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    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

    3.9 (212 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Leroy R.

    Such a cool space. I frequent the Brentwood location often but I think imma have to go out to crystal city more. Definitely will be back to check out the bar.

    Ellen D.

    Had an amazing time at their Happy Hour after a long day of work; they allowed us to bring our unfinished glass into the movie theatres. My friends and I watched Wicked: For Good and of course it was amazing. The reclining chairs were, of course, amazing. They offer seat side service, with a call button when you need your server to come by. My friends and I ordered buttered popcorn which was UNLIMITED; so yes, that too, was amazing. The only downside is their parking garage is very confusing and nothing is labelled. I somehow ended up walking out of the garage at Whole Foods and had to walk half a block over to the Cinema. After the movie, I tried walking back the way I came and all the doors there were locked. Luckily the hotel next door allowed me to use their elevators to get to the garage but I had no idea where I was! Hopefully the landlords/ management team can add some signage or make it clearer where we're going!

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    Naomi C.

    Really awesome location with a respectable restaurant. Many of these places only serve slightly elevated theatre food; here, we got an amazing Caesar salad, a Beyond burger that my husband stated sad very well done and had a good level of fixings- but Beyond is bland so if they seasoned it, that would be even better (7/10- the fries added a point), and I got a hot dog. Don't judge me!!! They post the calories on the menu and I just couldn't lol. It was a darn good half smoke (8/10 cuz the bun was basic and a little cold lol) and while I couldn't finish it, I definitely ate the Caesar which was crisp and had the perfect amount of dressing. 9/10 The movie theatre popcorns are bottomless, though you probably won't take advantage of that as they give you so much. We tried the churro and the truffle parm. I love truffle oil and everything truffle but it was a disappointment. It didn't taste like truffle at all, was cold, and the flavor of Parmesan popcorn did not have the level of salt or umami that we were going for 4/10. The churro was awesome. Not too sweet, still the perfect amount of saltiness and lots of cinnamon crunch bits evenly disbursed to make the experience very churro/like 7/10 - only because there were so many seeds!!! Otherwise it would be a 9/10. The service was prompt and efficient both in the restaurant and in the theatre. 10/10. This place is great for date nights and we will be back.

    Hannah H.

    I enjoy having an Alamo Drafthouse nearby - you could also look into their different tiered memberships if you tend to be a more avid movie-goer. We came here for a screening for one of our favorites, and it didn't disappoint - the sound system was pretty good, and the chairs were comfortable. They do have a menu, including various seasoned popcorn, apps, salads, wraps, hot dogs, burgers, wings, pizza, desserts, and drinks. There's a button located on your swing table, attached to your chair, to call for service - an individual assigned to your section will come to take your order on their tablet - for any additional orders or refills, you'll just to the same process, throughout your moving watching experience. We tried the Truffle Parm and the Spicy Ranch popcorn, and while the Truffle Parm was not edible for us, the Spicy Ranch sort of made up for it - you could also ask for extra clarified butter, if that's your thing. Note that the popcorn comes in a large stainless 'mixing' bowl, which is more than enough for 2 people; I just wished it came out warm. The drink orders do take a while, which was a bit weird - there was quite some lag to it, and we had to wave down other runners to see if they forgot our orders... The Alamo Drafthouse seems to have a hard rule for no talking and use of cellphone, with the consequence of being kicked out after a warning - however, there were people who were having side conversations, and you'll hear other movie attendees putting their orders in throughout the movie. Restrooms could be better attended to, as they were filthy. Garage parking is available in the area. +cold popcorn +slow drink orders +avoid the restrooms +garage parking available

    Keilon L.

    Good food. Good films. Good prices (mainly on Tuesdays despite the price recently being raised). This still a great place to spend an afternoon in the middle of the week. It's also the spot for happy hour. It gets packed at the bar. It's nice to wind down the day with a good beer and then a film and an amazing sandwich while you watch. Alamo will always be my favorite.

    Austin G.

    What a great way to see the movies! Along Crystal Drive surrounded by many restaurants and shops, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema focuses on the customer. Walk inside and find a fancier movie theater with comfortable large seats that recline. On top of that, you can order food and drinks from a diverse menu throughout the movie. I enjoyed a hard cider, pizza, and warm chocolate chip cookies with milk as I watched Zootopia 2 with my wife and eight-year-old daughter. When you buy your tickets, you pick your seat too! There's a parking garage with free parking after 4pm and on weekends.

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    Ryan B.

    Caught a Friday night flick (Thunderbolts) with a homie, and Alamo Drafthouse did not disappoint. Parked in the garage, grabbed a validation ticket--turns out it wasn't even needed. Parking is free after 5 PM. Bonus! Walking in, I was hit with the sheer size of the place--it's massive. Movie posters old and new line the walls like a cinematic hall of fame. There's a gift shop for the film nerds, and a bar for the pre-show sip and after show fiesta. Service? On point. The theater itself? Pure luxury. Recliner seats that rival my living room La-Z-Boy--wide, plush, and spaced out enough to give you your own little kingdom. I spotted the server station on the way in, and sure enough, they were hustling quietly and efficiently throughout the film. At your seat: a menu, a notepad, and a service button that brings the magic. The menu is stacked--apps, entrees, cocktails, desserts--you name it. I went with a crispy chicken sandwich, fries, and a margarita to wash it all down. Delivered on a sleek little tray setup with a swivel table and cupholder--everything short of silver service. And the sandwich? Chic-fil-A, who? This one's the new MVP. The view? Immaculate. No heads in your way, no sugar-crazed kids kicking your seat, no distractions. Just you, the screen, and your feast. This isn't just going to the movies--it's a religious experience. Alamo Drafthouse for movie night IS THE WAY.

    Sean R.

    The Alamo drafthouse in Crystal City is a delightful experience. Easy to access with plenty of popcorn options to choose from, you know you'll be sitting comfortably for your movie as the serving staff takes great care of you. I do want to mention it's been a minute since I've gone to an Alamo, and I was caught off guard by the lights for the menu being as bright as they were, a little distracting during the film. The seats and sound quality were excellent though! And the price was really responsible.

    Broccoli Goat Cheese pizza
    Andrew E.

    I enjoyed the movie viewing experience. The reclining chairs are awesome. I like the swiveling table with under lights. There were no movie previews shown for Sinners. I particularly enjoyed that. Why waste time with previews for crappy movies? I appreciate the extensive menu beyond the typical movie fare. I ordered an Old Fashioned which was particularly well made and strong. We crushed the bottomless popcorn! Now onto the food... I specifically ordered the VEGAN cheese pizza. They had the nerve to bring out a Goat Cheese and Broccoli pizza. How do you explain that for someone who may be allergic to dairy?

    White Claw and the pre-preview presentation
    Christopher M.

    The Crystal City Alamo is a treasured venue. I saw The Accountant 2 today, on a muggy and hot Northern Virginia Friday afternoon; all was cool and clean inside. Got a White Claw from the bar ($8.25 + tip) and brought it into the theater. An attendant promptly met me at my seat and after checking to confirm that I was in the right seat he took my order (a side of fries with extra ketchup) and was back in a flash with my order and a cup of water. I've made Alamo a go-to for a couple of years now. What makes it special for me is the presentation of archived film clips they show in the 30 minutes before the coming attractions. For today, in keeping with the tie in with the FBI in the movie, the clips were from ancient FBI training films, and a great short film called Good Cop Baby Cop. You might not see stuff like this anywhere else. You can reach the theater by taking the Blue or Yellow Metro trains to Cyrstal City and walking through the deserted mall; there's also a Metroway Bus stop across the street, which you can take from the Braddock Road Metro station.

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