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    Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

    4.5 (195 reviews)
    ModerateCinema, Bars
    Closed 3:30 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    STUDIO 35 CINEMA & DRAFTHOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Indianola's crown jewel.
    Darren B.

    I don't think I'm alone in feeling that Studio 35 is just as much a local watering hole as it is a movie theater. The first thing they ask you when you go in is some variation of "Are you seeing a movie with us or just hanging out?" At any given time, more than half the patrons in the bar seem to be there more for drinks and conversation than whatever happens to be playing that night. For that reason, whatever challenges the cinema world may face in the future, I believe Studio 35 will weather them all--so long as people still like a variety of beers, whiskeys, and cheap pizza. Let's start there. "Drafthouse" isn't in the name for nothing; the folks running the place do a great job of curating a rotating selection of tap handles sourced from all over the place. They also maintain an excellent liquor list, and were allegedly the first theater in the nation to obtain a license to sell spirits. Prices aren't quite dive-levels of through the floor cheap, but still affordable even when compared with non-theater bars with similar selections. But the thing I'm trying to tell more people about is the in-house pizzeria, Fibonacci's, and their insane Monday deal: $12 for any specialty, $10 to build your own at the time of writing. Every Monday, dine-in or carryout. Which wouldn't be so impressive if it weren't for the more than passable quality of the pies themselves, and the assortment of toppings (which include a fair number of vegan options!). More about the theater itself: situated near the border of Clintonville and the Old North in a historic building dating back to the '30s, the place's signature sign and marquee turn the heads of any traveler turning down Indianola. Inside, the walls drip personality--the place is decorated like a movie-obsessed teenager's bedroom (but in a tasteful way). Red paint, wall-to-wall posters and paraphernalia, even a whole corner (shrine?) to El Duderino. It's all very on theme, and manages to be fun and unique without feeling cluttered. The main auditorium is a bit odd in that it slopes UP a bit as you near the front, but thanks to the seat design I've yet to have that be a problem, even in sold-out shows with filled seats (I'm on the taller side though, your mileage may vary). Some seats near the rear feature tables so you can have a true-dine in experience as well, though most people seem to opt to eat in the bar or in the extra seating/balcony upstairs before the show. The sound system was recently replaced and it sounds superb, and I've never had an issue with the picture quality in any showing I've attended. There is a second "recliner room" upstairs, but as someone who also enjoys having a home theater, I've yet to actually bring myself to pay to see something up there. If Studio 35 has one weakness, it's the necessary programming limitations that come with limited screens/seats and just one real auditorium. As one of just a handful of long-standing institutions within the Columbus independent cinema scene, there's a noticeable overlap between the clientele here and each of the others, but Studio 35 stands out the most in my mind as feeling in many ways the most casual, welcoming, and working-class (which is in no way derogatory; it should be a point of pride). A place like the Gateway Film Center is an art gallery, but Studio 35 is where the artists actually hang out. Living just two miles away, it's firmly lodged itself near the top of the list of places where I might be found any given evening (but especially Mondays). I feel that as Clintonville and surrounding areas continue to blossom, Indianola may become something of a second High Street-- which will only make Studio 35 all the more popular. And I'm glad, because I want to continue coming here for as long as I live in Columbus. If you find yourself enamored with the place as I am, there's an older documentary floating around out there about the theater's history with all sorts of interesting tidbits (like the liquor license first I mentioned earlier) including its stint as an "adult" venue--check it out!

    Camorra vegan
    Goose R.

    Cool little privately owned theater. Has a great bar and some great vegan pizza. Mondays all Specially pizzas are $12 and 3 toppings are $10. They have vegan pepperoni, vegan sausage and vegan cheese

    Their delicious popcorn!
    Christina C.

    This is such an iconic movie theater in Columbus and honestly I'd rather come here over a movie theater chain any day. Their popcorn is so good and it's fun that they let you mix candy into it. They have a full bar which is awesome and I just love feeling like I'm supporting a local business. Just saw Sinners there last weekend and it was a great experience.

    Barbie decor
    Lexus F.

    This was my first time visiting so watch Barbie! First off, this place is so impressive! The entire theater was decorated in pink from floor to ceiling. We purchased tickets online, which was super affordable at only $10/ticket. As you walk in, there are drink and food menus and you order at the bar. All food items can be taken into the theater, including pizza! They do have some tables at the back of the theater to enjoy at, these do fill up fast so get there early! It takes about 20 minutes from ordering to the time your pizza is ready. We tried the hot swarm, which was fantastic and super spicy so beware!! They also had Barbie themed cocktails, I tried the sparkling pink, which was sweet and strong. I will definitely be returning to Studio 35 soon!

    Melanie S.

