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4.0 of 5 stars.
The moviegoing experience here is different than a regular theater because this place, in essence, is a restaurant and bar, that happens to show movies on a movie theater screen. The cinema plays...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to see a movie. You're best off coming for some light and frothy entertainment.I can't vouch for menu. Our server never came by to take our order.New seats are more comfortable, but a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't complain much about movies for a $1.The dinner service during the movie is not bad. I tried the cuban sandwich on the menu. Not bad considering the circumstances.Tried to eat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For one dollar to see a movie, complaining shouldn't be allowed.If you go there to see a cheap movie, it's a great deal. Do note though:- Bring a sweater, it's really cold inside- It's kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like ths place but I've had very bad experiences here. First time was their "80's Themed New Years Eve" celebration which basically had no service (and by service I mean I just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After some much-needed renovations, I can hardly smell the funk. The old seats have been replaced by cushioned pleather chairs often used by middle management. The spinach salad with walnuts and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went for Monday dollar movie night and had a blast! The chairs are comfortable leather office chairs and are a wonderful change from the gross carpet-covered chairs that normal theaters have. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay the stars are only for the movies and that's it! First off the guy taking our money at the "box office" didn't even know who the comedians were that night. Then I heard an employee asking the box...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because where else are you going to find movies (OK, granted second run movies) for less than 10$? Plus, if you sign up for their newsletter you can get invites to some free screenings....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do not order a glass of wine here, ever. They serve you boxed crapola no matter your selection. I know my wine. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc does not make my eyes water. Do not attempt to insult my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great vibe. It's a hipster, suburban, urban, comfortable divesque hangout. Good service and management. These guys book great stand-up acts. Serve pitchers very quickly. And have great cult movie...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food does taste like frozen microwaved food. However, where else can you lounge around, drink beer by the pitcher, and enjoy a movie with your friends, especially on a Monday for $1. Go...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place. Odd service, and a running theme of small beverage holders, but I go for the film which involves the ever complex task of sitting and staring, so scrutinizing George the popcorn guy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for: cheapness ($1 on a monday night), free parking, ordering food, and fast service.the not-so-good: expensive food (definitely how they make their money)awesome experience although i was a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it. It's only a matter of time before all of Arlington becomes one large Starbucks franchise and all the bars look like Liberty tavern (no hating Liberty) But, for those of us who still...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone likes to say this place has improved, but honestly i found it used to be a much more friendly, laid back place. Both the food and the staff are hit or miss.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has made leaps and bounds from what it used to be. It used to have wretched food. The beer...well just tasted funny. No, I am not a beer snob. The only time I tip my nose up to beer is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to like? Beer (or liquor!), food, cheap movies, comfy seats.... I'm there!Tickets are so cheap ($5.50 typically, with specials as low as $1) that it more than makes up for the somewhat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just recently returned to this little gem on Columbia Pike. I was pleasantly pleased to see that the menu has expanded and there is a cafe as part of the theatre. The food was excellent and very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has everything it promised: movies, beer and food, all for relatively cheap. The movie was worth the $5.50 because it was grainy and weird looking and the place was drafty and cold, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Old Arlington Grill feels like it was designed as an afterthought once the Cinema N Drafthouse next to it was open. Located to the left of the movie theater lobby, the Grill is appropriated with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went for the first time last week and to be honest, the whole experience was just so-so. I enjoyed the idea of being able to drink, eat and watch movies all at once. Reminded me of when I lived in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to the Draft House since I was a wee lass (I saw A Thomas Crowne Affair--the remake--here). It was magical back then, a place to eat AND watch movies, holy schnikeys! As an adult I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Old Arlington Grill is a place that I think will improve over time. For the time being, it is just OK. A good place to grab some drinks before or after a movie at the Drafthouse. They have made...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Drafthouse has really made a lot of progress through the years, largely thanks to the current ownership group. When I first moved to Arlington in 2004, the Drafthouse would be running films for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bored? Nothing to do? Got a few bucks? Go hit a movie, dinner and drinks, all at the same time at Cinema Drafthouse. Recent releases are almost free. Go in and sit at a table and have a great time....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool place, good renovation. I like the email list and the events. However, the food is just no good. The drinks are bearable but just barely.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So - we wanted to get out of our comfort zone and try something new. Arlington is a drive for us, but we'd heard this was a fun place and we wanted to see the movie that was playing, so we were game....
