There is nothing better than Studio 35 and their free events, such as Sharknado 2, which was horrible, but amazing at the same time. I love Studio 35 even more after the remodel and miss the days when I lived in the house directly across the street. They have a bar, which is a huge plus, and you have the ability to sit in a seat with a table in front of it in the theater, and order something from pizza primo, which makes this a pretty easy dinner and a movie kind of night. There is only one screen, so this absolutely isn't AMC, but if that's what you're looking for, you probably wouldn't come anyway. read more

If I ever move out of Columbus, Studio 35 will be the local business I'll miss most. I've been seeing movies there as long as I've been in the area, and I've always loved its gritty charm and its drink selection. It became less gritty after the recent renovation. My first time in after it reopened, I felt a pang of nostalgia for the old, cramped lobby with its shabby booths and arcade games, but I was used to the new, sleek look very quickly. It's still someplace where you can hang out before, after, and even during the film. A couple of the older employees still remember me and make me feel welcome whenever I come in. I do miss the murals. But the special events are still going on. Although I like the novelty of being able to order pizza and other food to your seat inside, I seldom take advantage of it. I frequently, however, take advantage of the fact that there's always hard cider available. I'm glad Columbus has a theater like this one. It's one of a kind in so many ways. read more

I love a good movie theater. My main complaint is that the sartorial options are limited to snack food, though. That is NOT an issue at Studio 35 in Clintonville. First of all, there are drinks. Real drinks - top notch beers and wines, and a full bar. There's also pizza, via an arrangement they have with Clintonville Pizza Primo - you can sit and eat your pizza while watching a movie. Fantastic. The movies are first run, which is odd for a theater of this size - it seems that usually they have second-run movies but that's not an issue with Studio 35. The pre-previews ads are refreshingly localized and relevant to the area. They've also gotten some classic "Let's Go Out To the Lobby" type clips which add some nostalgia to the theater. The seats are in some rough shape, but nothing to the point where they're uncomfortable. The interior is a bit dingy but not dirty, nothing where you'd feel nervous about it. It sort of adds to the charm, actually. They also do kids' movies during the day on some weekdays, and modify their snacks to be good for kids - including organic juices and the like (this IS Clintonville, after all!). They also host Crew games and had all the World Cup games there...I attended the final with my family and we all had a great time - great atmosphere and totally cool to be there with the kids AND all the young adults who were having some drinks along with the game. And the best part is that it's within walking distance of my house - an inexpensive but not low-quality night out with the family when we choose! read more

Beer + movies + pizza delivered to the theater = giant WIN. My first time here was for the sold-out opening night of Paranormal Activity. One of the employees - possibly the owner - came out to personally welcome everyone and even brought extra camping chairs to accommodate a few of the late arrivals. The audience erupted in applause and I fell in love. Their monthly Sunday afternoon beer tastings are now marked as can't-miss events on my calendar. $15 gets you 10 4 oz. craft beer samples, an entertaining (and knowledgeable) host, a fun movie, and most of all, enough time to let the beer wear off before safely driving home. Other notable qualities: their support of independent films and documentaries (I saw a WRESTLING documentary there...and actually enjoyed it!), their support of the community and other local businesses, the hilarious and random skits/short films/trailers shown before some films, and the fact that you can get scoops of M&M's in your popcorn for only 25 cents a scoop. read more

M&Ms + Popcorn = Amazing! They have an extensive drink menu with over 40 beers on tap and the bartenders are really knowledgeable with recommendations. The staff is always so friendly, chill and helpful. I love that they do film festivals and show independent movies sometimes. What a gem! read more

Absolutely my favorite theatre in town -- they support great artists and organizations, sell a fabulous selection of draft beers and has an old-school video game table for 2. But what blew me away is that I left my wallet there this last Saturday and not only did they rescue it for me but an employee took the time and care to try and deliver it to my home!!!! Wow :) read more

Still the classic movie theater look in the architecture! Over this pass year, this theater has done some renovating to give more space for their concession and alcohol bar area. The middle theater (the only one I've ever been in) has the vintage seats, with the short backs. I've been here a few times, just so happens they have all been for documentaries :) I'm super glad Columbus has been able to preserve this theater! read more

