The Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave are a step back in time for the modern urbanites of generation Y…read more Established in 1935, and refurbished many times since, the cinemas are a local icon. Boasting eight screens including one massive outdoor screen that operates between December and March every year, the Cameo manages to keep up with the modern cinemas like Village and Hoyts. Screening a combination of mainstream, blockbuster, art house and foreign films there is always something for everyone. Seating isn't allocated and they provide the traditional candy bar - complete with extra salty popcorn. The outdoor cinema is really cool - patrons get deck chairs and scatter themselves on a gentle hill to watch the latest hit on a huge screen set just in front of the Belgrave train line. So far every time I have been a train passing has never interrupted the screenings but if that were to happen I get the feeling that it would only enhance the experience. Ticket prices are really cheap which is a massive bonus. Concession tickets are $13.50, Adults $16.50, Seniors $9.50 and Kids $12.00. They have a tightarse Tuesday when all tickets go down to just $8.00! Totally awesome. If you're really cheap like me then you will want to sign up for their Cameo Card. This allows you cheap tickets all the time as well as discounts at other business in Belgrave. With this card ticket prices go down to $11.50 for Adults, $9.50 for Concession and $7.50 for Kids and Seniors. The card costs $15 and you get a free movie ticket upon signing up - who could complain about that? The cinema opens ten to fifteen minutes before the first session and closes five to ten minutes after the last session. Session times vary from week to week - check their website or the old fashioned billboard out front for these. These cinemas have a really great atmosphere that the bigger chains simply cannot emulate. Parking is really close by and if you're travelling by train it's only a five minute walk from Belgrave station. See you there?

Retaining the theatre feel of the old days, and in the same league as the Astor with it's deep…read morehistory in the community, Cameo Cinemas in Belgrave is a classic 1930's cinema that values the good feeling you get when going to see a film. One of the highlights of this cinema occurs in summer, when the large outdoor screen kicks into gear. Moviegoers are given the option of a beach style lounge chair, or a spot on the grass, as you recline on the hill and watch your film under the stars. Instead of speakers, each patron gets a set of headphones to wear, personalizing the experience and ensuring chatting moviegoers are kept unheard. The cinema invites you to bring your own picnic, and we like to take a bottle of wine along to sip away at in the warm night air. Showing all the latest films, plus special screening s of more indie titles, expect to pay the standard rate of about $16 for an adult, and $8 for a child. Join up to the Cameo club and you'll get $5 off your ticket if purchasing an adult pass.

Recliner seats !! Yes... in every cinema and not just lux cinemas! The cinema is newly renovated…read moreand I use to think I would never go to Eastland to watch a movie ..but it's now my go-to cinema! Great to see lots of upgrades with Eastland. The recliner chairs are new and spacious and quite comfortable. Well done Hoyts! Lux cinemas are great as well and comes with complimentary popcorn and soft drink of choice.

Impressive! Recliner…read moreseats and don't have to pay extra, now that's impressive. Will go back more often there now.

Wait, wait, wait. What's going on here? When did Moonlight become half Gold Grass? And where did…read moreall the food and the bars go? Don't get me wrong, Moonlight Cinemas is still one of my favourite things to do when it comes to summer in Melbourne, but the good ol' days of Moonlight are fading. When we ventured in to the perfectly manicured gardens yesterday eve, I was stunned to find HALF of the viewing area already bean-bagged, a quarter a second VIP area, and the remainder was for the plebs (i.e. you and me.) The Gold Grass area appears to be a whole lot better, with staff catering to your every need, but the rest of us were crammed in to a vastly smaller area. Moonlight I still love you, I just wish I didn't have to sit so close to strangers when I'm with you.

Going to the Moonlight Cinemas feels like a treat. It's in the Botanical Gardens, so you have…read morebeautiful trees & plants surrounding you and in the distance the city-scape twinkling at night. And bats. I love bats. Seeing them fly over the movie screen at dusk delights me every time. Hot tips to make the most of your Moonlight Cinema experience: 1. Bring something comfortable for your bum, or pay $9 for a bean-bag rental. 2. You can BYO, so BYO! (Including alcohol). How great is it that you can chow down on picnic goodies and share drinks with your friends? (For the unprepared, there are also concessions available for purchase.) 3. Know your nearest toilet! Stumbling around in the dark with a full to bursting bladder after following step #2 is preferably kept to a minimum. 4. Save some cash with $12 tickets on Thursdays. 5. Bring an extra layer. Even on warm days, Melbourne frequently cools off in the evening. So bring an extra rug to rug up.