    Love Studio 35 - y'all come here so they can stay in business doing what they do! it's a great little independent theater on Indianola Ave in Clintonville. Street parking, so it is what it is. They only have a couple of movie options at a time, making it super laid back. Just check if what you want is showing before you make the drive. You can indeed purchase tickets in advance, but I haven't needed to. We usually come a little early to order pizza and end up finishing before the movie starts, but they do have some bar/tables inside if you want to dine during the movie. No service in the theater, so plan to run out to pick up your snacks from the bar. They have a pretty awesome selection of beer and cocktails, and I counted at least 5 flavor shakers by the popcorn machine. They also offer fun events - themed beer tastings, community productions, etc. and I'm pretty sure this is the go-to location for Rocky Horror if you need to catch that. I went to see Barbie here, because they have the WHOLE place decked out, with multiple places for photos, including a Barbie box, and themed cocktails. Also, and you can call me old, it is not cold in this movie theater. This alone is reason enough to go.

    Michael U.

    What an amazing place. Where you can see new and old school favorites. We went to see the classic Cher movie Moonstruck and it was a sold out show. They had to turn people away. We stayed afterwards to enjoy pizza from Fibonacci's. It was outstanding. We had the Hot Swarm! which is House red sauce, House Cheese, Ezzo cup & char pepperoni, ricotta, pepper flake, Triple Hex hot honey and the Fig-a-ma-jig which is Garlic EVOO base, house cheese, goat cheese, prosciutto, organic Smyrna figs, organic arugula, fig glaze. They are 12 inches and 17 bucks each. Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommended!

    Ashley W.

    I have been coming here for a minute and really enjoy the divey, "Cheers" like vibe I get coming here. I seen a few movies here and actually like how chill it is. You can grab a bite or drink and chill before or during your movie! Seats are not assigned in some shows so if that's the case get there early!

    BYO Pizza with black olives, onions, and charred pepperoni
    Kelly F.

    I absolutely love Studio 35! This is by far the coolest, chillest, best movie theater in the city. The vibes are immaculate, it feels like an old school theater and everything about it is just so cozy. I actually have yet to see a movie here, but I've come multiple times just to meet up with friends and have a few drinks and a bite to eat. They have fantastic prices and a great menu. For example, $5 Tito's on happy hour is awesome and hard to find around the city, and their pours are generous to boot. Their custom cocktails are also fantastic; the last time I was there I had some kind of brandy-based mule. I don't think I've ever even had brandy before, but it was amazing and so delicious! One absolute must at Studio 35 is the pizza. It's so random that a movie theater would have amazing pizza, but to be honest this is some of the best pizza I've had in Columbus! The crust is delightful, the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. Ugh I can't wait to come back again soon literally just for the pizza alone. Anyway, this place totally rocks. If I lived in the Clintonville area I would probably be there every other night. I can't wait to come back soon (and see a movie)! Check this gem out ASAP if you've never been!

    Saturday Classics back in 2022!
    Mrs Anne Marie W.

    Fantastic local theater. I LOVE THAT I CAN SEE CLASSICS HERE. I even brought my kids to see Singing in the Rain last weekend. Great service, great pizza - we had a pepperoni for the kids and a FIG-it-about it, fig spread, cheese, arugula - it was just fantastic. Great service and beer selection. All in all you can't go wrong. Parking is a bit of a pain, when I have attended movie/beer tastings I just uber/lyft, its safe and so much easier that trying to park on those Clintonville streets.

    Kalah Rae F.

    I love Studio 35! I have been coming here since I was a kid. Mostly for Rocky Horror Picture Show productions with the fishnet mafia. So many memories and too much fun! When I was a kid, there was just an entry way, regular movie snacks, and then the theatre. Now it has a full bar and restaurant in the front section and it's absolutely awesome. This year I have visited twice-- once for the Barbie movie premier and again to see Stop Making Sense, the Talking Heads concert movie. For Barbie the place was absolutely DECKED OUT. It was the full pink experience. Barbie box, pink streamers, themed cocktails, etc. It was definitely the full experience and easily could have rivaled any of the best opening showings of the movie anywhere in the country. Both times this year I ordered pizza and a cocktail and was not disappointed. The old fashioneds and manhattans are epic. I also love that the back row has tables-- perfect for bringing a pizza and beverage into the movie and enjoying them like you're in your own home. This is definitely my go-to movie theatre.

    Pizza
    Jaclyn C.

    Cutest little movie theater and bar. Staff was friendly and the locals were a hoot to talk to. You can tell this place has a lot of love in the community. Pizza and salad were delicious. Movie theater itself was nice. Seats are comfy and plenty of space

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    Love this place. Always have nice bartenders, good movies and we can walk there. The M&Ms in popcorn is a nice bonus.

