Cork's iconic former Pavilion cinema reopens following a major renovation

First pictures from inside the venue

The renovated Pav includes a meticulously restored vaulted ceiling of the original cinema venue. Pictures: Larry Cummins

LIGHTS! Camera! Action! Cork’s former iconic cinematic landmark, the Pavilion, has re-opened its doors after an overhaul that will allow punters to appreciate what made the building special in the first place.

Having performed variously as a glitzy cinema, a bar and nightclub, and an Asian food restaurant over its 100-year lifespan, it’s now resuming its role as an entertainment venue, following an investment of upwards of €500,000, with plenty of nods to its cinematic past.