Gorgeous old theatre that I feel is sadly under-used and a little neglected…read more I had the pleasure of working here a few times during the recent Melbourne International Film Festival and the decor is simply stunning inside the theatre. It was so nice to see patrons actually stop at the top of the stairs and take a moment to take it all in. Capacity is about 600 people and for this reason I guess it isn't ideal as a cinema - too much movement and I found it quite light, even with all the lights off. I understand RMIT now use it for lectures and special events. I would suggest taking a jacket if you're attending anything here - 'a bit chilly' is being kind - unless you are right up the back - then it's boiling!

Historic theatre with good sound, unobstructed views and cushioned seats…read more Often referred to as RMIT Capitol Theatre, this venue is popular at Comedy Festival time. I find the seats to be more comfy than many other comedy festival venues where you are often sitting on wooden or vinyl bench or flip type seating. The architecture is definitely a feature having been built in the 20's in a "chicagoesque" style. The foyer is adorned with posters advertising current and upcoming shows. Disappointingly there is no snack or drink bar.

We were walking around Melbourne and checking out it without a real purpose and saw a sign saying…read morethat entrance was free. You only had to pay extra if you wanted to experience the exhibit they have running at the time, which would probably be worth it. It seems to be a rotating exhibit. The free part was about the moving picture over the years. When you go in they give you this little disk that had a unique code and probably an nfc chip so you can tap it at each exhibit you liked to "collect" it and go to a website later and vote so the things you saw once again. This really makes you want to check more exhibits out and go all around. I think I connected 45 because at the end they have a spot to check how many exhibits you collected. They even had a station where you could create your own flip book. You would stand in front of a screen which would record you mongering for 3-5 seconds and then at the gift shop you could see the flip book and but it if you wanted. My wife and I both bought ours.. a more personalized souvenir. At the end they have a few kiosks where you can tap your cats to donate and we did that because this is definitely an experience that is worth staying around. I ain't it must get really busy on the weekends, but during the day in a weekend, it was the right amount of busy. I would definitely check it out and kids would love it.

ACMI, formerly known as the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, is a free museum for everything…read moreabove movies, television and video games. Easy to find in Federation Square. So interesting to wander and see how movies are made as well as props from movies and television shows. Loved the section on animation. Grab a disc to collect information that you can view later about what you experienced. Definitely worth a short or long detour to ACMI.

Jess just helped me and she's an absolute angel. I had a problem with my ticket. I accidentally…read moredeleted the wrong time, but when I called, Jess fixed my booking and reselected the correct time. She is a legend, and makes me feel like I can trust this cinema.

The best cinema experience I have had in ages. My son goes here all the time and swore we would…read morehave a great time seeing a new film here, and he was absolutely right. We went to see "See How They Run" last year while in town and I had almost forgotten how enjoyable it is to experience a new film with an appreciative audience. Definitely plan to visit again. Plus, the neighborhood is delightful. You can't go wrong on Lygon Street.

Drinks: 4/5 Service: 5/5…read moreCleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 Excellent city views, great at anytime of the day although I prefer evening and night-time. Awesome live music inside (jazz that night), and great vibe outside on the patio. You can Federation Square, the river, the lights, and if you're here doing the Australian Open you can see tennis on the screens everywhere. I only tried the drinks and rated it 4/5 due to being limited on their beer selections, however whatever they had was good for me to keep the tab open! I would come back here.

Was looking for a rooftop bar in Melbourne and found this spot. Had very big signage and was super…read moreeasy to find. That being said, I wish their rooftop felt more like a rooftop. It was only three stories tall and you could only get to experience the views if you were seated along the edge at the high top tables. I was in the middle of the outdoor section, so I wasn't able to fully experience the views. I got a couple of their spritz variants and some food. The drinks were really good, super refreshing for a hot summer day. For the food, I got the roasted cauliflower and an order of the crispy tofu. The crispy tofu was probably the best crispy tofu I've ever had. It was addictive! The service here was super fast and friendly. Glad I stopped by

I went to see a play a friend was directing at Chapel off Chapel and have to say I was really…read moreimpressed with both the interior of the bar/socialising area and the medium sized theatre itself. The theatre was packed and everyone was in the highest of spirits. A special hats off has to go to all the theatre and bar staff who were really entertaining and friendly people. Whilst the bar might not be much to look at or not even that substantial, they did an admirable job of breathing live into it and making sure everyone was happy. This would be a great spot for anybody planning a small to medium sized production.

Chapel Off Chapel is a space that tries to do a lot. Two theatres, a bar, an art gallery, and…read moreprobably several other things, it's got something for most tastes. The contents of the venue change quite regularly - different shows, exhibitions and whatnot all get a look-in. The bar is fairly nondescript, but functional if you're looking for a basic beer or wine and a packet of crisps. Keep an eye on the show schedule though, there have been some great talents through here (Coldplay, anyone?).