Champagne Video’s 30 seat Private Cinema is available to hire for private screenings

You can book a session by clicking here.

135 minute screening sessions are $100. You can book multiple sessions back to back if you are planning on the cinema being the centre of your party for the evening or wish for a longer screening time than 135 minutes.

Some sessions are eligible to add an additional 30 minutes or 60 minutes (see below). Please remember that in order to book a session you must bring a minimum of 10 guests Tues/Wed/Thur/Sun & 15 guests minimum on Fri/Sat.

If you would like to book a private cinema with no guest minimum, you might like to try Henkel Street Cinema in Brunswick. Click here to visit their website.

Once a booking is made, we do not offer refunds if you no longer wish to hire the cinema. However if it is more than 7 days from your booking, you will be able to reschedule to another date. So please don’t press ‘cancel booking’, just ‘reschedule booking’. You can reschedule as many times as you like.

You will be able to enter the cinema at the start of your booking time. Please allow 5 minutes to test your content and allow time for everyone to get settled in. At the end of your session, staff will let you know when the time is up. We have a 15 minute turnaround between sessions, so we would appreciate your guests exiting the cinema at the end of your session time so our staff have time to clean and prepare the cinema. You can continue the good times at our bar!

The cinema can also be hired for bands, musical performances, karaoke parties, comedy events, gaming and talks.

BANDS: We are happy to offer your band a free session to perform. Please email champagnevideobar@gmail.com

We encourage your guests to arrive early & settle in with a drink from the bar.

Private screening sessions available to hire:

Tuesdays: 6-8.15pm*/ 8.30-10.45pm* (+30)

Wednesdays: 6-8.15pm/ 8.30-10.45pm (+30)

Thursdays: 6-8.15pm/ 8.30pm-10.45pm (+30)

Fridays: 6-8.15pm/ 8.30-10.45pm (+30/+60)

Saturdays: 3.30-5.45pm*/ 6-8.15pm/ 8.30-10.45pm (+30/+60)

Sundays: 3.30-5.45pm*/ 6-8.15pm/ 8.30-10.45pm (+30)

(+30) = an additional 30 minutes can be added onto this session.

(+60) = an additional 60 minutes can be added onto this session.

*The venue will open 30 minutes before each of these cinema sessions (eg. Open Saturday 3pm for a 3.30pm cinema session. On Tuesdays, the venue will open & close 30 minutes before & after your session has concluded. You can book a full venue hire if you wish to have more time at the venue on Tuesdays)

Full Venue Hire

Available on any day/night. Includes cinema hire and private use of the whole venue including bar staff for up to 5 hours. A minimum spend on bar/ cinema snacks is required.

Mondays/ Tuesdays $900 minimum bar spend

Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday $1000 minimum bar spend

Friday/Saturday $1800 minimum bar spend

Email champagnevideobar@gmail.com to make a full venue booking. You will need to pay the minimum bar spend in order to secure the date.

FAQs

HOW DO I BOOK A CINEMA?

Click here to book a screening time.

HOW MANY SEATS ARE THERE IN THE CINEMA?

There are 30 seats available in the cinema. If guests are happy to stand, there is a maximum capacity for 40 guests (eg. for a band). For cinema screenings we recommend a maximum of 30 guests, however it is possible to fit in an extra 6 seats in the front.

CAN I COME & CHECK OUT THE CINEMA?

Yes you can. Between 5pm and 5.30pm Wednesday/Thursday & Friday you are welcome to drop in and take a look before sessions begin. There are also free public screenings from time to time, which you’re welcome to attend. Follow us on instagram to keep in the loop.

IS THE CINEMA WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Unfortunately there is a small flight of stairs leading into the cinema, however we can accomodate wheelchairs via the back entrance. Please let us know in advance so we can organise this and make sure it’s a pleasant experience for guests using wheelchairs or guests with mobility issues. Please email champagnevideobar@gmail.com

WHAT CAN I PLAY AT THE CINEMA?

We are unable to source any content for you. You are renting a private screening space. It is up to you to bring your content on a USB stick, DVD or stream content from the cinema’s laptop. We recommend bringing a file on a USB stick over streaming incase of any internet issues. It’s your responsibility to gain any licenses required to screen your content. We are unable to monitor what you play in the cinema, so you are responsible for gaining the correct licenses from the relevant distributor.

The cinema laptop uses VLC media player to play content. Please check that your file is compatible with VLC.

DO YOU HAVE INTERNET CONNECTION IN THE CINEMA?

There is internet connection in the cinema, so you can stream content if required.

MY SCREENING CONTENT IS LONGER THAN 135 MINUTES SO I NEED TO BOOK EXTRA TIME. WHAT CAN I DO?

You have 2 options: 1. Book 2 screenings back-to-back 2. Add an extra 30 minutes or 60 minutes to eligible screening times when booking. These are generally the last screening session of the evening.

I WANT TO BOOK THE CINEMA FOR KARAOKE - HOW DO I MAKE THAT HAPPEN?

When making the booking, you will be asked for what purpose you would like to use the cinema. Please check ‘Karaoke’. We supply 2 microphones, ‘KARAFUN’ karaoke software displayed on the cinema screen which uses a QR code for guests to add songs to the queue via their personal phones.

I WANT TO BOOK THE CINEMA FOR MY BAND. WHAT GEAR DO YOU HAVE AVAILABLE?

We have a mixing desk, PA & microphone.

I WANT TO BOOK THE CINEMA FOR GAMING - HOW DO I MAKE THAT HAPPEN?

When making the booking, you will be asked for what purpose you would like to use the cinema. Please check ‘Gaming’. We do not have any consoles available to use in the cinema, so you will need to bring your own console - we will connect it to projector and speakers via the HDMI input on your gaming console.

WHAT PROJECTOR/ SPEAKERS ARE IN THE CINEMA?

We use an EPSON TW9400 4K PRO-UHD projector which can play 4k content. We use 5.1 surround JBL speakers.

CAN WE BRING OUR OWN FOOD & DRINKS?

Strictly no outside drinks or snacks are allowed at Champagne Video. You are welcome to order pizza from our friends over the road, Pizzeria Magma. See more below:

CINEMA SNACKS

You can add popcorn when making a booking. We can’t guarantee we will have popcorn available for your screening to purchase unless you have pre-ordered in advance. We always have a good supply of choc tops on hand, but it’s best to order in advance if you’re keen on a certain flavour! Please email champagnevideobar@gmail.com with your order at least 24 hours before your booking. We will send you an invoice to be paid before your screening.

  • POPCORN DEALS (10 BOXES $70/ 15 BOXES $100/ 20 BOXES $125/ 25 BOXES $160/ 30 BOXES $190)

  • CHOC TOPS (VANILLA, BOYSENBERRY, MINT, SALTED CARAMEL) $7 EACH

PIZZA

You can order food from Pizzeria Magma located over the road from us & enjoy it at Champagne Video. Use the link below and mention Champagne Video in the special instructions. The team will deliver to the bar at your chosen time.

*Please note that only popcorn, choc tops, maltesers/m&ms etc can be eaten in the cinema. Pizza can be eaten in the bar or video store before/after your screening or during an intermission.

https://mylightspeed.app/DYEHZKVI/C-ordering/menu

*Pizzeria Magma is closed on Sundays - you are welcome to order food in from other businesses on Sundays only.