Sun Theatre

Awesome cinema just love going here. Much better than going to a Hoyts or Village! Great experience.

I’ve been here more than a dozen times and I am very new to Australia. Love the concept of this place. The staff is friendly and they have amazing chic tops. Some rooms of the rooms are smallish but that does not decrease the experience value in any way.

Every time I come to Melbourne I take in a movie at The Sun in Yarraville. I love the Deco style and the chic tops are the best in Australia.
I’m not just paying them lip service (although my lips do service them). The best choc tops in the country.

The Sun Theatre is superb! I was a Yarraville resident for 20+ years and it’s been great to see the rise of this western suburbs institution.
With 6 art deco cinemas (two of which are enormous lounge rooms — La Scala and The Lyric) offering the latest blockbusters and a smattering of ‘Stage to Screen’ and ballet films, the Sun Theatre offers movie goers the opportunity to get away from the masses that are typically found at your Hoyts or Village Cinemas, and enjoy a more intimate experience at a fraction of the price. With the added bonus of the BEST choc tops in existence.
Monday and Tuesday nights are absolutely crazy busy! Get down there with plenty of time before your movie screens because the lines are long as a result of the $ 10.50 movie tickets. Even if you have a little bit of time to kill, there are a heap of different places to sit down and have a drink or a bite to eat before go time.
The only downside to the Sun Theatre is that there are some movies that you won’t find being played here, such as movies that are produced by the makers of Jackass, or anything with extreme violence. No biggy though… I admire them for sticking to their guns and keeping with the indie themes that they know so well.

I’m sorry, have I not reviewed my beloved Sun Theatre?!
An absolute GEM in the west, this snazzy cinema is worth a visit, no matter where in the world you live. Stunning art deco, gorgeous seats, great service and a perfect balance of commercial films, indies and classics.
Films are a bargain at $ 10.50 on Monday and Tuesday nights, but you can also nab yourself a Sun Membership for some cheap amount, which will get you $ 13 tickets year round.
Be sure to check the sun theatre website to see which films are screening in the ‘Lounge Cinemas’, aka the awesome ones with incredibly comfy leather couches.
Every single theatre has its own name and unique design/​layout though, so be sure to visit them all if you can figure that out!
The choc tops are another highlight. Please get the mint one, it’s obviously the best.
This fantastic local is also licensed (score) and located in Yarraville Village, which has plenty of pre/​post movie dinner/​coffee cake spots.
Do yourself a favour and check it out as soon as humanely possible.

Do you live out West? Do you use Unilocal?Ok, you’ve already been to the Sun Theatre and given it 5 stars.
Meanwhile, if you live elsewhere in Melbourne, there is a chance you haven’t been. Well, if the other reviews haven’t convinced you, I’ll chime in too.
Not only is the Sun full of art deco character, it’s cheap, show great movies and usually attracts an eclectic crowd of movie buffs and locals.
A visit to the Sun is a great opportunity to check out Yarraville, Melbourne’s most western hipster outpost (big call?). Grab a bite, a pizza or a drink on Anderson Street before your movie.
If you’ve not been, or it’s just been a while, a movie at the Sun is more than enough of an excuse.

An 11.00 movie in Melbourne? Fantastic.
I love The Sun. As a frequent movie-​goer, realizing that going to Hoyts each week with my boyfriend was quickly going to break the bank, it was a dream-​come-​true to find The Sun. We went with modest expectations of a good film and a cheap ticket, but were so charmed with the theater itself. It has character! I don’t know how to explain the décor, except to say that it’s vintage, and if you’re looking for an IMAX 3D panoramic-​screened high-​tech cutting-​edge film experience, that’s not what you’re going to find here. You’re going to find lolly bags, popcorn bagged in lunch bags, red plush seats with little wood tables for your drinks, and a charming little bookstore next door to browse in while you wait for your film to start.
They play most new-​releases but also feature older movies in themes. For instance, they did a month or so of Disney princess films and are now showing Shakespeare classics. They feature Australian-​made films, as well.
It’s a cool little place surrounded by adorable coffee shops and that perfect Yarraville hipster vibe.

I don’t normally enjoy going to see movies at the theatre, however I absolutely love the Sun!
This art-​deco theatre has been renovated and modernized (tastefully, I should add) and is, in my opinion, the best place to see a movie in Melbourne.
Each of the 6 cinemas has a slightly different theme, and all of them are different sizes, but each is very comfortable. Nice leather chairs, and small tables to hold refreshments. The Sun has wonderful choc tops, so you should pick one up on your way in.
Buy a membership for $ 12 and you’ll get a few dollars off every ticket you buy. Highly worthwhile!
There’s ample parking behind the building, and the Yarraville train station is just a block away.

Booze AND movies what is there not to like here?

I’ve been in Yarraville for three days, and I’ve already been 3 times there.
Just because I felt in love with the place the second I entered here.
six screens, six different cinemas, all with a wonderful deco, and very (like very VERY) comfortable seats.
An annual membership will cost you 12 $ and then you’ll have to pay 12 $ for each screening.
Nice bookshop as well at the entrance, lots of nice books about… movies, of course.
No ads before the movie, nice music while waiting (soundtracks)
This place is just perfect, as a great fan of the 7^th art, this is the kinda place I would love to live nearby.
Enough said, enjoy it.