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    Very friendly staff. Food was pretty basic. Overall good time and I will be returning.

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    Fantastic beer selection and good movies. I like to go just to hang out in the bar as it is nice and quiet, don't have to yell.

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    This is my favorite theater in the whole world! There are many beers on tap. Its pretty cool to have a drink and watch a movie.

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    I went here for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and although the pre-show ran waaay too long, I had fun.

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    Tonight my friend and I came to grab a drink after a long day of work. Unexpectedly, an inebriated…read moreman came behind a friend of mine and aggressively snatched her hat from behind. My friend was obviously shaken up and when we asked the owner about it. We were met with aggressiveness and a lack of empathy regarding the matter. There was no genuine apology offered when the situation was witnessed. And when we asked to speak with her she approached us with irritation. And let us know she's not sure what else she wants us to do because she already comped her drinks. When I proceeded to ask if she was okay with said behavior from this man, she aggressively responded and continued to show a lack patience or empathy. She was very aware of the matter because her bartender requested for something to be comped, but failed to acknowledge the concern as a business owner directly to her customers. As if we didn't experience something personally violating and traumatic, while she was only a few feet away. And also was seen engaging with said man; prior to allegedly requesting them to leave. I'm deeply disappointed in my experience and I would not recommend any business here.

    The food was really good. It has a southern ethnic vibe. Shrimp and grits, gumbo, and fried fish…read morewith macaroni and cheese or collard greens as options for sides. The service was outstanding. Very attentive and fast. Would definitely recommend to try.

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    I really, really, really love the drink menu of the Alibi. Like, a lot. Their visual chart is a…read moregodsend for cocktail explorers, and all of the drinks came out delicious and exactly as described. It's so creative, and the drinks are really the stellar stand out here. However, the atmosphere of those drinks is what gives me pause when thinking about coming back. The limited table situation, tiny cramped space, and loud music means that it doesn't feel particularly relaxing. People are constantly brushing up against you (even at 5PM), and holding a conversation at a normal distance is nearly impossible. NOTE: This place is covered in dust. No shade to the ownership as it doesn't appear to be anywhere near food prep areas (it's on the decor, on/around shelving, all over the faux plants, etc.), but if you're someone who's sensitive to dust, this is probably not a good fit. PROS: -I loooooooove how they've done their drink menu. As someone who is still exploring the potential of cocktails, their nerdy "chart" that places all of their drinks on a sweet/bitter and alcohol-forward/approachable visual chart is SUCH a help. As such, everything I ordered was absolutely amazing for me. I knew exactly what to expect from a drink because of its position on the chart, and it delivered. -Their drinks are really unique. Aqua faba? Fat washed alcohols? Lollipops or toasted marshmallows as garnishes? Super cool. Don't let some of the weirder descriptions creep you out of trying them. -All of their drinks were delicious. Everything I ordered was exactly as described. I often go places where the taste is barely related to its namesake, but they were entirely on-point here. CONS: -I'm not sure if someone called off that night as other reviewers are in love with the service, but our service was really really slow. No real rapport with the staff; just stating the name of a drink as they rushed past and then they were off to try to clean a table or take someone else's order. The drinks they made were great, but this isn't somewhere we'd go if we were in a hurry. -The pictures do not accurately convey how small this place is. Like, it's small. I'd guess less than 1000 square feet. My apartment is bigger by a lot. This isn't necessarily an issue, but it means people pile up quickly as they wait for seating (there's like 4/5 tables and then bar seating). The human walkways are small enough that the bartenders and other guests will brush against you a lot - even while seated. -I get the vibe they were going for here, but with the smaller space, I think a lot of the potential decor options had to "go" in order to fit more humans. It's giving me hardcore The Hearth Room (in Cincinnati) vibes, and I think it could honestly pull it off if it simply had more space. The "relaxed, sophisticated bourbon bar" doesn't quite come through as well when things are so focused on simply fitting in more bodies. -It's loud AF. Like, really, really loud. Between all the people and the blasting pop music, it required leaning into someone's ear in order to speak at normal volumes. We'd regularly have to pause the conversation if something in the music was building to a drop. This is not a place I'd take someone I wasn't very very comfortable with because it really requires being in someone's space to talk. -There's a single all-gender toilet here for everyone in the establishment. It's basically a revolving door of people in and out of it. The door auto-closes, however, so it's really difficult to figure out if it's open or not. There was usually a queue of people waiting in front of the door.

    I never leave Alibi disappointed. They always have such a creative menu with something for…read moreeveryone. It always amazes me how quickly they crank out such creative drinks. I'm sure some of them are batched, but they don't taste like they are. Service was excellent, as always. Endlessly knowledgeable. Small place, but never feels crowded even when full.

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