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Avalon Atmospheric Theater

4.4 (109 reviews)

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Liz A.

I continue to enjoy going to The Avalon for a movie. Love that you can reserve your seat ahead of time and the QR code for ordering food and beverage. I'm personally a fan of their pizza and chicken tenders if looking for something more substantial while watching a movie. For the traditionalist, their popcorn is amazing. The atmospheric theatre is the largest one they have. Beautiful, twinkling light ceiling. The seats are comfy and rock slightly. The seat tables swing in and out with a nice distance so you don't feel cramped. Hoping to catch a few more movies here before the Oscars.

Faith B.

I was here recently for a film festival event. Great atmosphere, as hinted to in the name. The bar is a nice touch as is the food service, which we did not try. The chairs are comfortable and the sliding TV trays are very convenient. The sound though - man, it's bad! This was extremely evident in a program of short films. Poor quality, uneven and overall just bad. Too bad, since this is such a cool, classic theater.

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Jennifer Q.

The Avalon Atmospheric Theater is my FAVORITE movie theater!! If there's a movie that I'd like to watch, I check their website to see if they are playing it. This place will always be my first choice to go watch a movie! The atmospheric room has lights on the ceiling, giving off a night sky effect. The Back Stage room is hidden in the back & is smaller, but gives off a cozy feel (just like the whole place). They have a concession stand with your typical items like: popcorn, candy, nachos, etc. & a few meal items. I got some buffalo wings & french fries this time. I definitely recommend coming here before considering a franchise movie theater.

Nic D.

I love Avalon theater! I recently saw Late Night with the Devil during Milwaukee Film Fest. The seats have trays connected to them with QR codes to order food and drink. They offer a wide selection of both, but the popcorn is all you need. Honestly, I think it's the best popcorn I have ever had!! The theater itself is gorgeous and the screens are large. The film festival is such a fun time of the year for movies and I'm glad I got to be a part of it.

Amber K.

Tl;dr great popcorn and sparkly ceiling! I always love my time at the Avalon. Being a small business, I always try and support them when I wanna see a flick on the big screen. I will say it does mean they have a somewhat limited variety of movies (as they have two screens) but they are usually always playing the popular choices. When I was most recently there it was the newest Ghostbuster movie (heart warming cameos!) and Gucci (haven't seen it but I've heard good things) The architecture and ornamental features of the main theater are stunning and beautiful. The ceiling is lit up with a "starry display" that has a shooting star every once in a while! The popcorn is always fresh and delicious and perfectly salted - they also have candies and other snacks and alcoholic beverages (woo!) all seats include a nice little swivel table to make your movie watching experience just a little bit easier. I live in the Bayview area and will continue to support this small business for all my movie-watching needs!

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Emily D.

Have been wanting to try The Avalon Theater for awhile after hearing some great reviews from friends, and it lived up to the hype! The theater it self is a really good mixture of classic and modern. The architecture and overall atmosphere makes you feel like you are in a good old fashion theater. However, the theater also has nice, comfortable seats, trays for food, and a food menu that you can order from the comfort of you seat and without leaving the movie. The popcorn was very good and it tasted like they used real butter. I will definitely be visit The Avalon again soon, and highly suggest it!

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Christy D. W.

The Avalon Atmospheric Theater is a gorgeous movie palace founded May 1st, 1929! The Avalon and the Oriental are the only remaining movie palaces in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Avalon architect was Russ Williamson who was a former draftsman for famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. There is beatiful Spanish, Moorish, and Mediterranean architectural design. The Avalon Lounge especially has luxurious architectural design. The Bay View Avalon was extensively renovated and reopened in January 2015, after being closed since 2001. The Avalon shows both classic and first run movies. The atmospheric theater has very comfortable seats, fresh concessions, and fresh buttered popcorn. Also, the Avalon features double screens, the main atmospheric theater and the backstage theater. l love the unique atmospheric night sky ceiling lit up with starry lights! The Milwaukee Avalon is one of a select few atmospheric theaters still operating in the world today!

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Jenna E.

This place is great. You order food and drinks to your seat and they have quick service. The stars on the ceiling make you feel like you're in a dream. I highly recommend coming here for a movie and an old fashioned.

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Ask the Community - Avalon Atmospheric Theater

What's the difference between the backstage theater and the atmospheric theater?

The Avalon features double screens. The atmospheric theater is the main theater with the star studded night sky ceiling! There is a long hallway the leads to the smaller backstage theater.

Is there any discounts for seniors or people with disabilities?

They have a senior discount for 60+ and military. Never heard of a theater offering discounts for disabilities.

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“The Avalon Theater is hands down my favorite venue to see a movie on the big screen these days.”

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