Are you freaking kidding me? This place is adorable! My mom and I came here to watch "My Penguin…read moreFriend", an independent movie, and this was the only place nearby that had a showing. We walked in and were greeted by the friendliest people. They serve beer and I think wine, as well as other drinks like sparkling water and kombucha. They also have your classic movie snacks and popcorn, and seasonings to add to your popcorn. There are two theaters, and we were in the one downstairs. It's adorable, and feels like you're in a cozy, comfy basement watching a movie. It's all comfy couches and was so cute and cozy! This theater shows lots of independent films, and I was so happy to be able to support such a lovely hidden gem in Vermont!

If you're visiting Montpelier, this is a must visit. This quirky little Theater shows interesting…read morealternative films and has a great old ambience. They serve gourmet popcorn with really creative toppings that you can personalize. I love the old brick walls, and the downstairs theater has couches that you can cozy up on.

I went there planning on taking my grand daughters to see The Barbie Movie . So I bring a 100…read moredollar bill ..so we could go out to eat later. My grandchildren ended up getting there early because their dad decided he wanted to go too. He paid they were seated. When I got there, the old man Ray was so rude..He treated me as if I was trying to pull something by handing him 100 for my ticket and snacks,,,, He told me he wasn't going to take my money.. I asked "why?" and he got snotty and just said no Im not letting you in here... No explanation,, So I said " Okay if I walk 4 blocks to my car in the snow to get my card will that work?" So that's what he made me do and miss 1/4 of the movie he just made me pay full price for, He ruined our entire night,,,What a rotten man with the personality of a poorly raised teen.

Went here with my friends to see beetlejuice. Great popcorn and service. I will be going back when…read moremore movies come out!

Hire people that that understand people with kids under the age of 10 should hire a babysitter and…read morenot bring their kids to violent R rated movie like Scream 7 and children under the age of 13 should be left home. I told the clerk about the age of the children and all she could say was "uh huh". On top of that the children were on their phone/parents phones, talking loudly, and crying. The movie was good, but unenjoyable due to crying children.

I will never return. I went to see the SpongeBob movie and payed for my tickets online to end up…read morenot being refundable. I understand it's an older and smaller theater but it was absolutely horrible! I asked if they could fix the movie picture on the screen because it was way wayyy too small. When you walk into the theater it's like a ramp with seats with the movie screen really high making an uncomfortable setting for your neck. I didn't even get to watch the movie start because all of it was just bogus. The seats had dirty food skid marks on them.

Their lack of support for debit/credit cards at the window drops the review score a point. I use…read moreMoviePass, so that makes it hard to choose this theater now.

Chris M. wrote a great review of The Playhouse Theater and I have no argument with him. However,…read moremy experiences with this place date back a very long space of time. I was two, I was later told, when I saw my first movie there. Somewhat unsure of how I might react at that age, my parents watched me closely for the first twenty minutes or so. They need not have worried. I was enthralled! Who would not be ... at any age ... as the film was DUMBO and the year was 1942 (film was released the year before). In those days, Jack and Gertie Champlain owned and ran the place; the films changed three times a week (usually Thursday was the "dark day") and our family seldom missed seeing a film there. Flash forward an eon or two. I have now lived non-stop in Manhattan (that's not the one in Kansas, Dorothy!) since 1963. Thanks to Chandler Music Hall (my temple and refuge for nearly all of my growing up years) and to Jack and Gertie with their movies, I've now toiled in the fields of theatre, film and television since February 20, 1968! I have a small agency since that date where I've represented actors, writers of almost every stripe, photojournalists (in the first fifteen years or so), directors, a scenic designer, stage managers ... the whole shebang. Truthfully, there have been days when you could have bought the agency from me for $1.29 ... but, over-all the memories are terrific -- and for a kid from Randolph, the experiences I've had are enviable. People learning of my true age express some dismay. "You could have retired years ago! When will you finally do that?" My response is genuine, I assure you. "The day they throw dirt in my face!" Best to all! L.R.C. PS: Like truly GOOD movies? Here are three to consider (in my book): JASON BOURNE (damned if Matt Damon hasn't done it again, against heavy odds, be assured.) ANTHROPOID -- absolutely brilliant film about the early Nazi era right after they rolled over the Czechs. Disturbing and riveting. If light-hearted fare is your only preferred dish, don't eat here! FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS -- a true story about a real lady. Another Oscar for Meryl Streep may very well be in the offing. Good to great cast in support of her awesome performance. Take those damned recyclable bottles back and scrape together the coin to buy a ticket ... and GO! PPS: I did NOT put that absurd comment after my five star rating, readers. I've tried to delete it, but ... "they" have to muck it up somehow! Whatever "hip editor" who did this may die of "terminal cuteness" ... please!

