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    Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis

    3.9 (77 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Shawn B.

    I haven't been to his theater since before the company changed over to Alamo, so I was excited to see what was inside. Picking tickets was a breeze. When I went to the counter, I can pick my seats by looking at a screen. Once inside the theater, the seats were labeled and very spacious. They recline with the click if a button and are even heated for those chilly days. I was able to order my food by scanning the QR code. There is an 18% automatic service charge. I went to see the new Michael movie and it was packed. I sat in the second row from the front and surprisingly, I didn't mind. I didn't feel I was looking up at the screen which I enjoyed. I ordered boneless buffalo chicken, and swapped my fries out for a caesar salad at no charge. The chicken was tender and the salad was just okay. It's happy to have a nice theater back on the westside. I'll definitely be back to Alamo!

    Aaron B.

    I really wanted to like this place. The art and decorations are fantastic. But compared to Flix or The Living Room, it fails on every level. First, and most egregious, it took 35 minutes to get us a bowl of popcorn. We ordered at 7:20pm, dinged for an update at 7:45pm, and didn't actually get the popcorn until 7:55! A movie theater should be able to fulfill a popcorn order within 5 minutes tops. Staff were generally frazzled and confused. So maybe that was the problem. The impression we got was that they weren't happy we didn't order a full dinner so were being passive aggressive with the delivery. The food was high priced and looked mediocre. Drinks seemed ok. I asked our waitress if they had any nonalcoholic beers. She looked confused at her tablet for a minute, said no, and then I said "Oh. It's here on the menu. I'll have an Athletic." So they don't know their product. The beer took about 20 minutes to get to us--even though it was just a can. I'll go back if they have something unique to watch. But I definitely wouldn't pick this place.

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    Christina B.

    I loved this theater! It's a full 30 minutes from my house but I'd go out of way sometimes just for the experience. Before the movie (Superman) they were showing old commercials and a Superman cartoon from 1942. And there was a video clip where one of the managers was talking about who he'd cast as Superman characters. It was totally unexpected and curated to the movie we were there to see. I liked the novelty of having real food during the movie, but I do think next time I would just go with the more traditional popcorn and candy. I had mozzarella sticks but they didn't last as long as popcorn and I was fully done eating before the movie started. I also loved that it was a quiet theater. And it truly was quiet in there. The staff were also all super friendly and we got our food so quickly.

    Sadiya A.

    I loved my experience at Alamo Drafthouse! I first visited Alamo Drafthouse in San Antonio so I'm glad I got to experience the Indy version! I did come in on a Friday late afternoon so it wasn't as busy and the theater I was in only had two other people watching a movie so I felt like I pretty much had the theater to myself! I definitely recommend getting there 30 minutes before your movie starts so that you can order your food/drinks. There's a lot of space to host private parties for large groups and there's a patio seating outside too. The bar is small but had lots of liquor options. I love the reclining AND heated seats and the theater itself was very clean! Food was decent and came out nice and hot, I ordered the wings and the banana pudding. The Cold Brew Turbo Shake had little to zero liquor which I was pretty disappointed in. The overall theater decor was cool with race car themed memorabilia. Other than that, I'd definitely come back.

    Peter P.

    This is going to be my new go-to movie theater with a full bar. The chairs are amazing (power recline, heated) and the theaters are a little smaller so there is not a bad seat in the house. The place is pretty new and service is a bit slow and scattered. I hope that management works that out in the future.

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    Roxanne B.

    2nd time around place still needs improvement. Recommend grabbing your adult beverage at the bar before you enter theatre as it will take forever once u sit down. Another recommendation, not sure why they don't have a drink station for the stafff outside of the kitchen area, waited 20 min for a refill and still never came so I got up to get myself all while missing the movie. Pizza this time around wasn't as tasty, not a fan of the flabby bacon, and it was lukewarm,the popcorn had so many kernels on the bottom I could pop another bowl! Glad the seats are heated because it gets cold in there. The new bartender was phenomenal and Kenny was so helpful!!

    Leah J.

    If the Alamo can stay this nice and clean then they will be alright with me in my eyes. When we walked in, we were able to scan our tickets and they welcomed us to the bar as we were early. I was able to order a glass of wine and we went in for The pre showing. The pre showing was interesting - not fully sure why we had to watch that but the service was good and the chairs were clean. We did not order food but the food looked pretty good!

    Hot Rod is their bar.
    Richard P.

