Fun! Great little retro theater that shows first run and old movies. Best part are the old movie and news clips they play before your movie starts. Also awesome music videos. They have table service with a full bar and menu. A really good time. One of the best examples of fabulous Williamsburg night life. A must see. read more

One of the best cinema I have ever been!! Their auditoriums are very small but extremely cozy. There is a table assigned to every two seats. Anytime during the movie you can order drinks or food!! Their food and drinks are delicious! We tried the flatbread and the risotto balls. Both were good but the flatbread was something else, try it!!! read more

Nitehawk Cinema - Flatbread and risotto balls - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Call me old-fashioned, but going to the movies should be a RELAXING experience. A fun experience. Came here last night and given the rudest attitude by the server/seater because we didn't show up more than 20 min early to the movie. After being glared at up and down like we were second-class citizens, we were told we couldn't sit together because they can't ask people to move. Got it. We should have been here 45 minutes early, but life happens, and I'm sure another couple (or one person from said couple) wouldn't mind moving over ONE SEAT so that other paying patrons could be granted what they also paid for. Since I thought that was inconsiderate and dismissive of our waiter/server person, we asked for a credit. We wanted to see the movie we paid for on this Friday night but if we couldn't, another Friday night would have to do. We're not unreasonable people. We got it. At this point we are told that credit vouchers are only redeemable Monday through Friday. Interesting... So let's get this straight. We showed up BEFORE the movie started, the person working there couldn't be bothered to ask one man to move his tush one seat over, AND you didn't fulfill on your end of the offer-a FRIDAY night movie... and you think I'm not gonna be annoyed as a paying customer? If I came in for a Friday night movie, at least give me a voucher for that. A movie on a FRIDAY night. It's really not that difficult. If you want to come for a movie here, clear your entire day's schedule beforehand to make sure you can be seated according to the discretion of whoever is working that evening. Do your best to get on that person's good side or else you'll be stared at up and down. And get ready to hear about their fine print Terms and Conditions that don't make any sense. But otherwise, enjoy your movie! read more

Nitehawk is something every person whose a native or visiting New York MUST experience. This is not your average cliché movie theatre experience. Nitehawk gives you the experience of getting in a time machine and stepping back into the 60's. A theater that plays indie films and Old School Classics and new releases ?! A theater that features a Full Bar and separate Bar Lounge?! A theatre that plays Drake and has a dope playlist so you can rock out while you wait for your theater's seating to open up?! A Full Dining Menu and Wait Staff??! That's Nitehawk. Nestled in WillyB home of the hipsters is Nitehawk. A vintage style old school theater. I really loved the flair of this theater and what the owners accomplished here. If you've never been to Williamsburg you'll have an introduction to its culture at Nitehawk. The theater is decorated with lots of old vhs covers and posters of old actors and actresses. The theaters and service bar were upstairs on the top floor. We picked up our tickets we ordered online from the kiosk and headed over to the bar. I had a Ginger Whiskey which was o.k. We got in line for seating to open up. I STRONGLY advise you arrive at least 45 minutes before your showtime. You will be forced to sit in the nosebleed section if you choose otherwise. You have been warned. This is not assigned seating. This is 1st finders keepers. Each theater is very small. Old fashioned viewing rooms and about 30-40 seats. I came to see Quentin Tarantino ' s The Hateful 8 with my homie. I had been planning to see it with him for sometime and premiere night at Nitehawk presented the perfect opportunity. I loved how they paid homage to Tarantino by showcasing a tribute to all his films prior to the previews. My ONLY issue with this theater is the painfully uncomfortable seats. The seats are aircraft small and if you are a curvy woman with hips or thighs OR a BADUNKADUNK, this is not the place for you! If you are packing a few pounds, you will NOT, I repeat honestly, YOU WILL NOT FIT IN THE SEAT. I have warned you. Seats are so close, you may knock over the person next to you ' s cocktail or plate of food when you get up. I don't know how I survived sitting in those upright coach aircraft seats for 3 Hours worth of Tarantino. The MENU: Nitehawk has a little something for everyone. I recommend the following staple items: *QUESO and Tortilla chips. Real mexican Queso, Velveeta style with fresh jalapeños, Cilantro and Guacamole. This was like...a Fiesta in my mouth. You have the option to add black beans as well. The chips were crisp and fresh. I only wish they were served warmed. *The Seasonal Popcorn was delicious! Maple Honey Butter Cinnamon Toast Crunch. This was addicting! !! I don't even like popcorn but couldn't stop munching!! When I saw this on the menu, I had to have it! It was soooo good. Tasted like buttery cinnamon toast crunch on popcorn. My homie ordered a spiked Apple Cider with whiskey. Very delicious on a cold winter night. Nitehawk is definitely a abstract idea for a 1st Date and I'm definitely coming back for a movie & brunch. read more

