Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Indianapolis

OMG! There's a new movie theater in town and it meets up to the hype! I've heard of Alamo Drafthouse being popular in other major cities and was excited to hear that one opened on the west side. Me & my friend went last night to check out Issa Rae's new movie (we're rooting for everyone.... Iykyk haha) & it was an amazing experience.Let me say this, they strictly enforce the rules haha. Make sure you arrive 30 mins before the show starts to order food and/or drinks. Our server was friendly but was VERY SURE to lay out the rules haha they were not playing but they remained professional so we didn't feel a way about it. There's also an age restriction on some movies so be mindful of that before bringing the babies. It's really cute inside. It's a race car theme dedicated to Indy's culture, loved that. There's even a race car simulator that you can drive for 20 mins for $35. (no thank you for me but someone may like it). They sold me on the heated seats and the recliner. It was so cozy! There's a small diner & bar that you can enjoy if you would like to eat before heading to your movie room. My expectations were low for movie theatre food & drinks but to my surprise every thing was really good. I had the buffalo wings & the Habanero Margarita & a Prosecco. I would rate everything a 7.5/10. My total came to about $53 but they add an 18% gratuity to each tab (which was fine!). They do a good job of letting you know about the gratuity because it's on the big screen before the movie starts & is reiterated by the server. Overall, I would highly recommend checking it out for a new movie experience. We had a great time!

$16 a ticket plus $2 convenience fee per ticket WOW!!! Expensive!!!! $37 for 2 tickets Let's move on....lots of kinks need to be worked out! A little concerning no one checked any tickets, 2nd no one greets you at all you immediately you have to decide what to eat, then you have to write it down put it on the little slip in front of you push the button and hope someone finally shows up. It was definitely a long period of waiting in between visits. I just suggest if you want a refill from the bar that you get up and get it yourself as we waited almost 30 minutes for a beer to arrive . I suggest a water be at every seat when we are seated and maybe get a QR codes for the menu.Gratuity is added automatically, not a fan but I understand. Again they have some kinks, super slow service needs to get worked out.Seats are nice and comfortable and the pizza was good They have no ciders at all...WHY???

For a movie like Wicked it was imparative that I was inanice theater with comfortable seats and tasty eats....what better choice then Alamo Drafthouse. When we first entered the lobby was fun with a huge race car, small arcade a bar to my left and the ticket desk. Once we got into the theatre it was a little hard to find our seats but we got to them. My favorite part about the seat....it's HEATED! Heated seats are amazing, especially during those times of the month where a little extra comfort is necessary. For food I ordered loaded fries and water. My friend ordered chicken club wrap and unlimited popcorn and drinks...That's where things got a little shaky...we received the unlimited popcorn quickly...needed a little more butter but otherwise good...however it took 3 tries to get the chicken wrap..we received a chicken sandwich, then a wrap with bacon...but finally they got her order right. I received a chicken wrap as well..this was about a little over half way through the movie...but I ordered loaded fries... I wasn't in the mood to dispute. Overall, sound was amazing, the seats were top notch...I wish they had tablet ordering vs paper ordering...I think that's where things went left. I would come back though...those heated seats for the win!

If the Alamo can stay this nice and clean then they will be alright with me in my eyes. When we walked in, we were able to scan our tickets and they welcomed us to the bar as we were early. I was able to order a glass of wine and we went in forThe pre showing. The pre showing was interesting - not fully sure why we had to watch that but the service was good and the chairs were clean. We did not order food but the food looked pretty good!

Really enjoyed the theater experience here!! The seats were comfortable, they recline, you can even push the button to heat them. The bottomless popcorn was so good! The employee who helped us was nice and very attentive. The atmosphere was definitely racing driven. The IndyCar up front was a great way to pay homage to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that isn't far away from this location. Turbo which referenced the IMS in the movie had a poster hung up on the wall. Hoosiers and Rudy two iconic Indiana based movies had posters right when you walked inside. Very cool! Great place!!

