We stopped in on a whim for a drink and were lucky enough to grab one of the small tables for two. The bar itself is cozy, but the ambiance is what really stood out. The theater has such a cool atmosphere, and walking in with the smell of fresh popcorn from the lobby made it even better. We only had one drink each, but mine, made with Earl Grey tea and lemon, was honestly one of the best cocktails I had in Ogunquit that night. They also had a small food menu with some great sounding options. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

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It's a fun experience to be able to sit in the theater on regular chairs and couches and have food and drinks. They even have regular tables and chairs. read more

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Such an amazing treat, this literally made our trip! Both my husband and I are movie/theater folks! So when we had an opportunity for some food in an old theater with an old movie rolling in the back we took it. The staff is amazing, the food is perfect, and the atmosphere is amazing! We are looking forward to making some more trips read more

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What an amazing experience. Staff were all around lovely, the entertainment was on point, and the espresso martinis were STELLAR. I get espresso martinis everywhere I go (I live in DC Whete good espresso martinis are standard) and these were incredible. I came here just to try them and was lucky enough to catch them on drag bingo night! Overall fantastic night. read more

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Incredibly bizarre and rude behavior from staff and management. A group of us woman ages 23-30 on vacation came to watch the Knicks game. Four of us flew in from Virginia and one of us drove up from Connecticut. After 20 minutes the waitress finally cleared dirty glasses from our table from the last party, came back and took our order. Waitress asked for our IDs and left with them. Came back 10 minutes later and said she "didn't feel confident" that they were real, specifically the Connecticut ID. She asked for passports, we obviously didn't bring passports with us to a bar in the United States. She walked away without resolving it or even offering to at least take a food order or give us water. It became clear they just did not want to serve us. One of our friends, a 26 year old bartender, went up to management to clarify what was going on. They claimed they didn't have UV light to verify the authenticity of the ID. Strange for a popular bar that's worried about fake IDs. They asked if our friend from Connecticut had credit cards with her name or something to verify her identity. We said yes. She even had a tattoo of her birthdate on her ankle. They still hedged and said "well we're not confident in the ID but we're figuring it out." At that point it had been over 30 minutes and we called bullshit and left. Don't bother wasting your time here if you're under the age of 40, they'll just think you're some underage college kids i guess. read more

Amazing experience!! It was so cool to know the theater celebrated its 100 years since opening. Its setting was historic, and kept to its original since 1925. The food was so good. The smash burger got a secret sauce that was amazing. The service was also top notch. They were friendly and polite! read more

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This place was phenomenal. The bartenders know how to actually mix drinks (my pregnant wife asked for a mocktail and they mixed up a drink not even on the menu that my wife loved). The walnut-infused whisky is superb and the ambiance has a great vibe. Highly recommend! read more

What a great find. Vintage cinema turned bar/restaurant. Great food, drinks, service, & entertainment every night, whether it's an old movie, soccer game, or great band this place is so fun. Dined on July 3rd & 4th and had a wonderful server named Zia (sp?) on both nights, took really good care of us, and gave us great drink recommendations, great service. Highly recommend this unique venue. read more

We stopped by to see "A Star Is Born" original version And Har a grilled cheese with chips. read more

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Flew up to Maine for the first time from Virginia and our friend from Connecticut drove up as well to meet us for a girls trip. We self seated to watch the NBA finals game and it wasn't clear whether or not we order from the bar or if there was a server for the tables. After some time, the server came over to clear off the dirty glassware on the table from a previous party. She asks if we are ready to order after she took the dishes back, I ask if she was able to sub tequila for the espresso martini (cause I'm allergic to vodka) and she said no cause it's pre-batched. So, I proceed to ask what kind of tequila they have and if I can have a espolón reposado. She said sure and asks all of us for IDs, takes them from us and doesn't come back for a while. Finally she comes back and tells us she doesn't feel comfortable serving us cause she believes our ids are fake and if we have passports on our person. Why would we fly domestically with our passports?? I don't even feel comfortable carrying my passport on my person when I travel internationally. My friend goes up to the manager to clarify what's going on and whether or not they have the tech to prove they're real, we are also bartenders and I am 29 turning 30 this August. All my friends are of age. Unreal. Regardless of whether or not we were getting alcohol, there was no greet or service for water or food. The lack of communication was unacceptable. Would rate 0/10 if I could. read more

Great place to hang out. Bartenders are super friendly and have some fab pre-batched cocktails ready to impress. Munch on the truffle popcorn while you sip. read more

