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Empire Cinema and Eatery

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Cinema and Eatery The Empire Eatery is fully licensed and offers a wide range of local and international beer, wine and spirits.
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We are proud to be serving locally brewed Tuatara on tap. Our menu includes a wide range of daily-made cabinet food, Italian inspired small plates and meatballs, a weekend brunch menu and treats like gelato and classic popcorn. All food and beverages can be enjoyed in the eatery or taken into the cinema to savour as you watch your movie.

05/11/2026

Someone has taken full advantage of our Thursday Pizza Password specials this week. YUM 😋

Check for the password on our socials, say it when you order and unlock 13 dollar Margheritas and 16 dollar Pepperonis EVERY Thursday!

04/11/2026

🎬 THIS WEEK AT EMPIRE 🍿

A fresh week brings two new arrivals to our screens, with Wicker and Sense and Sensibility joining the lineup!

Looking for something a little cheeky? Wicker offers an unconventional take on finding the perfect husband. Prefer your romance with a little more Austen? Sense and Sensibility brings a beloved classic back to the big screen.

Meanwhile, Heart of the Beast, Street Fighter and Whalefall are all heading into their final days, so if you've been meaning to catch any of these, now's the time!

A bit of romance, a bit of comedy, some action and a healthy dose of cinema escapism. Plenty of reasons to join us this week.

🎟️ Check this week's sessions and book at empirecinema.nz

04/11/2026

🍕 THURSDAY PIZZA PASSWORD 🎬

Some people spend years looking for the perfect man. Others simply have one made to order. 😉

Inspired by Wicker, now playing at Empire, this week’s password is…

🪵 SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED 🪵

Find the password, say it when you order, and unlock this week’s special discount on selected pizzas.

Because sometimes the perfect man just needs a little putting together. 😏

📍 empirecinema.nz

02/11/2026

🎬 $10 TUESDAY IS BACK! 🍿

A fresh week means fresh reasons to make a trip to Empire, and two more films have joined the lineup!

Pressure brings the tension and high-stakes drama, while Tad and the Magic Lamp has a little magical adventure in store for the younger moviegoers.

And if you’ve been meaning to catch Verity, this is your last chance, with Digger also heading into its final days.

With $10 tickets, there's no better excuse to catch up on your watchlist, bring the kids along, or even make a double feature of it.

$10 movies, good food and a whole lot of entertainment without doing too much damage to the wallet.

🎟️ Check today's sessions and book at empirecinema.nz

01/11/2026

🧺 WICKER OPENS THURSDAY AT EMPIRE 💋

Tired of the dating scene? Perhaps it's time to try something a little more… hands-on.

Wicker is a wickedly funny sexual comedy about a woman who decides to have her ideal husband made for her. And when we say made, we mean quite literally.

A little romance, a little mischief, and a rather unconventional approach to finding the perfect man.

Ladies, this one might give you a few ideas. 😉

🎟️ Opens Thursday. Check session times and book at empirecinema.nz

31/10/2026

The team are SERVING looks... & candy today. Look forward to seeing you at EMPIRE. Happy Halloween!

30/10/2026

🎃 LITTLE GHOULS, GOBLINS & GROWN-UPS, WE'RE READY FOR YOU! 👻

Halloween is nearly here, and we’re looking forward to seeing all our little monsters tomorrow!

We'll have candy ready from tomorrow 4PM ONWARDS, so whether you're getting an early start on the trick-or-treating or heading out later in the day, make sure to bring the little ones past Empire.

Kids can stock up on treats, and parents can stop in for a drink while the little monsters compare their loot. 😉

We love being part of this wonderful Island Bay tradition and can't wait to see all the creative costumes!

Stay spooky, Island Bay! 🧡

📍 empirecinema.nz

28/10/2026

🍕 THURSDAY PIZZA PASSWORD 🎬

The fate of D-Day rested on the weather forecast. This week, the forecast is looking a little more delicious.

Inspired by Pressure, now playing at Empire, this week’s password is…

🌦️ WEATHER WINDOW 🌦️

Find the password, say it when you order, and unlock this week’s special discount on selected pizzas.

Because getting the timing right matters. Especially when pizza’s involved. 😉

📍 empirecinema.nz

27/10/2026

A LITTLE MAGIC IS COMING TO EMPIRE ✨

Need a little adventure for the little ones? Tad and the Magic Lamp opens this Thursday!

Join Tad on a magical journey full of ancient mysteries, unexpected surprises, and plenty of fun for the whole family.

A perfect excuse for a family movie outing, a popcorn treat, and a little midweek magic. 🍿

🎟️ Check session times and book at empirecinema.nz

27/10/2026

🐑🩸 THE FLOCK IS BACK. AND JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN. 🎃

Kiwi horror classic Black Sheep is getting a sequel, Black Sheeps, and we’ve got special preview screenings at Empire this Friday and Saturday at 8pm.

If you’re after a Halloween movie with a distinctly Kiwi flavour, a little gore, and a reminder that sheep aren’t always as innocent as they look, this is your chance to catch it early.

Two nights only. Consider this your warning to stay out of the paddock. 🐑

🎟️ Book your seats at empirecinema.nz

Address

214 The Parade
Wellington
6023

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 4pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+64 4 9397557

Website

http://www.empirecinema.nz/

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