Golden Age Cinema & Bar

Top choice in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst


In what was once the Sydney HQ of Paramount Pictures, a heart-warming small cinema occupies the former screening room downstairs. It shows old favourites, art-house classics and a few recherché gems. There's a great small bar here too, with free gigs on Saturdays. All up, it's a fabulous place for a night out.

The separate cafe at ground level is an attractive coffee stop too.


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