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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Comfortable seating with good leg room and cup holders…read more Theatres are smaller but good size screens Click and collect tickets. Worth joining the cinebuzz club for cheaper tickets.

Always enjoy coming here to the movies. The venue is always clean and tidy. The staff are friendly…read moreand helpful...always smiling and get to know you and your taste in movies. As a member of CineBuzz, it's great to see advanced screenings of all the awesome movies. To save time I book tickets and food online using the great Events Cinemas app. The more movies I see, being rewarded with a freebie is something to look forward to.