MX Movies & Bar
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
MX Movies & Bar positions itself as a convenient, small movie theater for downtown residents, offering a walkable experience with comfortable seating. It also includes a bar, catering to adults seeking a full entertainment experience in a local setting.
Key Highlights
- ✓Convenient downtown location, within walking distance for local residents.
- ✓Small theater size, potentially offering a more intimate viewing experience.
- ✓Comfortable seating reported by some patrons.
- ✓Nice atmosphere (when technical and service issues are not present).
Standout Features
- ⭐Comfortable seating.
- ⭐Walkable location for downtown residents.
- ⭐Elevator access available to the theater lobby.
- ⭐Small theater environment.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Be prepared for potentially long waits and slow service at both check-in and the snack stand.
- →Inspect your seating area and the general theater cleanliness upon arrival, as conditions vary significantly.
- →Consider verifying screen brightness upon entry, as 'too dark' projections are a recurring issue.
- →Be aware that staff may not enforce theater etiquette regarding phone use during showings.
- →If planning to use the bar, manage expectations regarding drink quality and service speed.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Frequent and severe reports of atrocious, dismissive, and unhelpful customer service, particularly at the concession stand.
- ⚠Appalling and unsanitary cleanliness, with debris (popcorn, wrappers) on floors and sticky/dirty seats reported.
- ⚠Distractive staff behavior, including attempting to clean during previews.
- ⚠Consistent reports of the film projection being too dark.
- ⚠Long lines for check-in and slow service at the snack stand, leading to patrons missing parts of their movie.
- ⚠Bartender issues, including inability to make proper drinks and selling unopened beer.
- ⚠Lack of enforcement for theater etiquette, with patrons using phones (Facebook Live, FaceTime, taking pictures) during screenings.
Price & Value
Pricing information is not available in the reviews, making it difficult to assess value. However, the numerous and severe complaints regarding customer service, cleanliness, and technical issues suggest a potentially poor value proposition, regardless of price.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •Accessible via stairs or elevator after walking through the lobby.
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Features a concession stand and a bar. Issues reported with service speed at both and quality of drinks at the bar. No information on whether outside food is permitted.
🚗Parking Info
- •Parking details are not provided in the reviews. Its downtown location implies that street parking or paid garages might be the primary options for non-residents.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Reports are contradictory: one review noted the place was 'empty', while another mentioned 'long lines' for check-in. This suggests crowd levels can vary significantly depending on the showtime or day.
🛡️Safety Features
- •No specific safety features were mentioned in the reviews.
⏰When to Avoid
- • If cleanliness is a top priority for your family's movie experience.
- • If you have low tolerance for poor customer service or staff with 'horrible attitudes'.
- • If you or your children are easily distracted by disruptions (e.g., staff cleaning during previews, other patrons' phone use).
- • If a properly bright and clear film projection is crucial for your viewing pleasure.
- • If you are on a tight schedule and cannot afford delays due to slow check-in or concession lines.
- • If you require consistent, high-quality bar service.
Pricing/Package/Events
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Movie Trivia and Gaming Tournaments
On occasion
N/A (features prize giveaways)
Fun events featuring awesome district prize giveaways. Details on Facebook: @MXSTLMovies. Can include Mario Kart gaming or watching favorite sports team.
Private Screenings, Film Festivals, & Group Rates
Available for rent
N/A (Auditorium Rentals)
Rent auditoriums to screen a favorite film or one made by the user. Can accommodate groups of any size for public showing or private rental.
Birthday Parties
Available for booking
N/A (Private screening)
Make a great memory for kids of all ages to a private screening of their favorite movie.
Corporate Events
Daytime rentals available
N/A (Catering options available)
Host corporate training, meetings, seminars, and conferences. Auditoriums equipped with audio-visual equipment and state-of-the-art digital projection system. Features swinging tables for notes or laptops. Catering options available for buffet, boxed lunches, or beverage bar.
Weddings, Engagements, and Bridal Showers
Available for booking
N/A
Hold ceremonies or receptions in auditoriums with pictures or monograms shown on the silver screen. Bridal showers for up to 50 people can be held in the lounge with high tops, bar top seating, and booths. Photo opportunities on the grand staircase.
🍎Food Policy
- • Concession Stand and Kitchen opens 30 minutes before the first showtime and closes 30 minutes after the last show has started.
- • Catering options are available for private events, including buffet, boxed lunches, or simple beverage bar.
- • Discounted Popcorn and Snack Packages are available as an add-on for events.
📅Booking Policy
- • Non-resident users (located outside Canada and the United States) are requested to call the MX Movies & Bar theater directly at info@mxstlmovies.com to buy movie tickets by phone.
- • Tickets will not be sold 30 minutes after the last show has started.
What People Say
What's Great
- Clean and well-maintained facilities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 6 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Maurice Hicks
a month agoThis was about a year ago but I'm genuinely disappointed to have to write this review, but my experience at MX Movies and Bar was, without exaggeration, the worst movie theater experience I've ever had. We live directly across the street and were excited to support a local business, but our attempt was met with utter failure. The customer service was atrocious, mirroring what seems to be a sadly common theme in St. Louis. The staff were dismissive and unhelpful, creating a very unwelcoming atmosphere. The cleanliness of the theater was appalling. It was clear that no effort had been made to clean up after the previous showing. Popcorn, wrappers, and other debris littered the floor, and the seats were sticky and dirty. I honestly couldn't tell when the last time the theater had been cleaned. To make matters worse, one of the staff members began attempting to clean during the previews, creating a distracting and disruptive environment. The half-hearted attempt did little to improve the overall filth. I'm truly baffled as to how this establishment remains operational. The combination of terrible customer service and unsanitary conditions is unacceptable. I strongly advise anyone considering a movie outing to look elsewhere.
Jayson Slobodzian
2 weeks agoFilms I've seen here: Dune Part II, Killers of the Flower Moon, Top Gun, Black Panther Wakanda Forever. Very cool to have a movie theater downtown, especially as a downtown resident the place is in walking distance. Your have to go up the stairs or elevator after walking through the lobby. It's a small theater, staff is nice and place usually clean.
Crystal Brown
a week agoNice atmosphere comfortable seating, only critique is the film appeared dark. We ended up going to see the movie a second time somewhere else and noticed the difference.
Mz. Mike
a month agoThe lady that worked at the concession stand had a HORRIBLE attitude after being asked for a refund on 3/23/25. When asked about the next showing, she didn’t respond, as if she didn’t hear the question. The place was empty, so I can clearly understand why. Thumbs down to the staff( the lady at the concession stand)
J Killen
a week agoScreen wayyyyyyy too dark ! Somebody was on Facebook live , taking pictures and FaceTime , the bartender can’t make a proper margarita, and sales beer without opening it, the line was so long to check in people were missing the movie , slow checkin , slower snack stand probably wouldn’t return
Contact Information
618 Washington Ave 2nd Floor, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA
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