The Montalbán Theater is a great venue on northern part of Hollywood offering niche and diverse stage performances. Being Hollywood, commuting and dodging traffic to the theater is tiresome! Luckily, there is a venue parking adjacent so saved time to not circling the block. The interior carries a nice charm from golden years and seating are tight (less legroom). We can to support a traveling show - - and bring a HUGE Star Wars fan and dark humor -- this brusque prodigy of current events hits my funny vibes to the core! Thank you to The Montalbán theater for supporting small productions companies and up and coming artists!! read more

The Montalbán - Small seating room (balcony view) - Outdoor Movies Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We have watched 2 great shows at The Montalban. Love the small, intimate, but full of character theatre. Staff is always friendly and extremely helpful. Love the themed drinks at the second floor bar. We saw The Empire Strips Back and now Batette Follies of 1939. Great view from any seat in the small theater. It's an old theater and as expected the seats are a little worn and not the most comfy but that doesn't stop you from enjoying the performances. A large, multi-level parking garage is available next door. Very convenient since we all know how hectic finding parking in LA can be. read more

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I visited the Montalban for a rooftop viewing of the Wedding Singer, followed by karaoke. My fiancé purchased the tickets for my birthday, each ticket came with a pour of Prosecco. You can purchase either a single seat, or loveseat, & my fiancé opted for a love seat. Seating is first come, first serve so plan to arrive a little early to reserve your seat. You are provided with noise-canceling headphones to better hear the movie and filter out background noise, but can also enjoy the movie without them. We used our headphones to mark our seat selection while we played a few games & went to grab our food & drinks. The movie started at 8pm, but the doors to the venue opened 2 hours earlier at 6. They have games (giant Jenga & corn-hole toss), food, & drinks - which are not the main attraction, but do the job. Shoutout to the bartender because he was great! TLDR: A rooftop movie at the Montalban has always been an enjoyable date, if you haven't been it's worth checking out. Note: While I love this venue, the rooftop is not ADA accesible - it's an old venue, and to access the rooftop you do have trek up quite a few stairs on the side of the building. You also have to make this trek down to access the restrooms off the side of the lobby. Accessibility aside, this was my second visit for a rooftop viewing and it was as fun as my first visit (saw the Breakfast Club the first time around). read more

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The seating is terrible. Super uncomfortable! You would think in 2023, that the chairs would be comfortable. They really need to upgrade the chairs. Especially when you are sitting through long shows. Aside from that though, the venue was decent. They had a concession stand setup upstairs for refreshments. You just go up the stairs and through the double doors and then you are there. Service was good. Everyone was friendly and did their job well. My boyfriend and I went to go see The Empire Strips Back. This was a Star Wars themed burlesque show, and it was great! Really fun to watch. I'm not really into Star Wars (except for baby yoda lol) and I still enjoyed it. My boyfriend is a Star Wars fan, and he liked it a lot. We got seats in the front row, and on the left side of the stage. I think sitting back a little might be more comfortable. Although we were so close to the stage that we saw the sweat running down their faces when performing lol It was a good show and experience. read more

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We went here to see the Empire Strips Back. The show was awesome and overall I thought the venue was fine. We were seated on the balcony top corner. It's small enough that it was still decent seats. Not too steep. The chairs are old and not all that comfy. Bar is on the second level. Huge area and looks to accommodate a big crowd when needed. Bathrooms on level I. We arrived near show time and didn't have to wait. Quick ticket scan and no bag or security check. I think this place did fine for the job. The show we saw was great but likely a separate review from the theatre. Screens in both sides of the stage provide additional visual support for those who may not have optimal seating read more

The Montalbán - Stage from the top row of the theatre - Outdoor Movies Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Theater is small .. not that large! second floor had a concession stand and bar. restrooms are located on the first floor. pretty spacious! over all okay theater given its age (1927) still pretty well kept! can see myself coming back for more shows. read more

I went to the The Montalbán last month to attend the Masters of Make-Up Effects: LIVE event. The event was great. I enjoyed the panel discussion and slideshow, Q&A, the book signing, and buying merch. The theater is nice. I like that parking is available in the next door parking garage. read more

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I came here for an outdoor private event/film festival screening. Loved the array of films they showed. I do not like their chairs - the move and creak and seem unstable and are not the comfiest. I love going to Rooftop Cinema. I love that they have different booths/kiosks for food so that looks fun. The vibe is great. A little cramped, but would come again for a private event vs buy tickets for their regular screenings. read more

Saw the Vampire Circus - our first time at the Montalban theater. The show was wonderful! Marciel, staff member, treated us like gold. On top of it being a nice theater, convenient, easy to park, the staff are some of the most professional and friendly I've ever encountered. A++ read more

