Independent Cinemas | Melbourne

Melbourne has it's big name movie cineams like Hoyts, Village and Imax but what about small intimate theatres showing movies.

An emerging trend is smaller privately run bars and theatres showing movies often serving drinks and food.

Hey, if you know of one that we've missed, let us know..

Independent Cinemas

Cinema Nova

Where: 380 Lygon Street, Carlton 3053

Melbourne's favourite independent. Cinema Nova was established in August 1992 as a collaboration between two landmark Australian independent cinemas - the Longford Cinema in Sou.. Show More..

Cult Cinema & Bar

Where: 270 Sydney Road, Brunswick 3056

Pop-up cinema & bar. Step into a curated world of special event cinema, cult films, throwbacks and festival favourites. We specialise in film themed cocktail nights, food an.. Show More..

Drive-In Cinema | Melbourne

Where: Melbourne 3001

On February 18 1954, an advertisement appeared in the Melbourne Sun: "Opening tonight at 6:30 Australia's first drive-in theater". The Skyline in Burwood became the first of more t.. Show More..

LongPlay Bar

Where: 318 St Georges Rd, Fitzroy North 3068

Cocktails and tapas at a hip bar with cosy wooden booths, retro decor and a small cinema space. Small kitchen with a dinner menu of Mediterranean-inspired share-plates. Cock.. Show More..

Rooftop Cinema & Bar

Where: 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000

The Rooftop Cinema at Curtin House screens everything from cult favourites to new releases and documentaries. A cinema on a roof in the heart of Melbourne. Owned and operated b.. Show More..

Sun Theatre: Yarraville

Where: 8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville 3013

The Sun Theatre in Yarraville has 8 boutique Art Deco Cinemas. Open from 9:30am daily excluding Christmas and ANZAC Day. The Sun Theatre are open to the public and screening.. Show More..

The Astor Theatre

Where: Corner Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, St Kilda 3182

The Astor Theatre is a cinema in the grand, old manner. The theatre's proud boast is Fine Films and Atmosphere and the varied programme and "old-world"charm reflect this. When .. Show More..

The George Revival Cinema

Where: 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 3182

Gusto Films ran this cinema from June 2013 until February 2014, until the new owners (property developers) failed to renew our lease on reasonable terms so had no choice but to lea.. Show More..

Thornbury Picture House

Where: 802 High St, Thornbury

Thornbury Picture House is a new boutique cinema and bar open inside an old 1920 motor garage. It's the latest project from independent cinema guru Gus Berger (the guy responsi.. Show More..

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