The drafthouse sells food -- including sandwiches, pizza and that 'ol standby, popcorn -- and beverages (including ones with hops) during the screening of second-run films, allowing for a more relaxed cinematic experience. The comfortable chairs and lounge setting more than make up for the theater's slightly physically run-down condition. Smoking is permitted but only in the center section of seats. The screen size is comparable to a moderately large theater and the venue is usually crowded. Patrons 21 and older, or those accompanied by a parent, are permitted to enter.

Perhaps it's because of the alcoholic drinks on the menu, but experiencing a movie here is vastly different than at other theaters. It feels more like a shared group experience.

-- Chad Capellman, with updates by Jen Chaney

Modified for Hearing Impaired: No
Disabled Access: Entering through the rear of the theater, those in wheelchairs have limited access to tables. The restrooms are wheelchair-accessible.

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Posted by kimberp | Aug 13, 2011 | Mark as Inappropriate

I have enjoyed the Drafthouse for more than 20 years. My only disappointment with the new management is their active discouragement of patrons coming to see more than one show a day. In a recent visit, there were two movies back to back I thought would be fun to watch, but after the first movie we were told we had to leave so the people in line could view the next movie. Of course the line was around the building, so seeing the writing on the wall, we spent our money elsewhere.

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