Sydney’s listed screen gem The Chauvel has been operating in the historic Paddington Town Hall from 1977. Formerly the Paddington Town Hall ballroom (the fully sprung floor remains under the seats) the Cinema One auditoria boasts a barrel-vaulted ceiling with proscenium arch stage. The cinema has long been the spiritual home of Australian film culture, a gathering place for true film lovers to share their passion for the best of independent and world cinema.

Cafe & Bar
The Chauvel's second floor cafe & bar offers views over Sydney's fashionable Paddington. Enjoy fresh premium Lavazza coffee prepared by our experienced baristas or choose from a great variety of food and drink including local and international premium wine & beer, handmade Connoisseur choc tops, healthy choice popcorn cooked in olive oil and more. The Chauvel also stocks a range of boutique snacks.

Private Hire
The Chauvel is equipped with state of the art 35mm, 16mm and Betacam/DVD video projection with a Dolby Digital sound system featuring the Lenard speaker system exclusive to the Chauvel. There is a Mezzanine Lounge for all private functions. Please call 02 9361 5465 or email events.nsw@palacecinemas.com.au for information on private hire pricing and technical information.

(The Chauvel Cafe & Bar is available prior to screenings for bookings subject to availability)

Getting to Chauvel

Buses

City/Central- Bus #378 from Central (Railway Square) or #380 from Circular Quay or Elizabeth Street stop directly opposite the cinema. Alight at Paddington Town Hall.

Eastern Suburbs- Bus #380 from Bondi Beach and Bondi Jcn stops outside the cinema.

Innerwest- Bus #352 from Marrickville & Newtown travels to the cinema direct via Sydney University.

Parking

Paid parking is available at the St Vincent's Hospital Car Park (access via Victoria Street) - a 15 minute walk from the cinema. Flat rate of only $10 after 4pm 7 days a week. Pay upon entry to access this rate. Parking hours are Mon – Thu 6.30am to 11.30pm; Fri & Sat 6.30am to 1.30am; Sun 6.30am to midnight. Please contact the car park on (02) 8382 3896 for details of casual parking rates outside these times. Rates correct at time of publication but subject to change.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access is available. Please take the lift to level 1, Cinema Level to purchase tickets and bar items. Disabled access is available to both cinemas.

TICKET PRICES

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(Bargain Day Monday Non-applicable on Public Holidays, Film Festivals & Special Events)

PLEASE NOTE: 

In cinema Credit Card purchases will incur a 1.8% surcharge. 

Special pricing may apply to Film Festivals and Special Events.