Hooray! Welcome to Indianapolis, Alamo. We have a similar movie theater in Carmel, but there's no need to compare. We can all play nicely together. A rising tide lifts all boats, so the more great movie theatres we have around Indy, the better for everyone. Alamo is known as the movie theatre that has strict rules about no talking and no cell phones when the movie starts. They will kick you out during the movie if you break these rules. Yes! I welcome our strict cinema overlords. This Alamo is unique because it has a lot of car and racing decor, specifically paying homage to our city's racing culture. There are Mario Kart consoles in the mini arcade, there's an IndyCar in the lobby that you can sit in and take selfies, there are murals and movie posters everywhere that are racing themed. My movie-going experience here was great. The chairs are leather, heated and they recline. They were so comfortable that I think I nodded off a couple of times during the movie. But before I fell asleep, I enjoyed a little (OK, big) order of loaded fries, which came with hatch chile queso, cheddar, cojita cheese, bacon, cilantro, scallions, and Sriracha sour cream. They were great, and like I said, one order was pretty big. They have a large menu of adult beverages, including local beers on tap, wine, cocktails and shots. I got a signature cocktail (the Fancy Gin & Tonic). I would call what I got a gin-flavored tonic water, because there was almost no gin in it! Oh well. Next time, I'll probably just get a beer or wine.The food menu is pretty big and your standard American offerings: pizza, chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, wings. They do have a few vegan things on the menu: vegan cauliflower bites, a vegan burger, vegan supreme pizza and a vegan cauliflower basket. They have a kids menu too, for kids 12 and under. And an especially cool thing is that you get free refills on popcorn, soda and coffee. Speaking of kids: Tuesday matinees are the one time when you can talk and use devices, because it's a sensory-friendly movie time. The lights are a little brighter, the sound is a little lower, and guests can move around and talk. So Tuesdays are a great day to bring young kids, because you won't have to worry about disturbing others.

The arrival of Alamo Drafthouse to the Indianapolis market is an absolute gift for movie lovers. While some are surprised they've chosen a spot at 38th and Lafayette Road, I think it's an ideal location in an area that could use the boost (it's also about five minutes from where I grew up - so, I have a fondness for the area). Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a 13-screen theater with 727 total seats. All seating is assigned and can be reserved in advance, online, and and via mobile app. There's a full food and drink menu including local craft brews. There's a kid's menu. Alamo offers an experience and arriving early lets you take in the full experience. Alamo is super strict about no talking during screenings - they're big on the experience of movie going. They're definitely known to kick folks out across the chain, though I've yet to see how that plays out here in Indy (and as a film critic, I don't talk during films. I barely breathe). There's also zero tolerance for using a phone during a screening. They have a Code of Conduct on their website and are known to enforce it. It's honestly a laid back place for movie lovers - and that's why they take it seriously. Alamo also features the Hot Rod bar - it plays on Indy's racing reputation with murals, racing simulators, and much more. They also have karaoke rooms. I've already been twice - including a special preview for local journalists. What else?Luxury heated recliners with tables/cup holders. Menus at each site (order via pen/paper; call buttons to get a server). Each auditorium has digital 4k projection and sound. All theaters have 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. All auditoriums can also host meetings, etc. Alamo tends to weave together a combination of wide releases and indie/arthouse releases. Movie-themed events are common chainwide. You can get a season pass - $19.99/month and you can see one movie a day. They also have the Victory Rewards program.I could not find a list of accessibility accommodations, however, I was impressed with what I saw in terms of accessibility and an obvious effort at accommodation for all movie lovers. While the westside is a bit harder for me, it's a great location given we've got Living Room downtown, Kan-Kan on the near-eastside, Landmark at Fashion Mall, and Flix in Carmel. The westside needed a great theater and this is it. NOTE: To minimize distractions, they generally don't admit infants/small children, however, they do offer family friendly/kid friendly and sensory friendly screenings. Check the website or contact them if you have a question. There's also no pre-screening advertising - instead, there's unique shows before each screening that are quite cool. For true movie lovers, I highly recommend.

First time EVER to take my kiddo, so we were a little nervous, but let me say this place was truly amazing! From the staff to how they redid this spot n brought it back to live! Food is ok, nothing crazy but all in all amazing spot for date, a family night!

I am very happy that we have such a theater in this part of town finally. It seems to be fairly busy too, so hopefully they will stay a while. Went to see a matinee, unfortunately there don't seem to be any discounts for matinees or seniors. Seems a bit more expensive than other theaters, but you get to have dinner too if you so choose. I had a frozen margarita which was pretty good. Also enjoyed the cauliflower bites with fries. The cauliflower was a bit overdone, but not bad. So why am I only giving 4 stars you ask? Well for one I was about 3 minutes early, so they made me wait until they announce seating, however, they let a family go back to that particular theater, but waited another 5 minutes past the official seating time to finally announce that I may enter also. And the seat that I had chosen did not function. So if you are in theater 9, do not book seat 3 in row 6... it doesn't recline at all.

We were greeted when we walked in. I love what they did with the place. The bathrooms were clean. We went the day after opening. Very vibey. The food was okay. The mozzarella sticks were dry, the cauliflower batter wasn't seasoned, and the fries were too salty. You press the button to order and write your order on the card. I'm excited to go back.