Violet Crown Cinema

Violet Crown Cinema is a locally owned and operated cinema with four screens devoted to independent, documentary and international films.

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  • Phone

    (512) 495-9600

  • Website

    violetcrowncinema.com

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  • Type

    Indie Movie Theater

Address

434 W 2nd St (San Antonio St) Austin , TX 78701 United States

Reservations Yes
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 76


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Austin Chronicle

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

Alachia Queen

Great small theater. The seating is stadium style and the staff is very friendly . Will be coming back! You can get parking validated inside.

Bethany Jo

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!

Nicole McAfee

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.

Social News Network

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.

Matthew Ash

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 .

Austin 360

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 .

SundanceTV

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.

Paul Suwan

They give you up to four hours free parking validation in the adjoining garage that leads right into the theater! Take advantage!

Samantha Smith

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

Sean Bruton

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.

AustinPixels

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 !

Geoff Duncan

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.

Sara

Validated parking , endless popcorn , great craft cocktails .

Andy Bitner

4 hours of parking validated is huge. Great little restaurant and bar . I'd do just to hang out there. Movies are a bonus.

Scott Forshay

Outstanding experience here. Fantastic service and top notch facilities. Highly recommended!!!

The Austin Grand Prix

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 .

Joel Victorian

This place has a super dope vibe and super friendly staff . The cherry on top is VALIDATED PARKING!

Jeff Bobula

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).

Martin Thomas

Absolutely get your tickets early so you can grab one of the ultra-cushy front row seats.

Bill J McCarley

Best hotdog around. Fresh cut fries too. Open for lunch . No movie required.

Brandi Lyons

Come early and have some of the best cocktails in Austin... Especially the ones with bourbon

Rachael

Decently priced food that looked tasty (had dinner beforehand, but I'll definitely try it next time).

c0uP

Love that they have a good selection of great film books at the back of the cafe to peruse freely.

Mrs Marrrtinez

Comfortable chairs and delicious popcorn

Greg Gordon

Very clean place- don't get the breakfast tacos- the theater is great

B W

Great for independent/foreign films . Skip the food. Sit in the front row .

Miriam Goldman

The most glamorous movie theatre this side of the Sierra Nevadas!

bobb x ha

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.

Social News Network

Cheese plate . All the way. And they're pizza is astounding.

Veronica Tarver

Ask for front row so you can enjoy an ottoman with your seat!

Paul Chapin

Great Food and wonderful bartender . Thanks Cole!

Colby Ringeisen

Eat before your movie as they have a cafe but don't serve food in the theater (WTF?).

Michael Hodson

Great place to see a movie . Down front is better.

jessica m. hintermeister

an art-house theater with reserved seats and a full-service café

Bailie

Independent movies , great food, cocktails and craft beer !

Mary Bradford

Seats are very comfortable . Parking free & convenient.

Dori Lacamu

Great experience!! Loved the reserved seating.

Adam Hickey

The hummus plate is great.

Stefanie Wray

Popcorn is one size- small but u get refills!

Brian Kordelski

Great easy cinema . Assigned seats!!!!

Cassie Delacruz

The feel of a great L.A. theater with the weirdness of Austin just outside :)

Steve Basile

Viewing angle from the last row is a bit off. Just a bit too high. (Row E for example, in theater 4

caitlin carlson

Order the chips and queso . Mmm!!

Taylor McKnight

I recommend the #poweron punch

Jonathon Taylor

I mean the popcorn was huge. The movie was meh, but that's not the theater's fault.

David Farnum

The brussels sprouts are amazing.

Eddie Williams

Great Seats.

Andrea Sanchez

The hotdogs are amazing!

Elizabeth

If you're a yuppie, you will love this place. I'll take character over "style" any day.

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