Overall a good experience at a clean and unique theater, but there's a learning curve that first…read moretimers should know about going in. The layout isn't intuitive. Theater 1 isn't clearly labeled and you just have to know it's the large main room. The ordering system also takes some getting used to. You start with a QR code but at a certain point it cuts off and you have to handwrite your order on a paper slip and press a button to call your server. In a very dark theater that's not practical, and there's no confirmation that the button was actually pressed. Service was inconsistent. We ordered bottomless popcorn and M&Ms. The M&Ms arrived after about 15 minutes but I had to remind them about the popcorn, which didn't come until nearly 45 minutes into the movie. We skipped ordering real food because we weren't confident it would arrive in time to enjoy during the film. That said, the chairs are comfortable, the staff is friendly, and the pricing is noticeably better than other dine-in theaters in the DMV. It has real potential. Just go in knowing it rewards regulars more than first timers.

What can I say about Alamo Drafthouse that hasn't already been said? It's a great theatre chain!…read more One of the reasons I was most excited to move to Arlington was to be in proximity to not one but two Alamo Drafthouses -- one of which was in Pentagon City! It's right by a metro stop but normally I drive to the theatre since parking is validated by the theatre. If you're arriving at the theatre early and you wanna kill some time, depending on what day you go they do Trivia at the bar which is great! Everytime I'm at a Alamo Drafthouse I feel like a VIP. The food is great especially the milkshakes -- never in my life did I think a movie theatre milkshake was great but here we are! The interior is extremely clean and the entire business looks and feels like an upscale movie theatre. You truly get a great cinematic experience when you come to the Alamo Drafthouse.

Had a good experience last week!…read more The staff was friendly and the theatre was clean! We were the first movie of the day and it was nice and quiet! We only grabbed a drink, and that was easy! They did have some fun drink options downstairs - coffees and cocktails!

In general I like this theatre, but they make it very hard to find out when they have screening of…read morefirst class National Theatre performances. The manager told my husband we have to check once in a while at the program, all other movies are easily to access, but not this performance. Dont they want people to buy tickets and attend it?. At Avalon Theatre in DC you now way ahead of time its performance so you can plan it. Very poorly service at Angelika's in VA. The cafe could be a little cozier, too.

Incredibly, I never ended up reviewing Arlington Drafthouse. I used to go there all the time when…read moreI lived in Arlington from 2014-2017. A lot of good memories here. Last time I was here was in March 2023. Representing February in this series, I went back to February 2016 without a Yelp review. I saw my old credit card bill had charges on Feb '16. When I lived in Arlington at this time, I paid for a year movie pass, & sometimes I would eat at Arlington Cinema & sometimes eat beforehand. Sadly, they were having financial problems in the later part of 2010's with 2nd run movie model as people were either watching movies new in the theater or waiting to stream. At some point, Drafthouse sent an email saying they weren't doing the movies anymore & just shows, special events, & the occasional themed movie night like a classic Christmas Story (at Christmastime) or whatever. I went for a couple of comedy shows & special events, but the vast majority of the times was for movies. Service was a bit of hit or miss. Sometimes the food took a while to get served, but the food was usually good. I got a variety of items over the years like the burger, sandwiches, wraps, wings, pizza, etc. Nothing was top notch, but nothing was bad either. It was on average pretty good. Servers were sometimes friendly, but not always. They are called Drafthouse because they serve Beer & alcohol, & I remember I put a few down back in the day! But in all honesty, I'm not sure I ever had more than one in a sitting; otherwise, I'd be drunk, broke, & even more broke needing to Uber home & Uber back to my car the next morning. So, I'd never do such a thing. There was one time when I lived on Columbia Pike in Arlington near the Fairfax County (Bailey's Crossroads) border, my car was in repair, & I was determined to see a movie that I want to say a Monday night & wanted to use my annual movie pass. So, I took the bus! The Columbia Pike line bus was very efficient, not much difference in timing as if I drove myself there. I continued with the 2nd run movies into 2017, but I moved from Arlington to MD in Fall 2017, so I generally stopped going here. However, I did continue to come on a few occasions for comedy shows. In 2019-2020, I was on INWEGO, which was an event based app, you paid $19 for one event in the month, $39 for 3, or $59 for 5. I generally did the $39 for 3, but sometimes did $19 depending on what they had for the month. It was cool things like concerts, plays, comedy shows, & sporting events. I took advantage of all of the above. My girlfriend at that time & her friend/other friend husband traveled from Wheaton, MD to Arlington on Friday, February 22, 2020 for a good comedy show. That was the only time I used INWEGO to go to Arlington Drafthouse. I joined INWEGO in mid-April 2019, & we know what happened in mid-March 2020. INWEGO sadly went defunct in September 2020 as they couldn't operate under the Covid environment. I joked the INWEGO era was the best 11 months of my life. I went on a couple of dates here over the years in the 2010's for movies. Prior to October 2014, I lived in Alexandria & sometimes went to Arlington Drafthouse. One time in January 2013, I had a first date at Lost Dog Cafe across the street & saw [deep breath] Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Love the Bomb. We kissed at the end. So, that was a good example of a date. A funny example of a date was shortly after from February 2013 (see my November 2013 Bangkok 54 Yelp review), where we went for dinner & then a free comedy show. Here's that experience: "My experience was on Saturday, February 9 (2013). It was a date with an awesome black chick I met a couple of weeks earlier. We had a nice time & walked next door to the Arlington Drafthouse Cinema for a free comedy show in the Green Room. Check it out if you are over at Bangkok 54 or other area restaurants on a Friday or Saturday. During the comedy show, I had my arm around her, & one of the comedians pointed out to me in the audience & said 'you are a lucky guy to be with her. I never have any luck with black chicks. This guy is doing something right. We need to talk after the show.'. This made me feel great since it was only a first date. This was confirmation that the date went extremely well. However, we could never schedule a 2nd date. She later told me that she didn't feel the chemistry...at least she was honest, but after all that, I thought for sure it was an excellent date." Also, went here on another date in June 2016 & saw Zootopia here. My dating life was bad in 2016, & she was no exception. In January 2023, I went to a comedy show with a friend I hadn't seen in a while. I was bold talking to one of the female comedians who was local to the DC area, got one of the comedians Instagram & asked her on a date; not surprisingly no reply. Last time I went was March 2023 for Oscar party. Won a DVD in contest. Not a bad time.

