Currently the closest movie theater to my house and I visit frequently. For a pop-up the screens are decent. Sit closer or on the sides, though, since the pitch isnt quite steep enough and if youre vertically challenged, you may have heads blocking part of the screen. Also the seats are the old-fashioned kind--no recliners here! But they are fine. Popcorn is good if its fresh (first shows will generally get leftovers--thats how most theaters do it!). Other snacks are fine. Staff is friendly. I especially like all the movie posters they have up as decorations. I hope Angelika makes this a permanent outpost and improve the seating!
Makes going to the movies so much better! Big seats, drinks, and decent snacks. Not usually crowded either.
Very nice small movie theater near Union Market. Great snack bar and a nice lounge. The seating is comfortable and the spacing between the rows is very good.
This theater is my hidden gem. Never any lines. I attend the early shows for 6.50 * pay in person to avoid the extra processing fee online. Food is costly so eat ahead everything starts 6.00 up canned soda is 3.50. Very clean !
It has very spacious theater rooms with lots of seating. This particular theater has a more adult beverages then other theathers. It has a minimum amount of movie showings but it still a great places.
Omg, this place is SO cool! Its our new date spot. Intimate theater with unique snacks AND they serve alcohol. We loved it and absolutely recommend trying it out. Then, after your movie, you can walk over to Union market or the rum distillery.
This is a really fun theater. Not a ton of seats and plenty of room its super comfortable and being able to get a beer during the show is always a plus.
Movies are real cozy. Could be elevate more though, for the people in the back.Nice atmosphere.
We love seeing movies here. It’s chill, they sell beer, and there are comfy chairs.
A really cute hip movie spot. Its small-ish, with very different aesthetics than any other theater. Regular tickets come to $11.50 so for 2adults youll pay $23.00 even. Cool grey & black walls in the lobby with huge colorful posters surrounding the big seating/lounge/dining area which was very inviting. Concession prices are the norm with less options, but, they do have wine/beer. They have closed captioning for deaf/hearing impaired which is great, but all seats are level so a full theater could be an issue for short people. If you like big leather reclining theater chairs, you wont get that here. But the seats arent the worst and are cushioned pretty well. Ill definitely be visiting again
Don’t go when it rains. Five minutes into Spiderman and the roof starts leaking. Then we heard thunder and the ceiling is now dripping on us. A lot. Moved a couple of seats over. Still getting splashed. Moved to the end of the row. Safe at last!I wonder how much longer this temporary “pop up” arrangement can sustain. Time for a real theater, Angelika, before you damage your brand.Stay dry, friends!
$8! We paid $8 to see Bohemian Rhapsody while its still in first run at many other theaters. With the cost of the movie going experience going up at the big chains, Angelika Pop-Up provides the great movies and quality food and drink for a very fair price. The theaters are more do it yourself with hanging speakers and seats that arent stadium style. But thats the charm and it still makes for a good experience.
Its great movie selection but horrible shape for a movie theater. The room is basically flat, which is odd for a movie theater, meaning you are doomed if someone sits in front of you (and they dont need to be tall).
They were having some issues with the projector and cancelled my movie. Apparently it’s not a uncommon problem around here. Maybe it’s good when they’re actually able to show the movie, otherwise, I recommend someplace else that’s a little more damn reliable.Edit: Btw, they refunded the “ticket amount” but not the surcharge plus whatever else charge there was. So we actually lost money. And no, there were no vouchers or anything like that, not that I’d ever come back here.
Nice, small, arthouse type of theater. The chairs can be a bit comfortable at times as they dont recline and theyre kind of hard.Good thing is they serve wine :)
The venue was nice the movie was . I think they charge a bit much for movies that came out years ago.
I love this movie theater! Small and intimate, excellent ticket prices and near tons of restaurants, bars, Union Market, etc...
Nice theater, but poor sound system. For once, the sound was too low and quiet. It is only a pop up though, so cant do much to fix that I guess.
Great prices on early show times!Well be back.
Interesting concept, poor execution.The re-purposed space is interesting and has a fun feel to start, but it ends very quickly. Concessions are pricier than The Atlantic Plumbing location & E St Cinema which both have comparable items (beer, wine, etc.).The greatest problem though is the floor is not stadium seating or even slightly tiered upward from front to back. So for people like myself who are 57, you get to watch 2/3rds of the screen and the back of someones head (pic attached). So many other good theaters at similar or cheaper prices. I wont be back and would recommend avoiding.
Its ok, its a hole in the wall type place. If you arent careful looking for it, youll miss it. It sits on top of the hill of Union Market in a white bldg, with the letterings small (Address).
This was our first time and it was wonderful. The staff was great, the theater was great. Everything was good: picture, sound, etc.
I have been completely uninformed in regards to this movie theater being here and I have lived in Northeast DC for over 5 years. although the theater small and only has three actual viewing screens its a nice small place if you want to go to see a new movie for reasonable price.I went to go see widows and Creed 2 here for $6 a movie. yes you will not have all the bells and whistles of reclining seats in IMAX surround sound but the movie quality is still great and The Price is Right.
Great price for tickets, the seating reflects that but it is assigned which for me is more important anyway. Great beer and coffee selections as well as fancier food than most theatres. Cool exclusive atmosphere as well. Definitely will be checking for movies here first from now on.