    The arrival of Alamo Drafthouse to the Indianapolis market is an absolute gift for movie lovers. While some are surprised they've chosen a spot at 38th and Lafayette Road, I think it's an ideal location in an area that could use the boost (it's also about five minutes from where I grew up - so, I have a fondness for the area). Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a 13-screen theater with 727 total seats. All seating is assigned and can be reserved in advance, online, and and via mobile app. There's a full food and drink menu including local craft brews. There's a kid's menu. Alamo offers an experience and arriving early lets you take in the full experience. Alamo is super strict about no talking during screenings - they're big on the experience of movie going. They're definitely known to kick folks out across the chain, though I've yet to see how that plays out here in Indy (and as a film critic, I don't talk during films. I barely breathe). There's also zero tolerance for using a phone during a screening. They have a Code of Conduct on their website and are known to enforce it. It's honestly a laid back place for movie lovers - and that's why they take it seriously. Alamo also features the Hot Rod bar - it plays on Indy's racing reputation with murals, racing simulators, and much more. They also have karaoke rooms. I've already been twice - including a special preview for local journalists. What else? Luxury heated recliners with tables/cup holders. Menus at each site (order via pen/paper; call buttons to get a server). Each auditorium has digital 4k projection and sound. All theaters have 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. All auditoriums can also host meetings, etc. Alamo tends to weave together a combination of wide releases and indie/arthouse releases. Movie-themed events are common chainwide. You can get a season pass - $19.99/month and you can see one movie a day. They also have the Victory Rewards program. I could not find a list of accessibility accommodations, however, I was impressed with what I saw in terms of accessibility and an obvious effort at accommodation for all movie lovers. While the westside is a bit harder for me, it's a great location given we've got Living Room downtown, Kan-Kan on the near-eastside, Landmark at Fashion Mall, and Flix in Carmel. The westside needed a great theater and this is it. NOTE: To minimize distractions, they generally don't admit infants/small children, however, they do offer family friendly/kid friendly and sensory friendly screenings. Check the website or contact them if you have a question. There's also no pre-screening advertising - instead, there's unique shows before each screening that are quite cool. For true movie lovers, I highly recommend.

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    Jessica B.

    OMG! There's a new movie theater in town and it meets up to the hype! I've heard of Alamo Drafthouse being popular in other major cities and was excited to hear that one opened on the west side. Me & my friend went last night to check out Issa Rae's new movie (we're rooting for everyone.... Iykyk haha) & it was an amazing experience. Let me say this, they strictly enforce the rules haha. Make sure you arrive 30 mins before the show starts to order food and/or drinks. Our server was friendly but was VERY SURE to lay out the rules haha they were not playing but they remained professional so we didn't feel a way about it. There's also an age restriction on some movies so be mindful of that before bringing the babies. It's really cute inside. It's a race car theme dedicated to Indy's culture, loved that. There's even a race car simulator that you can drive for 20 mins for $35. (no thank you for me but someone may like it). They sold me on the heated seats and the recliner. It was so cozy! There's a small diner & bar that you can enjoy if you would like to eat before heading to your movie room. My expectations were low for movie theatre food & drinks but to my surprise every thing was really good. I had the buffalo wings & the Habanero Margarita & a Prosecco. I would rate everything a 7.5/10. My total came to about $53 but they add an 18% gratuity to each tab (which was fine!). They do a good job of letting you know about the gratuity because it's on the big screen before the movie starts & is reiterated by the server. Overall, I would highly recommend checking it out for a new movie experience. We had a great time!

    Kiara S.

    I had went here to watch the movie Sinners when it first came out. I am giving this movie place a 3 because when we got there we had to wait 35-40min to be able to enter the theater due to them being short staffed. The movie didn't start on time but once it did everything went well. Service for ordering food and drinks was a little slow but it was okay given the circumstances they did pick it up. I had only ordered a drink and it was good. The prices were reasonable. The theater was comfortable and the atmosphere was nice. I would give them another shot.

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    Ask the Community - Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis

    Is There a way to order Popcorn at Alamo before going into the Theatre and take it in with you. We Ordered it every time we gone and we never get it.?

