Penthouse Cinema & Cafe

Went here for the first time to see Wake Up Dead Man and it was a very nice experience. Although the layout made it feel a bit like a bingo parlour upon first entry, the amount of people gathered here gave the venue a much livelier feel than other local theatres, and the screens and audio quality were top notch. It had more of a community vibe than I was expecting and I think we’ll frequent this cinema more often than not in the future.

Have been coming here for years and the theaters are lovely and an asset to the Brooklyn area. However the cafe service is left wanting and after yesterday's experience has put me off forever supporting this business. You don't drop 60$ in this day and age to be yelled at by the bar staff when wondering, on a quiet Sun morning, where your drink is after 20mins and your movie has started. Better off going to Carribe and sticking with the film. So upsetting as a long term customer.

I've rng twice for phone bookings. One at 8am for a 3.20pm movie and one 3 hours before the movie. Neither of these were booked when we came all the way from Kapiti. Luckily we got in Also their loyalty system varies upon whomever you're dealing with. We have double stamps with a 10 trip voucher, then told they don't apply, then told once not to say anymore seeing I shouldn't have even received them! Of late the overall service and staff courtesy has gone downhill. We have finished using all our 10 trip and don't intend coming to penthouse again after 40 years.

originally known as the Vogue Theatre, was constructed for the Ranish family and opened on 15 June 1939. They have four cinemas also they are available for hire: Cinema One – 167 seats Cinema Two – 66 seats Cinema Three – 168 seats Vogue Suite – 30 seats Only thing is they have paid parking. There is a pay and display car park located on the south side of the cinema building on Ohiro Road. You can also pay for the southside (downhill) carpark inside the cinema at the tills. Not the north side park.

Been a cinema fan since teen years and the Penthouse is perfect for swooping in, parking directly outside, ice cream, chips, lemonade and ticket to some fabulous French film and back out in car and home. No fuss, great service no matter the weather. Perfect escapism. And if I have had a really challenging day, I take the long way there or back home along the coastal road with a view of sun sea and sand with my sounds on and windows down.

When you book online, the indication is that the screen is wider than the row of seats, and that there is almost no gap between the screen and the first row. In reality, the screen is very small (maybe the width of seven or eight seats), with the proportionate height, and is a distance from the first row. So I ended up watching on a screen that appeared smaller than my TV. They also charged me $6 for a can of Coke. The only redeeming factor was that it was slightly cheaper than other cinemas, but in my instance I overpaid for a Coke so I struggled to find any value. Overall a very disappointing experience - I would recommend seeing films elsewhere unless you have no other choice.

Superb classic movie theatre with the glam of movie stars decorating the entranceway. The Cafe and dining areas are a delight, and so are the soft furnishings to sit on on the way to and from the theatres. Theatre seating is also comfortable and plush. I'm looking forward to going to a movie every day during the week of my stay in Brooklyn.

Saw a wonderful movie but the experience was marred by uncomfortably loud sound system in the trailers, especially the booming bass. It felt potentially damaging to hearing. Cinema 4 was very shabby and up lots of stairs. Hand rail was loose at the bottom which made it a challenge for the many people using sticks.

If you hate the crowds of the cinemas downtown and you aren't a fan of Hollywood blockbusters then the 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!