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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar

4.55,792 reviews
Austin cinema icon · dine-in service · craft cocktails
📍 1120 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
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Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

About

Stylish theater chain for new & classic films features cocktails & creative bites served seat-side.

The full picture

This flagship cinema location pairs new releases and classic films with a full-service food and cocktail menu delivered to your seat. It is widely recognized for its immersive movie culture, including specific decor themes like The Shining.

It suits film enthusiasts and diners looking for a curated cinematic experience rather than a standard multiplex.

Arrive at least 30 minutes early to enjoy the custom pre-show entertainment and settle in before the film starts.

💡 Allow extra time for parking as the nearby retail garages fill up quickly, sometimes requiring a walk from street parking.

Visitors love
  • exceptional pre-show entertainment
  • comfortable seating
  • passionate movie culture
  • unique interior decor
  • vibrant atmosphere
Some note
  • shift to mobile ordering
  • expensive food and drinks
  • difficult parking
  • inconsistent service speed
  • order errors

Good to know

Is it good for kids?
Not mentioned in reviews.
Is it okay on a rainy day?
Yes, it is an indoor cinema with comprehensive food and drink service.
How long should I stay?
Typically two to three hours depending on the film length and pre-show.
Is a reservation needed?
Advance ticket purchase is recommended as screenings frequently sell out.
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Visitor reviews

★★★★★Balloon Boutique · 2 months ago
We had the pleasure of bringing balloon décor to Baker Botts’ summer party hosted at the iconic Alamo Cinema, and what a fun and memorable event it was! We created custom balloon installations that added a festive, vibrant touch to the celebration while perfectly complementing the unique and lively atmosphere of the venue. From start to finish, the energy was amazing, and it was wonderful seeing everyone relax and enjoy the evening together. We’re so grateful to have been part of such a creative and well-executed event—thank you to Baker Botts for trusting us to help bring the summer celebra
★★★★Sunil · 7 months ago
Went there recently to see this amazing movie 'No Other Choice'. Theatre was packed, given holiday times. It was hard to get parking in the 3 retail garages nearby, so had to park on the street and run to get in before the movie time. Definitely factor in some extra time considering that possiblity. This Alamo Drafthouse has so much movie culture you can see everywhere, the theme of The Shining movie and several other elements showing this place is all about movie as the art form and not just a commercial establishment srlling tickets. Great experience overall.
Neal Behymer · 3 months ago
It's been a long time since I've been to the Alamo Draft House, this one or otherwise, and with Sony taking over within the last year or so I didn't want to believe a lot of the rumors of having to use your phone to order things since that was part of the unique experience of putting away your phone and writing your orders down. Also the fact that it costs so much more to get food from here, and I get it, this is a business at the end of the day and it's seeking to make money but when you charge nine dollars for a milkshake and seven dollars for a lemonade, amongst other things, and with the p
Andrew Boland · 4 months ago
I come here at least once a week, often times more. I’ve been an alamo season pass holder for 2 years and have led countless friends here as well. I know this theater extremely well as a very loyal customer and feel justified in deleting my previous 5 star review in place of this one for the following reasons: 1. The staff were the best part about this place and were clearly so passionate about Alamo, but Alamo chose to lay off staff in place of a mobile ordering system that encourages patrons to use their phones during movies, completely betraying everything they’ve been about since day 1. C
★★★★Nicholas Chewning · 2 months ago
The theatre and Alamo experience is still great with the pre-show entertainment being exceptional as usual. The seats were comfy, the food was good but the service was a bit lacking. I was one of the first in the theatre, approached by a guy with a serious attitude problem asking to verify that I had an actual ticket. I ordered right after that and the food didn’t arrive until after the movie started, forgot part of the order. Overall I’d still go back because.. it’s Alamo. It’s fun. But seriously somebody needs to remove the stick from that guy.