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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Movie Theater
Mission District, San Francisco
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    Josh M.
    "Pinball, a great bar, video rentals...it’s such a great place."(8 Tips)
    Elizabeth W.
    "Truffle popcorn and devil eggs are the best!"(7 Tips)
    Andy L.
    "Boozy milkshakes and amazing cocktails!"(4 Tips)
    Jonathan C.
    "One of my favorite theaters in SF."(3 Tips)
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  • Kathryn G.heart icon on user image
    Kathryn GonzalezMarch 7, 2016
    Lovely theater, with delicious truffle parmesan popcorn.
  • Mike 🐈 S.heart icon on user image
    Mike 🐈 SkalnikMarch 24, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Best movie theater ever
  • Daniel S.
    Daniel SpisakDecember 7, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    The best place to see movies, get here early for awesome related short clips to what’s your going to see
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AldereteDecember 30, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Theater seating starts 30 minutes before the show. Arrive early enough to put your drink/food order in before the film starts.
  • Justin B.heart icon on user image
    Justin BarkerFebruary 7, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Such a great atmosphere with fun programming as well as first runs.
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LJanuary 19, 2017
    One of my favourite cinemas. Super cosy and great vibe all round. The wine's pretty good too!
  • Maybs M.heart icon on user image
    Maybs MJanuary 23, 2016
    Tuesdays are Baby Days: You can bring your baby to a Tuesday matinee without judgment.
  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesOctober 25, 2022
    Been here 50+ times
    Best cinema concessions in the Bay!! Wonderful and fresh selection of media, too.
  • Analise T.heart icon on user image
    Analise TorrezSeptember 16, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Queso is life. Also the truffle popcorn is nom
  • Subhadra
    SubhadraJuly 13, 2016
    Cheaper tickets than the Metreon and AMC Van Ness, but be warned that the theaters are tiny!
  • Shann S.heart icon on user image
    Shann SisonAugust 3, 2016
    The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is messy but so so good! Def goes with one of their boozy milkshakes.
  • Bourbonautheart icon on user image
    BourbonautJune 13, 2018
    The Eagle’s Dream shake which has bourbon in it is the perfect boozy indulgence. I highly recommend!
  • Mike 🐈 S.heart icon on user image
    Mike 🐈 SkalnikMarch 3, 2017
    Been here 50+ times
    San Francisco "Grasshopper" Milkshake is stellar
  • Kian L.heart icon on user image
    Kian LaviApril 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    If only they had more theatres! The kimchi popcorn is my fave
  • Gomovies A.
    Gomovies AppFebruary 22, 2023
    GoMovies App is one of the best movie apps on the market, offering HD-quality movies that can be streamed on mobile devices, tablets, and computers.
  • Damian B.heart icon on user image
    Damian BayonaNovember 6, 2017
    Brunch menu on the weekends for the early bird movie goer. The brunch sandwich is 👌🏻
  • Bommyheart icon on user image
    BommyFebruary 19, 2016
    Avoid the first row of seats or you'll be straining your neck.
  • Kaylen P.heart icon on user image
    Kaylen ParkerSeptember 25, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    The events are fun! And even regular screening is a pleasant experience. The building is gorgeous.
  • Lindsay W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay WilliamsMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The vegan pizza it the tits! Great venue and excellent staff! Also beer and pims cup. 🍕🍕🍕🍺🍺🍺🍸🍸🍸📽📽📽
  • Amanda S.heart icon on user image
    Amanda SchneiderJanuary 24, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Love this place! Don't skip the truffle popcorn or the brussel sprout salad.
  • Bourbonautheart icon on user image
    BourbonautJune 13, 2018
    Sign up for Alamo victory! You get great freebies like popcorn,entrees and movie tickets.
  • Tetyana S.
    Tetyana SwanOctober 28, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Movie theater seatside food and booze service with zero obligatory premovie ads - what more could one want?
  • Raymond P.heart icon on user image
    Raymond PeckMarch 22, 2018
    Milkshakes and popcorn were bomb. One of the only places you can get a real film screening of some movies.
  • Rachel R.heart icon on user image
    Rachel RothJuly 3, 2017
    Great food, drinks, a custom pre-show & spacious seats - why would you go anywhere else?!
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Comfortable seats. Sometimes it's a bit distracting having the staff walk back and forth between seats.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseJune 10, 2018
    I hate movies - but I love Alamo Draft House. Best pretzel in SF
  • Arlene R.heart icon on user image
    Arlene RomanaApril 4, 2016
    Great food, no lines, assigned seats, and ticket prices is reasonable. Love it.
  • Cody H.heart icon on user image
    Cody HardAugust 5, 2017
    Cold brew milkshake was amazing. Chips and queso were also great.
  • Adam F.heart icon on user image
    Adam FullerOctober 10, 2022
    Love this theater and their food. But the chairs are uncomfortable
  • Irina B.heart icon on user image
    Irina BoteaFebruary 18, 2018
    Best cinema in SF. If you want a snack, try the fried pickles.
  • Fiona S.heart icon on user image
    Fiona StripeJune 5, 2016
    The popcorn was so delicious, but definitely share it! A really great cinematic experience.
  • Maya B.heart icon on user image
    Maya ByrneDecember 26, 2016
    Great theater, excellent prices for beer. $16 for a bucket of 6 beers.
  • George H.heart icon on user image
    George HayesJanuary 11, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Best theater in San Francisco. Amazing cocktails and food.
  • Marie D.
    Marie DomingoAugust 21, 2022
    Fabulous venue to hold private events!
  • Peter B.heart icon on user image
    Peter BoltonAugust 13, 2018
    Try the avocado chicken pizza with the sweet Thai wings. Just can’t beat it!
  • Jussi H.
    Jussi HäyhäNovember 16, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Go for a drink in the bar after the movie.
  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BJuly 1, 2017
    Get seats in the middle. Anything else doesn't get you a straight view.
  • Chinarut R.heart icon on user image
    Chinarut RuangchotvitMarch 6, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    show up early for awesome custom content specific to each movie!
  • Elizabeth W.
    Elizabeth WorthyOctober 13, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Truffle popcorn and devil eggs are the best!
  • Ed V.heart icon on user image
    Ed VincentDecember 13, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Awesome to finally have this in California!
  • Cassandra T.heart icon on user image
    Cassandra ThomasDecember 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Chicken liver mousse, wide beer selection and pizza!
  • Pei 👻 W.heart icon on user image
    Pei 👻 WenMarch 10, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Enjoy the spacious seat with food and drinks delivered right to you!
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyApril 29, 2017
    Love it, even if I'm still low-key sad that SF has one now
  • Will B.heart icon on user image
    Will BertelsenMay 6, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Get the Cobb Salad and a glass of wine with your movie 🍃🍷
  • Avaheart icon on user image
    AvaAugust 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    great food and drinks, get there early for the previews!
  • Andreas F.heart icon on user image
    Andreas FuchsDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    They have good loose leaf tea! In case this was your dream moviegoing experience, too…
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WDecember 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good mushroom pizza, but bring wet wipes as it's greasy!
  • Ben T.heart icon on user image
    Ben TepferDecember 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good craft beer selection! Food is nothing amazing.
  • Angelica W.heart icon on user image
    Angelica WDecember 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Play pinball in the mezzanine before your movie
  • Jesse P.heart icon on user image
    Jesse PickardJanuary 30, 2016
    Great seats, bar, food, programming.
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