Beautiful Melbourne art deco cinema at it’s finest. I started going here when
the suburb Yarraville was relatively quiet and un heard of. The second hand
record store and the confectionery store amongst a blossoming suburb.
Now, or at least a year back, it’s all the rage, with dining and breakfast spots everywhere. Not that that’s bad, it’s added some good cafes and the like. It’s
good to see that apart from the original subdivision, Sun Theatre hasn’t
changed. It still retains it’s independence and old world charm. It’s not part of
those soulless bleak cinema chains.
Each room or film screening area within the the cinema, has a different name,
and slightly differing details. In fact part of the fun is looking out for how each
room presents itself. There’s also a Harry Potter kid’s party space thing, if
that’s something you may envisage as an odd, kooky and fun party.
There’s still that big lot/​open space of car park at the back, which serves the immediately close train station and the cinema. Parking allocation is usually generous for time, and a space can usually be found. I’m not sure about
current times though, it’s probably über popular now.
For me, the Sun is definitely worthy of a trip over to Melbourne and the
excitement and satisfaction when you reach your destination and get that
«I’m back» feeling. It’s great. Because I work in hospo, or did when I have
visited, I usually went during the day, with only a few other attendees.
A great Cinema all round, and one of a dying breed. But knowing the locals,
and Melbourne, It’s here to stay.

When: Last Monday afternoon, 2pm:
What: Me and thirty senior citizens settled into the ginormous leather sofa seats in the Sun’s Lyric room for a matinée screening of the Danish period flick, «A Royal Affair».
Why: It was school holidays (teacher here, natch) and I could finally catch an el cheapo show at my rad neighborhood cinema. I love going to movies on weekday afternoons when it’s just me and a couple of elderly cineastes, but sadly, full time employment has put a wrench in this particular hobby.
The Sun is a gorgeous art deco theatre which has been tastefully modernized: It’s comfortable, friendly, and atmospheric, and they show a balanced combination of blockbusters and indie flicks.
How: By foot of course. I’m a local. If you are coming from afar, the Yarraville train station is located a two minute walk away. If coming by automobile, parking is located in a lot behind the theatre.

Yes. I love this place. I have loved this place ever since it was a dive.
And, I think most of Melbourne loves this place too.
My tip: see a movie in the Lyric. The gorgeous lil’ cinema with the leather love seats.
AND, get the Shrek or Black Adder Choc Tops. Amazing! Other candy bar treats are reasonably priced (and sized too!).
Only bad thing is the Sun Theatre on a Friday and Saturday night. There was a time when about 4 or so movies were starting at around 9pm, lots of confusion outside, and inside. After finally getting seated, the wrong movie started playing. And this has happened to me at least 3 times over the last 2 months.
Buy your tickets online too, especially during peak periods where you can ‘bags’ your seat.
And if you’re after a before or after movie drink head to Yarra Lounge, Corner Shop or Aqua d’vino…

I cant remember what movie I saw here last and it was probably because I was more engaged with the actual theatre itself rather than what was screening. How could you not?! This place is beautiful.
The Sun theatre was established in 1938 and since then many refurbishments has made it the amazing art deco structure it is today and worth admiring…
Its also located in a great spot among gorgeous coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques and if you’ve got time to spare before hand there is also The Sun Book Shop (used to be a candy bar) where you can easily bury your head and forget time for a while…

Sun Theatre is a cinema the way they’re supposed to be. With character and architecture and telegrams on the wall from the likes of Cary Grant congratulating them on their opening (er, few years ago now). Not in a shopping centre with air conditioning that will freeze your heart if the film goes more than 3 hours…
On Mondays and Tuesdays patrons score $ 10 tickets… and if you want to fork out $ 12.50 for an annual membership, tickets will cost just $ 11.50 every other day of the week.
If it’s too cold/​wet/​far to go to the drive in but you want an experience with the same sort of character… this is where you should be.

I’m a big fan of both film and deco architecture, so had been hanging to visit The Sun for ages. Built in the 1930s, the cinema is one of Melbourne’s few remaining independents, screening quality mainstream, local, foreign and fringe films.
I was a little saddened to see The Sun’s famous neon sign covered in scaffolding for maintenance during my visit, and the building itself wasn’t as well preserved as I would have hoped. But I guess there’s little value in comparing it to the likes of The Rivoli in Camberwell, where there have been tens of thousands of dollars pumped into preservation and refurbishment thanks to Village buying it up. Despite the slight disrepair, The Sun is still a lovely building and retains its old world charm.
The chairs in the theatre itself were original, and surprisingly comfortable. I liked the small built in side tables every few seats — perfect for resting drinks on. This is a nice touch given the candy bar is licensed to sell alcohol!
I was impressed to see the integrity of the old world feel reflected right down to the selection of pre-​film music and typeface. The sound and picture quality were perfect, as good as any newly built cinema — I’ll be making the trip across town to visit The Sun again.

This place is such a nice change from the standard movie theatre experience. It was fully renovated a few years ago in keeping with its original deco features and each of the cinemas has its own theme, style and name.
The bathrooms are really plush too which is important, no?
You can only pay with cash here so make sure you leave enough time to sprint to the ATM before your movie starts.
The Sun Theatre is surrounded by really nice places to eat that are inexpensive and easy to get a table at so it is a nice spot to have a relaxed evening.
Tickets are only $ 11 on Tuesday. Oh and there is a really nice bookstore next door that is worth a look if you have a spare few minutes before or after your movie.