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I love the concept of the Nitehawk! Grabbing food and drinks while sitting and watching your new favorite movie on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Well I finally made it. And I think it was like prom. You have this idea in your head that it's going to be the night you will never forget!! And instead your date has to straighten his Mohawk and you and your friend are sharing him for prom pics. I arrived a little late to the theater. I had high hopes for Neon Demon but in a reality I knew it might be more aesthetic and the content needs work. The person that was two people ahead of me was taking forever. The guy ahead of me was super nice and suggested I give the "Lobster" movie a whirl. I think my sweat started beading and the guy working there pointed out the ticket machines. By this time I was committed. I see now why there's a bar right next to the ticket counter. I couldn't have used a cold one to calm my nerves. Finally made it to the front and got my ticket. The theater was down some hall and down the stairs. A little maze of a theater. I got in and the theater was dark...real dark ..and it was packed for a Sunday afternoon. I assume the heat made people want to escape to the theater. The seats are set up for two people. It's best to come here as a couple or with a friend. I would not recommend coming here solo. It was slightly awkward eating so close to some stranger chowing down on popcorn. I will say that the people working here must eat tons of carrots because I have no idea how they can see where people are sitting or if people have an order. They do notice and now I'm convinced that this is where X-Men get jobs to use their night vision. My heirloom tomato and burrata crostini was delicious! I wanna return with friends and get a bucket of fancy popcorn or a date night. I liked the bar upstairs and would come just to hang out and I'd be even cooler if they played a movie in there. read more

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A good date place - movie was strange ("Cuckoo") but the ambiance in the theater is good - two connected seats with a table so couples can sit and eat a burger and drink a beer together is a great idea. read more

As a movie, cocktail, and food lover, I loved this spot. I showed up early to snag a drink before and was excited about the additional cool drinks on the menu, but was disappointed when those were not offered within the theater as well, so I was unable to try additional, fancier options, unless outside of the theater in the actual bar before/after the movie. Other than that, the food was great, all of the options I'd want for a movie night at home, just elevated and the service was lovely. If I lived in the area, this would be a frequented spot for me. read more

Love love love this movie theater :). My boyfriend and I came here to watch the best rom com movie ever--When Harry Met Sally. The brunch menu was awesome and came with a free drink (one coffee for me, one Bloody Mary for the bf). REMEMBER TO HOLD ON TO YOUR TICKET ONCE THEY PRINT IT OUT! They print a ticket once you show them your reservation and I forgot I slipped it into my bag and then my bf had to run around asking for them to print another one but their system doesn't allow them to print more than one copy. So, just hold on to it. read more

Nitehawk Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Nitehawk Cinema is one of the few dine-in theaters in New York City. You buy your tickets from the kiosks next to the bar. The display case filled with old films and the style of the bar evoke an 80s vibe that's maintained once you sit down. Once you sit down inside a theater, a waiter approaches you and explains how the ordering works. There's a small table between every 2 seats with sheets of paper and pencils. You write down your order and place it into the slot on the table. My friend and I didn't order any food, but watching the movie here was still a good experience. The tickets are only $13 for most of the movies. I didn't find the waiters moving through the aisles too disruptive, and the seats were clean and comfortable. read more

