Like all Alamo Drafthouse locations in Austin, this was has it's charm. The one thing you can count on if you go to a later show is the crowd right outside when you exit. Welcome To Sixth Street. :)
We are from out of town and only in Austin for the weekend. We got a little lost, and didn't arrive to the theater until 10:20 (our movie started at 10:00). Upon arrival we were informed that policy states they cannot let us into the theater after 15 minutes after the show starts. We had to leave disappointed without getting to see our show. If you are going to deny admission to ticketholders at a certain point, you need to clearly state this at the time of purchase. If you go to other movie theaters and arrive late, you simply miss that much of the show. If you go see a Broadway show in New York or other city and arrive late, you may have to wait until the end of an opening number, but still get to go in late and simply miss that much of the show. It is not industry practice completely deny admission and it is terrible customer service. We were treated like idiots for arriving 20 minutes late and expecting to go into the show. Will definitely not be going back.
Love the old school feel of the ritz! It's always a treat when you go to a showing there!
Great sing-alongs, quote-alaongs, and hosts! For a great movie experience and just a good 'ol fun time check out Alamo Drafthouse Ritz!
We love the atmosphere. Its great to watch movies and eat a meal. Its great to have a drink and relax.
Fun to go there, funky movie loo lineups, but horrible parking options
If there's any Alamo Drafthouse you want to go to on a date night, its this one. The old fashion look and feel to it is really memorizing. While their selection of movies playing is limited, there is always something that you want to watch. They show sing-a-longs to blockbuster movies to Harry Potter marathons.
I love the Alamo Drafthouse. It's a nice way to catch a movie and eat great food instead of your standard popcorn and soda.
Memento (film) Real Ale bier feast was fantastic! Chef really outdid himself creating multiple delicious courses.
Watched the princess Bride movie party. Would recommend.
Be careful if you're strapped for time when heading to the theater. Parking near sixth street can be an ordeal on weekends.
The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz location is so nice! It really has an old feel to it but of course VIP style. The food is always great and the people that work there are awesome. I went to a speaker series there where the founder/owner of Alamo Drafthouse told the story of how it came to be and its truly an amazing story!
Amazing dining options & service, movie screen was relatively smaller & didn't have recliner seats
Great theaters. Good beer selection. Real funny "previews" before the feature.
Super fun theater with yummy food while you watch the flick. Comfortable seating and nice staff
For the perfect dinner and a movie date, Alamo Drafthouse is the way to go.
This location always have the best indie selection and special events.
On Sundays, during the Mad Men Season, they'll show two episodes back to back, and your ticket goes toward the price of food!
Sure, I'll have a cocktail while watching John Hamm!
I really love how you can eat and drink beer while enjoying a great movie. they also have old movies every so often laid back comfortable chairs this wold be a good place for a first date.
Place is very cozy, shows great films, and the beer and food is delicious!
Great place to catch a flick. Food is average but service is excellent. Highly recommend this place!
hilarious ads and pre movie entertainment, and wonderful food and service during the movie. Couldn't have a better movie experience
I loved the experience of ordering the food to the special shows this place show. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. If you like caramelized onion on the burger, try the fancy pants burger . It's amazing!
Love the Drafthouse! Great food, really fun atmosphere and great service!
The Ritz location has some of the best events out of the Austin Drafthouse locations. Master Pancake, movie quote-alongs that spill out onto 6th street, etc.
Ritz location gets one star knocked off because the seats aren't quite as comfortable or easy to get to, but they are working with less space here.
Theater is great, but be prepared to be hit up for cash by numerous meth-heads on your way in and out.
Not my favorite Drafthouse to visit. If you ignore that it's on 6th Street and ignore that it's older than dirt, is a perfectly fine Drafthouse. Theater 1 is huge and actually a good movie experience but in the older style of Drafthouse. The table runs the length of the entire row, so you either have to climb under or ask everyone to excuse you. It is stadium seating, so you won't have somebody's head in front of you. They do allow you to pre swipe a credit card which is nicer than lakeline. The one nice thing about the Ritz is that is like taking a step back 50 years, but you still have the modern Drafthouse movie watching experience.
I've been wanting to come to the original Alamo for awhile and I wasn't disappointed at all. My first experience with Alamo was in Houston and the Austin location is just as good. Our waiter Alex was courteous, attentive, and timely in getting food and drinks to us and the movie was great. The theatre itself has lots of character as well.
Unique, nice experience... Although the movie wasn't fun..
Always a great place to see a movie. Comfy seats, decent but kinda pricy food, never a loud annoying crowd unless it's a special event :)
I like the new reserve a seat option. I would always hate having to come an hour early.
Quite honestly this is the best movie watching experience you can have in a theater. With good food, fun pre-movie videos, and nice waiters you should have an excellent time
Master pancake theater is a great way to spend your evening. The show and food make this a truely unforgettable experience.
A unique way to watch a movie while people bring you food and drink. What could be better!