We saw Elmo Phillips' standup comedy show at the Drafthouse (I'm old enough to remember when they…read moreused to show movie!), and he was a riot. Go for the show if you find it attractive, but come with measured expectations. The service is friendly and helpful, but the food is gross. Stick to alcohol, and you'll be fine.

Regal Ballston Quarter is one of two movie theatres near me in Arlington. Regal isn't a theatre…read morechain I go to often though as I feel the rewards programs at AMC and Cinemark are better. But I have friends in Ballston and it also helps that compared to AMC Courthouse there's a food court in Ballston Quarter offering more food variety. The Regal in Ballston feels contemporary when you're in the theatre and dated when you're outside of it. There's not really a ton going on and there's a lot of big space between the theatres. Wish there was some decorations of upcoming films or something the main lobby where the concessions are has more character but also feels very limited and the lighting is a bit meh. But the theatre itself is good. It might not be my first pick for a theatre given Regal isn't a chain i usually see movies at but Ballston Quarter as a whole is just a nice spot overall that it's hard not to kill two birds with one stone.

The movie watching experience here itself is pretty good. Good film choices, good times, and high…read morequality video. However considering it's $20 to come watch a movies it's crazy that there are 30 minutes of ads after the start time. I've learned that if you just show up 25 minutes after the start time of the movie it makes the whole experience better.

Best movie theater ever. The place is huge and it offers a great place to catch movies. The seats…read moreare great, the food selection is awesome, and the parking is in the garage and there are plenty of spaces. I like most the seats and the theater size. Come catch a movie here!

Went here recently with a movie and the service was terrible…read more 1. Everything was very disorganized, many people didn't know how to get food, or where to get it. The staff there did not seem able to help anyone. It seemed there were about 3 different systems to order food. You couldn't order real food on the concessions kiosk, and you couldn't just go to to the counter to order food like in other theaters. You had to order real food from your seats, butt when we got to our seats, we couldn't see a food menu, but had to call a server (which we did, but they never came). Only after the movie was over, did someone tell us we could order food from staff. We asked this before the movie, and were told we had to order from our seats. 2. Staff seemed disinterested and lacked training. I had a question about food, as the QR code wasn't working. I went up to an associate to ask for help. At first they tried walking away from me, but I flagged them down. I know they saw me, since we looked at each other right in the eyes. They said "Just scan the QR code." When I informed them I did and it still wasn't working, I just got a blank stare in return. Luckily another person answered. They told us the kitchen was closed, and they weren't serving food anymore, which was incorrect. So we didn't get food until after the movie 3. I wasn't the only one with issues. After the movie, I ran into several customers who were very confused about the whole process of getting food, and lots of people had problems getting food and drink. 4. The food wasn't good either. Not that I expect a gourmet meal, but I expected edible food, as that seems to be known for. On a positive note, the actual theater was pretty nice. Comfortable seats, better than AMC/Regal. The screen was very clear. Overall, it seems the staff were very poorly trained, didn't want to help customers, and seemed very overwhelmed. This was not a pleasant experience for myself, or the people I was with. I doubt I'd ever come back to this theater.

