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Violet Crown Cinema

Indie Movie Theater, Movie Theater, and Bar

Downtown Austin, Austin

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Violet Crown Cinema

8.7^/10

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"Ask for front row so you can enjoy an ottoman with your seat!"(9 Tips)
"Comfortable chairs and delicious popcorn"(6 Tips)
"Validated parking, endless popcorn, great craft cocktails."(5 Tips)
"The hotdogs are amazing!"(3 Tips)

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Austin ChronicleJanuary 17, 2013
They had us at 4-hour validated parking. OK, there's also the terrific arthouse and foreign programming, the artisanal cheese plate and full bar, but it bears repeating: 4-hour validated parking! Read more
Bethany JoAugust 21, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Amazing! I highly recommend this place! They have a parking lot off 2nd and San Antonio with a blue entrance sign on the side of the sushi place. Great seats, great service, and fantastic programming!
Alachia QueenJune 1, 2013
Great small theater. The seating is stadium style and the staff is very friendly. Will be coming back! You can get parking validated inside.
Nicole McAfeeApril 15, 2015
The only theater where you WANT to sit in the front row. Buy tickets online and pick out your seats. Arrive early for food/drinks. Unlike Alamo, they do not deliver food to you in the theater.
Matthew AshMarch 22, 2015
Classy joint. Everyone is wearing plaid and boots...but its cool if u just roll in some comfy attire. The establishment is well maintained and fully stocked bar!! Try truffle fries.
Social News NetworkJune 29, 2012
Great venue, and great atmosphere. First, you need to reserve tickets ahead of time - they sell out frequently. Second, take a date here. Oh, and parking is validated. One of my favorite theaters.
Austin 360May 8, 2012
This art-house theater features four screens, with 50 seats or fewer in each screening room, and a lobby bar and patio serving heavy appetizers. Customers get free parking in the adjacent AMLI garage.
Samantha SmithApril 4, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Get there early the food takes a while and then you have to get up during the movie to pick it up. Brussel sprouts are a must order
SundanceTVJuly 13, 2012
The 4-hour parking is included with the movie. There's a variety of healthier munchies and a small selection of the usual candy. The espresso drinks are a billion times better than Starbucks.
Sean BrutonJanuary 29, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best damn theatre in the 512. Great beer and solid pizza makes the movie experience that much better. Fantastic gin selection as well, if that's your thing.
AustinPixelsSeptember 4, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If you sit in the front row you don't have to feel bad to get up and get a drink during the movie. And the seats are super comfy!
Paul SuwanFebruary 18, 2022
They give you up to four hours free parking validation in the adjoining garage that leads right into the theater! Take advantage!
Geoff DuncanAugust 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
It's a good idea to reserve your tickets online and make sure to get there early. It's a small theatre, and they might not let you enter if you're late.
Andy BitnerMarch 27, 2013
4 hours of parking validated is huge. Great little restaurant and bar. I'd do just to hang out there. Movies are a bonus.
SaraApril 5, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Validated parking, endless popcorn, great craft cocktails.
Joel VictorianAugust 8, 2014
This place has a super dope vibe and super friendly staff. The cherry on top is VALIDATED PARKING!
Scott ForshayJuly 13, 2014
Outstanding experience here. Fantastic service and top notch facilities. Highly recommended!!!
Jeff BobulaOctober 26, 2012
Validate your parking before the movie so the clowns don't think you're the clown trying to pull a fast one on them (and so you don't forget).
Brandi LyonsJuly 3, 2013
Come early and have some of the best cocktails in Austin... Especially the ones with bourbon
Bill J McCarleyOctober 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Best hotdog around. Fresh cut fries too. Open for lunch. No movie required.
c0uPMarch 14, 2013
Love that they have a good selection of great film books at the back of the cafe to peruse freely.
RachaelAugust 21, 2014
Decently priced food that looked tasty (had dinner beforehand, but I'll definitely try it next time).
Martin ThomasAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely get your tickets early so you can grab one of the ultra-cushy front row seats.
The Austin Grand PrixDecember 30, 2011
Order your food & drinks at the in-house restaurant & bar and then walk them into your theater. Enjoy the film in your reserved, over-sized leather chairs.
Greg GordonMarch 9, 2014
Very clean place- don't get the breakfast tacos- the theater is great
B WNovember 26, 2014
Great for independent/foreign films. Skip the food. Sit in the front row.
bobb x haJuly 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
i've never not sat on the front row at this cinema. it's like rock star seating. look for row A when buying your tix online.
Mary BradfordNovember 25, 2014
Seats are very comfortable. Parking free & convenient.
Veronica TarverNovember 12, 2013
Ask for front row so you can enjoy an ottoman with your seat!
jessica m. hintermeisterAugust 21, 2012
an art-house theater with reserved seats and a full-service café
Michael HodsonNovember 25, 2015
Great place to see a movie. Down front is better.
Miriam GoldmanJuly 28, 2017
The most glamorous movie theatre this side of the Sierra Nevadas!
Mrs MarrrtinezSeptember 26, 2018
Comfortable chairs and delicious popcorn
Steve BasileJune 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Viewing angle from the last row is a bit off. Just a bit too high. (Row E for example, in theater 4
ElizabethNovember 26, 2012
If you're a yuppie, you will love this place. I'll take character over "style" any day.
Social News NetworkAugust 14, 2013
Cheese plate. All the way. And they're pizza is astounding.
Stefanie WrayJanuary 24, 2014
Popcorn is one size- small but u get refills!
BailieDecember 10, 2014
Independent movies, great food, cocktails and craft beer!
Paul ChapinMarch 9, 2019
Great Food and wonderful bartender. Thanks Cole!
Colby RingeisenJune 25, 2016
Eat before your movie as they have a cafe but don't serve food in the theater (WTF?).
Jonathon TaylorNovember 12, 2022
I mean the popcorn was huge. The movie was meh, but that's not the theater's fault.
Cassie DelacruzJune 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The feel of a great L.A. theater with the weirdness of Austin just outside :)
Steve WilliamsJuly 17, 2011
$4 for a friggin' bottle of Topo Chico? C'mon! Even Alamo Draft House only charges $1.50. I know everything costs more in movie theaters, but not THAT much more.
caitlin carlsonSeptember 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Order the chips and queso. Mmm!!
Dori LacamuAugust 15, 2013
Great experience!! Loved the reserved seating.
Brian KordelskiApril 28, 2014
Great easy cinema. Assigned seats!!!!
Kelsey Van MeterFebruary 23, 2012
Smells funny but you get used to it. They also have Dublin dr pepper in the fountain
Adam HickeyFebruary 19, 2017
The hummus plate is great.
Noori LFebruary 12, 2015
Always have good movies but I don't feel the love from the staff
David FarnumNovember 4, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The brussels sprouts are amazing.

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