Studio 35 is like that bad-boy boyfriend you had in high school - he looks sexy and mysterious on the outside and you realize he is even sexier and more brooding on the inside. He knows all about great beers and snacks and is quick to order a pretty tasty pizza from up the street. But he's got his quirks. He has an odd smell, and will take a few months to fix your DVD player that he promised he'd have fixed last Summer. And is his hair long because it's awesome, or because he's too busy to get it cut? When you started dating him, you tried to change him. You tried to complain about the noise (or lackthereof) and odd odor, and you made every effort to ignore his issues with the new sound system that can break down pretty easily. But then you realized that you loved him not in spite of his quirks, but because of them. And you will never find anyone like your high school first love. That is why I love quirky Studio 35. Fun, awesome selection of beer, great choice of movies, and sweet events. I'll go back no matter what. read more

Great place to see a flick, grab a beer, and maybe a pizza if you wanna go all out. Every couple a' weeks or so they'll show a cult classic or have some screening event. Pretty cool. Although I do LOVE this place, I have one HUGE complaint. Put some gosh darn cloth on the walls! I can't hear a thing! I didn't come to see this movie in echo-vision! The acoustics make the theater extremely echo-y and sometimes you can barely hear the movie. In my opinion it would behoove them to sound-proof this place up a bit. C'mon guys, you've only got one screen. They would get 5 stars otherwise. read more

I saw somebody dinged S35 for parking, well if you want an expansive parking lot you can stay in the suburbs, drink Red's Apple Ale, and treat yourself to a microwaved dinner at Applebee's before you head back to your lame subsdivision fartbox. This is a neighborhood theater/bar. You have to park on the street, and the owners have no control over your inability to decipher the parking signs, or avoid parking in front of a driveway. Be smart, be considerate and your experience won't be marred by a ticket or a tow. It's a good neighborhood, so people won't mess with your rig, and a few of the cops that patrol the area will walk in to the theater to warn people who parked illegally, so you've got that going for you. Once you're inside, you get a great experience. The staff is on the ball. This is a beer bar with a mind-numbing number of taps, none of which feature domestic swill. Unlike some places with that much tubing to maintain, these people respect the beer enough to keep the lines clean. They serve mixed drinks as well, and aspire to take a mixological approach to their cocktails by making their own syrup, and using fresh ingredients. The theater is great, but the bar and the staff make this a neighborhood pub you keep coming back to. read more

Studio 35 is a unique (in a good way) place to go see movies. The tickets are not to expensive and you get much more than what you would at AMC. The back few rows of seats have table in front of them so you have room for your beer that you just purchased from the good selection they have on tap, and food that you ordered from the local pizza shop. I love this place and go there as often as I can. read more

Studio 35 is a great place to catch a movie, and to get a beer and pizza while you're there! The staff are amazing people who love movies and definitely know their beers! Huge selection of draft locally brewed beers and a full bar! read more

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse - Cinema Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Studio 35 is my go-to theater! My husband and I don't get out very often to see movies, but when we do, we go here. Beer, pizza, subs, and a renovated interior make this place really great. I can't imagine a better movie theater. If they're showing a movie you want to see, go. read more

I love the work done on Studio 35 after their remodeling - between them and Grandview, we are spoiled for awesome single screen houses. The reworked bar area is beautiful and has a great selection, but the problem with soundproofing the bar from the theatre is that you can be ordering drinks / food and not realize your movie has already started....I sorta missed the first 3-4 minutes of Dark Knight Returns because I was putting in an order and didn't realize they weren't running any trailers. Maybe they could flash the lights, or something? Regardless, that's a pretty minor quibble for one of the most fantastic joints in town. If you feel like seeing a movie and you're in the area, they're absolutely worth the stop. read more

