What makes it 89% Couple-Friendly: The licensed bar, plush seating, and late preview nights create a relaxed date atmosphere, and private hire options add romance, while central location means minimal logistical stress.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for a full screening, pre/post-film drinks at the Prosecco Bar, and special preview events.
Romantic Movie Night:
Choose an art-house, international or new blockbuster screening in one of eight fully licensed cinemas.
Tip: Book weekend showtimes online early to secure best seats in the center rows.
Prosecco Bar Experience:
Sip Prosecco, wine or cocktails before or after the film in a stylish bar.
Tip: Arrive 30 minutes before showtime to grab a window seat and try a bar snack.
Festival & Preview Events:
Attend special screenings like the Awards Season Preview with a complimentary drink on arrival.
Tip: Check the cinema’s events calendar weekly and book festival tickets early.
Private Screening Hire:
Rent an entire cinema for an intimate anniversary or proposal night.
Tip: Enquire at least two weeks in advance and ask about custom media playback options.
Plan around film festival seasons (e.g. April’s French Film Festival) for free drinks and exclusive previews.
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Jack D
Great movie theatre venue but let down by 2 negatively impacting things affecting our experience. A green, small but very noticeable dot on the screen (cinema 2), also we had 2 people who knocked over their drinks because there’s no proper drink holders. Also there’s insufficient space for drinks and food, you can’t even fit 2 large drinks on the holders. Otherwise the venue and staff were great...
Andrew Ford
Used to really enjoy watching films at Palace, but the upkeep of the place has taken a turn for the worse. The cinema I sat in was in an absolute state. The chairs were filthy with stains on them, some of them were missing arm rests, and there were a whole bunch of loose chairs sitting in the front row that someone hadn't bother to collect and stash away. Place seems to be understaffed - I don't o...
Cassie Eichner
Went to watch “How to train your Dragon” Friday night. The overall experience was disgusting, sitting in “cinema 7” which hadn’t even been cleaned - bin was full, wine glasses everywhere, popcorn all over the seats and floors which my partner swept up. Not to mention the audio cut out in the movie for about 30-45 seconds. Clearly need to be focusing more on the cleanliness of things rather than th...
N S
We went last night. The condition of cinema is atrocious. Seats were filthy. Arm rest were missing. Seat comfort was poor. Won’t be going again. Can’t rate zero.
K Spedding
Love seeing movies here, makes it feel like an event. Just attended the special screening, in French, of The Count of Monte Cristo. Fantastic atmosphere complete with a serving of 3 French treats & a glass of wine. Great staff too even when they are overrun with patrons!
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
Weekend film tickets for two | AUD 56 |
Two Prosecco or wine glasses | AUD 24 |
Bar snack | AUD 10 |
Total Estimated | AUD 90 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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