Went and saw Maureen Hancock last night and she was fantastic. She was funny and entertaining, but her spot on readings were amazing! We have gone to ogunquit for many years and have never gone to the theatre. I didn't know what I was missing . A wonderful place, great good and drinks, and a cool vibe read more

This experience was awesome! The setup is so cool. I was visiting, and it was a rainy day. The Leavitt was perfect to just relax & enjoy some great food & an old movie. read more

Possibly one of the coolest spaces and concepts I have ever been to and it's tucked away in a small Maine town! Saw live jazz in the theater during a rainy Sunday evening with amazing cocktails and an ambience that is killer! Service was great as well, our server Marlow was the man read more

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Amazing venue, excellent beverages, dynamic staff and a fantastic Karaoke show!! If I didn't live on the Pacific Coast I'd return again and again. Thank you for such a great start to our 2 week Maine trip!! read more

Came to the bar that is attached to the theater for pre-dinner drinks. Service was very good, choice of mixed drinks, especially specialty cocktails, is very good, wine choices are a bit limited, seating is indoors and outdoors, with heaters available in the cooler weather. Loved the wall chock filled with bottles, glasses, mugs, mirrors, the fresh basil & fresh mint in vases, waiting to be used in drinks. Snag a seat early on if you are here for a show, or if it is during the late dinner hour. read more

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Best cocktails in all of Ogunquit! Funky vibe and friendly atmosphere. Didn't eat other then snacked on the truffle popcorn which was different but tasty better if it was hot. Will revisit next time I'm back in town! read more

I'll always remember this as the place we watched, with a full house, the Celtics win their 18th championship. What a great night with fun people. read more

Fun and entertaining left me on the edge on my seat for the whole Harry Potter movie and very great workers

I finally tried this restaurant and have been back several times this summer already. Everything I've had here is special and delicious. Arguably the best chef in ogunquit. The smash burger is perfection. I'm usually a ketchup person but this burger needs nothing. I will be back again and again. read more

Kitschy ambiance and delicious drinks! What can you say about a vintage movie theater that pairs free movies with a fantastic smash burger and martini, I strongly recommend! read more

We visited last month for a drag show and a few nights later the movie "Jaws" The theater has so much history in it. Neither time did we eat. We had a drink at the drag show. Been here many times in the past years. It is a favorite place to visit. Highly recommend visiting at least once when you are in Ogunquit. A true piece of history! read more

A group of us just spent four days at this theatre for an event, and they were absolutely wonderful. The food, the cocktails, the theater itself, we had a HUGE group for this event, and everyone was so kind and accommodating. There is typical theater seating, and also box-type seating, and couches in the back so that anyone of any size/ability has a comfortable place to enjoy the shows. We especially loved the bar service right to our seats, and the food was absolutely delicious. Actually, the gluten-free bun they use with their super tasty burger is the best I've ever had. What a gem! I've been to Ogunquit a dozen times and didn't even know about this place, and now I'll make sure to come back for a show! read more

We would have loved to go to a movie here, but this is COVID summer so we had to settle for Ogunquit's latest last call and open kitchen. We sat outside around 11pm and had a really good spaghetti carbonara and mapo tofu (spicy as hell and delicious; not for vegetarians though as it has minced pork) along with a Mexican style corn on the cob for an appetizer. Portions aren't massive and prices were fair. The Aperol spritz wasn't our favorite, but the sour style beer was quite good. Service was friendly and hipstery, the vibe at the bar area lively, and the owners and staff thoughtfully progressive, with signage about Black Lives Matter. This made us more interested in supporting the business and we were glad that we did. read more

Not only is this theater historical and quite magical but the work that the owners have put into it over the years is beautiful. The weekly lineups that they have chosen for this venue are nothing short of incredible, & so much fun! The bar inside the theater is aesthetically picture perfect! The bar and restaurant downstairs is equally beautiful and the food was delicious. We ordered the skirt steak with chimichurri and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly and the accoutrements were paired well. I highly recommend their entire menu, especially the steak! The drink menu is clever and the drinks were top notch. I had the espresso martini which came beautifully garnished with homemade Baileys whipped cream. My husband had the Lovett margarita and he said it was very good as well. The staff was polite, professional, fast, and fun! We had a great evening and cannot wait to go back- it should be a must stop for anyone visiting ogunquit! read more

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We went to this restaurant on 9/6/2020 (around 7:30-8pm) for dinner. We stood in front of the reception desk for 30 mins and the female receptionist ignored us the whole time. We were standing with two toddlers, 2& 3 years old, but she didn't even bother to tell us that we needed to look for a table first. After 30 mins standing wait, we decided to ask her how much longer the wait is, then she said "first come first serve, so you need to look for your own table." Hello!? Didn't you see us standing right in front of you the whole time? Wouldn't it be a good idea to tell us earlier that we need to find our own table? read more