Neighborhood bar with a movie theatre inside. Pizza place next door will deliver. Tickets are less than $10 and you can get the giant popcorn AND add M&Ms for, like, $8. Special theme nights, Dude-a-thon, kids programming and Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings - so much awesome at Studio 35. So, right. Come a little early; parking is on-street only, and you may end up a few streets down, but the area is safe and so long as you're quiet, the neighbors will be too. On the way in, check the chalkboard calendar for upcoming events. There are a couple dozen taps plus plenty of the hard stuff mixed however you like (OYO, oh yeah), so grab a drink menu and step off to the side. Tickets, drinks, snacks, and pizza are all ordered and paid for at the front counter. Another good reason to come early: the bar. Plenty of seating at the bar itself as well as perimeter tables, and they have happy hour specials for both drinks and pizza. If you've actually come to Studio 35 to see a movie, the screening room is behind the bar. Studio 35 is a first-run theatre, so those new and hot releases can be found here. Flat seating (with tables at the back rows), surround sound, stationary chairs - if you need stadium, hi-def, IMAX, and reclining seats - well, some corporate conglomerate has you covered on that. Here, you get 70s-style movie slides and intros, geeky commercials - a fun movie experience, short on trailers and filler and heavy on charm. read more

Really fun and unique place! Movie posters and pictures all over the walls. Come on in, sit anywhere and go up to the bar to order food (amazing calzones and pizza from a place down the street). They have a great beer selection, even pumpkin ale In the summer. But I love their fruit ciders! Sitting in a booth sipping fruit cider and their amazing popcorn can't be beat. You can also look into the theatre from the bar area. A very cool place, I would definitely recommend it for a divey place to just hang out! read more

I can't say it better than the others in their rave reviews. The ambiance is great, the concessions are great, and the service is amazing. Those two working the theaters simply make me smile. Everything is absolutely perfect except for the audio (missing star from it). Please, oh please, fix the audio. So many times have I left disappointed because of the audio. I have been going here for years. The last movie I saw was the Kings Speech and there was many of moments I had no clue what was said (same with a majority of movies I see here). The speakers on the wall do not work (blown amp? sure they are expensive, but this is a movie theater, come-on). It has gotten to the point where I ask myself, can I deal with missing a lot of dialog? If yes, then I go here; if no, then to another theater. read more

Great beer,great atmosphere. Glad this is where I chose to see the force awakens. I love that it's local. Been going here off and on since I was a kid. Always feels like home. read more

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse - Cinema Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Completely underestimated place to hang out, grab a beer and see a movie. All of my favorite movie experiences have been here. One of my favorite things they do is their themed drinks that go with their new releases sometimes. Local is better :) read more

Simple, Basic, Old Skool, and Beer are what comes to mind when I think of Studio 35. This theater is a gem of itself, of course I have a fondness for the classics compared to the big megaplexes. Even back home, we had a theater ran by a husband and wife couple that extended customer service and community involvement beyond what AMC or Carmike could offer. The prices are reasonable and the snack counter is plentiful. Speaking of snacks, why not try some local brews as well. I have been to both AMC Lennox and Easton, 35 has the best popcorn. It is always warm and fresh. And where else can you order a pizza to accompany your movie? Just like Oprah, I have my favorite things in life and Studio 35 brings two of them together. The first being some sort of old movie such as Monte Python or Airplane and coupling with beer tasting from a local brewery. The second being the Rocky Horror Picture show on the first Sat of each month at midnight. Studio 35 is just another place that has made my heart fallen in love with what Columbus has to offer. read more

Very fun theatre to visit! Only drawbacks are if you feel like going, they might not be showing a movie you want to see and the seats are on the aging side. I have never had issues with parking. The tickets (especially student pricing) are affordable and the drink/beer selection always rocks. Keep an eye out for fun events! They do a good job of updating their website, I visit it at least once a week! read more

Simply awesome. I went in for the first time to see the Hobbit and loved the place. I am new to the area so I didn't know it before the renovation but the place is fantastic now. I have been to a few cinema/grille or bar/cinema places and been a little underwhelmed, not here though. Highlights: 1) Multiple local and craft beers. Full bar. 2) Prices are pretty reasonable. The beers were, maybe, a touch higher than other places in the area for pints. Popcorn isn't absurdly expensive. The ticket price is reasonable. 3) Sometimes when you go to a small theater you end up trading projection and sound quality for cachet and chic. Not so here. They seem to have good equipment. The picture and sound were great. 4) The setup is fantastic. They have little table strips in front of the seats further back so you can eat (we didn't do it but you can order pizza, salads, and subs from the pizza place just down the block). The seats further up front are normal theater seats. The bar area is classy and has a nice feel to it. It is really fun to see folks milling around entering the theater to watch the movie contrasted with people just hanging out at the bar and not seeing the movie. The whole thing is small but well set up and just has a great feel to it. I will definitely make this regular stop. read more

