United States Oregon Portland Portland Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Itineraries Events All Portland Portland Independent Movie Theaters By Nancy Levenson Nancy Levenson Nancy Levenson is a Portland-based travel and leisure writer who has contributed to "Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest" and Portland Monthly Magazine. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/26/19 Share Pin Email Angelo DeSantis / Getty Images Regal Cinemas runs most of the first-run movie theaters in the Portland area, but there are also many wonderful independent movie theaters with great perks like reduced admission costs, tasty food, and the option of drinking beer, wine, or even cocktails while you take in a flick. Show your support for Portland’s alternative movie houses. This article has been edited by Joshua Liberles. 01 of 07 Laurelhurst Theater Laurelhurst Theater This historic theater has been a Portland Landmark since 1923. Four screens play second-run movies and classics, too. Parking can be a challenge, but if you get there early, you may score a spot in the theater’s adjacent lot. Microbrews, wine, and Pizzicato pizza are available, all at reasonable prices. Location 2735 E. Burnside Know Before You Go 21+ for shows starting after 3 p.m. Those under 21 may attend movies before 3 p.m. on weekends. 02 of 07 McMenamins Theaters McMenamins Pubs, Breweries & Historic Hotels Usually in historic buildings, the McMenamins theaters are widely known for serving pub grub and their own micro-brewed beers. What better way to enjoy a flick than over food and drinks? Locations Bagdad3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd Mission1624 NW Glisan Kennedy School5736 NE 33rd Ave St. John’s Theater and Pub8203 N. Ivanhoe Know Before You Go All shows are 21+. Minors are allowed at the first nightly show and the weekend matinee when accompanied by a parent. 03 of 07 Cinema 21 Anthony Pidgeon / Getty Images Portland’s artsy and historic theater, Cinema 21, frequently hosts independent movies before they hit other theaters in town. It’s also where you’ll find the Annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. Location 616 NW 21st Ave Know Before You Go Parking can be ugly in this part of town, especially on weekends. Give yourself plenty of time to find a spot and be prepared to walk a few blocks. 04 of 07 Academy Theater The Academy Theater Enjoy second-run movies on three screens. Plus, the Academy offers inexpensive babysitting! Refreshments include Flying Pie Pizza, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, beer, and wine. Location 7818 SE Stark Street Know Before You Go Babysitting is available starting with the 4 p.m. show and ending after the 7 p.m. shows, plus during weekend matinees. Continue to 5 of 7 below. 05 of 07 Hollywood Theater Peter Merholz / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 The Oregon Film and Video foundation runs the Hollywood Theater as part of its nonprofit work. The theater favors classic movies, second-run features, and foreign films. Location 4122 NE Sandy Blvd Know Before You Go Save on tickets with a discount card, good for ten admissions. They have no expiration and are transferable. 06 of 07 Roseway Theater Aaron Hockley / Flickr / CC BY 2.0 Renovated and re-opened in the summer of 2008, the Roseway is a first-run theater with bargain admission. There's only one screen, but the sound system and seats are top-notch. Location 7229 NE Sandy Blvd Know Before You Go This is one of Portland's oldest theaters. It first opened in 1924. 07 of 07 Moreland Theater Another Believer / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 This low-key neighborhood theater is on the main drag in Eastmoreland and has remained popular with locals. Location 6712 SE Milwaukie Ave Know Before You Go There's only one screen here, and the movies change every few weeks. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit