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Empire Cinema Sunderland

Empire Cinemas, Sunniside Leisure, 4 Lambton Street

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About Empire Cinema Sunderland

Catch the latest blockbusters in luxurious comfort at this modern Sunniside cinema, complete with onsite parking, wheelchair access and a tempting selection of movie snacks to enjoy during the show.

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Casino next door
  • Sunderland Bowl next door
  • Nando's Sunderland next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Free street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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What visitors say

hannah farillas

The comfortable seats and relaxing atmosphere made for a great movie-watching experience. The food was also delicious. I hope this cinema remains a staple for years to come. Let’s support this local gem. It’s a cinema worth being proud of. Parking was free for two hours but remember to log in your plate number before leaving. The friendly staff made the visit even better. I’ll definitely be back.

· via Google

Tina Burgess

My little boy and I came to Omniplex last weekend to watch Toy Story 5, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of your staff, especially one lovely member of the team who made our visit so special. We were sitting upstairs in the avenue, and I had to pop downstairs quickly. While I was gone, my son got a bit overwhelmed and upset because he couldn’t see where I was. One of your young staff members noticed straight away, sat down on the floor with him, chatted to him, and helped calm him down until I came back. I’ve seen her working there a few times before and is always so smiley, friendly and helpful, but she was honestly amazing with my little boy. By the time I got back, he was smiling, chatting away, and completely back to himself. Her kindness meant so much to both of us. I’d also like to say how lovely all of the staff were. Everyone we spoke to was really friendly, welcoming and happy to help, and it made the whole experience so enjoyable. It’s such a nice atmosphere every time we visit. We will be back this weekend to watch minions and we absolutely cannot wait!

· via Google

Steve Shooter

Lovely seats, plenty of room. Cool setting, visually interesting. Always slightly too hot and the food is overpriced and very average!

· via Google

Maddy Bloomfield

Honestly this is the nicest cinema I’ve ever been in. We usually do the Odeon Luxe in Durham and this is way better and also about half the price. The food is outstanding and everyone is really polite. We’ve done the normal screens (lovely) and the sofa bed screen (outstanding) and next time we’re going to do the avenue and get pizza delivered! I really hope people use this, it’s so much better than Cineworld and parking is free when validated in the cinema. We’ve switched now and we won’t go anywhere else, it’s such an experience!

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this cinema offers comfortable reclining seats, a wide variety of food and drink options, and a diverse selection of films. They also highlight the reasonable prices, friendly staff, and free parking.

Some reviews mention the service can be disorganized.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
4 Lambton Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TP Get directions
Category
Cinema & Theatre
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (2,363 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Sunderland