    You can order it at the bar/concessions when you first come in to purchase tickets or check-in for your movie if you get there early enough before the movie starts. If you order it from your server during your movie and it doesn't come out, then you… Read more

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    Georgetown Cinemas

    Georgetown Cinemas

    2.6
    (25 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    If I could give this place a no star, I would totally do it. Here are my reasons... To be honest, I…read morewas so disappointed and embarrassed to the point I couldn't press "check-in" on my Yelp app... 1) None of the men's and women's restroom were cleaned; it was super unsanitary to the point it reminds me of a dirty middle school or high school restroom. The toilets were all flooded and not flushed; couldn't even use the restroom even if I wanted too... 2) There is no designated place to purchase the tickets. You have to go to the food counter and buy them there. The team member there wrote the transactions all on a notepad, there was no receipt, and no physical ticket showing proof I purchase the movie tickets. The security bothered to care if I told him I have my tickets or not...since he was standing in front of the entrance before entering the show area, I would think he would check tickets first Incase people sneaks in, but no... he didn't care, so it feels like ANYONE can just walk in. 3) The seat area was very old and run down; it definitely felt like no one cleaned this room, since there was still food on the ground and the floors were sticky. The chairs felt so gross, that I felt so uncomfortable sitting there for too long... I immediately felt like I needed to go home and take a shower because it THAT dirty. 4) There were kids just loitering in the movie theater and movie hopping... Why aren't the securities doing anything about this? I'm definitely not coming back to this location... It's better off paying extra money for AMC locations for better experience and cleanliness especially. The only good part about this is that the student discount pricing made the tickets SUPER cheap, so it's SUPER affordable if you're a student. I really hope one day this theater gets a major renovation, if possible. I'm really sorry!

    Georgetown cinema is one of the few locations which plays the Indian movies along with the…read moreHollywood movies. To start with they have a pretty big parking lot. The ambience is mediocre and you dont feel that premium movie hall feel as soon as you enter the movie hall. They sell Pepsi products and no coke for coke lovers out there. The movie halls are decent size but the seating is not very comfortable. The air smell little stale so over all movie experience is medicore

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    Georgetown Cinemas
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    Cereal Cinema

    Cereal Cinema

    4.8
    (6 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Every film festival has unique features for which it's well known. Our beloved Indy Film Fest has…read moresome awesome options outside its annual film festival. These features include Cereal Cinema, a monthly special screening held at Newfields on a Saturday morning at 10am that offers a cereal buffet (coffee is available for purchase for the tired adults). Cereal Cinema targets the family market. For example, this year's films include Night at the Museum (April), Madagascar (May), The Neverending Story (July), Homeward Bound (August) and the list goes on. This is always a reasonably priced good time for the entire family. While accessibility at Newfields isn't quite 100%, it's surprisingly good and wheelchair users like myself can easily attend Cereal Cinema. The cereals are usually a variety - including gluten-free options. Indy Film Fest is still an entirely volunteer-run film festival. It's amazing what they accomplish, and it's a guaranteed good time for the entire family. I definitely recommend Cereal Cinema for families. It's one of Indy's true gems and a best kept secret. You'll have fun and the kids will be happy. Win/Win.

    Cereal Cinema is hosted at the IMA Toby Theatre in the cooler months and the Athenaeum in the…read moresummer on the first Saturday of the month at 10am. For $5, you get to enjoy a family-friendly movie, the cereal bar, and relive the glory days of Saturday morning cartoons. I appreciate the throwback kids' movies like the Land Before Time, Mary Poppins, and Newsies - introducing the little ones to some cult classics that they're wayyyy too young to remember. I wish they had more healthy cereal options available (as most are Lucky Charms type sugar coma concoctions), but one cup of sugar overdose once a month won't hurt ya.

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    Check in on the Yelp app & get a "Zing Shot" of Uel Zing cold brew!
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    Regal Shiloh Crossing

    Regal Shiloh Crossing

    2.9
    (104 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    It was probably inevitable that someone who's a professional film critic would eventually check out…read morethe movie theater located on the way to cleaning out his recently passed father's home. That's Regal Shiloh Crossing, an Avon, Indiana 18-screen cinema that has been fairly well updated. There's an IMAX screen, 4DX, and other luxury options including luxury reclining seats. While I know this is an older theater, it's for the most part kept clean and looked pretty spiffy to me (I wonder if I'm the first Yelper to use "spiffy" in a review?). The employees were all friendly. Accessibility is strong here with accessible parking, appropriate curb cuts, and accessible seating options nicely done in the auditorium-style theaters. Regal offers a rewards program and an unlimited movie subscription option (2D movies). At one point, it really seemed like Regal was declining as a chain. Theaters like this one give me some hope. It's not perfect. I wouldn't call it a destination theater, but I do think it serves this community well. There aren't a lot of options around Avon other than the screenings at Danville's Royal Theatre. It is worth noting that after 8pm anyone under the age of 17 has to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian - I think this has helped solve a lot of past complaints as the theater really used to be a gathering space for teens in the area. While my time is winding down as I get closer to resolving my father's estate, I wouldn't hesitate to return here if in the area or if friends on this side of town wanted to see a movie. While it's not Central Indiana's best theater, it's a good option for those living on the westside of Indy or in Hendricks County. Alamo Drafthouse by Lafayette Square does draw some westside folks, but for those for whom that's too long of a drive this is definitely a solid option.