I actually really enjoy Studio 35. and its funny because just from looking at the outside I never thought I would. But don't judge a book by its cover, right? So, here is the rundown. It's a single screen theater, so its either you like what they got, or you move on to the next theater. However, this isnt your normal theater. It's way more independent in the best way possible. Upon entry to this theater you are greeted by the 360 degree bar serving all sorts of local brews and liquors. And above the bar across each side is a TV showing whatever sports/news/tv they feel like showing. And beyond all this is the theater room. Which has quite the large seating arrangement. and the seats are massive and super comfy. And what I love about this theater is they show whatever the heck they want, for example, every Sunday during the shows regular season they would show new "The Walking Dead" episodes for free! They also show sporting events on the large screen, local films, classics, and all sorts of really fun content. Really allowing itself to stand out from all the rest of the theaters in town. Totally check it out when you get a chance. you'll be happy that you did. read more

This is one of those neighborhood establishments that have been around for a while and it shows. Though it does have it's charm of a classic theater! Food prices are great and they have a bar with mainly beer selections. The bathrooms were nicer than the place itself (which is a first for me I think). The cinema's seats were comfortable but the sound in the place was crap. Only sound was from the front end speakers, no surround sound or rear speaker sound at all. Parking is a nightmare. read more

Wow! I was expecting an old, run down movie theater by boyfriend was dragging me to! When I walked in, it was packed, but by people enjoying the food and drink at the bar, not waiting for a movie. We ordered margaritas, a pizza and went in to watch the movie. I went back out 16 minutes later to get the pizza and it was REALLY GOOD! All in all, this is a great date night place, as well as taking the kiddos to movie. Great place, and we will be back when they are playing more movies we want to see!! read more

Revising the rating to a 3, from a 5. The beer selection is still great, as is the staff. But they no longer allow outside food...you HAVE to order from Clintonville Pizza....and Clintonville Pizza positively SUCKS. There is so much great takeout in the area, and it would make for a great place to bring in some takeout and have a few pints. I guess I'll go back to Bob's Bar as my regular hangout, since they still are cool with that. read more

Man, so bummed they stopped showing The Walking Dead in the Theater on Sundays. Was the coolest place to go watch it, have some beersand meet ip with my friends EVERY week. Was always a good turn out too!! Like 50 to 70 people. In 2 years I never missed a Sunday. Liked going for movies and the OSU games as well. That's probably going to stop next! Bring back #thewalkingdead ihjave $$ to spend and would like to keep it Local! read more

I think its a really cool quaint little place with lots of history and charm. To be fair, ive only come during private birthday parties so having a bar and pizza and a movie was a really cool venue. Idk how it is atmosphere-wise during a busy weekend. read more

Hands down the best way to see a movie in town. If you've never seen a movie in a classic one screen cinema, you're really missing out. As a neighbor, my wife and I go here all the time. You actually feel like you're out to the movies as opposed to feeling like you're at Foot Locker or Wal-Mart when you go to Lennox or Easton. This is a small theater that cares about their customers. I've never waited more than 2 minutes for anything here. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Many beers on tap and delicious pizza that comes from the shop just down the street. Oh yeah, the prices can't be beat! Remember how you could go out to the movies for $20 or less? You still can here. Come on by. read more

Great place to watch the major Columbus sporting events! Not only is Studio 35 a great place to catch new and old movies while enjoying flavorful draft beer and pizza from the place next door, but they often show OSU football games and other major events on the big screen. My group of friends have never had a bad experience at this unique Columbus gem. The owners, Eric & Rita, also give back to their community and have hosted fundraising events. I attended a screening of Best In Show, which was a fundraiser for Friends of the Shelter. It was an awesome time! read more

New sound system and projector, fantastic bar with something like 40 taps of delicious craft beer, and popcorn with scoops of M&M's in it. This is the best movie theater experience in Columbus. Pizza delivered from down the street, and tables in the back so you can sit and eat during the movie. I love studio 35. It may not be some corporate megamultiplex with 40 screens and imax whatever, but it is the best place to see great movies in CBUS. read more

