Dome Cinema

The highlight of Gisbourne… truly. Such a cute vibey place, a true destination you could spend hours in. Great cocktails, so so much attention to detail. Sadly I didn’t get the chance to watch a film here but I’d fly back from Auckland just to watch a classic here. Truly wonderfully and I wish more people were as passionate as this in small towns around the country. Don’t miss.

Really cool place. Lovely savoury scone and great coffee.

The most beautiful cinema with a great atmosphere... a lovely bar with delicious cocktails, the room with the screen has beanbags to sit on 🧡

this place has an indescribable atmosphere. Today was our first time and certainly not the last. the newly trained staff was very nice and helpful. thank you to the whole team for the great work. we keep our fingers crossed for you. Dominika & Katerina

I stumbled upon this place as I saw a few men waking in this dimly lit building in the dark. Needless to say in Gisborne I needed to venture in as it may prove an adventure, and an adventure it was! Through the hallway of this antique building was a mysterious door, which led me to a speakeasy bar! It was all glowingly red inside which looked like an opium den. The vibe was on 🔥 . I went to bar looking for foods but I saw a sign showing a film screening! Apparently this was the Dome cinema which I have vaguely heard from a guidebook. Asked for a ticket the guy said it was fully booked. Recommend me staying chilling in case somebody cancelled. Reluctantly but adventurously I did somehow. The friendly guy spoke greatly of how he went to 🇻🇳 last month which was my hometown! Got a beer recommendation from him, God the kiwis beers, even from a can, is good. Waited there for half an hour until a lady came saying somebody cancelled and could fill me in. Ticket was $15. The cinema was in a dome building which is very aesthetic. The cushions were comfier than I thought, since normally I sit when going to cinemas. Another crazy thing: you can order a pizza which will be served during break, which is mad; which I did. Pizza is $24: not on a cheap side but good. This level of comfy is just on kiwi level but it feels so cozy and non pretentious. Overall it felt like a family outdoor cinema because the vibe was so good and space is so aesthetic compared to normal stuffy cinemas settings. The movie was “The Way, My Way” which was a good one for such an eccentric place in a lazing winter day. I strongly recommend that film 👍, so legit for any adventurous souls out there. Needless to say such an adventure ended up my night so fully. I think the place really speaks for the true spirit of Gisborne, during the first sight it looks a bit dull but when you dig deeper there was a whole world down under, which is crazy. Some pictures here show how crazy it is to believe this is Gisborne. I could not wait to come back for more authentic experiences.

Very cosy and stylish cinema, with a great bar. you’re sitting on bean sacks and that is super comfy, feels like cinema at home. Only downside, the pizza was awful, taste like cheap supermarket pizza and was burned.

Such a cool place!!! The cocktail menu was awesome and had a French kiss and a margarita - definitely recommend! Warmer than when we went to the cafe earlier in the day!

A delightful community cinema in one of Gisbornes beautiful old buildins. A real gem, with a bar next door what more could you ask for. A delightful evening of fun and entertainment, friendly, funny staff who were happy to help with whatever you wanted.

Great food at a reasonable price. Good food is actually scarce in New Zealand, and when I have found it, it's often expensive. The Dome offers a kitschy relaxed atmosphere with pleasant and friendly service. I enjoyed a fantastic steak, though it was a hair closer to medium than medium rare. It was, never the less, a great cut of beef, well prepared, and very tasty. On the way out, I saw a table getting some pizzas. As a pizza aficionado and mega fan, I can say that they looked incredibly good, but alas, I did not taste them. If you're in Gisborne and looking for a night out, I recommend the Dome.