This review is SPECIFICALLY FOR THE ROOFTOP movie. We had a blast! It isn't the most high-end experience but it was a lot of fun. Be warned, the rooftop is not ADA accessible. You will need to walk up four flights of stairs to get to the rooftop. Also note, the bathrooms are on the ground floor so you will need to make that four flights of stairs trip every time you need to go to the restroom. It's a fun vibe once you make it up to the roof. Super friendly and helpful staff. The food was good. If you buy a loveseat ticket you get unlimited popcorn and a champagne cocktail. The popcorn was really yummy. For the movie, they give you headsets but they also have the sound on large outdoor speakers. I didn't use the headset but if there were a lot of ambient noise you'd need them. It's right near the Hollywood/Vine Redline station or there's flatrate parking next door for $10 if you enter after six. read more

I used to go to the Montalbán theater back when it was the Doolittle. I performed there for years and organized events for different organizations, including the Nosotros foundation that renamed it Montalbán, after Ricardo Montalbán, it's founder. I loved my days performing there. I loved the sense of community we had. I loved being a part of history (we were the first to put together diversity showcases). I had the opportunity to go again after COVID this past month. I was surprised to see the seating downstairs (orchestra) had all been removed. I'm not sure if it's temporary or it's been turned into an event space, but my beloved theater looks like it's a thing of the past. I hope the new ventures bring in enough revenue to keep it going and eventually bring back theater at the Montalbán. I still give it four stars for nostalgia, and the hope it'll someday be back to its former glory. Best of luck! read more

The Montalbán - Road of Vengeance screening - Outdoor Movies Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staff were nice but theatre was quite grungy especially for the cost of tickets. I was surprised Netflix chose this venue for the event - it was not a great setup, in fact they changed our seats before we got there bc of obstruction which was nice but nothing in Ticketmaster or their site said that. The parking next door at 1627 vine (not affiliated but genuinely the closest parking you would get to the venue) is the worst! which brings the experience down quite a few notches as well - they should at least warn patrons that the parking lot will only have one exit open after the show - it was a disaster and took almost two hours to get out of the structure. Awful. read more

Great venue. Went there not too long ago to see Star Wars burlesque parody show. Bar upstairs, cool art on the walls, comfy chair and TVs on each side of the stage. The staff was friendly. The show was terrific. Great experience. read more

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wonderful shows! not a safe space for queer people. my partner and i (both transgender) have been to the montalbán theatre a few times and have never had an experience like tonight. the shows are always amazing and we are usually greeted with excellent staff. however, tonight my partner and i used the men's bathroom, which we have done before at this event with no issues, but we were harassed and insulted by the other men in the bathroom and they told staff they were uncomfortable with our presence. when we talked about it to staff, they basically said that they had a right to be uncomfortable by us and there is nothing we could do. we heard the people who were involved pointing us out and making fun of us the whole night and my partner and i felt very unsafe and uncomfortable especially because the show was at night. the only staff who was kind to us about the experience was marciel, the manager, who gave us free drink tickets and actually referred to it as discrimination unlike the other staff. this experience was completely unacceptable and bigoted and it will make us rethink going to more shows. read more

This place is pretty cool. It definitely get 10/10 for the idea. The implementation is pretty cool: 1.very nice roof top 2.Nice decoration 3.Cool games 4.food/snacks are available to buy 5. Quality: 1.Screen/projector is great 2.Wireless headphones work with no issues 6.They provide blankets for free Downside: 1.Cost: $18 is not too expensive if the movies are brand new but for older movies, it is a bit high 2.no elevator to go up. So it is not handicap accessible 3.They don't usually turn on the heaters read more

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I carry a knife in my purse and checked their website before arriving and there is nothing that says they prohibit certain items. Got there and they searched all bags and found it and said I couldn't bring it in. They don't check items so I had to go back to my car to leave it in there. I understand it is normal to not allow weapons inside a venue but they should list it on the website or have signs outside. They separate parties at the line to get in depending on if you have a bag on you or not but those that don't are still stuck outside if only one person in the party has the tickets on their phone so they are then standing in the way in a small foyer while they wait for the rest of their party. The seats are incredibly uncomfortable. I'm a small person and there was barely enough room for my legs. Everything looks old and run down. Staff are rude and clearly don't like being there. read more