I can not believe I have not left a review of this place before. It is my favorite theater in the city. I love the vibe of the place. It is like an old run down theater but with a massive tap list. They also do themes cocktails for the movies as well. They just did some remodeling so they are up to 2 theaters now and more seating. They also just started selling their own pizza. I have not tried it but it looks really good. On top of their weekly featured movies they also do a lot of beer and movie pairings. If you want to go to one of them get your tickets right away because they so sell out quickly. If you want to go to bad movie night this is the last year they are offering this. It is just as ridiculous as you might imagine (In a good way) Make sure you don't forget to get a large popcorn. It comes with free refills AND they put butter on it halfway through AND on top.....I'm a sucker for butter....and if you're really feeling fancy you can add a scoop of M & M's or Reese's Pieces as well. Make sure you get to the movie a little early because parking can be a pain in the area since there is only street. read more

Many years ago, my wife and I lived just down the street from Studio 35 and used to go there often to see a movie. What a great venue, having a theater within walking distance from our apartment. When we saw that the Rocky Horror Picture show was going to be shown, we got a group of friends together to go see it (several of our friends were virgins and had never seen the RHPS in a theater with all the zaniness that goes on). We got to the theatre and waited in line, checking out the people who had come dressed as their favorite character in the show. Once we got in, we were really disappointed that the pre-show activities went on for an hour and a half (and was still going on when we left the theater a 1:10am). That actors that night were from the local BDSM group, and while I didn't mind a little of the introductory advertisement for the local group, this stuff went on for over an hour and a half. I'm not offended by people expressing themselves, but for crying out loud, we came to see the movie. We finally gave up and left at 1:10. I first saw RHPS in the 80's at the Graceland Cinema. We had a ball, shouting lines back to the screen, throwing toast and rice, squirting water, and dancing to the Time Warp. It's too bad we didn't get a chance to do that at Studio 35. I highly recommend the cinema itself. It's definitely a vintage movie theater (in fact the artwork we saw on the walls when we lived in the neighborhood was still there 20 years later). I just wish that the troupe of folks adding to the fun of the movie had cut short the other stuff going on and just started the movie. read more

A few years ago, I was out and about and notice the sign that said, "The Walking Dead 9PM". I was hooked and go at least 2 to 3 times a season. Well, a few weekends ago and last weekend, I was without my daughter and wanted to go watch the Walking Dead with my wife. Opening weekend I invited my Walking Dead Our World alliance to do a meet up. Well, I showed up to find out that they scheduled a move at 9pm/9:30pm when the walking dead was to play. I have a 6 year old daughter and would like to get there more but I cannot. This Sunday escape is something both me and My wife love to do when able. I have been very disappointed that something which draws 40 to 100 people to show a movie for 10 to 20 people was done. The two weeks ago I tried to sit and watch in the bar but the chairs where so uncomfortable. While eating my sub and drinking my soda. I decided to bail before I ordered any stiffer drinks. Bring back The Walking Dead! Till then, I wont be back. read more

Okay so now a days movie theaters are pretty generic. They take your plastic, charge you an obscene amount (even more if you want goodies), tell you to go to the right or left, depending on which theatre you are in, where you will then sit in an overcrowded theatre, full of kids, cell phones, and people who think they can analyze every character in the first 30 minutes of the movie--am I right? In this case, I am wrong, very wrong, and that makes me pretty gosh darn happy. The new remodel of Studio 35 makes this place amazing! I took the short drive over to see Avengers on Saturday night and immediately had the owner start chatting up a storm with me from how much I will enjoy the movie to telling me what beer is his favorite. So after grabbing two beers, two movie tickets and some popcorn we plopped down by the bar to wait for our movie to start. Everyone who worked there was super friendly. It felt like I was at someones house about to watch a movie rather then at a cinema. You can order anything from pizzas to subs to craft beers and popcorn with M&Ms. I am in no way a professional on screen projectors and sound systems, but the boyfriend beside me said they were really good and expensive, so if that's what you are looking for, I guess Studio 35 has that too! :) This theatre truly encompasses the feeling of Clintonville! read more

