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- Gabe SCallala Bay, Australia48 contributionsThis is something to experience.
My husband and I arrived around 6ish and watching the city's skyline change from day to night was beautiful.
To have the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the background was spectacular and just the perfect site.
We also watched the Cruise liner go under the bridge and out to the Heads.
To watch the cinema screen unfold was amazing. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We were fortunate enough to have good weather, but I think even if it was raining, it would be something you'd never forget.
The venue had 2 lovely restaurants to dine in, or you can take away. Nespresso had a stall, so coffee was free for a donation to help the Koalas.
Chocolate, Ice Creams and a Bar were also available to purchase from.
It was a very romantic evening, staying overnight in city. Something we haven't done in awhile.
Go on enjoy life.Written 19 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Shayman-DragonflyVictor Harbor, Australia67 contributionsWent back twice to see something again. I loved it! I saw some animal docos which I think was great to have on.Written 21 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributionsFor those that don't like the mega cinemas this is the place for you, quite cozy, comfortable seating, friendly service, big screen what more could a movie watcher want.Written 19 November 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mal BArtarmon, Australia1,067 contributionsWell laid out and presentable cinema with comfortable reclining seating. Food and beverage selection was good and the premises were very clean.Written 30 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- cliffnmaxBarooga, Australia135 contributionsOnce we found the cinema it was really good . it's in the shopping centre and for some reason the locals aren't aware of it . We thought it was first class, thumbs up from us .Written 5 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christine LilySydney, Australia1,172 contributionsA group of us went here to watch a movie. The staff were proficient and friendly. The cinema was clean and tidy. The only issue was the woman in front of us who snored through the whole movie.Written 22 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JaySydney, Australia510 contributionsWent to Palace Central on Avengers opening day in the Platinum cinema. It was busy and staff still delivered a great experience from start to finish. We were checked in, seated in the Platinum Lounge before film started and placed our orders.
The food and drinks were delivered at perfect times during beginning and middle of film. Staff were attentive throughout. There is a handy call button where additional food and drink can be ordered without issue. They give a pen and paper to you so you can order easily from seat without disrupting others. Overall an excellent experience.Written 5 May 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Dimitris LSydney, Australia44,430 contributionsWe are not very frequent cinema goers, but when we go we prefer cinemas such as the Dendy ones which usually offer great art movies. This cinema is at a convenient location, at Circular Quay, close to the Opera House, right at the water's edge and in amongst all the shops, restaurants and all kinds of activities going on in this beautiful part of the city. On top of that if you are a student or an older person, a senior like us, then you can get discounted tickets. Win win situation! The trains are seconds away and so are the buses and ferries.Written 4 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gail KSydney, Australia39 contributionsTricky to find in the shopping centre, but the kids enjoyed it and want to go back. If you like getting sprayed in the face with water, you’ll love the experience!Written 12 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Trevor O118 contributionshave visited here before and absolutely loved it, however this time we were bitterly disappointed. we decided to pay extra for gold grass tickets, however when we got there, we couldn’t choose our seats. whoever the usher is who greets you takes you and only offers you seats in there section.
we didn’t take any food or drinks this time either, big mistake. we ordered and had to wait about 1 1/2 hours to get warm alcoholic drinks and food which were overpriced.
the movie screen and sound is great! except at the end when they were showing the credits and bloopers the announcer decided to talk over the funny bits and tell us all to carry our bean bags back to hand them back in. seemed like the staff were very rushed and didn’t want to be there. apparently they only had 5 staff cooking for 2000 people.
compared to our last experience, this was disappointing.Written 23 December 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA16,367 contributionsVery old school, has not been modernized with fancy seats. The main theater, number one, is big enough to have good sound. They show good films here.Written 6 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Louise W12 contributionsMajority of self serve kiosks not working which resulted in a queue at peak time, no staff to fix them. One person serving in the shop in peak time which resulted in a queue, although he was lovely. One rude, unhelpful woman shuffling sheets of paper and checking tickets at the bottom of the stairs who grunted and pointed with a shake of her head when asked where my number cinema was, that was enough for me not to go back, the couple in front of me engaged with her and said "hi, how are you today" to which they got a head jerk and "up there" like it was such an inconvenience for her to do her job. Interestingly, she wore no name badge ......Written 3 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JnVSydneyGreater Sydney, Australia18,330 contributionsLocated within the EQ complex, this is an awesome place to watch a movie, these days with the extra long movie, it is perfect with there recliner chairs.Written 17 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael2013OdessaSydney, Australia190 contributionsWe watching The lost city the cinema very smelly seating ok parking at Westfield toilet very dirty the hallways floor is dirtyWritten 25 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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