place in Bermuda to Catch a Film" in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017. The awards programme, run by The Bermudians Magazine, has been celebrating the island's best offerings for more than two decades. As a Bermuda-based, single-site independent exhibitor, Speciality Cinema occupies a niche distinct from large multiplex chains. Its brand identity rests on intimacy, personal service, and the pairing of film with dining at the adjacent grill, rather than on scale or screen count. Public information about the company's ownership, founding date, and corporate structure is limited; the business presents itself primarily through its own website and local press recognition rather than through extensive third-party coverage.
History
Speciality Cinema is an independent cinema in Hamilton, Bermuda, located at 12 Church Street. It presents itself as a deliberately small, single-location alternative to large multiplex chains, describing itself on its website as "your alternative to the megaplex movie-going experience" and "by choice the small guy in town." The venue pairs film exhibition with an on-site dining operation, the Speciality Grill, and sells gift vouchers that can be used for both cinema tickets and grill purchases. The cinema's public profile has been shaped largely by local recognition. The Bermudians Magazine's "Best of Bermuda Awards" named it "Best Place in Bermuda to Catch a Film" in 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2017. The awards programme, run by The Bermudians Magazine, has been celebrating the island's best offerings for over twenty years, covering categories from bargains and burgers to barbers and brunch. Operationally, the cinema publishes regular opening hours (Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday and holidays 1 pm to 8 pm) and sells tickets online. Its website maintains "Now Playing," "Coming Soon" and "Next Attraction" listings, reflecting a programming mix of current releases and forthcoming titles. Detailed corporate information such as founding date, ownership and parent company is not disclosed in the available public sources.
- 2009
Named "Best Place in Bermuda to Catch a Film" in The Bermudians Magazine's Best of Bermuda Awards.
Products and positioning
Intimate, independent alternative to the megaplex, combining film with dining in central Hamilton.
Cinema tickets
Admission to film screenings, available online and at the venue.
Gift certificates / vouchers
Redeemable for cinema tickets and purchases at the Speciality Grill.
Speciality Grill food and beverage
On-site dining operation paired with the cinema.
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