Our family had a great time at the movie theater! It's an old school theater, so be prepared to get…read morethere a few minutes early to choose seats. They have alcoholic beverages, which is a plus, but no slushy machine. The staff were nice and the theater, including bathrooms, was clean. Definitely a fun thing to do on a rainy day in Stowe!

As others have said, it's an older three screen cinema, so no large screens, rocker seats, or…read morestadium seating like the newer large multiplex's. The experience is usually very good, but sometimes you can hear the sound from the next theater, which can be annoying. The seats are Ok. The prices are reasonable, but they're cash only. But there's an ATM in the lobby. I've been to movies where the theater is empty and packed. During the winter (ski season) and summer rainy days will be crowded, so get there early when new movies come out. Otherwise it's easy to get a seat. They have the typical concession stand, but where they're different is they have a full bar, including local hard ciders and beers. You can't beat that. And some movies I've been to someone will come in during the movie to take your order. How great is that?!

Best in the valley for everything food, pub, movies,…read moreNeighborhood events .....85 characters :;()$&@

This place offers varieities of simple food such as salad, sandwiches, nachos and pasta…read more We tried a few dishes. All of them were with decent quality but now wowing. The nacho and crab cake were my favourite among all, despite there was only one crab cake per order. The chicken sandwich was actually chicken burger. Chicken was a bit dry. Nothing too special about it. House salad wasn't very tasty. Pasta was okay. Overall the food was good but not great. Server was very nice.

It was Valentine's Day and my Granddaughter needed something to do while her parents went out to…read moreeat . She chose a movie so we purchased the tickets and stood in line for concessions , The line was long , I did notice there was only one person running the register and two people retrieving drinks and food . I believe if they had two line going , running two registers the line for concessions would not have been such a long wait for the customers. In other words , the concession stand needs some organization to run smoothly. All in all it was a great experience and the movie was awesome !

Avoid this place. The people that run it are awful and if there are any issues (like them closing…read moredown for the day since two managers walked out) there won't be a word of it anywhere and you won't get your money refunded. Starting to understand why they walked out. The place is dirty anyways, food is cold, its just a mess. If you try to contact them or comment on their Facebook they will delete and block you. All you can do is spend your money elsewhere.

I have been coming here since I was a kid. At the time another Drive in existed closer to home…read morehowever that is now a lumber yard. The Fairlee Drive In has withstood time despite many road blocks. I am so happy and encouraged to see them still thriving every summer. It is such a small town area and the old school charm here is exactly what I am looking for at a drive in. All grass parking. Completely covered by the trees and they still even have some working sound boxes. I highly recommend that if you are in the area to experience this for yourself. Nothing but love for them!!

Yes! Always play two good movies and have a good snack bar. Plenty of spots every time we've went…read more Will always come, keep it up.

Great movie experience ! The theater was clean and beautiful !…read more The personnel were professional and lovely . Highly recommend Essex Cinemas ! If you are looking for a good film experience, come to Essex Cinema !

It's the only large format theater in the state, but it's a sub-par experience anywhere else in the…read morecountry. The seats are not reclining, the projection is old-school christie projection, not laser, and the bulb seems old and dim. Spider-Man Brand New Day looked wash out and dull and lacking sharpness. The blacks weren't dark enough, the whites weren't bright enough. The picture straight up sucks compared to modern laser projection, as does the sound, which isn't even Atmos. It's 7.1, not even 7.2, so the room has strange bass nodes. It's the best we have around here, but it wasn't even state of the art when it was installed. T-rex is not a real format, it just means 3d-capable, which nobody even wants anyway.