Golden Age Cinema & Bar

4.4

13 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Australian

Romantic
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Golden Age Cinema & Bar is known as being the coolest underground movie theatre, or perhaps the only underground movie theatre, in Sydney and it’s also a fantastic spot to enjoy live music. On Friday & Saturday nights, the bar puts on free shows. It’s an eclectic line up that spans psyched-out surf rock groups, solo artists playing with dream pop and EP launches that experiment with lunging synths. Even if you don’t think the music is your jam, the bar is worth swinging by and you might just expand your repertoire.

Join host Alexei Toliopoulos (Total Reboot) for Trivia every Tuesday in the Golden Age Bar. It’s movie themed but you don’t need to have gone to film school to get quizzical. Entry is free but space is limited. Visit our website to book and check out what else Golden Age has to offer.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 9211 1556
Website
https://www.ourgoldenage.com.au/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Think of Golden Age as the femme fatale, the leading man, and the sassy best friend all in one. Recalling the sublime indulgence of classic Hollywood but deeply invested in a future vision of a moviegoing culture that invites new cinematic voices to speak, our cinema and bar provide an intimate and inclusive social experience like no other. The good old days are now.

Location
80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010
Area
Darlinghurst
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Iggy's Sourdough + Meander Valley Cultured ButterA$8.00
Beetroot Hummus + Iggy's SourdoughA$14.00
Babaganoush + Iggy's SourdoughA$14.00
Yurrita Anchovies, Iggy's Sourdough + LemonA$15.00
Ortiz Bonito, Iggy's Sourdough + LemonA$17.00
Burrata, Pea Pesto, Tomato + BaslamicA$22.00
Fish Tacos, Corn Salsa, Slaw + Lime CremaA$20.00
Three Cheese Toastie, Pickles + CrispsA$16.00
Three Cheese Board, Fruit, Quince Paste + Iggy's SourdoughA$36.00
Three Cured Meats, Pickles, Mustard + Iggy's SourdoughA$36.00

Mixed Drinks

Cameo Cocktail

Dark RavenA$20.00
scotch, elderflower, blackberry + plum
G+TA$14.00
four pillars olive leaf gin, strangelove coastal tonic + lemon
VesperA$22.00
666 lemon myrtle vodka, never never gin + kina madenii
Twin PeaksA$22.00
reuben hills cold brew, rum, brookie's macadamia + wattleseed
Walnut SazeracA$21.00
the gospel rye, marionette nocino, maple + aniseed
Yuzu + White Chocolate MargaritaA$20.00
tequila, white chocolate, yuzu + salt
White GoldA$21.00
four pillars rare dry gin, aromatised wine + bitter gentian
SidewinderA$22.00
jalapeno, amores mezcal verde, lime + agave
Peppercorn + Raspberry NegroniA$20.00
pink peppercorn, raspberry, gin, vermouth + campari
Charlie ChaplinA$20.00
husk ink sloe + berry gin, marionette apricot brandy + lime
CosmoA$20.00
666 lemon myrtle vodka, marionette dry curacao, lime + cranberry

Bubbly

NV Billy Button, Wildflower, Prosecco, Glera, King Valley, VIC
- GlsA$11.00
- BtlA$60.00
2021 La Violetta, Freo Easy Nat, Pettillant Naturel Riesling + Muscat, Great Southern, WA
- GlsA$15.00
- BtlA$85.00
NV Taittinger, Brut Reserve, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir + Pinot Meunier, Reims, FR
- Btl (375ml)A$99.00
2011 Nadeson Collis, Millesime, Chardonnay, Henty, VIC
- BtlA$150.00
2017 Sinapius, Blanc de Noirs, Pinot Noir + Pinot Meunier, Pipers River, TAS
- BtlA$140.00

White

2021 Gilbert, Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris + Others, Mudgee, NSW
- GlsA$12.00
- BtlA$55.00
2021 Havilah, Pinot Gris, Tamar Valley, TAS
- GlsA$14.00
- BtlA$65.00
2021 Sentio, Aligote, Alpine Valleys, VIC
- GlsA$17.00
- BtlA$80.00
2020 Hutton, Graffiti, Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA
- GlsA$15.00
- BtlA$70.00

Orange, Rose + Chilled Red

2021 Mdi Ribolla Gialla, Murray Darling, NSW
- GlsA$15.00
- BtlA$70.00
2018 Save Our Souls, Skin on Skin, Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC
- GlsA$17.00
- BtlA$80.00
2021 Sinapius, Jean Morice Rose, Gamay, Pipers Brook, TAS
- GlsA$16.00
- BtlA$75.00
2021 Little Reddie, Nebbiolo + Refosco, Heathcote, VIC
- GlsA$14.00
- BtlA$65.00

Red

2021 Brothers Koerner, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, SA
- GlsA$16.00
- BtlA$75.00
2018 Liquid Rock 'n' Roll, Ghetto Dolcetto, Swan Hill, VIC
- GlsA$15.00
- BtlA$70.00
2021 Blood Moon, Promise, Schioppettino, Heathcote, VIC
- GlsA$16.00
- BtlA$75.00
2019 A. Rodda, Cuvee de Chais, Cabernet + Friends, Beechworth, VIC
- GlsA$17.00
- BtlA$80.00
2017 Magpie Estate, The Schnell, Shiraz + Grenache, Barossa Valley, SA
- GlsA$13.00
- BtlA$60.00