Where I live in Arlington the Regal in Ballston Quarter and the AMC in Courthouse are the closest…read moreto me. I've seen two movies each at these theatres and for AMC Courthouse I like it but it certainly shows its age in some places for better or worse. Firstly I enjoyed seeing posters of older movies scattered in the hallway on display like one for The Silence of the Lambs adds a nice charm and while some find it tacky as a cinemaphile I think it adds charm especially since AMC has a habit of showing old films every now and then anyway. The theatre itself is small with only 8 auditoriums yet they're shockingly spacious. And it's a plus that this theatre is right next to the metro unlike Regal in Ballston Quarter which requires a bit more of a wall from the metro to get there. If you have a car there's a parking garage that offers free parking on the weekends. The staff and management are friendly and attentive. The first time I came to the theatre I saw a mouse before the movie started and I freaked out (and naturally so). When I went to management after they comped me a free voucher. I ended up misplacing it but the manager remembered me and still redeemed my free movie voucher for mt next visit. Great theatre and I'm glad this AMC is ran really well. I've def been to AMC locations that feel like they're being run to the ground. Not AMC Courthouse Plaza 8

This theater is located close to a nearby metro station which is a major draw for me, as I do not…read moredrive in DC. I appreciate activities that are accessible via public transportation. I went early afternoon to see Disney's zootopia 2, so as anticipated there was a large mix of young patrons at the theater with their respective adult guardians. The theater I was in felt a bit small, but the seats were comfy and slightly spaced out between rows. The audio wasn't too loud and the temperature was pleasant. The theater did have a faint smell to it which I'm sure can be addressed after a good cleaning.

6/8/21 Yesterday my…read morewife and I decided to go to the movie theater and watch a movie.  The movie we picked is called Spiral. The movie happens to been a spinoff from the Saw Series, but has elements of what John Kramer wanted with the brutality of Amanda and Hoffman. I learned the meaning behind the name and it has to do with what John Kramer said to...not going to ruin it for you.  If you saw any or all of the Saw movies, than you might know what I am talking about already.  Enough said.  The movie was good, but I figured it out not to long after it started. I would have liked it if I was wrong, but I wasn't.  Still, I liked how Chris Rock played a serious roll.   I would like to see more of this style of acting from him. The movie theater was pretty empty,  but this is, because people were already watching movies. The theater did not have everything you could eat on the food menu. Food preparation wasn't done yet when we arrived.     Still talking to the employee (who's name I have forgotten) was a pleasure. She had a great attitude and wonderful smile.  Apparently we brighten her morning just by talking to her and making her laugh. As The Joker once said to goon, "haven't you heard the healing power of laughter?" The employee would remember us for most of the day. The cheese sticks dipped into cheese sauce tasted better than dipping the cheese sticks into ranch sauce.  My wife really enjoyed the pretzel bites. I went with the Mountain Dew frozen drink.  My wife went with a large cup if water. When we were heading to theater  4 (my favorite number) we saw a signs for a movie called Snake Eyes and Chang Chi: Legend Of The Ten Ring.  Without looking up the name of this movie, I wonder if this character was introduced in the Doctor Strange movie?  I would say yes, but I will find out sooner or later.  Still, I am glad to see more movies coming out as more and more people are getting vaccinated and fighting off this Coronavirus.  I must also say I saw movie previews and posters of Samuel L. Jackson in a lot of upcoming movies.    Watching the movie preview for The Protégé was exciting.   I like watching Maggie Q movies.  I think Michael Keaton plays fantastic villains.  I knew of one movie where he played a villain in the movie Pacific Heights, but never saw the movie. My first movie where I saw Michael Keaton play a nasty character was The Founder. You don't see Keaton's nasty side until half way through the movie. It really hits home if you have worked for McDonald's.  I am digressing again.  I saw Gretchen F. Talked about how the new lounge chairs are bigger so less people will be sitting in the room.  I have to agree with her on this.  Still these chairs are very comfortable.  After eatting I put my seat back  and enjoyed the movie.  We were the only two people in the movie theater for Spiral.  This was an outstanding experience.   Nobody sitting next to us. No crying baby ruining the movie.    On our way out of the theater we saw the inside if the unisex single use bathrooms. The one I used just happened to be near main entrance.  The unpleasant smell of urine in the toilet wasn't a nice thing to see.  I don't know if the toilet was broken or someone didn't bother to flush, but it was a nice thing to see...or smell.   Aside from seeing the mess in the toilet, the rest of the bathroom was very clean.   This movie theater  seating us definitely something and it kicks the hell out of many other movie theaters I have visited.   We or I will be back to see the Maggie Q movie The Protégé.   It feels good to ba back to the movie theaters because it has been longer than a year since I have been to the movies.   A sense of some normalcy has returned.  Eventually people  not masks will be a thing of the past.  I look forward to it.

