The Chauvel

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.

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

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.