Beer, Cider + Seltzer

Asahi, Super Dry, JAP 5.0%
- 350mlA$12.00
Pirate Life Pale Ale, SA 5.4%
- 425mlA$12.00
Garage Project, Golden Path, Hazy IPA, NZ 4.0%
- 425mlA$12.00

Tins

Garage Project, Dirty Water, Raspberry Yuzu Seltzer, NZ 4.5%
- 330mlA$8.00
Garage Project, Dirty Water, Pineapple Passion Seltzer, NZ 4.5%
- 330mlA$8.00
Garage Project, Dirty Water, Lemon Lime Seltzer, NZ 4.5%
- 330mlA$8.00
Yulli's Brews, Margot, Dry Apple Cider, NSW 5.0%
- 375mlA$10.00
Bodriggy, Electric Wicky, Kiwi, Pineapple + Mint Gose, VIC 4.5%
- 355mlA$13.00
Boatrocker, Life Is Peachy, Peach Kettle Sour Ale, VIC 4.0%
- 375mlA$13.00
Heaps Normal, Quiet, Xpa, ACT 0.5%
- 375mlA$8.00
Cooper's, Premium Light, SA 2.9%
- 375mlA$7.00
Garage Project, Beer, Pilsner, NZ 4.8%
- 330mlA$9.00
Grifter, Serpents Kiss, Watermelon Pilsner, NSW 4.9%
- 375mlA$11.00
Yulli's Brews, Seabass, Mediterranean Lager, NSW 4.2%
- 375mlA$10.00
Philter Xpa, NSW 4.2%
- 375mlA$10.00
Akasha, Hopsmith IPA, NSW 6.8%
- 375mlA$14.00
Garage Project, Pernicious Weed IPA, NSW 8.0%
- 330mlA$15.00

Takeaway Cocktails by Bottle Rocket

each bottle serves 2 drinks + comes with a complimentary movie for home on movie night, our online streaming patform

Yuzu + White Chocolate MargaritaA$35.00
tequila, white chocolate, yuzu + salt
Peppercorn + Raspberry NegroniA$35.00
pink peppercorn, raspberry, gin, vermouth + campari
Popcorn Re-FashionedA$35.00
bourbon, butter, popcorn + cacao
Rum MedleyA$35.00
Rum, tonka + desert lime. Can be served as a daiquiri, mojito or cuba libre
Cocktail TrilogyA$99.00

Non Alcoholic

FamilyA$14.00
amaretto, river mint + salted grapefruit
No-GroniA$16.00
bitter orange, aromatic herbs + juniper
Selection of Sodas by StrangeloveA$6.00
Still/Sparkling Mineral WaterA$9.00
Coca Cola/Coke ZeroA$5.00
Filter Coffee by Reuben HillsA$5.00

What 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

3.9Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

13 Reviews

R
jessicaR
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Loud, boisterous, our table had my reservation on it but a couple seated there I had to remove. Mocktails pre mixed and awful. Food unremarkable. Ordered popcorn to come with final drinks. It was cold and chewy. Sent it back, was not offered a refund. Bar staff distracted with each other dancing around behind the bar. I used to come here and found it elegant. Things have changed for the worse.
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TrudiG
Sydney
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this bar. Did a bottle of bubbles before we headed to a restaurant for dinner. Bought some popcorn but it ended up being all unpopped kernals so showed the staff and they apologised and gave us a bag of chips to compensate. The staff are amazing and the venue is perfect for intimate get togethers or a date!
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MarylouK
Tropical QLD
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hi great venue and staff didnt realise there was no food until 5pm. and our booking at 245... no prob we just ordered from upstair and bar were happy for us to eat at the table. Movie was great.
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rishis
Sydney
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I booked a table on the day - when we arrived we were greeted with a problem, as there was a glitch in their booking system. Their was not table for us. There was no food on offer as the Chef was sick. So we just sat near the stairwell. The staff tried to help but they were limited. For me and my partner we heard good things about the venue and cleared time, we travelled quite a long distance to get to the venue and organised a baby sitter. So it was a disappointment.
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JudeD
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I love the ambience in the Golden Age Bar and the bar food was very good (especially the Ortiz anchovies with delicious sourdough). As the cinema doesn’t have raked seating, our friends were unable to see the whole screen and read all the subtitles. We’ll be back occasionally to soak in the Art Deco ambience but not regularly as value for money isn’t as as good as other Arthouse cinema chains.
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MikeG
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great Negroni!!
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SophC
Sydney
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab service and gorgeous decor and vibe. Booked a large space for a group and they were so great at managing it all
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Mike
London
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location and cocktails with comfort food and a great cinema experience
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Amandat
New South Wales
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
No air conditioning in the cinema made for an extremely uncomfortable experience. Never mind the fact that with covid, good air circulation is a must have for any venue.
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traceyh
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s so fabulous! One of my favourite sydney places. Back to a bygone era of art deci, moodiness and class! Divine!!
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80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills, AU-NSW 2010

Additional information

Area
Darlinghurst
Hours of Operation
Bar Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.ourgoldenage.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 9211 1556
Catering
Think of Golden Age as the femme fatale, the leading man, and the sassy best friend all in one. Recalling the sublime indulgence of classic Hollywood but deeply invested in a future vision of a moviegoing culture that invites new cinematic voices to speak, our cinema and bar provide an intimate and inclusive social experience like no other. The good old days are now.

