Inside Palace Cinema Palace Norton Street
Photograph: Chris Whitfield
Photograph: Chris Whitfield

The Sydney cinemas opening from July 1

Been craving a return to the movies? Here's where to get your fix.

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From July 1, cinephiles can set their laptops aside and once again step into the quiet, reverent ambience of a cinema to see a film like it should be seen: on a huge screen, popcorn in hand, and set to the sound of a stranger's extra loud chewing. Here are the cinemas opening, when they'll be open, and the flicks you'll be able to catch. In the meantime, head to one of Sydney's new drive-in cinemas, settle in for a truly escapist film, or hunker down for the evening with our favourite foodie flicks (just don't start any of them before dinner). 

Stay tuned for announcements from more cinemas on their reopening dates. 

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  • Film
  • Randwick

Beloved local cinema the Randwick Ritz is opening from July 1st – and they're sweeting the deal even more by offering patrons $10 tickets for the first week of their reopening, between July 1 to July 7. So what's on the line-up? Among the films showing from July 1 will be The Trip to Greece, showcasing the latest shenanigans of Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, Australian drama Hearts and Bones starring Hugo Weaving, and The Invisible Man, a chilling tale with 'The Handmaid's Tale''s Elisabeth Moss playing the lead. Get your tickets online

  • Film
  • Paddington
Palace Cinemas
Palace Cinemas

The Palace is back! Settle in for a palatial movie experience in Paddington, Leichhardt or Broadway, with all of the Palace's Sydney theatres opening up on July 2. They'll be screening flicks like Armando Iannucci's The Death of Stalin, new release The Personal History of David Copperfield and the Elisabeth Moss starring bio-pic Shirley. Plus, to get you really excited, they're seling $2 takeaway choc-tops in a variety of Connoisseur flavours at each of their cinemas before in the week before opening day. Tickets are on sale now.

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  • Film
  • Surry Hills

Hosted in the old Paramount Pictures Building, Surry Hills' intimate cinema and bar, Golden Age, will be restarting its screenings to the public on July 16, with tickets on sale in early July. Get your fix of indie classics with an old-school vibe from then on – and if you're craving a little at-home movie night in meantime, stock up on classy bar snacks and bottled Negronis with the Golden Age's at-home delivery service, Bottle Rocket

  • Film
  • Cremorne
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace

Cremorne’s Art Deco picture palace is a stunning step back in time. Now, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace is opening up again on July 9. So, how are they going to reintroduce themselves to the world? With some tried and tested classics, of course. Settle in for 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm film, Labyrinth, or The Big Lebowski. There's a whole lot more available on opening week – you can get your tickets here

Want a drink with that?

  • Cocktail bars

Sydney loves a drink, no doubt about it. From rough-and-ready beer-stained pubs, RSLs and bowling clubs to subterranean speakeasies and glamorous delis with tinned Martinis – the Harbour City has it all. In this town, there’s a bar for every occasion and an occasion for every bar, and this is our handpicked list of the 50 best. 

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