This has got to be one of the best little cinemas in town. I found out about it through film society that’s hosted here, and ever since it’s been my go-to for the chance to see a perfectly curated selection of local and international titles in a beautiful cinema that really sets the mood and provides a perfect setting to relax, unwind and enjoy the show.
There are a few great little cinemas in Auckland, but Capitol is my favourite. They choose fantastic indie and foreign films, the interior is luxurious, the aisles are wide and the seats are comfortable... it’s the sort of cinema that makes you feel like you probably should have dressed up a little nicer, in a good way. All that and the unassuming entry (which I walked right past the first time I went here) makes me feel like I’m totally hip and/or in the know when I attend a showing here. :b
Recently refurbished, Capitol Cinema on Dominion Rd has reclaimed its reputation as one of Auckland's best independent cinemas. You'll wish you could stay in those plush new seats long after the film is done, although the array of cheap and cheerful restaurants on the strip outside may just be enough to move you along.