Golden Age Cinema & Bar

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Bites

Smoked AlmondsA$7.00

Sicilian OlivesA$7.00

Cocktail PopcornA$7.00

Proper CrispsA$8.00

Sweet

Chocolate BagA$8.00

Lolly BagA$8.00

Messina Choc TopA$8.00

Pana Organic Vegan SticksA$8.00

Kitchen

Iggy's Sourdough + Meander Valley Cultured ButterA$8.00

Beetroot Hummus + Iggy's SourdoughA$14.00

Babaganoush + Iggy's SourdoughA$14.00

Yurrita Anchovies, Iggy's Sourdough + LemonA$15.00

Ortiz Bonito, Iggy's Sourdough + LemonA$17.00

Burrata, Pea Pesto, Tomato + BaslamicA$22.00

Fish Tacos, Corn Salsa, Slaw + Lime CremaA$20.00

Three Cheese Toastie, Pickles + CrispsA$16.00

Three Cheese Board, Fruit, Quince Paste + Iggy's SourdoughA$36.00

Three Cured Meats, Pickles, Mustard + Iggy's SourdoughA$36.00

Mixed Drinks

Dark RavenA$20.00

G+TA$14.00

VesperA$22.00

Twin PeaksA$22.00

Walnut SazeracA$21.00

Yuzu + White Chocolate MargaritaA$20.00

White GoldA$21.00

SidewinderA$22.00

Peppercorn + Raspberry NegroniA$20.00

Charlie ChaplinA$20.00

CosmoA$20.00

Bubbly

NV Billy Button, Wildflower, Prosecco, Glera, King Valley, VIC

2021 La Violetta, Freo Easy Nat, Pettillant Naturel Riesling + Muscat, Great Southern, WA

NV Taittinger, Brut Reserve, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir + Pinot Meunier, Reims, FR

2011 Nadeson Collis, Millesime, Chardonnay, Henty, VIC

2017 Sinapius, Blanc de Noirs, Pinot Noir + Pinot Meunier, Pipers River, TAS

White

2021 Gilbert, Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris + Others, Mudgee, NSW

2021 Havilah, Pinot Gris, Tamar Valley, TAS

2021 Sentio, Aligote, Alpine Valleys, VIC

2020 Hutton, Graffiti, Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA

Orange, Rose + Chilled Red

2021 Mdi Ribolla Gialla, Murray Darling, NSW

2018 Save Our Souls, Skin on Skin, Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

2021 Sinapius, Jean Morice Rose, Gamay, Pipers Brook, TAS

2021 Little Reddie, Nebbiolo + Refosco, Heathcote, VIC

Red

2021 Brothers Koerner, Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills, SA

2018 Liquid Rock 'n' Roll, Ghetto Dolcetto, Swan Hill, VIC

2021 Blood Moon, Promise, Schioppettino, Heathcote, VIC

2019 A. Rodda, Cuvee de Chais, Cabernet + Friends, Beechworth, VIC

2017 Magpie Estate, The Schnell, Shiraz + Grenache, Barossa Valley, SA

Beer, Cider + Seltzer

Asahi, Super Dry, JAP 5.0%

Pirate Life Pale Ale, SA 5.4%

Garage Project, Golden Path, Hazy IPA, NZ 4.0%

Tins

Garage Project, Dirty Water, Raspberry Yuzu Seltzer, NZ 4.5%

Garage Project, Dirty Water, Pineapple Passion Seltzer, NZ 4.5%

Garage Project, Dirty Water, Lemon Lime Seltzer, NZ 4.5%

Yulli's Brews, Margot, Dry Apple Cider, NSW 5.0%

Bodriggy, Electric Wicky, Kiwi, Pineapple + Mint Gose, VIC 4.5%

Boatrocker, Life Is Peachy, Peach Kettle Sour Ale, VIC 4.0%

Heaps Normal, Quiet, Xpa, ACT 0.5%

Cooper's, Premium Light, SA 2.9%

Garage Project, Beer, Pilsner, NZ 4.8%

Grifter, Serpents Kiss, Watermelon Pilsner, NSW 4.9%

Yulli's Brews, Seabass, Mediterranean Lager, NSW 4.2%

Philter Xpa, NSW 4.2%

Akasha, Hopsmith IPA, NSW 6.8%

Garage Project, Pernicious Weed IPA, NSW 8.0%

Takeaway Cocktails by Bottle Rocket

Yuzu + White Chocolate MargaritaA$35.00