Great example of a boutique local cinema. Two small theatres with lounge couch seating and lots of…read morecushions. Like being in your own hone cinema but with a big screen and top sound. Always playing an excellent selection of art house, local and quality recent releases Good coffee, food and wine that you are welcome to take into the theatre. Very civilised!

Lighthouse Petone is a gem. Plenty of movies and not only Hollywood stuff. Very nice cafe and…read morehelpful staff. I can honestly say that it is one if the very best cinemas in Wellington.

Great cinema, with couches rather then single seats, friendly staff. But parking nearby is abysmal…read more There is a small car park just across the road, but nearly all other parking for a couple of blocks nearby is inly 60 minute slots. Definitely plan to park some distance away and walk.

A great place to see a film in an adult environment. I found I liked the atmosphere which is classy…read moreand not full of noisy children

The film industry is alive and well in New Zealand. One of the best spots to take in a movie is…read moreWellington's Embassy Theater. The classic theater, built in the 1920's, has been fully updated with comfy seats. You can also order food and drinks to take inside. No need to rush inside the theater because you can reserve seats in advance. The theater was thrust into the spotlight when it hosted the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. And hey, if it's good enough for director Peter Jackson, it's certainly good enough for us.

Dinner at the Roxy theatre restaurant was a lot of fun. Our team arrived after a group special…read moreeffects make up class (horror) and the Roxy was the perfect venue for a cinema themed dinner to follow. The food was ample and lots of variety. Chicken, fish, noodle dishes. All fresh and delicious. A fun evening in Wellington.

What a great place. We had a pre-movie drink in their lovely cafe / bar area. Lovely surrounds and…read morefriendly people. Entry into the cinema was properly managed, seating spaced and in the theatre itself, seating was well spaced.

Not my favourite cinema in Wellington but it gets all of the big films and with all the eateries in…read morethe food court downstairs you can easily grab something before/after your film.

This is a great little theatre to catch indie flicks. They have 2 seater couches to cosy up to that…read morespecial partner or cuddle up to your best friend if that is your thing. Refreshments are kinda limited but in turn it makes for a more enjoyable movie watching experience. Crowds are more respectful in general compared to the Reading Cinemas down the road.

If you hate the crowds of the cinemas downtown and you aren't a fan of Hollywood blockbusters then…read morethe Penthouse might just be the experience you are after. I'm in my late 20s and I am almost always the youngest person in the movies that I attend! This might give you an idea about kind of films they screen. The service isn't as great as other independent cinemas around town. There's often no usher. The picture in last night's movie didn't quite fit the screen and you could hear the wind from outside. There is a cafe on site which has impressive cabinet treats!