Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 476-1320
- Cross Street:
- Trinity Street
- Hours:
- Daily 4pm-2am
Editorial Review for Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz – by Joshua Hinsdale
In Short
Lovers of independent films, classic cinema and 20th century kitsch flock to Austin's flagship movie theater. Relocated from its original Warehouse District venue to the classic Ritz Theater, it continues to sate filmgoers with beer, wine and a full menu. Built in 1929, the building features two screens, allowing owners Tim and Karrie League to double the mayhem. Theme nights, singalongs, filmmaker and star appearances, comedy skits and television viewing parties are all normal behavior.
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Movies, Showtimes & Tickets
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Christmas on Mars: A Fantastical Film Freakout Featuring the Flaming Lips
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Weird Wednesday
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Religulous
Rated R
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Terror Thursday
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoSeasonal Rolling Road Shows offer clever pairings of films and Austin locations, like "Jaws" at Lake Travis and "Goonies" in a cave.
What to EatAtypical theater fare fills the menu--pizzas with campy movie-related names like "Poultrygeist" Chicken Pesto complement bottles of Fat Tire or Anchor Porter.
Look GoodWant to impress your date? Skip the bucket of beer and order a bottle of vino to complement your film.
The ExtrasSpawned by the comedic creators of Alamo's infamous and retired Sinus Show, Master Pancake Theater's live cast mocks a different plot-challenged movie each month.
Fun FactAt various times between 1964 and 2007, the Ritz served as an adult theater, comedy house, punk music club and pool hall.
User Reviews for Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz
06/02/2008 Posted by one_beachlvr
It's fun to be downtown and the theater is arranged where there really isn't a bad seat. However, the service leaves a lot to be desired. The first time I chalked it up to an exception but since have found it is the norm. Waiters walk by several times and don't even notice your order sticking right where they tell you to put it! They're not even smart enough to realize that two people who are obviously together, who order at the same time, might want their food delivered at the same time! There is no rhyme or reason to how or when they get, or deliver, your order. The first time we didn't even get our dessert until it was time to leave! They'd forgotten... charged us anyway so we took it to go! I love Alamo Drafthouse but I'll stick to the better ones up north! Parking's tough enough downtown and this one isn't worth making that effort for!
Pros: Fun atmosphere, good seating arrangement
Cons: Very poor service, no rail breaks so very hard to get in/out if you're in the middle.
05/31/2008 Posted by RunningTRex
I really enjoy the Ritz Alamo. While it's not my favorite Alamo theater, is does has have it's own appeal. The screens and theaters are massive and sitttings in those seats makes you feel like you've traveled back in time to when going to the movies was a big event. They type of film they show is rather limited as they only have two screens, but it is well worth it to check out a film there.
Pros: Awesome environment
Cons: Limited film selection
