Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville Info
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Active military discounts
Accessibility
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Assisted listening devices
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
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Food
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Restaurant
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Family-friendly
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Children
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Good for kids
Best WLM Reviews
Wow! I cannot say enough great things about our experience. I cannot believe I had not heard of this place sooner. We drove from Lynchburg and it was worth the drive. The food is delish and high quality and about the same price as eating out anywhere. The service was impeccable with courteous wait staff. Endless popcorn and free refills on drinks! The recliner chairs were super comfy and the sound quality and picture of the screen were great. We will definitely be coming back!
Seats were comfortable, staff was quick and pleasant. Food was decently priced and delicious. Great experience.
Had a great night at the Alamo, it actually was one of the best theater experiences I’ve had in a while. The seats were comfortable, and I loved that I could order food and drinks directly from my seat. The staff was friendly and the service was quick, without interrupting the movie. Overall, it’s a great spot for true movie lovers, and I’ll definitely be going back!
We have been to the Alamo a few times and it is always such a great experience! We recently attended the moana 2 party and were so surprised when we arrived to activities and little gifts. This was such a fun addition to the viewing experience. The food is pretty good for a dining movie theatre and I love that they do bottomless popcorn and drinks. My only small critique is that the seats are not the most comfortable and not all the seats recline. If they had updated seats and recliners for all chairs this would be a 5 star for me. Overall though would definitely recommend over any of the other movie theaters in charlottesville.
I’ve been watching movies regularly here for about a year. Here are my observations:
1. The staff are phenomenal folks. Friendly, willing to help, and have always gotten my snack/drink order correct. Pro tip: you can ask for modifications! Hate green onions? They will leave those off. Just ask nicely.
2. Alamo has a system where the waitstaff work ~2 movies, and then their shift is done. As a result, if you are seated in a low-census movie, your server may close you out a bit before last call is “supposed” to happen. As a result, it really is best to arrive 30 minutes before the show, to place your order for food or drink right away.
Staffing is hard, and people call out. As a result, the remaining staff are present well past their shift end time.
3. Your server is going to ask for a card before the movie to put orders on. Alamo really does not like cash. I saw some minors there alone once who *only* had cash, and I think they were able to make it work, but it was hard on the server. I wish Alamo would change this, by at least letting you drop off cash at the counter, and letting you keep a running credit on your account to deduct against.
4. They have about ten auditoriums, but only seem to be showing about five movies per day. I hope this is because Sony is investing in this location and renovating the vacant auditoriums.
5. There truly are no bad seats in the house, but you need to pick the first four or five rows (between the front screen and the big, wide aisle in the middle of the auditorium) if you would like a recliner.
6. Unlike competitors, Alamo runs mostly to schedule. It’s easier to catch a double feature here than other places, because you can trust that the movie will begin approximately 5-15 minutes after the posted start time, not 35-40 minutes after the posted start. This is good to know if you are a busy person with limited free time.
This location is amazing! We don't have anything like this in Missouri that I know of! Service at your seat? YES, please! We loved the food and the fact that they had someone bring it to you as needed throughout the movie! Popcorn was excellent and shakes were too! Everything was perfect! Thank you! We would defiantly visit again if in the area!
I’ve been an Alamo season pass holder for about a year now and I’m so glad I made the decision to subscribe. Since getting the pass last year I’ve seen 32+ movies. I’ve enjoyed being able to re-watch movies I loved and see movies I would never have paid full price for without a second thought. I often just pop in after work for a show by myself. I love their appetizers and always look forward to their food. I feel very comfortable and safe coming here alone to watch movies, it’s quickly become my favorite pastime in Charlottesville. I also appreciate the decorations and various movie specials. For example, I saw the Mamma Mia showing on Mother’s Day a few years ago and it was so fun. It was cheesy to be dancing with glow sticks, sure, but a memory I’ll never forget!
Alamo Drafthouse was great. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. We did have to use our cell phone flashlights a few times to see the food, menu and bill, but that was not a surprise nor a deal breaker. The grilled chicken salad and lemonade were both delicious.
They offer a good selection of new movies and the seats are comfortable, especially the reclining seats. I definitely recommend this theater experience and would patron again.
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