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A solid place to catch a second run movie on the cheap.You've got to know that the food is not the best, but it is ok and the service is generally on point.Although you can get a "dinner" dish, I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah how I miss the old days...of $1 sushi at Matuba followed by a $1 movie at the Drafthouse next door. The Drafthouse has been refurbished since I departed VA for MA, but it still keeps the same...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Upgraded chairs!! I was pleasantly surprised when I recently took the little boy from across the street to a magic show at the ACDH. I'd been there several times before for movies, pizza, and beer,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drafthouse is a very nice change of pace for watching movies! Although the food isn't the greatest what would you expect at a movie theater. However, they do offer a wide range of choices to try...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a movie night sponsored by One in Ten. I love the space. Makes you feel like you're sitting in a giant family room. The food was good. The service was good as well despite the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Just got back from the $1 Monday 9:15pm movie. Movie was as expected, in a dinner theater atmosphere, but the food was terrible. The worst burger I can remember having in a while was had here. The beer was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place has potential exploding out the eye-balls. So much attention has been paid to important details- nice tables, great beers on tap, use of the term "old arlington", and maybe the best - old...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to the movies... however, I don't love the fact that it now costs and arm and a leg to go. Enter Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse as a partial solution to my problem. Sure they don't show...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Da Movie, be good. Da Food, be bad. Da Booze, be rockin'!Sooo... the lovah and I ventured to this spot last night, mainly because we heard the words "Beer", "Movie" and "Greasy Food" in the same...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attended the very popular Big O and Dukes' free screening of "Terminator 2". I agree the concept is great. Beer and food while watching a movie. The place is kinda old looking but a very nice venue....
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really more like 3.5 stars, but everyone who seems to agree with that has tipped up to 4 stars, so I'm just trying to keep it real. The concept = 5 starsThe food = 2.5 starsThe wine = 2 stars (at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An awesome concept and this is best of seen or heard of it being done. You watch just-out-of-theater movies on a big screen (we watched Forgetting Sarah Marshall), for a pretty cheap price, and can...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars because: I love drinking beer and I love watching movies. Therefore being able to do the two together is awesome. Plus there is the added bonus of a pretty good beer selection and some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given 3 stars for food alone, but because you can get food and beer AND watch a movie it's a triple threat. The food isn't that great, mostly diner stuff at diner quality, but the beer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse for the first time two weeks ago. I was really impressed. I had never been to anything like that and I definitely would go back. The decor is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously awesome. As soon as I found out about its existence, I made a point to get out and experience it myself. I'm totally enamoured. Super cheap tickets, good food and service, strong drinks, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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This second run movie theater also offers several food selections and a full bar to enjoy while you watch your movie. Don't miss great specials like $1 movie Monday or any of the great live comedy acts that...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
New menu and grill attached to theater add some tasty treats to the mix. Although I have been a draft house fan since 2000. Stand up shows are amazing there as well. I saw Jeanine Garafalo 20 feet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place for a date. its grunginess lends to its appeal. Cash only for the movie tix, FYI (at least it was the night i went), but inside the theater they do take cards. It wasn't too busy on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices of movies here can be as little as one dollar per person, which is amazing for a metro area like DC. They serve food and beer, which are a little expensive, but right in line with what a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a regular at the Old Arlington Grill until last Sat. when I found out the owner laid off the very talented Chef Tony and hired some Spanish guy to make crappy food. Chef Tony's menu