Somehow I made it to my 3-year mark in Columbus without going to Studio 35. It's thanks to the World Cup that I finally made it in a couple weeks ago, and have been back a couple of times since. The footy fans at Studio 35 have been opening their doors to the oh-so-rabid World Cup fans of Columbus -- for free. I couldn't believe it. "Free?" I asked. "Yeah, it's free. I mean, you have to pay for beer, but it's free to get in," replied my mustachioed friend. "Sold. I'll be there in 15 minutes." So I grabbed a couple of buddies, a fistful of dollars, and headed down. Free World Cup on a big screen? Sounds good. Turns out it's in HD and looks surprisingly clear on a giant screen. Even better. Better than watching at home, even if you have to smoke your cigarettes outside. The theater itself smelled a little funny, but I wasn't too upset. I've seen way grosser indie theaters in my day. The only thing that threw me off was that the seats seem to be on an incline that slopes up toward the screen. This may be an optical illusion, but I felt like the screen should have been on the opposite wall. The aforementioned non-free beer was reasonably priced, with a small but decent selection. The beer list hit all the bases without being overpretentious, and without the necessity of poring over some moldy tome with 100 beers on it. I had a Kentucky Bourbon Ale, sat down and enjoyed the game. read more

My opinion of Studio 35 started off a bit on the wrong foot. I forgot what I was there to see, but I do remember that I ended up parking in front of someone's driveway. It was completely my fault, but it ended up being a black mark on the night and I left a bit annoyed with the parking situation. I moved out of the area for a while, then moved back and ended up reluctantly going to the theater a few more times. With my understanding of parking, I had a better experience and have since been back several times. read more

It is a Friday night and you want to get a good drink, eat some popcorn with m&ms or a pizza, and watch a movie. You want to get out of the house, but you also don't want to subject yourself to the prices or the crowd of gateway or lennox. What are you to do?! Go to Studio 35 of course! This gem is tucked into Clintonville area and it has beer, food, and tickets for the right price. It only shows one or two movies at a time but it is locally run and has very cool vibe to it, unlike the local chain mega theaters. There are always tons of good things on tap, no overcrowded seats, and if you can't get on board with that I'm not sure what's wrong with you. Only reason for no 5 star rating is that it shows the same movie for several weeks sometimes and I want to go back, but have already seen it! I also wish they had stadium seating, but the pros far far outweigh the cons. read more

Where do I begin and why doesn't Yelp let me rate lower than one star? As a movie lover and someone who lives in Clintonville this place should have hundreds of my dollars by now. I don't really feel like going through every shit experience I've had there (most of them service related) so I'll just summarize what a bummer this place is based on my last visit. Last night I finally made up my mind to never spend money there again. It was "bad movie night" and I heard they were showing The Running Man with Arnold, a cheesy classic dystopian 80s action romp. I was pumped. I showed up 10 or so minutes late and went to the main counter to get my ticket and a beer and was greeted with a "sup" by an employee. After greeting me he quickly turned his attention back to his phone which looked like he was in the process of closing out to the home screen. Then he opened up messenger and began typing. I just stood and watched until he realized that I was waiting on him. He put his phone away and got me set up with my ticket and a Fat Tire (best part of the night). I grabbed a seat with the friends I was meeting there as they were showing a sort of fan edit of some Arnold Schwarzenegger movie moments. This went on for 20 or so minutes before the movie started. A few minutes into Running Man it quickly became evident that this was also a fan edit. I was bummed. Examples of edits to the original flick include the insertion of scenes from old Simpsons episodes, fart sound effects, and cutting the original movie time down to allow for the additions. I wonder the legality of all this. The sound was unbearable. Mid-range and treble actually made my ears hurt. I had to leave. Please note, this is not my ratting based on this one experience. I've been to to this theater for regular new releases and beer tastings at least 30 times since living closer. If you want to see a movie here I would suggest going to a new release over a themed night. They have a great ambiance and an awesome beer selection just don't expect anything from the staff. Hell, at the big corporate chains you at least get a fake "thank you and enjoy your movie". read more

One of the best Movie Joints in Columbus ! Been Coming here for ...Well...Years ! ....... I like it when the play Classic MOVIES ... like E.T. ....RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK ...ANIMAL HOUSE ...STRIPES ....GOONIES ....AIRPLANE .....BLUES BROTHERS ....STAR WARS ...etc etc ....Nostalgia ! ..... I hope they go back to playing more Classics like those Flicks ... Fun place 5 MEOWS Baby ! read more