Alamo Cinema Drafthouse
Alamo Cinema Drafthouse
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D2821ITroberts
Heathsville, VA340 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
If you have the Alamo app they give you a free movie ticket on your birthday. What’s not to love about that. The bar is a great place to wait before or after your movie as they have 24 unique craft beers on tap along with bottled beers.
The seats are exceptional nice, service for food and or drinks is fast and efficient and their endless popcorn is a great offering.
First run movies along with monthly special showings. Fun for everyone.
The seats are exceptional nice, service for food and or drinks is fast and efficient and their endless popcorn is a great offering.
First run movies along with monthly special showings. Fun for everyone.
Written 8 February 2020
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Ethan M.
Ashburn, VA74 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is by far one of my favorite movie theaters! I love the unique concept of getting served at your seat with a gourmet menu. I also love how the previews relate to the movie you will be watching. Alamo is a fantastic movie theater. It is definitely one of the best in town!
Written 9 November 2019
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Martin T
Ashburn, VA70 contributions
Jun 2016
With some many new movie theaters popping up, I was very pleased to hear that the Alamo was coming to my town. With full menu, and some great healthy choices and those "not" so healthy, but soooo yummy choices, you get to sit back, not have to deal with long lines at the concession stand, Prices are pretty good and staff was pretty friendly. I will be going back.
Written 4 August 2016
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Phil W
Bourg, LA1 contribution
May 2022 • Couples
Don’t go here
My wife and I were able to get out of the house for a Friday night date. Went to dinner in one loudoun waitress too long to get us our check. Walked over to Alamo as we were walking up the steps in the actual theatre mind you the previews were still playing a manager or someone asked to see my ticket. He then proceeded to tell me he’s sorry and that they don’t allow you in if you’re late. I had a small argument with him since there were multiple people getting up and walking out to use the bathroom and even some people coming back in from doing same. He just kept saying he’s sorry and that’s policy this happens in early 2020
I havn’t been back there since there are plenty of other movie theatres in the area and quite frankly are much nicer and you don’t have the smell of ketchup and cheese right next to you from people eating.
They lost atleast 20 visits since that time for me and friends as well as when I bring the kids and we spend upwards of 50 or more dollars on drinks
My wife and I were able to get out of the house for a Friday night date. Went to dinner in one loudoun waitress too long to get us our check. Walked over to Alamo as we were walking up the steps in the actual theatre mind you the previews were still playing a manager or someone asked to see my ticket. He then proceeded to tell me he’s sorry and that they don’t allow you in if you’re late. I had a small argument with him since there were multiple people getting up and walking out to use the bathroom and even some people coming back in from doing same. He just kept saying he’s sorry and that’s policy this happens in early 2020
I havn’t been back there since there are plenty of other movie theatres in the area and quite frankly are much nicer and you don’t have the smell of ketchup and cheese right next to you from people eating.
They lost atleast 20 visits since that time for me and friends as well as when I bring the kids and we spend upwards of 50 or more dollars on drinks
Written 11 April 2023
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Carmen L
623 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
It had been many years since I last visited this Alamo Drafthouse. Quite frankly, I think it’s overrated. Sure, it’s nice to have a full food and drink menu to order off of from your theater seat, but the seats are not comfortable by any stretch of the imagination. They’re not the extra wide or reclining type. Additionally, I was in Theater #2 and it was freezing, enough where even the males in our group said it was cold, so bring a coat and pants even if it’s fall or winter since they don’t regulate the theater’s temperature accordingly.
One thing I REALLY disliked was the fact that there is ZERO cell service once you’re inside (our group had multiple carriers and no luck). I get it, they don’t want you texting or talking, but what happens in the event of an emergency? They do, however, have free WiFi, which you could use to make a phone call. But that’s not a solution to not having access to make or receive an emergency call.
As for the food, it was sub par but it came out promptly. They have a number of “bottomless” snacks and drinks, so those are good deals.
One thing I REALLY disliked was the fact that there is ZERO cell service once you’re inside (our group had multiple carriers and no luck). I get it, they don’t want you texting or talking, but what happens in the event of an emergency? They do, however, have free WiFi, which you could use to make a phone call. But that’s not a solution to not having access to make or receive an emergency call.
As for the food, it was sub par but it came out promptly. They have a number of “bottomless” snacks and drinks, so those are good deals.
Written 11 November 2021
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MandMMama
Clifton, VA6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Do NOT buy a gift card from these people. I purchased one as a gift and when the recipient tried to use it, it had a zero balance. I have tried repeatedly to resolve the issue with management. The first manager I worked with tried to be helpful, but was unable to resolve the problem and despite his position was unable to credit back the money. What? My case was reassigned to another manger who just ignores my emails. What a racket. Total rip off.
Written 2 April 2024
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brianbva
Virginia255 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Food prices used to be reasonable here, but they have gone way up. Burgers are $17-$18 and they aren’t even that big! A chicken tender and fries platter is $15 now. Quality is just average, as was the service.
We will eat beforehand from now on.
The theater seats were decent and the sound was pretty good.
We will eat beforehand from now on.
The theater seats were decent and the sound was pretty good.
Written 25 March 2024
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bigoaktree12
Sykesville, MD148 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I would have given this experience a 4 out of 5 but the food was ok and service was not very good. With a group of friends all sitting in the same row and things were just getting all messed up. Confusion with what people had ordered right from the beginning. Drinks getting mixed up throughout the movie as well. Soda refills took really long to get and half the time they were not the correct soda. Also, after all was said and done we were all charged incorrectly due to all of the confusion with who ordered what. Movie was good seats are super comfy but food and service was not very good. Go there with the expectation your going to see a movie with an opportunity to order some ok food instead of normal deep fried or microwave regular movie theatre snacks.
Written 11 January 2020
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Ashlee J
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
I’ve loved Alamo in the past and i’ve visited this specific location before and had great service. But something has changed, the service was very poor and they messed up my order and after both I don’t think I will return. Sadly, this was my preferred theater. But the service was very bad, I think it’s a new staffing issue. But whatever it is need to be handled.
Written 4 August 2024
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williamlA4586CI
Willard, MO28 contributions
Jan 2018
Me and my daughter went there two months ago. we each ordered a pizza, she had a diet coke and I had a glass of wine. When the girl brought my credit card charge, I noticed it was for $36. I added a tip and I believe the final amount was $42. We had paid for the tickets online prior to going. The girl never brought back a copy of my receipt. When the credit card statement came a few weeks later, there was a charge of $107.00 instead of the $42. I called the theater manager and they said he would return my call. He didn't. Then I called the home office in Texas. Same story, they would return my call. They didn't. Then, I went online and found I was not the only one dealing with this. Dozens and dozens had similar complaints. One guy said they ripped him off with a credit card overcharge, but he liked the theater and their concept of serving meals so much, he decided to pay cash. He ordered the food, and when he paid for the meal with 2 $20 bills, the girl returned with change for $30. She claimed he had given her a $20 and a $10. Long story short, he again was ripped off for $10. If you go there, all I can say is beware!
Written 18 February 2018
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