Even for the most popular movies on the cheap night the cinema is never full. The theatre is…read morecomfortable and there is always a seat in the area that one likes. I have tried the theatre out a few times with a close friend who is deaf. I rang the theatre...but told to leave a message twice....ummm. I emailed the theatre. I have requested the "Captioned View"device and both times there has been a slight problem.They responded with an email that only left me a choice of one time to see the movie. I will persist in getting it right though. Then the staff were most helpful in replacing the machine that was faulty. However in my survey of the experience on another website I did mention that there needs to be more of these machines at any one time and all movies should have closed captions available at the theatre. We only had the choice of one movie at three different times. So I am only giving the theatre two stars as it really isn't being equitable to hearing impaired / deaf individuals. On a positive note the movie was excellent and we did have an enjoyable night.

I love coming here because the cinemas are fairly new and cleaner than others in the area…read more There's not as much theatres as in Macquarie Centre so movie choices can be a bit limited. The main ticket booths are almost always closed, and you get your tickets in the Scoop Alley counters. This sometimes makes for long queues as people getting food and tickets would all be in the same queue, and there would often only be two counters open. Most people who purchase their tickets online get confused and often queue up not knowing they can skip the line, as the sign for priority tickets is a bit out of place in the Scoop Alley counters. If you order hot food, they note down your seat number and deliver your food to you, so that's a big plus for me. The downside to that though is the hot food isn't really that tasty. You can get your parking ticket validated if you enter before 6PM, otherwise the parking is free.

Amazing experience at Kings Comics during a work trip in November. I called to check on in stock…read morecomics and they nicely put them aside for me to come pick up. I also did a second visit on my return to Sydney and got some recommendations on new releases for my travels! Perfection!

Super helpful and very friendly! 10/10 would suggest! I…read moreasked for any comics by Liana Kangas and they rounded up 3 covers she did with no problem at all!

The Flying Penguin is a Newtown mum's haven/money sucker…read more Miles away from the Kmarts and Toys-R-Us of the world, Flying Penguin stocks a choice of kids toys and play equipment that is both eco friendly and encourages kids to develop a healthy relationship with their environment. Flying Penguin has everything from amber phosphate baby teething necklaces (which argue that amber has soothing properties), paint-it-then-play-it ukuleles, wooden hand made tricycles that you (or perhaps someone more child-sized) can test run around the shop and puzzles, maps and costumes made from entirely organic products. They're bringing home the idea that you can make your own fun, encouraging creativity amongst the little-uns. This message goes out to the big-uns too, and purchasing a gift from Flying Penguin somehow seems far more satisfying than buying a run of the mill factory produced present, despite the potentially large difference in the price-tag.

Flying penguin is a quality toys and educational store for kids aged 0-15.Located in the heart of…read moreNewtown the shop stocks environmentally friendly toys. Their toys are designed with the purpose of fostering imagination and creativity. They also aim towards making the kids understand our relationship with the environment. Its bright and colourful and very well designed so kids and go and explore the toys and see what appeals to them. It is by far one of the best kids toy shop who just don't stock toys mindlessly. In this day and age we should all be very careful about our impact on the environment and also to make sure that our children are playing with chemical free products. Very creative and different products and the service is very good as well.

The bird cages sing!…read more A beautiful art installation in the middle of the an alley filled with restaurants. The bird cages are strung above the alley way and all coordinate to sing what feels like a symphony. This is located a bit past the Westfield Sydney and you'll probably need Google maps to find it. The alley is filled with the tables when the restaurants are opened so it kind of messes up your picture (and the peaceful vibe) to be honest. I would try to go either on the weekend when the CBD isn't so busy or off hours - maybe earlier in the morning.

This was a cute installation. My sister and I went searching for it and it looks better in person…read morethan it does in pictures. Either at night or during the day, the attraction is pretty impressive. It is a bit hard to find and my sister and I spent quite a bit of time going through alleyways and streets because the map doesn't take you directly there. The birdcages hang up pretty high so if you didn't know you would literally walk under them and not even notice. It's located next to a restaurant so it's a nice view if you dine there. It is tranquil, but has a bit of a melancholic feel to it. Definitely something to view if you have time and wandering around in the city.

Very friendly staff! Amazing variety of anime figures with very fair prices. Would definitely…read morerecommend to anybody who is an avid figure collector. There's also some other small fun things at the shop so if you're an anime fan it's worth a look!

I am pretty solidly connected to parts of the Japanese community in Sydney. As such, being able to…read morefind the staples of life like supermarkets, community organisations and even bookstores is a must. Well Hondarake (meaning nothing but books) covers this in spades. Formerly in a shop closer to the King St wharf, this little bookstore either has or can get whatever Japanese related book or manga you require. More importantly, the prices are such that you wont need to sell your first born as with some Japanese bookstores that may or may not be located in the Victoria's Gallery .... Check it out. It is just upstairs.

Hondarake is a gem in an obscure location (it has moved to the corner of Liverpool st and Sussex St…read moreat the commerce building) The whole store is literally filled with books. While it may not have the classy ambiance of Kinokuniya, Hondarake has a pretty decent collection of cheap second hand reads which all look almost new. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for raw manga/novels. Value for money 5/5 Selection 3/5 Ambiance 2/5 Service 4/5

This was a little comic store from the 80s and 90s run by the lovely Terry Brown since deceased in…read moreabout 2016. A high point in my youth was seeing Terry and his girl Ruth during each Saturday morning run into town. Now sadly gone since the mid to late 90s I am surprised the name still turns up on a search. - David R 27/5/2018 davidrlandofoz@gmail.com

ONE WORD: SKULLS. I…read morefelt like I had stepped into heaven when I entered Holy Kitsch! (Mainly because I'm obsessed with skulls!) Skull heads, skull glasses, skull bags, sugar skulls, skull art, skull figurines...... plus Frida Kahlo everything! This shop is amazing! Okay, yes, it is very expensive, but where else would you find quality Mexican skulls and Day of the Dead gifts??? (Definitely nothing like this in Auckland). Only bought two skull shot glasses, but next time I'm in Sydney, I will definitely spend a bit extra and get a massive skull! Not sure how it's going to fit in my suitcase though :S

Holy Kitsch! Great name, Great Store…read more Brimming with quirky, kitschy, one-off pieces that are bound to delight lovers of fun, funky homewares. I'm a HUGE fan of this store. Their window displays are colourful and fun and all the pieces are just damn cool. Here's a summary of what you can expect to find at Holy Kitsch: "Sugar Skulls and candelabras inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead "Dia de los Muertos", hand painted mirrors evoking the life of Frida Kahlo, Sailor Jerry bamboo curtains, really cool antique and vintage wares, ephemera, curios and a whole lot more." Beneath the fun Holy Kitsch is a serious store with a conscience and a mission. All of the products are Fair Trade and ethically sourced, where possible, as part of the owners mission to present an alternative to mass production. Given all things Latin American and Mexican are completely in fashion I imagine this store is going gangbusters. See for yourself.