was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The folks who own the Cinema Draft house have opened a bar/restaurant next door. In the past, this space hasn't had much luck (restaurants haven't lasted very long in the space- ie- "Family My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a tough place to rate because it sucks, yet I love it. It's probably just because it's such a unique experience and actually adds a social aspect to moviegoing that you don't normally get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have no doubt that my feelings for the film that I saw (Lars and the Real Girl) and the price I paid ($1.00) will greatly bias my opinion to what I feel is a great venue for watching that movie that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Where else can you go in the Metro DC area and have a movie, beer and food for under $12 bucks. Granted the movies are on second or third runs which is ok by me as I don't like paying the outrages price for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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This can be a fun movie experience with more of a dinner theatre type atmostphere during second and third-run shows. It's a good place to come with a group of friends and the beer and food are ok.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You have to give them props for the concept. How many other places do you know in town where you can watch a show/concert/movie at a theater with a full food and drink menu including alcohol? I went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this isnt my favorite theater for most of the reasons already listed but i do like to go for their free advance screenings they have throughout the year. all you have to do is go to the website and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a GREAT place to watch the Washington Redskins. There is no such thing as a bad seat in the house, and they broadcast it in HDTV. So, you feel like you're right in the game.The crowd that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We attend the Monday dollar movie, if we didn't catch movies that came out prior. Food is ok, but not all that tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I recently saw Superbad at the Arlington Cinema Draft House and thought it was a super-neat (no pun) experience. Even though the tables and chairs are old and kinda grungy, there's nothing better...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are looking for big theater with amazing surround sound, comfy chairs and stadium seating then the drafthouse is not for you. Its not that bad (in fact the sound is pretty good), but its not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally made it out to this place last weekend to see the Bourne Ultimatum - and I'm sad it took me so long! This place was great! You need to get here a little bit early to get a choice of seats,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to see semi-second-run movies for a reasonable price. Just don't expect anything fancy, like, say, regular movie-theater quality sound--on my last trip to the CDH, they showed us a DVD. (I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went to see Ratatoullie, which we couldn't find playing in "regular theaters" anymore. I was pleased with the prices and will definitely return for their dollar Monday nights. I was overwhelmed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reviewing Foreign Cinema in SF, I realized DC has their own version. Actually, not similar version at all. Total 180. Best for catching second-run movies and downing some greasy, cafeteria...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome! they should have one of these in EVERY city.come on! i can watch 'live free or die hard' with a pitcher of beer besides me with no one yelling at me for making obnoxious drunk...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the last (think it is the last), theaters in the DC area where you can catch a flick and drink some booze while you watch it (you have to admit that many movies are better with beer)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of the Arlington Draft house. It's one of those places, that for a long time, I kept meaning to check out, but procrastinated. I've seen a bunch of movies there and saw the Upright...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Arlington drafthouse twice, once for a stand-up and skit comedy show and once for their dollar movie night.My first star is entirely for the fact that you can see a movie on the big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Says John Travolta in Pulp Fiction, "It's the little things in Europe that are different...like you can get a beer at a movie." Not sure if that is a precise quote, but you get the gist.I love being...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this joint last night for the first time and was really impressed with the vibe there. You can't go there expecting anything fancy, and you surely can't expect a smorgasbord of food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
great place. I'll wait to return when the smokers move outside.
