Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

Name: Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse
Address: 3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202, USA, Columbus, OH, US
Telephone: (614) 262-7505
Rating: 4.8

4.8(1,263) Columbus, OH

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About Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse

Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse offers a unique, non-corporate, historic movie theater experience that blends film viewing (older and newer releases), live shows (comedy), and a full drafthouse menu. Its value proposition centers on comfortable in-theater dining, a wide selection of adult beverages, themed special events, and a community-oriented, retro atmosphere, making it a distinctive alternative to traditional multiplexes.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best for: Family movie night with older children or teens seeking a distinctive, comfortable viewing experience.Parents looking for a date night that can also accommodate older children for a movie.Attending a special themed movie event with children who enjoy immersive experiences.A casual family dinner combined with entertainment (movie or show).Families seeking vegan/vegetarian dining options in an entertainment venue.

Why families love it

Offers a mix of older classic films and new release movies, alongside live comedy shows in a bigger theater.
Known for hosting special themed events (e.g., Barbie movie opening with full decorations, custom drink menus, and a photo booth), enhancing the overall experience.
Features super comfy, slightly reclining chairs with cup holders, and dedicated back rows with tables for in-theater dining.
Provides a wide selection of adult beverages, including craft beers (seasonals marked) and a variety of mules, plus custom drinks for themed events.
Extensive food menu with pizza, salads (Greek salad, 'Swarm' spicy pepperoni pizza with honey drizzle specifically mentioned), popcorn, and candy combinations (e.g., buttered popcorn with Reese's Pieces, M&Ms).
Accommodates dietary restrictions with vegan and vegetarian options, including plant-based meats and cheeses.

Insider tips

Check their schedule for upcoming special themed events or live comedy shows to maximize the unique experience.
Consider ordering pizza or other menu items to take advantage of the dedicated dining tables in the theater's back rows.
Inform staff about dietary needs; plant-based meat and cheese substitutions are available.
Allow extra time to find parking, as it can be challenging.
Experiment with popcorn and candy combinations like buttered popcorn with Reese's Pieces for a tasty treat.
Set expectations for screen size, as it's an older-style theater with a smaller screen compared to modern multiplexes.

Good to know before you go

Families with very young children (toddlers/preschoolers) who might find the older-style theater, smaller screen, or drafthouse atmosphere less suitable.
If a very large, modern screen (e.g., IMAX) is a priority for your movie experience.
If you are on a strict schedule and cannot allocate extra time for parking.
If you are expecting gourmet-level pizza, as reviews suggest inconsistent quality.
The movie screen is described as smaller than a normal, modern movie theater.

Crowds: Can get busy for popular events, such as opening weekends for major films (e.g., Barbie movie), where special efforts were made for crowds. The 'small theater' description suggests it may not accommodate massive crowds found in multiplexes, but specific crowd patterns were not detailed.
Value: Prices for new release movies, drinks, and popcorn are generally considered 'reasonable.' The value lies in the unique, non-corporate, historic theater atmosphere combined with in-seat dining, a full bar, and engaging special events, offering a premium experience compared to standard theaters. No specific hidden costs were mentioned, but parking difficulties could lead to paid parking if street spots are unavailable.
Food: Full food and drink menu available for purchase, including pizza, salads, popcorn, candy, and a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Accessibility: No specific accommodations for special needs (e.g., wheelchair accessibility, sensory-friendly hours) were mentioned in the reviews.
Safety: No specific safety features (e.g., staff supervision, security measures, first aid) were mentioned in the customer reviews.

What parents say

5.0

"Had a few drinks and stayed for a movie. A small theater, friendly staff and a lot of interesting and funny art on the walls (including a corner for the big lebowski). Good selection of beers - I liked that they give the seasonals a little pumpkin icon to quickly show. They have a wide offering of mules too! I didn't eat there, but the theater seating included 2 back rows with tables for folks that would like to eat with their movie. I liked this place a lot - it wasn't corporate. A nice smaller community theater. I'll be back!"

5 months ago

Terrance T

4.0

"This it was a pretty nice place. Mind you this is like an older style movie. Theater, so the screen It's not as big as a normal movie theater. They play a lot older movies, and they play some of the newer movies. The only thing we tried was the pizza, and I give it a five out of ten stars. But the service was good. It is a great atmosphere. This could be a good date night or a family event."

2 months ago

Angelina Kelley

5.0

"Great time. We attended a comedy show in the bigger theater. Ordered pizza and salad for dinner, ate in the theater. I had water, husband had a few different beers. Chairs super comfy, slight recline with cup holder on the arm rest. Their popcorn with M&Ms seemed popular but we bought buttered popcorn and a bag of Reese's Pieces instead- great flavor combo. Service was friendly. Our food was ready in about 20 minutes. We will return for another show or movie."

2 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.