1 / 3Lido Cinema
📍 Epsom, Auckland
Independent cinema in Epsom showing world cinema, indie films and Royal Opera/Ballet broadcasts. Lounge area for pre- and post-film, friendly counter service, ice creams and coffee.
This is a very cool cinema if you can locate a parking slot allowing for 90 minutes. It's my place to watch an exotic but excellent movie. Seats are comfortable, staff are nice, toilets are clean, nice coffee, even can read the Herald while waiting. The film selection is not the mainstream blockbuster type, but almost always about human spirits. My favorite chillout place, you can hardly go wrong with their selection, perhaps more so for the mature audience. The nearby shops are nice too.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
An older, intimate Epsom cinema with a lounge area, world-cinema programming and a Tuesday all-day discount — better suited to school-age kids and teens after non-blockbuster fare than under-fives. Royal Opera and Ballet broadcasts add a special-occasion option.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Monica Cheng
a year ago
“This is a very cool cinema if you can locate a parking slot allowing for 90 minutes. It's my place to watch an exotic but excellent movie. Seats are comfortable, staff are nice, toilets are clean, nice coffee, even can read the Herald while waiting. The film selection is not the mainstream blockbuster type, but almost always about human spirits. My favorite chillout place, you can hardly go wrong with their selection, perhaps more so for the mature audience. The nearby shops are nice too.”
Jacqueline Thomas
4 months ago
“What a perfect place for a mid-week movie date with your sister! I have it on good authority that the ice creams are delicious. The staff are helpful, the theater perfectly sized, and the extravagant surroundings take you back to the time before the bland multiplex. Loved it!”
lucy chamberlian
a month ago
“Went to watch Song Sung Blue tonight and just wanted to say thank you to the staff who created such a good energy in the place and delt with us dancing at the end. Dear management, give them a gold star and a chocolate bar!!!”
Austin D
2 months ago
“Very cute intimate cinema. Staff are friendly. Cinema was tidy and comfy Parking is difficult In this area so I would recommend planning to arrive 15 to 20 mins before you need to be there to allow for walking time.”
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Overview
Lido Cinema on Manukau Road in Epsom is an independent boutique cinema programming world cinema, indie features and live Royal Opera/Ballet broadcasts rather than mainstream multiplex blockbusters. The venue includes a lounge area to relax in pre- or post-film, a counter for tickets and beverages, ice creams and coffee. Tuesdays carry an all-day discount on tickets. Pram accessible.