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This place is really, really cool - the sort of combo dinner/drinks/movie spot has become a little more commonplace in NYC now but Nitehawk was one of the first to do it, opening in 2011. There are only 4 (I believe) theaters within the cinema so the selection of movies is a little limited, but they're always curated well. Most recently I went to go see the Mr. Rogers documentary after finding that it wasn't showing at most of the theaters around me in Manhattan. Plus, they offer some series or special events (old movies, certain themes, etc). The pre-movie reel always has a cool vintage feel and is customized based on the movie you're going to see. At $12, tickets are a steal for the city. Unfortunately, there is no option to reserve seats ahead of time (to clarify, you can reserve a ticket, just not pick a specific seat), which means that you're forced to show up 30 or so minutes ahead of time for popular showings if you're picky about your view. However, it's not a bad opportunity to kill some time/order drinks/chat. Food is pretty good and reasonable prices for the city. It's by no means the movie theater gouging you might see elsewhere. The beer selection is okay and runs from around $6-$8 depending on what you get. You can also get a $5 draft or well mixed drink with your ticket stub at the bar downstairs. The theater itself is a little run-down/dinky, but I actually think that it enhances the experience. If you're looking for a similar but slightly more commercial enterprise, I'd recommend the Alamo Drafthouse. All in all, would ideally have a larger selection of movies running and the ability to choose seats ahead of time, but a great spot nonetheless. Will absolutely return. read more

I really love the ambience of this theater. My boyfriend took me to this theater last night to watch BlacKkKlansman. Every two seats has a small table between them so people can eat and order drinks throughout the movie. They play lots of known and not so well-known movies. During the summer, they're also playing old midnight movies like Eraserhead--at midnight. Every theater room is small and cozy, so there's not that many people. Waiters come by every so often to see if anyone's ordered drinks or food. There's also a bar downstairs and a small one upstairs near the theater rooms. This theater feels old and cool, and I would come here to watch all the movies my boyfriend and I want to see. read more

After going to this theater once, we became a big fan. Interesting old movies and great food, what a perfect combination! This time, we went to see old classic action movie. The theater was clean as before, and the staff there are very nice and friendly. Definitely one of THE best dine-in movie theater in NY. Their food is high quality, and at good price. read more

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Feels so normal to be in a cinema after 16 months!! Great location, only $15 / ticket, food and drinks are served to you at the table and amazing decor! Try to come early and enjoy the bar before your movie read more

Judging by the screen quality and sound, yes, the Dolby theatre on 68th and Broadway is way better, but I am rooting for this place. I saw a re-issue of Mullholand Drive today and the employees were all friendly, I played pool for free for a while upstairs before my movie started. They have hundreds of old VHS tapes on display as if you were in Blockbuster in the 90's again. They have cool paintings on display for sale in the upper level ranging from maybe $300 to $1400. It is weird in a way that there are menus on your table in the theatre, so there is vaguely pressure to order and the waitress checks your ticket and asks if you want to order food or drinks. Very cool but unlike what I have seen. Great place to bring a date, as opposed to an AMC which are all big screens, tons of crowds and activity, etc. read more

Went here Thursday afternoon and lucked out with a virtually empty theater so it felt like we rented out the place LOL. Rebecca at the bar was A-MA-ZING and so was Jacques. Perfect service and cannot wait to go back. read more

I rarely give 5 starts, I think this is my first but I'm just really impressed with this theater. Small but cozy, the staff is super friendly and courteous, it's clean and comfy and the best it has waiter service. I went for a screening and I got to see a movie, eat unlimited popcorn, two alcoholic drinks and some hair clips for free... one word: Awesome! Close enough to the city, first stop in brooklyn on the L train. read more

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I don't know why every theatre doesn't take notes from Nitehawk. Everything about this place is wonderful. Parking was a breeze (we had a 7:15 show on a Saturday). We bought our tickets in advance so when we got to the theatre the machines were right in the lobby to pick them up. Before getting in line we grabbed a drink at the upstairs lobby bar. Hubby had a beer and I had a specialty drink on tap (made with Pimm's which made me incredibly happy because not many places serve it let alone make specialty drinks with it) and it was $20 for both. Typical Williamsburg prices. Once inside there's really no bad seat in the theatre. It was super clean and well-lit just enough to be able to read your menu and see your food. We ordered more drinks (obvi.), the tots with queso, buffalo chicken flatbread and the Muffuletta sandwich. All of the food was delicious and hot when it came out. I've heard from other people that the menu changes seasonally. I really loved the whole experience at Nitehawk and will definitely be back. read more