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap tickets and beer...I have never seen anything like this around anywhere. You get beer, cheap, you get a movie (somewhat dated, but still new and for the most part good) and you get to watch &...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Picture this... you see a trailer for a movie such like "Soul Plane" or "Jackass2." You can't stomach spending $10.50 on a movie ticket, only to be bilked $7.00 for a bucket of soda, yet oddly you are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saw Hot Fuzz last night for $1 Movie Monday (excellent movie, btw). It's a very unique set up - tables, crappy chairs but you can order food and beer. It's set up more like a comedy lounge than a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars! Group of us went to see "Hot Fuss" on $1 Monday Nights. http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/default.aspx?page=event&eid=448It was totally freaking hilarious.The theater is not extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to see an advanced free screening of "Knocked Up." It pays to subscribe to their newsletters :) I liked the ambiance and set up, but I agree with Tom D. the food is yuck. Let's just say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Draft House has ruined all normal movie theaters for me. This place is a second run movie theater, it does not show movies when they come out. When they do show movies varies and is dependent on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend was upset he didn't get a chance to see Grindhouse yet, and was really excited to find it playing here. Neither of us had ever been here or had heard of it until he started looking to see...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsGreat second run movies -- and other events, like stand up, annual Office Space screening......My only complaint is the food -- but not to worry -- Thai Square and Bangkok 54 are very close....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, what's not to love about sitting back with buddies drinking beer while watching a flick?You have something simular in Dallas - the Granada, but alas, nothing in the Movie Capital of the US La la...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Arlington Draft house was dank, and not in the good way either. On paper, the wine tasting/jazz night sounded wonderful; but in reality, it totally sucked. I'm no wine connoisseur but I know the brand...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get straight to the point - you can drink beer while watching a movie on the big screen. No longer do you have to hide a 40 in your jacket while you try to outsmart the ushers. Here, they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice way to spend an evening. Only downside is 2-3 people lit up, but its a big space so hardly as bad as most bars in VA. A couple tips:--its not metro accessible, but under 5 minutes by bus from...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that shows second run movies, the screen is pretty big. We went here last night to see "The Departed" (which, if you haven't seen it yet, is awesome). The theater itself is in need of a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent place to see great second-run movies. Remember that they make their money on the food, not the ticket prices ... but the food (by food I mean pitchers of beer) is exactly what...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so you were a slacker and missed the movie you wanted to see at your local theatre. Consider it a bonus because you can come here about a month later, drink a beer and have some noshes, all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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This is a very relaxed place to watch a movie. The movies shown have usually been released for over a month in most theaters in the U.S. Here the movies might not be as fresh but it is a very unique e...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I took a date here and couldn't have been more embarrassed about it. It's very shabby and reeks of stale cigarette smoke and mildew. The chairs were sticky, the table, crusty. My date politely sent...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Arlington Cinema Draft House continues to be one of the best deals in the area. For only $5.50 you get to see top flight movies along with great beer, wine and munchies. The pizza at the cinema...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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This small theater in Arlington shows some quality B-list Hollywood films. The prices are much lower than the larger theatres in the area and they even serve alcohol if you are looking to down one or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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This is a fun place to go if you do not care to much about seeing the film. The food is awful, and the beer is flat, but it is a cool environment to sit and drink and half watch a movie. But, the servers move...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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The Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse is a great alternative to a regular movie theater. Movies shown are usually 4-5 weeks old, but the flipside is that the theater serves dinner, beer and wine. The ...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/26/2005
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Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse is definitely unique in the DC area. Here, you can watch a film at a table and order food and drinks. The films are generally older and have been showing for a while at other...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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So, I can wait for movies to be done with second run, and instead of paying $20 to go to a crowded theater with overpriced food and uncomfortable chairs, I get to go to the Draft House, where I can choose...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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The Arlington Cinema and Draft House is a historic movie theater showing slightly blockbusters in a setting where you can eat, drink and even smoke. The food includes pizza, sandwiches, nachos, and s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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One of the few movie theaters in the DC area that combines alcohol with the movie! The movies are second-run, but the theater is great... they also have a full menu. Perfect for date or a night out wi...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Know how a stereotypical first date is dinner and a movie? Well, the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse combines the two so that you can do it at the same time. Tickets for the movie are just $5, and you can order...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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The Arlington Cinema and Draft House is a great place to see a movie and have a beer. The prices are discounted for the movie tickets. The food is a bit pricey...hey you are a captive audience! Their downfall...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2005
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This place would be world class if not for the smoking! UGH! However, the food, drinks along with a first rate, discount movie go great together. The menu is pizza and pub food. The sangria tastes great and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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I love this place, simply because they allow you to eat and drink while watching almost first run movies. It has a fun sort of run-down feel -- seedy in a nice way, like a summer home -- but what fun. PROS:...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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It is hard to compare Cinema N Drafthouse to any other theater, because the experience is so different. The theater is filled with tables and plays second-run movies; entrance fee is consequently around $5....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2005
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