Overview
If there's anything better than watching a movie in a darkened room, it's this: getting cosy while the flick plays, putting your feet up as your seat reclines, and snacking on more than popcorn and choc tops. In other words, it's the fancier film-going fun known as gold class in many Australian multiplexes. At Palace Cinemas, it's called Palace Platinum — and it's finally come to Melbourne.
Already on offer in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, the premium cinema experience launched at South Yarra's Palace Cinema Como on Thursday, May 23. Movie buffs will find intimate screens, some seating just 14 people, all decked out with handcrafted leather recliners with individual side tables. You'll also be able to grab a drink before the picture starts, with a separate lounge area — complete with private break-out lounges — part of the Palace Platinum offering.
Decor-wise, interior designer Paul Hecker of HeckerGuthrie and architect Dean Lewis of Design and Beyond are responsible for the decor; however that's not the only opulent part of Como's new addition. When it comes to munching your way through the movie, local restaurants are providing a curated menu, as will Meats & Wine Co. That means bruschetta, garlic bread with bechemel, cheeseburgers, hot salmon poke bowls, Szechuan calamari, and halloumi and baked pumpkin salad, among other bites. Or, for a sweet treat, you can feast on pavlova, sticky date pudding, mini cannoli and a flight of five mini choc tops.
Beverages include local brews and vino, with 20 wines on the list — including Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. At the moment you can book in to see Toy Story 4 and Elton John musical Rocketman.
Palace Platinum is now open at Palace Cinema Como, Toorak Road, South Yarra.
Images: Palace Central Sydney. Updated: June 25, 2019.