This place is located right in the center of all the trendy bars and clothing shops. The service was great and they bring the drinks and food to you so quickly with no interruption! It was great. The chairs was surprisingly comfortable even though they didn't recline. The theater had a lot of stairs to and from different theaters so if you have bad knees, you'll want to be sure they can accommodate you or go to bathroom before you go to your seat. I was glad my disabled mom decided to not join us. Don't forget to take a walk to the bay 2 blocks away at sunset if you're watching one of the night showings. It's beautiful on a summer night! read more

One of my new favorite dine- in movie theaters . When you walk in there's a nice bar downstairs for you to get a drink before the movie or just drink and dash without a movie . They get nice and packed on the weekends . Once you head upstairs incase you decided downstairs was too much there's another bar with a cute 50s vibe for your viewing and hanging pleasure . They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol which I appreciate. I'd recommend getting there early before show time to pick a good seat . Seats are comfy and the middle arm rest goes up if you like to cuddle :) food is impeccable. I like that they tailor the menus to the movies nice touch . We had the tots which had the perfect crunch to soft ratio and the queso which is HANDS DOWN THE BEST I've ever had . You sincerely can't go wrong coming here . read more

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I can't lie -- I love Nitehawk. It lives up to the hype for sure. I don't often enjoy watching movies -- so Nitehawk kind of combines enough things I like to make it all enjoyable. 1. Old movies 2. Booze 3. Good food 4. Comfy seats. The ticket prices aren't gauged tho they could be. Around 14-15 dollars a pop with cocktails being an average of 12/14 bucks. The cocktails aren't something to write home about (usually) I would suggest you just bring your own booze. The cinema is well maintained, host interesting events, and have pretty helpful staff. Their food is good! Popcorn is fabolous! If you're a film purist I would suggest the 3pm shows or the midnight shows of something extremely obscure. It's an experience I really enjoy and definitely would hop on the chance to go anytime something I'm interested is on. read more

It took us 30 minutes into the movie to get two glasses of wine and 45 minutes into the movie to get a bowl of peach rings and a rock hard chocolate. I'd prefer to visit a theatre where I can purchase my candy & drinks beforehand to enjoy for the entirety of the movie. read more

Came here for a Doc screening. Bar on street-level is great. Good bar food too. The movie theater staff are friendly and helpful. Love their whole concept of movie and dinner. Great service. Highly recommend it. read more

I went to nite hawk cinema for the first time last night. I wish I had listened to the reviewer who suggested arriving about 45 minutes early for seat selection. We arrived about 20 minutes early found seats in the back (the only ones available) only to be told about 5 minutes before the film that someone had been sitting there but had gone to the bathroom (for 15 minutes?) it would have been nice to have left something behind to signal she had been sitting there or asked someone to save her seat.She was by herself and wasn't open to sitting at the empty single seat just a few seats down so we could have the two seats side by side. She had every right to say no but it did put a slight damper on the evening. Needless to say GET THERE EARLY. Our only option was to sit in the very first row where the AC is directly blasted onto your face and throat. This is very much a couples theater with the set up of the table for eating in between two chairs. The food was very tasty and the servers weren't distracting as they dropped off the food or picked up the order. If you want water please bring a water bottle. I guess they don't serve tap water ( I kept asking on the note and received nothing) and I didn't want to pay $6 for a cup or bottle. The risotto balls were very delicious, I wish more came in an order. All and all it's a good theater, huge screen, good food options, good date option. read more

I could not love this place more - awesome movie offerings, the food is fantastic (not like 'movie theatre food') and everyone who works there seems genuinely happy to be there. I am someone who hates movie theaters and this is the only place I'll go! Couldn't recommend enough! read more

Excellent theater with nice reclining chairs. I love that the tables move in and out so you can comfortably sit in the seat and then bring the table close to you. Very clean. read more