I have been coming to The Monablan Roof Top Movies for about a month. And I LOVE IT. Notes: Not handicap accessible. It is an old building without any elevators. You will have to climb up and down stairs. Restrooms are only located on the ground floor. *~ Pricing 9/10 They have e-ticketing in Movie Pass. (Be sure to register early in the morning.) Tickets can be bought online or at the location. It's $18 for a single ticket. And $50 for a double seat and free popcorn. That is average for a Hollywood venue. *~ Atmosphere 10/10 The rooftop is adorable. Astroturfing looks nice. Pretty strong lights give a nice date vibe. There is even a giant Jenga to play! Lots of cute neon signs and vintage movie posters. GREAT VIEW! *~ Food and Drink 9/10 Full bar. Open throughout the whole move! The Umani burgers are a little pricey $14 a burger. $5 for fries. But good. They offer unlimited popcorn package. *~ Movie Selection 10/10 You won't find many recent movies (There are a few including Black Panther and Get Out) but great classic including: Pulp Fiction, Princess Bride, Blues Brothers, and Fatal Attraction. Even some film noir movies. *~ Service 10/10 Great customer service. Bar tenders are really nice. Everyone from ticketing to concessions are fantastic and willig to help. PRO TIP: They offer FREE blankets at the box office. read more

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This was my first time here. The parking was close by and reasonably priced. The staff was helpful and friendly. I enjoyed the show. I suppose it's "normal" to wait in a dire line to exit the parking structure. I recommend to park close to the exit for this reason. On a Saturday evening, the road and freeway traffic were at a standstill. This is Hollywood. read more

My first date was sexy and hilarious! Love the ambiance and old school feel of the theater.

Okay, I'm lazy. So instead of writing an original review here, this is the letter I wrote the general manager. Our discovery of Rooftop Movies at The Montalban was revelatory and am finding it difficult to go back to an AMC, Landmark, The Grove. Looking forward to warmer nights (although they do provide blankets which helps). "I just wanted to take a moment to write you this long overdue note. My husband and I started attending screenings at your venue in the spring. Although we have also attended screenings at The Neuehouse and Melrose Rooftop Theatre, our experiences at The Montalban are far better. The reason is simple-- your staff. They put in the effort to try to ensure that their guests enjoy their evening. From the housemade sangria, to the running to get your order from Umami Burger and running back again when Umami Burger makes a mistake with your order, to rearranging seating to accommodate a guest's preference, these are just a few examples of your staff's "customer service". And no one puts more energy into it than Lionel Garcia. He really personifies the definition. The two other venues I mentioned schedule many of the same films as The Montalban. Melrose Rooftop Theatre is closer to where we live and along with The Neuehouse is easier access (your killer staircase would be my only complaint), but if a film is playing at all three venues, your's is the one we're going to." You want to go to a movie, go anywhere. You want to have an experience, come here. Oh, yeah, and they also curate better than their competitors. read more

Awesome Date/ Family Night . Very reasonable prices AND a BAR! Enough Said! Just GO have fun.

One of my favorite LA discoveries so far! Rooftop movies with a bar, food vendors, photo booth, comfy deck chairs, personal headphones, views, and a seriously cool LA vibe. We are seeing Muriel's Wedding tonight but they show newer movies too. Oh did I mention the bottomless popcorn?! Will definitely be back!! read more

Came here to watch The Notebook at 6:15 PM. It was in the middle of February and really nice out. Headphones were a little uncomfortable but sound quality is nice and adjustable just in case a helicopter zooms over (which it did lol). Make sure to dress warm as the fabric of the seat is really cold. It's similar to the fabric of a beach chair. So while I was warm with the blanket provided from the box office, I was still cold because of the seat. Oh and the restroom is on the first floor so make sure to use that before climbing the many flights of stairs. We parked on the metered street parking but there's a $10 garage parking right by it. You can also bring outside food which is nice. We feasted at the pita spot near by. Overall, amazing experience with a beautiful ambience. read more

One of the great joys in life is stumbling onto something really cool, and this is it. My friend bought these tickets and honestly it was girls night I asked no questions I was just coming along for a good time. I am giving 4 stars because there is no elevator on the way up to the rooftop. Also they only have restrooms on the 1st floor. Those stairs are brutal. But once you are on the rooftop the vibe is chill, staff is friendly and its awesome to be in the heart of Hollywood watching a movie on a rooftop. The headphones are a nice touch. Our movie was Grease I could hear people singing but I enjoy that. Only thing I bought was popcorn because we ate before but the food around us looked and smelled amazing. Definitely I will be back! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my movie night here to see The Holiday! The little hike up the steps is definitely worth it! Complementary popcorn, headset and blanket with your purchase! There's a bar with specialty cocktails, I had hot mulled wine that had whiskey and cinnamon and other magical ingredients that sparked my lituation. The drinks are very reasonable ($8-$10), great quality with a healthy amount of alcohol. They also had a cute selfie stand that turns into a gif that gets texted to ya. I love that they have an Umami burger stand for you to get some eats. The staff were super friendly, the tickets to get in are reasonable and it's such a cute vibe. read more

One of the best values for the money to experience a movie outside. The food is good, the bar is excellent, and the staff are amazing. Everyone should come here at least once. This is my third time and I plan on being here a lot during summer. read more