Violet Crown Cinema is a locally owned and operated cinema with four screens devoted to independent, documentary and international films.
434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St) Austin , TX 78701 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Drinks | Beer, Cocktails |
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
Great small theater. The seating is stadium style and the staff is very friendly . Will be coming back! You can get parking validated inside.
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!
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
They give you up to four hours free parking validation in the adjoining garage that leads right into the theater! Take advantage!
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
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.
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 !
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.
Validated parking , endless popcorn , great craft cocktails .
4 hours of parking validated is huge. Great little restaurant and bar . I'd do just to hang out there. Movies are a bonus.
Outstanding experience here. Fantastic service and top notch facilities. Highly recommended!!!
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 .
This place has a super dope vibe and super friendly staff . The cherry on top is VALIDATED PARKING!
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).
Absolutely get your tickets early so you can grab one of the ultra-cushy front row seats.
Best hotdog around. Fresh cut fries too. Open for lunch . No movie required.
Come early and have some of the best cocktails in Austin... Especially the ones with bourbon
Decently priced food that looked tasty (had dinner beforehand, but I'll definitely try it next time).
Love that they have a good selection of great film books at the back of the cafe to peruse freely.
Comfortable chairs and delicious popcorn
Very clean place- don't get the breakfast tacos- the theater is great
Great for independent/foreign films . Skip the food. Sit in the front row .
The most glamorous movie theatre this side of the Sierra Nevadas!
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.
Cheese plate . All the way. And they're pizza is astounding.
Ask for front row so you can enjoy an ottoman with your seat!
Great Food and wonderful bartender . Thanks Cole!
Eat before your movie as they have a cafe but don't serve food in the theater (WTF?).
Great place to see a movie . Down front is better.
an art-house theater with reserved seats and a full-service café
Independent movies , great food, cocktails and craft beer !
Seats are very comfortable . Parking free & convenient.
Great experience!! Loved the reserved seating.
The hummus plate is great.
Popcorn is one size- small but u get refills!
Great easy cinema . Assigned seats!!!!
The feel of a great L.A. theater with the weirdness of Austin just outside :)
Viewing angle from the last row is a bit off. Just a bit too high. (Row E for example, in theater 4
Order the chips and queso . Mmm!!
I recommend the #poweron punch
I mean the popcorn was huge. The movie was meh, but that's not the theater's fault.
The brussels sprouts are amazing.
Great Seats.
The hotdogs are amazing!
If you're a yuppie, you will love this place. I'll take character over "style" any day.
Love me a true Italian place! These Sicilians stay true to what they do best- porchetta, lasagna in layers upon layers, and wine on tap. Saluti! - Vina Ortiz
Love the reserved seating. This location also has a great staff, super friendly. Glad we're neighbors! - Roanna Flowers
The Wild @ Artichoke Hearts pizza is my favorite pizza in all of Austin! - Alex Parrish
Really enjoy the double features of old movies here! - korkypeachmom
They have one of the best keg wine options in Austin. Their prices can't be beat! - GUSTO | Events. Education. Consulting. Travel
The wild boar ribs are amazing!!! Close the meal with a fried apple pie!!! - Phil Scumo
Austin friendly with excellent coffee. Can be a little tourist-laden at times but you can't beat their breakfasts - Crystal M.