Hi Folks & Wow, I'm really blown away by the yummy concept of The Nighthawk Cinema. Nitehawk in Brooklyn is a small-sized theater. On a busy night it might be sold out. No worries friends, just get out your smartphonet to buy your tickets online It's pretty much the way to go. You can go to https//nitehawkcinema.comwilliamsburg/purchase/3254753/ Welcome all to the smartest idea in movie going! Dinner and a date all in one joint. What a great concept and Soo cool. You can have a delicious theme inspired Dinner with your feature film. What a GREAT time saver when you wanna do dinner n movie. Well, I'm hungry and I wanna movie...Soo I'm I'm in. Go in the front street entrance and up the stairs to where the bar is and the movie waiting area. You can have a drink or 2 while waiting for your theater To be available. We were lucky and it was time to go in right away. The moviegoer must then descend down a small, dimly-lit narrow cement stairwell. Then through a institutional style steel door to access the theater. I swear I was feeling like Joe Pesci. I thought it was a setup with some guy waiting at the bottom of the stairs on the other side of the door. I even let the people in back of me go in first. Hahaha. Entry into theater to was a delightful experience. A smallish little theater in which the seating had little tables for eating and drinkin. So cool I loved it immediately. Each table had 2 seats, the waiter came immediately to introduce himself & give menus. I started with a Coke and a big dish of truffle glazed popcorn. The popcorn and drinks came within 5 minutes, what a great start. I'm going to really like this place. I ordered the tater tots, crunchy fish tacos and Duck kabobs. Everything came to the table in 15 minutes. The food servers worked quietly and almost unnoticeably. Several times I didn't even realize they had cleared the plates. They didn't get in the way of the movie at all. It made the whole experience of dinner and a movie work smoothly and seamlessly. Also available is also a dine-and-dash feature that you can select which automatically bills the credit card that you used to buy the tickets. My friend and I had a great time, a wonderful dinner and movie experience. The food was fresh and hot and the movie was weird and artsy. On the way out passing the bar upstairs I got a Jack Daniels which was a Perfect end to the experience. We loved coming here on a busy Friday night, the neighborhood had such a cool Vibe. There was another theater next door and a Rockin and Rollin bar right on the corner. Can't wait for my next visit. read more

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Went to see a movie but ended up doing something much more fun and satifying..Place looked interesting but never got to experience it.. read more

Nitehawk Cinema - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I live in Florida and visit Brooklyn 2 x's a year- Where do I go? Nitehawk. This place gives Alamo Drafthouse a serious run for its money. The atmosphere , the staff & the cocktails here are incredibly dope and they show some fun movies. Last year we saw Beetlejuice on there Saturday Brunch and we've been there roughly 4 times more. The bartenders are all real cool, communicative and talented. I just flatout love this theater. I look forward to seeing some expansion from them as long as they keep their touch on quality and heart! read more

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Good mix of mainstream, indie, and cult classic movies, though heavy on the first. I treated myself to a Sunday brunch watching Get Out a couple months ago. Tickets were $12 ahead of time. Food prices are not too bad, and the brunch menu is a pretty good deal. I had the salmon crostini and I was reasonably impressed-- generous portions on the fish and the cream cheese. The mimosa was average. I also had a special sake-based cocktail (for Ghost in the Shell, ugh), which was fine; the sake was oxidized but it was balanced and refreshing. Overall, all the food was well-executed but not outstanding. Service was very good; the ordering and payment process is a well-oiled machine. Get there a couple of minutes before to order if possible. Seats are comfy. I've been meaning to make it here for a late night movie, as the offerings then are more my speed (midnight Fellini!). Better amenities than your typical theater but without the stuffiness or added cost of iPic and other "luxury theaters." A cool spot. read more

My favorite place in NYC! Can't wait to come back when it's safe for them to re-open. Both the truffle popcorn and the Fire Walk With Me (drink) are must-haves... every time. But you really can't go wrong here. The menu is just the best. All of the cocktails are amazing and the staff is awesome -- super nice and respectful of the movie, etc. Brunch is great but so is late night! Other DELICIOUS things my bf and I recommend: Nitehawk Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and TOTS (with queso). I'm not even going to get into the ambience fully. It's just great. Comfy reserved seating, good quality sound/video, laid back retro type vibe, smart and efficient process for ordering food/bev. Truly can't say enough good stuff about this place. They also have showings of some awesome classics on a regular basis and some extra dope showings during the holidays. Please donate to the staff fund on GoFundMe if you can!! https://gf.me/u/ykc3g4 HANG IN THERE, GUYS! read more

