Light House Cuba (Wellington)
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Address:
29 Wigan Street Te Aro Wellington Contact Person: Harriet Prebble Phone: +64 4 385 3337 (press ‘0’ for a human voice) Mobile: +64 27 371 9362 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lighthousecinema.co.nz |
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Details
Capacity: 74 + 55 + 34
Screen: Three, fully digital. 3D on two screens
Sound: Topgrade 7.1 system
Seating: couch seating, with cushions
Snackbar: full cafe, with cabinet food. A wide range of ice cream.A super coffee machine and a wide areay of locally sourced beers and NZ wines.
Accessibility: good street access but nearby parking could be a problem
Capacity: 74 + 55 + 34
Screen: Three, fully digital. 3D on two screens
Sound: Topgrade 7.1 system
Seating: couch seating, with cushions
Snackbar: full cafe, with cabinet food. A wide range of ice cream.A super coffee machine and a wide areay of locally sourced beers and NZ wines.
Accessibility: good street access but nearby parking could be a problem
Geoff's Review
See also LIGHT HOUSE PETONE and LIGHT HOUSE PAUATAHANUI "The Best Little Art House Cinemas in the Best Little Capital in the World'
The latest addition to the Light House chain (opened in late 2012, the Light House Cuba is found in a little dog-leg street which runs between Vivian Street and Abel Smith Street in central Wellington. Across the street from the rather charming Havana Bar, this cinema provides for urban, discerning film-goers (Hanecke's demanding film 'Amour' was attracting good audiences when I visited in February 2013, 'Detroit' in November 2017 and ‘Celia’ in March 2019.
It is housed in a building with inner-city cred (formerly a stables, then a motor mechanics), and close by the rather raffish but increasingly trendy Cuba Street precinct.
Screens Show Me Shorts and a wide range of art house films, with innovative concessions, to attract both a younger crowd eg Student Thursday, where $11.50 buys you a ticket and a free hot drink, Treat Yourself Tuesday, Monday Escape and Senior Wednesday at ($11.50). Phone bookings available.
The Light House Cuba does not advertise widely, depending on word-of-mouth to build a loyal patronage--as well as employing a young and enthusiastic staff.
A lovely foyer and interesting information posted on the walls.
Highly recommended. Others agree, as this cinema was voted Best Cinema in Wellington in the Capital Magazine Best of 2018 Awards.
See also LIGHT HOUSE PETONE and LIGHT HOUSE PAUATAHANUI "The Best Little Art House Cinemas in the Best Little Capital in the World'
The latest addition to the Light House chain (opened in late 2012, the Light House Cuba is found in a little dog-leg street which runs between Vivian Street and Abel Smith Street in central Wellington. Across the street from the rather charming Havana Bar, this cinema provides for urban, discerning film-goers (Hanecke's demanding film 'Amour' was attracting good audiences when I visited in February 2013, 'Detroit' in November 2017 and ‘Celia’ in March 2019.
It is housed in a building with inner-city cred (formerly a stables, then a motor mechanics), and close by the rather raffish but increasingly trendy Cuba Street precinct.
Screens Show Me Shorts and a wide range of art house films, with innovative concessions, to attract both a younger crowd eg Student Thursday, where $11.50 buys you a ticket and a free hot drink, Treat Yourself Tuesday, Monday Escape and Senior Wednesday at ($11.50). Phone bookings available.
The Light House Cuba does not advertise widely, depending on word-of-mouth to build a loyal patronage--as well as employing a young and enthusiastic staff.
A lovely foyer and interesting information posted on the walls.
Highly recommended. Others agree, as this cinema was voted Best Cinema in Wellington in the Capital Magazine Best of 2018 Awards.