    Reclining seats, however, be certain to get your chair in place before the movie because some of…read morethe chairs make a noise as they recline. I'm guessing it's because of their age or the material has begun rubbing against itself. Whichever the case please recline before the show! We were able to attend this evening to see The Long Walk, which was very graphic and I turned away from the screen often. I should have been prepared I suppose since it's written by Stephen King, but with recent events that have happened it was too much for me. It is nice that you can preselect your seats.

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    IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum

    IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum

    4.2
    (114 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Seeing a movie in IMAX is a unique experience that feels more immersive than a typical theater…read more It's nice to have one available in the Indiana State Museum. If you're entering after 5 pm, you should use the south entrance to the museum, since the canal north entrance is locked. Tickets can either be bought at the ticketing counter or online, but online tickets are also scanned in here to check in. Then, the concessions counter is right by there. The prices for concessions are a little steep, but nothing outrageous. You can enter the theater from the first or second floor. The theater is pretty steep, so there's a bit of stairs depending on where you need to go. There is accessible seating at the very top row of the theater with companion seats. The seats are fairly comfortable but the rows are spaced kind of close, so you can feel people bumping your seat if they are moving about even pretty normally. The seats also don't recline much either. Picture posted to this review is the point of view from row K. Overall it was a good experience and I'd possibly be back.

    I love this place so much that we bought two of the new chairs and are getting our names engraved…read moreon them. This is one of the largest screens in the country. The sound system is unmatched. And I've seen so many amazing movies here. The staff are great. The experience is great. I have no notes. It's perfect.

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    IMAX Theater Indiana State Museum
    They have great props for events! If you rode your bike you would get free Reese's Pieces!

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    They have great props for events! If you rode your bike you would get free Reese's Pieces!
    AMC Perry Crossing 18

    AMC Perry Crossing 18

    3.3
    (99 reviews)
    10.3 mi

    Not my favorite movie theatre, to be honest. It's a little outdated and everything feels like it's…read morebeen touched too many times. The surfaces look sticky, and there are trails of stepped-on popcorn ground into the carpet. The seats do not recline, so expect an old-fashioned movie-going experience. Although, I've read that if you see a movie in the Dolby theatre, the seats are better, so your mileage may vary. One of the good things about this movie theatre is that it serves beer and wine. I didn't get any during my visit, but maybe I should have. The soft drinks are dispensed at a machine off to the side, and you can pick your flavor of soda. Another neat thing that I noticed: You can order your concessions ahead of time, and they will be ready to be picked up at a little nook off to the side. This would come in handy if you want to skip waiting in line! I don't usually order food at a movie theatre, but I had some food credits burning a hole in my pocket, so I got chicken tenders, mini chocolate chip cookies and pretzel bites for my child. My child originally wanted the Bavarian pretzel, but we were informed that the pretzel is as big as a steering wheel, so we opted for the pretzel bites instead. Who is buying soft pretzels as big as steering wheels? That seems obscene to me. Just make them a normal size? The chicken tenders were actually really good. Maybe my expectations were low for these chicken tenders, but they were fresh and crispy, and you get six big tendies in an order, with your choice of sauce (I chose honey mustard). The mini cookies were served warm, but they tasted a little weird -- almost like they were baked on a pan that had something else on it previously, like chicken tenders. As far as the movie theatre itself: We must have been in one of the smaller theatres, because it felt a little tight in there. But the sound was great, and the temperature was decent, and we generally had a good time.

    This was actually my first time coming to this location and I'm afraid it's my last. I am going to…read morestick to AMC traders pointe for the time being as ALL of their theaters have the updated recline seats. Why on earth do the seats at Perry Crossing force you to sit up straight like you're in the army? Or some etiquette class? I'm not sure if it's only some theaters like this (our movie was showing in #9). I was absolutely uncomfortable the entire movie. Outside of that, it was clean & the movie quality wasn't janky (trust me I've been to a regal theater & the picture was "ashy & pixelated" like they were showing us a bootleg version ).

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