I truly enjoy the experience of going to the movies here in the larger theater. It's nice to have a meal while you watch a movie. The smaller theater is ok, but not as good because the screen is so small. The wait staff are usually fantastic. Before the movie is played, they have these VHS videos which I always enjoy! The movie selections are OK - very mainstream overall which I'm sure they have to do to keep selling tickets. I wish they had a selection like Metrograph in the city, but what can you do. I took off a star because the food is not that great. I like the chicken burger and usually get that with tater tots. The burger is usually very dry. If you get French fries, they are typically over cooked & over greased. I've had the duck tacos which are not too offensive. And I've tried a bunch of the desserts, all of them super gross. Other than that, it's a good experience. read more

I really don't like this concept. I saw a film there this morning, and the waiters are constantly coming in and out of the doors, so you end up seeing light bleed at the perimeter of the theatre. I'm someone who is easily distracted (ADHD) and I found it incredibly difficult to focus on the film when my eyes darted to the door each time it opened. Plus, the waiters constantly cross below the screen, they crouch down (or try to, they are not always successful, you constantly see a head in shadow or tufts of hair flying by the bottom of the movie screen). To make matters more frustrating, they actually bring food to people who are in the MIDDLE of the row, AND clear their trays/cups, and deliver the bill, and retrieve the bill. So if someone orders food, there is a water crossing in front of you, maybe even lingering in front of you at a minimum of four times during the movie, and this can happen for as many times people order a menu item. ITS SO DISTURBING. Plus, if you're like me, sometimes you HAVE to stretch your legs forward (not so good knees) I shouldn't have to be mindful of waiters moving back and forth at a MOVIE. Yes absolutely, if a fellow patron is exiting the row, please make room for them, but staff has no place marching up and down a row. I really don't want to have to adjust my position every 10 minutes after I've become comfortable to avoid tripping a waiter. Plus, they bring your your check about 30 minutes before the film is over, so when you see them delivering the bill, you are taken out of the experience because you think "Oh I guess there is only 30 minutes left of the film." People, if you see a movie here, PLEASE DO YOUR FELLOW PATRON A FAVOR AND DO NOT ORDER ONCE THE MOVIE BEGINS. PLEASE. I hated it here. The staff was at least friendly, hence the two stars. read more

Best date spot in Williamsburg, with my favorite cocktail, the Fire Walk With Me. Take me there, and I'll probably make out with you after.

This is my new favorite place in NYC. The Nitehawk has been on my radar for a long time, and it's a testament to my own stupidity that it's taken me this long to make it over. Wes Anderson is a good reason to go anywhere, but it was the cinema that made Moonrise Kingdom a special experience. Let's talk about all the amazing things about seeing a film here. 1. They design their own pre-show for the 1/2 hour before your film, and for MK it was basically like me and Bill Murray decided to take a trip down Wes Anderson lane together.* 2. The bar. Pints of Sixpoint are $4 at happy hour. Never a bad thing. They will also make you a legit cocktail, including some created specifically for the film you're seeing. That whimsical creativity extends to... 3. The food. Quite frankly, I would be grateful to have the option of ordering real food of mediocre quality as I watched a movie. The Nitehawk's menu is not just good for a theater, it's just downright awesome for any establishment. I'm not into sweets generally, but the s'mores pie special for the movie won me over. The savory items are even better; the croquettes are crisp on the outside and creamy and lovely on the interior. The jerky is better than any jerky has a right to be, and... 4. The Nitehawk Queso deserves its own, separate mention. With black beans, chorizo and guacamole, it is outlandishly good. Melty, salty, spicy and exploding with flavor, I want this in my life every day. This queso is so good that I want to weep for the poor bastards eating weak, stale round tortilla chips and congealed neon yellow nacho cheese at generic cinemas. 5. The service. Every single person I encountered is friendly and knowledgable about both the cinema and the menu. The servers who come around during the film are very respectful, and go quickly and quietly about their business. It's impossible not to notice food and drink being served around you, but they are as unobtrusive as possible. 6. In addition to new releases, The Nitehawk also shows older classics that you always wanted to see in an actual theater: Taxi Driver. Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc. And beyond those guilty pleasures, for you film buffs they offer cinematic masterpieces like Roadhouse. Perhaps one day they'll have a marathon of the entire Swayze oeuvre, and I'll never have to leave. ___________ *We held hands, and neither of us are ashamed of how we feel about one another. read more

