Dome Cinema
Dome Cinema
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Misha Gildenberger
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Solo
I loved every minute I was there.
The vegan empanadas were absolutely delicious. The staff was beyond friendly.
The place is magical.
My dog was allowed with me during the movie.
I just adored this place! It’s a must go if you are visiting Gisborne.
Too bad I don’t live here, otherwise I’ll probably go weekly!
The vegan empanadas were absolutely delicious. The staff was beyond friendly.
The place is magical.
My dog was allowed with me during the movie.
I just adored this place! It’s a must go if you are visiting Gisborne.
Too bad I don’t live here, otherwise I’ll probably go weekly!
Written 11 March 2022
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EllieCambridge
Cambridge, New Zealand84 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
A complete surprise to discover this boutique cinema in the former billiards room of the historic Poverty Bay Club building. Fantastic decor, great bar snacks and we ordered delicious pizza for delivery at intermission. You pay cash for the movie, and eftpos is accepted at the bar for drinks from a list which includes interesting local wines. Seating includes single and double bean bags as well as a range of chairs/sofas, and blankets were handed out as well to keep us warm on the winter’s night. Highly recommended.
Written 3 July 2020
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alison g
matawai9 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Avid Dome supporter but so disappointed to find on arrival that the movie was booked out! Never had to book before and emails and advertising do not say booking essential.
Written 8 January 2020
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Mark H
17 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We went on a Wednesday evening. We purchased our pre movie drink at the bar and booked ourselves a pizza for the intermission. What a great way to watch a movie. Comfy beanbag and attentive staff. Highly recommend.
Written 24 July 2019
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5gomad
Christchurch, New Zealand69 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Unique experience lounging around in beanbags in gorgeous old club room. Lots of pillows and blankets and helpful advice to make sure your comfortable and food brought to you in the intermission. We went on a Sunday and food choices were curtailed to pizzas - most of which had already been booked before we made our order. I wouldn't particularly rate the pizzas we ended up with but worth it as part of experience - and I think we just hit a dude night.
Written 20 January 2018
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Christa_Emma
Leiden, The Netherlands13 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
Great movie in a beautiful building, like watching in your own living room but cosier. The movie itself was very good as well. Very special cinema. Had a similar experience only twice: once in the cinema in Wanaka (cinema with old sofas and even a car to sit in) and in the Art Center Cinema in Christchurch (unfortunately destroyed in the earthquakes).
Written 31 May 2017
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Robin_Laura
Auckland Central, New Zealand264 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
No wonder the Dome Cinema is one of the most stunning cinema in New Zealand and the world. This historical building has be given a new life by the Dome cinema team in an absolutely exquisite revamp. The delicious food and alternative movies only complement what is already a perfect experience.
Written 21 March 2017
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Begum75
Vancouver, Canada53 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
We didn't expect a lot of interesting night time activities on our lazy tour of small New Zealand towns. So the Dome Cinema in Gisborne was a wonderful surprise. Watching a great movie (Dancer) on a bean bag designed for two while sipping a drink and eating ice cream was awesome! Two thumbs way up!
Written 4 February 2017
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Retrogirl68
Auckland Central, New Zealand49 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
I ate here while on a road trip around the east coast. Enjoyed the food, service and local wine as well as the ambience. Wish I had been there on a night the cinema was on or some live music (lots of touring musicians love the atmosphere of playing in the Dome room) but my visit was too short.
Written 19 January 2017
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Timothy R
Gisborne, New Zealand20 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Great little Gizzy gem. Great staff, awesome atmosphere with a sense of history.only one down side drinks too exspensive and bar range limited
Written 18 January 2017
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Isha
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
do you have to be 18 to visit the dome?
740KatyW
Gisborne, New Zealand1 contribution
No you don't have to be 18 to visit the Dome, they serve soft drinks and juices, and have lollies and icecream for smaller and bigger people. Might just need to check the film classification before you come.
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