Good : Seating , ease of obtaining tickets and theater…read moreexperience Bad: there is a rank smell( damp or body odors from many patrons or carpet). Distracting. Made me want to live seats.... But couldn't!

Came to see Michael. This is definitely one of our favorite movie theaters. The food and drinks are…read morealways good. Service is always great. I definitely see why they try to have everyone order and be able to bring the food before the movie starts. Other than that the setting is great. My only complaint today was the female restrooms. All of the stalls had toilet tissue just sitting in the toilets. I did tell two people who worked there so hopefully they took care of it but in my opinion they should always have someone checking the restrooms.

Service was disappointing. I understand that the theater was understaffed, and the waitstaff were…read morepolite, but our experience did not reflect the elevated dining and movie experience that CMX CineBistro advertises. Before the Michael movie began, my husband and I ordered popcorn, two milkshakes, and a meal for him (I believe it included skewers). Our total was over $70. My husband waited about 25 minutes for his meal before going to the counter to ask about it. He was told they were understaffed and returned to our seats. After another 25 minutes, the food still had not arrived. He went back to the counter, and they refunded only the meal he never received. In my opinion, the entire order should have been refunded because the delay significantly impacted our movie experience. My husband spent much of the beginning of the movie waiting and expecting his food, and ultimately had nothing to eat except popcorn. The bathrooms were also not well maintained. Multiple toilets were clogged and would not flush, leaving them filled with urine and toilet paper. The sinks were surrounded by water and strands of hair. In the family restroom, the toilet was continuously flushing, smelled strongly of urine, and the toilet seat was covered in dirt or some kind of buildup. I love the comfortable seats, but the poor service and lack of cleanliness made me hesitant to return. If I am paying premium prices for both dining and a movie, I expect timely service and clean facilities.

Cinema Del Ray is a wonderful summer experience in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. On the…read morethird Saturdays of May, June, July, and August, free movies are shown on a giant outdoor screen at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Movies start promptly at dusk, so get there early to get a good seat and some popcorn. There's even a Facebook fan site!

Cinema Del Ray is an amazing theatre which is easily accessible to the locals. The theatre has one…read moreof the best sound systems and really gives you the real movie experience. Its 3D technologies give movie lovers the ultimate experience. I sure would love to come back here.

Always a great time at Astro!…read more Sometimes you have to wait for service but all in all they always pull through. My go to is the smash burger and tots!! Love their crispy tots. Since I don't eat meat they do offer the smash burger to be subbed with impossible meat. One of my favorite bartenders is Sammy!! He's always great with listening to my drink orders especially when I have a special request and a great person to have conversation with a boy sports and such. Cool guy that loves his family!! If you are around and need a trivia night, want to play pool, play darts, or just looking for a good time...head on down to Astro!!

Astro is a great place to hang out in your late twenties to early thirties. Top level has a full…read morebar and some arcade games, lower level with pool tables and darts. There's always multiple sports games on. Trivia on Mondays and Tuesdays every week. The food is a bit pricey for bar food, unless you get the $10 deal after 9 pm. Best bargain in Arlington! Choice of a smash burger or chicken sandwich with tots or fries and a drink. The waiters are attentive and are great with large groups.