Broadway Cinematheque
Broadway Cinematheque is sure to satisfy every cinephile’s whims and fancies, highlighting niche, indie films alongside the odd blockbuster. The space has four screens, housed in a venue that is also known to host exhibitions and film festivals. The adjoining Kubrick Cafe is a cosy space perfect for trawling through literature, poetry or comic books, or frequenting for a drink post-movie.
3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei; bc.cinema.com.hk
The Oval Office at AMC Pacific Place
The Oval Office at AMC Pacific Place provides an intimate and luxe “presidential” experience. The cinema space is decked out with 18 spacious and plush reclining chairs and is accompanied by advanced visual and aural facilities for a top-notch cinematic experience, while service buttons allow you to order food and drinks from your seat. If you’re looking for something a little more substantial, The Oval Office offers French cuisine from Plat du Jour, which will be prepared and taken to your seat before the movie begins.
AMC Pacific Place, Level 1, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty; pacificplace.com.hk
The Metroplex
Each year, The Metroplex partners with the Sundance Institute to host Hong Kong’s very own annual Sundance Film Festival. Located in the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre, The Metroplex houses 12 cinemas, each fully equipped with surround sound audio systems and luxurious seating, with three 20-seater VIP houses for an exclusive and intimate cinema experience. Renting out an entire VIP suite costs HK$3,000 plus a minimum charge of HK$17,000 for food and drinks, including the option of a tailor-made menu from the connecting private dining area, to be enjoyed pre or post cinema screening.
E-Max, KITEC, 1 Trademart Drive, Kowloon Bay; cinemacity.com.hk
The Coronet at Emperor Cinemas
Located within Hong Kong’s bustling Central business district, Emperor Cinemas offers a luxe, spacious viewing room with a host of premium services and facilities: the seats come with a built in USB phone charger and plush seating with footrests, where you can kick back and relax. Drinks and food include the likes of fine wine and gourmet burgers, found on the special menu created by the dedicated Emperor Cinemas chef. An array of both local and international movies are on show, offering a varied selection to choose from.
Emperor Cinemas, Entertainment Building, 30 Queen’s Road Central, Central; emperorcinemas.com
BEA Festival Suite at MCL Cinema
The Bea Festival Suite at MCL Cinema provides a comfortable and luxurious viewing set-up that make the VIP cinema truly worth a visit. A Japanese pastry chef was invited to create the exclusive food menu, on which snacks include baked cheese tarts, homemade cream puffs and the unmissable chocolate popcorn. The first theatre in Hong Kong to install a top-quality Bowers & Wilkins sound system, Bea Festival Suite will appeal to the audiophiles among us, or simply to those looking for the ultimate, cinematic experience.
Level UG, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong; mclcinema.com
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