I love that it is so easy to redeem my MoviePass here. I am not forced through annoying bag checks and the bartending staff upstairs is nice enough to keep my company as I am always early... The food and drink menu are pretty reliable -- In Austin, I was used to the waiters saying "I'm sorry that beer or food item is no longer available tonight" so this is refreshing to say the least. read more

Nitehawk Cinema has to be the Coolest Movie Theater in America. I've been to waiter-service theaters before, but this place knocks the pants off all of them! It was one of the MOST ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCES I've had in a long time - was an amazing, amazing time and highly recommend it! The design of theater, the bar area, the feel of the place, the food, the wine, the cocktails, the popcorn, and the service, was beyond expectations and couldn't have been better. It's a small theater, with only 3 movie options and each theater only seats between 25-50 people, but it provides for a more intimate feel with more seat and leg room as well. I was fortunate to learn of Nitehawk Cinema after they showed two Indie films I invested in - The Kings of Summer and The Signal. Nitehawk primarily plays Indie films, but will release older cult movies or blockbuster movies at special times. I had missed Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens, when it came out in December 2015, and the last showing in major theaters was actually on my birthday on January 7, but missed that as well. So, I was bummed I'd have to watch the movie at home rather than in a theater, as the Star Wars franchise has awesome special effects, better suited for a theater. So, I was thrilled when I found out Nitehawk was playing Star Wars for a special, limited release. They also had two Indie options - The Witch and Krisha, which looked cool as well, but my heart was set on Star Wars. My date and I didn't know what to expect and were slightly concerned that the theater might be a little too 'Hipster' for us, given that it's in Williamsburg. But our expectations were shattered, in a positive way, and definitely did not feel hipster. Was just COOL, period. The bar area was retro, sort of 50's style, and was great to grab a drink while waiting for seating to begin. We pre-ordered tickets and arrived at the theater 45 minutes before the showing, which I highly recommend. Had a cocktail at the bar, and they were excellent, made by trained mixologists, and before we knew it, they were escorting us to the theater. It's first-come first-serve seating, so as we were there early, we got excellent seats. The seats are in pairs and comfortable, with a decent size table in front with cup holders. Just overall great design! And because there needs to be room for the Servers to walk through the rows, you have a great amount of leg room. I'm 6'1" and couldn't even touch the next row with my legs extended. The way it works, is, there's paper & pencils stored in the table, write your order down, place it upright on a coil/clip so the servers can see it, they retrieve it without saying a word and then your food/drinks magically appear within 1-3 minutes for drinks, 3-10 minutes for food. The service is exceptionally fast and quiet! While waiting at the Bar area, We Ordered: Silver Cup Cocktail: silver rum, coconut milk, creme de violette & nutmeg - excellent! The Driver Cocktail: Gosling's Black Rum & ginger beer - simple, but refreshing. While in the Movie Theater, We Ordered: White Wine: Gruner Veltliner (Austrian) - my date loved it and had 3 of them. Red Wine: Cotes du Rhone (French) - was excellent, so I had 3 as well, lol. Cheese: Manchego - always good. Chips & Queso: as most reviewers said, it's excellent. Tater Tots: I actually thought these were the best thing on the menu, perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. Burger with Gruyere: excellent burger and awesome you could get it with gruyere, so unique. Filet Mignon Sandwich: was very good, but think the burger was better. Nitehawk Popcorn: popcorn with truffle butter & citric salt - soooo rich and soooo good. Service was Excellent. They were fast, efficient and quiet. I know some reviewers mentioned them being distracting, but we didn't experience that at all. Didn't even notice them at times. Ambiance is very cool and the Theater is the perfect size for it's purpose. Not huge, but not tiny, screen size is good and sound system is amazing. Food Quality is exceptional! No crappy theater food here. As far as cost, it's not bad, but our bill was on the high side ($140) only because we ordered a ton of food & drink: 2 cocktails, 6 glasses of wine, 2 appetizers, cheese, 2 entrees and popcorn. Would've spent more had we gone to a restaurant and movie in Manhattan. From start to finish, Nitehawk Cinema was an Amazing Experience. So unique and special that I'm jealous Manhattan doesn't have something like this. That being said, it's fun that it's in Brooklyn, cause makes for a nice quick trip to visit a different neighborhood. Come here and experience something different - HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!! It's like nothing else you've seen and it definitely warrants it's 4.5-Star average rating with over 500 reviews. 5-STARS IN MY BOOK, NO DOUBT!! read more