Amazing atmosphere, friendly staff, awesome locals and the food is unbelievable. Whether you order the classic smashed burger, chilled jonah crab, street corn or incredible lobster roll, you will not be disappointed. In an area inundated with pre-made sysco food (chowder in a bag) this place is a breathe of fresh air. Chef Remes is a man on a mission. If you think you have enjoyed a good lobster roll, you are mistaken. I highly recommend giving his a try. read more

You don't find a lot of family-run businesses that are decades (or in this case, a century!) old and are still able to adapt with the times -- and for the better. Leavitt is one of those rare exceptions. Growing up in Ogunquit, I have so many good memories watching movies in the old theater and now I can sit in that same theater and watch live music with a drink in my hand on a Friday night. The Leavitt recently added a bar (Leavitt Lounge) in the back, which is a great addition in my opinion. It opens up after their nightly movie has ended. Leavitt Lounge feels like a speakeasy. The drinks are all handcrafted and delicious and there's usually a live band playing music. It's a fun local hangout, but also accessible to out-of-towners just because of the sheer novelty of it all, for nothing else. I mean, you're having a drink in a historic, 100-year-old theater, so that's pretty cool. The Leavitt has been an Ogunquit staple for decades and I hope it continues to be! read more

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We ordered an Old Fashion and a Premiere. They were delicious! The bartender used his own walnut infused whiskey and house made vermouth for the Old Fashion. He definitely takes mixing drinks seriously! The server was also very nice and quite helpful. read more

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Loved this little movie theater. Free movie, good food, really nice bar area as well. We're definitely going back!

We came to catch an early comedy show and it was delightful. The staff was attentive and friendly. We purchased a private table for $80 and were a bit disappointed when the waitress told folks who arrived after us that they could choose any table that didn't have a "reserved" sign on it. So they basically got the same table we had for 60$ less. However! The truffle popcorn and grilled cheese made my forget about being disgruntled:) The comedians were very funny. Fun night all in all. read more

Love the owner! The food is creative and amazing! We love the smash burger and all of h Ty e creative appetizers they make! Live the drinks too read more

The Leavitt Theatre is Ogunquit's oldest continually running business with good reason. A quaint and friendly historic single screen theatre, they are open seasonally and show a variety of movies each week. Family owned and operated, real butter on the popcorn- what's not to love! http://retroroadmap.com/2010/07/29/the-leavitt-theatre-ogunquit-me-youll-love-it/ read more

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This is for the restaurant/bar. The theatre is really cool but the food in the bar restaurant was really bad. The skirt steak was like eating a heart. It was slimy and tough and served in a soup bowl which was just awkward.. The hamburger had so much salt in it that it was inedible. The caeser salad was soggy. Worst meal we had in a long time. read more

Loved this theatre and bar!!!! Saw a concert and grabbed a drink at the bar. A hoppin' spot with great entertainment.

Went to the Leavitt Theatre last night and WOW-this old school elevated Hollywood vibe theatre is a destination in itself. From iconic prohibition style cocktails~ mixed with a new era vintage vibe, classy live jazz , films rolling in the background and romantic outside patio accommodations this place has you completely enamored and wanting more! Not to mention they are the only place in town with a late night food menu that blows other restaurants out of the water! Got the grilled cheese which was made on a rustic thick cut grilled bread with a blend of different cheeses and a beautifully dressed wedge salad. Hats off to the owner for creating a truly unique space that is ALL it's own. We will be back again and again !!!! read more

Go to a movie at the Leavitt. Any movie. What are you waiting for?! These classic theaters are true gems that won't be around forever, if even for a few more decades. Get a hot popcorn, relax, enjoy. read more

Abe was GREAT! Haunted house in October, movies on the screen, A bar upstairs w/snacks and some food items! So worth the trip and visit. It is seasonal so don't miss out! read more

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Great old fashioned movie theater with more than a show an popcorn. Dinner, cocktails, late night live band and other special events.

The speakeasy style bar, new this year, adds to an already fabulous atmosphere found at The Leavitt. Go late night for delicious craft cocktails, or bring family for a scrumptious, creative dinner you won't soon forget. Live music, comedy shows, and movies provide the entertainment! A local spot that's constantly improving. My order - House Focaccia Burrata, Smash Burger, and the Premier gin drink. read more