The place to be before and after every film during the Festival, La Mirada Lounge is located at Beer Deluxe, directly next door to ACMI Cinemas.

Spanish Cuisine on Film Feast

Sat 4th April 2:00pm
Sat 11th April 5:00pm

Price $11 - Food and Wine inclusive

Preceding the screening of The Chicken, the Fish and the King Crab and following the screening of Mediterranean Diet.

On Saturdays during the Festival, Abel Martin (Lola's Tapas) prepares his award winning traditional Paella in a relaxed beer garden setting. To accompany this delicious meal, enjoy the finest organic Spanish wines selected by one of Australia's most acclaimed sommeliers. Exclusive to La Mirada patrons only.

Wine Tasting every day of the Festival. Come and try the exquisite selection of organic wines. For more information visit Spanish Organik website.

Select from the exclusive La Mirada Menu designed by award winning chef, Abel Martin (Lola's Tapas). One of the greatest Spanish Chefs in Australia, Abel has worked with Internationally famous chefs, including Ferrán Adría, considered one of the best chefs in the world.

Proudly presented by Olives from Spain, Spanish Olive Oil, Turismo de España and the General Consulate of Spain, Melbourne.

Special Offers

Present your cinema ticket for special deals on offer for Patrons of La Mirada throughout the festival.

Located at Beer Deluxe, Federation Square, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets, 9663 0166 (opposite the Forum Theatre)

Opening Night Gala

Following the screening of the box office smash hit A Boyfriend For My Wife, La Mirada invites you to join the celebrations with the finest Spanish food, wines, beers and live music. Kick start the festival with full immersion! Featuring Tangazo, bringing new life with a modern beat to the soulful beauty of Tango. Exceptional organic Spanish wines from Spanish Organik will be served as recommended by one of Australia's leading sommelier. A guaranteed hangover free good time!

Opening Night menu designed by Abel Martin (Lola's Tapas).

Tickets $45 full price, $38 concession

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Closing Night Party featuring Midnight Woolf

After returning to the Motherland, Valencia, Spain and a wild blitzkrieg tour of Spain, France and the Netherlands, Midnight Woolf have returned to Melbourne town, a place they have called home for the past two years, to release their infectious summer classic album "Tropical Disease" on the Australian Label Off The Hip Records, they have also released it on wonderful 12" vinyl on their own label The Crossbone Recording Co. If you haven't already heard of them you can check out a video clip of them playing the song titled Kinky Twitch.

Listen to Midnight Woolf

They are just three spaniards and an Englishman who thinks he's a Mexican!!! You'll be able to see them at "La Mirada Lounge" on the 12th of April they'll make you howl like a dog on heat, with their sleazy Rock 'n' Roll and you'll beg them for more!!! find out what Wild Spanish Rock 'n' Roll is all about!!