Quaintly situated and decorated. Love the signage outside and the antique feel of the theatre. Went to a sing-along recently and they had great dance space to really enjoy the experience. The staff was fun and welcoming. They offer a good variety of food.
All the perks of the Alamo Drafthouse in a historic theater in the middle of dirty sixth street. Smaller than the south Lamar location, but same extensive menu of food and drinks.
Classic pre-war Ritz theater, with excellent food and drink service during you picture.
Just saw the master in 70mm that's not something you can say about many other theaters. They know how to create a great environment to watch a film in.
Staff didnt seem to be on the same page. It was already 7 after the 30 minute time frame before showing and I and another patron were told the theater wasnt ready yet, but the employees in the lobby said it was. Employee in the theater said it wasn't. Other than that the food was great as well as the service. I give the royale with cheeseburger an 8.5 outta 10. Triple choc milkshake is amazing!! Bladerunner 2049 was awesome but what amazes me was the sound quality in the theater was no joke.
Great food, great seats, great service, it's just great all around
Great food, even better drinks and stellar service. You'll see stuff here you've never seen before, and you'll never forget!
Small retro theaters makes for a more communal and fun movie going experience. Latest Hollywood movies plus lots of fun cult classics makes this a top destination for a night out. Full menu and special drinks also great.
felt like I only got three chicken fingers for 11 dollars. the movie was great tho
Awesome experience! The dining service doesn't intervene with the movie due the unique floor plan of their theaters. The food was good, though their menu has a lot of messy dishes that could prove difficult to eat in the dark. I especially enjoyed the custom pre-movie entertainment; a way better movie intro than a barrage of trailers!
Love this place for the Master Pancake theater, wish they did this at more Alamos around the country!
The master pancake is one of my favorite things about Austin. Seriously, just try it once. Laughing is soul food.
It looks vintage.. But I love the idea of international song/movie clips instead of advertisement before movie
Great audio and video quality. Good beer selection and friendly staff.
The location on 6th can be a little sketchy at times, bit the Alamo is always great
An fun experience in an old small theater with good food. I recommend the hatch green chili burger.
Love this place, although they could use a few more menu items.
My favorite place to see a movie is Alamo, and my favorite Alamo is the Ritz.
Great atmosphere before the movie and it's always fun to exit a movie and be thrown into the craziness of sixth street.
Great food and drinks, the usual at Alamo theaters.
This Alamo is host to a lot of Alamo's special events, such as quote alongs and hobbit feasts.
This place rocks. With fewer theaters than other Alamo locations, the Ritz makes up for it by having lots of great performances and special movie screenings. it's also the best (only, I think) place to watch a movie downtown.
Seating is a little narrower than most draft houses. Still, there's no better theater for serious cinema lovers than an Alamo.
Can't beat a comfortable movie theater, where you can order food to your seat.
Good food. Excellent service. Master Pancake is a must see no matter what movie they are mocking
Only two screens at this cineplex, but what a treat to be able to see a movie right downtown. They really can pick some great flicks to screen, too. Same great food and beverages as any ADH.
Okay movie. Not the best food. Don't talk too loud lol
Theater supports and encourages discrimination based on one's gender.
An unusual experience for me in having actual food served in the cinema. Very happy. Saw a great european horror film
Watched a Master Pancake riff of a cornucopia of Tim Burton films and had a great time.
Good place to have a drink and chill. The staffs are friendly and nice
Neat and oldschool location. I love all the special events and screenings they have at this location.
Great theater with helpful staff as all Alamos are.
Great place, just wish someone would answer the phone line or even call me back.
Every time I go to another theatre, I'm reminded why I always go back to the Alamo Drafthouse.
It's the little things. The attention to detail. The fact that they actually care about your movie watching experience. The specials and the productions they do just for the movie lovers.
Look, if you want to text your friends in the theater or bring your disruptive kids or submit your own commentary, save yourself the cost of the ticket, because you're just going to be walked out. You can call it elitist, or you can call it horrible customer service or whatever you want -- there are dozens of theaters all over town that will be more than happy to take your money and let you be as disruptive as you want. And good for them! But it's not where I want to see a movie.
I want to see a movie where the audience is there to see the movie. Where they care about the movie and the experience of going to see a movie. Where the staff cares as much as everyone in the theater. Where the film is always in good condition with no scratches, lines, dust, or any other distractions. Where the sound isn't so loud I get a headache nor so low I can't hear the dialog. Where the projectors are never run at half wattage to save electricity and the theaters aren't clean because the staff is overworked. None of that ever happens at the Alamo Drafthouse.
On top of it, you can get real food and real drink (like a glass of beer, and I'm not talking about no paper cup, I'm talking about a glass of beer). Granted, the selection isn't what you'll find at a place like the Gingerman, but it's still quite good!
The best drafthouse, and drafthouse is the best theater I ve ever been to. Their level of service is just unparalleled, and their commitment to a great movie experience is second to none. Their app, especially, is wonderful. This drafthouse is more intimate - only a few screens - but always offers a great experience.
It's a little bigger than life. Love this location, although unfortunately parking is a pain in the butt at any given time.
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