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I've bookmarked this place a while back after seeing all the cute pictures of it posted by my friends on instagram. Dinner and a movie? All at once? Sounds like a fun date idea to me. My expectations for food here were low. I've gone to dine-in movie theaters before (like AMC) and was never impressed by the food. Generally speaking when I've been to them it would always be mediocre Applebee's type food. Nitehawk cinemas blew my expectation of movie theatre food out of the water. I ordered the tempura chicken over sweet potato mash & my significant other ordered the burger. Very solid and tasty choices. We ordered Nitehawk popcorn in the middle of the movie and it was so tasty. It had truffle oil and citric salt. What is citric salt anyways?? Who cares. It was delicious. Will come back with my significant other. ALSO save your ticket stubs. It'll allow you to pay only $4 for a draft. read more

Nitehawk Cinema - Super chill. - Cinema Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This neighborhood spot is one of the best parts of living in Williamsburg. If you're a bit open minded to less-blockbustery and more artsy or old films, there's no reason to ever choose the closest megaplex over this charming experience. First of all, there's booze. Secondly, you can drink it in the theater while you watch. Third, you can order food, too. So it basically combines the comfort of Netflix on the couch with a new and interesting collection of movies and allows you to actually interact with those in your community (as uncomfortable as that may be after your latest binge watching marathon holed up in your apartment). I absolutely love how they feature food and drink specials that go hand in hand with a movie they're playing. For example, I watched the documentary The Wolf Pack there and they offered a quite delicious lasagna as a special, the main characters' favorite food. Aside from the specials, all of the food I've ordered there has been surprisingly tasty, heads and shoulders beyond the other dine-in theaters I've been to. They also host fun special events like midnight and brunch screenings, as well as themed limited runs. I'm dying to finally go to one of their Spoons, Toons, and Booze events where you can drink and eat free cereal while watching old school cartoons on weekends. So cool! If you're a movie lover, a drink lover, a food lover, or a Williamsburg lover, you'd be remiss not to pay this wonderful spot a visit. It's truly one of a kind! read more

So I went to the nighthawk theater... There might be a jig here, stay tuned... I went with the yelp homie "M extra money" (her gang name, she's in a gang). Hopefully you're as fortunate as we were to park right in front of the building, if not? Well your life sucks. The theater area is upstairs, downstairs has a bar area for loiters to loiter. There's also a mini bar up on the theater level, be warned though, they only make drinks with one mixer so no fancy elaborate drinks up there. Our bar tender was Craig, Yupp, just like from Friday only this dude was white. Hella cool though. He set up M.E.M. with her first whisky cocktail (ever), whisky+ginger ale. She really liked it and I'm taking responsibility for changing her life. I had a basic bourbon with cranberry, it was weak. Downstairs they got everything you need though. Including a hot apple cider drink, you mix with your choice of liquor. Do whisky. I'm telling you for your own benefit. Anyway inside the actual theater it's pretty small only 5 rows and maybe 5 tables a row. Tables are small and the seats are not built for you Lane Bryant's and Rick Ross in the body ass people *shrug*. If you're like me you HATE sharing an armrest, especially with a stranger. You're gonna do it here. Oh and the AC seemed to be set to "freeze off nipples and nuts" no lie bro it was hella cold. Regardless of the cramped nature of the venue it's vintage look and feel made it a cool experience. We also had a little food, queso dip with jalapeño, guacamole and tortilla chips. It was bomb! The steak tacos???? Not even a little. Not hot at all and little flavor. What's cool is after the movie you can use your stub to get $4.00 drinks at the downstairs bar. So back to the earlier jig... I figured out that they lure you in initially with the offer of drinks, dinner and movie all in one place. Once there they keep you interested with the vintage movie memorabilia on the walls and longue atmosphere. Then you have no choice but to stay and watch the movie in a sardine can. Not ever again though, the jig is up! read more

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Best programming and the best popcorn. You can't go wrong with a visit to Nitehawk! Their brunch and midnight screenings are always a treat.