My boyfriend and I went here once to see Star Wars and we loved the theater. While there, we saw a sign for a movie deal where if you go to a movie before noon, it came with a cup of coffee. We thought that was fun so we had been looking forward to coming to an early movie and drinking our coffee and then likely heading over to Union Market for lunch after. We saw an 11:15am showing on the website and drove over. UNFORTUNATELY, the theater just decided that day they werent going to open that day. We were outside waiting for the 11:15am movie, but at 11:15am, the lights were still out and the doors were locked and not a single person was inside working. We could even see through the front door a chalkboard with the movie times. There it was...11:15am. Did they put a sign on the door explaining why they just decided not to open? No. Did they list on the website they were actually not doing this deal anymore? Nope. Were we majorly bummed we didnt get to see this movie and we planned our entire day around it? YUPPP. Luckily we hadnt purchased the tickets yet, because then we would have just lost our money and been locked outside of a theater. So...overall its a cool theater, but not the most reliable. Maybe just avoid buying tickets ahead of time...
Dont go on a rainy day, the roof may leak on you. Otherwise its fine, snacks are a little expensive but thats to be expected.
It is comfortable. Good movies.
The recycled industrial feel of this theater is one of its attractions. But theres also a good selection of films on the line up. Adult beverages and snacks are available too.
This is now my go-to theater. I like the local atmosphere, and they have quite a few promotions - Student specials on Tuesdays, family friendly Wednesdays, Coffee Club, and more. They also have themed weeks (this week was in honor of Kubricks films), and show a good selection of Japanese and Chinese films. As for the location and venue, I like that they made use of the industrial setting and kept it pretty bare-bones - hence the pop-up nomenclature. A variety of alcoholic drinks, snacks, chocolate, etc. are available for sale. These lines can be slow because there is usually just one staff working. Reserved seating is available. There is plenty of parking around this Union Market location (for now).
Cool independent movie theater . Serving adult beverages. Owner has something really good going on. I wish there where more Independent theaters like his.
Love love this place! Very romantic and European looking theatre!
It was this blonde girl she sat down after coming out of the movie theater almost fruatrated and tired. Sat for 10 minutes outside
Rad theater with 3 screens. Good sound, seats, and viewing. No frills and close to Brookland.
I like the stripped down warehouse-like feel of this neighborhood cinema. Generally well-curated, diverse film choices, good ticket prices, snacks, booze and a nice lounge area to hang out in. The only problem is the projectors themselves arent enclosed in a booth or any type of soundproofing, so the sound of the cooling fans is constant during a screening.
The movie was great. The condiments & food are gourmet with a price tag to match. Nice grown & sexy place for a movie and Ill go again
Low key place to see a movie
I enjoy going to this movie theater. It has a mistic vive and good price. I highly recommend it.
Always a joy to bring the kids to a movie here. They sell a kids box which includes popcorn, juice and fruit snacks for a low price. The theaters are small and cozy.
I love the intimate atmosphere not offered by traditional modern movie theaters. Angelica pop up brings a sense of nostalgia with its quaint vintage set up. They also offer a lounge area which sets them apart from modern theaters..
Really good theme, they have lots movie options and fair prices .
For the price, this simply isn’t worth it. The seats are among the most uncomfortable I’ve sat in in decades of going to the movies. Sure the food is good (and they make sure to reflect that in the price) but this is no Landmark E Street or Atlantic Plumbing, both much better options for similar entertainment.
Nice little spot! Theater is very clean!
One of my favorite neighborhood spots for movies. There are three screens and options for food and drink and they have a kiosk for purchasing tickets. You wont find an IMAX here but this place is great for a homey feeling.
Angelika has a great menu with craft beers, craft soda, and cupcakes on offer in addition to the typical theater food. The theatres are relatively small compared to other theatres and the seats are pretty old. The one I sat in was falling apart. Felt like they are using old theater seats. Ample free parking is available near by.
Nice concept, but without tiered/stadium seating there’s a good chance someones head will be blocking your view of the screen. Also, the volume was too low (I do not have trouble hearing).
Great pop-up theatre with good mix of mainstream and indie movies. Wide range of snacks and beverages, including some more interesting options.
It’s a break from the typical crowded over priced theaters in the area who cater to the big budget films, Angelika theaters have a good thing going and the selection of films are on the money. What a change in this neighborhood, sometimes change is good.
Great venue for a movie date
Ive been here many times, but had a bad experience last week. I was the only customer in the theater for a showing of Wind River.One thing you always have to put up with is that the theater lighting consists of a single glaring fluorescent light bulb. However, it usually turns off when the featured movie starts, except this time is didnt.I waited a couple of minutes and nothing happened.I went to complain to the person out front. About 5 minutes later the light went off. However, that wasnt the main problem.The movie dialogue was almost inaudible. After listening for a few more minutes I complained again, to no avail. I did get my money back.
Nice finding this spot. Will definitely come again
Very nice atmosphere and service
I am so glad this theater is in my neighborhood. I think its the new wave of theaters that should spread throughout the US. When you enter the theater, you are greeted by a large inviting lobby with seating and a bar. A BAR! You can order beer (and hard cider AND Honest Tea) with your popcorn.The types of movies they show are only the good ones- more independent or Oscar nominated films so you know any choice you make is money well spent.The theaters are a bit dingy (which is kind of cool), but keep in mind this is only a pop-up theater. The full blown theater is being built now and will attach to Union Market.Thank you NYC for bringing this to DC!
Dicey to get to without a car, although bus is available and Metro are options. Harder to get to than E Street, but good once you get there.
Love the selection of Hitchcock that they show in the fall. Nice atmosphere.
Bare bones theater serving up some yummy snacks and good movies.
Not the Best of DC theaters. Avengers endgame showing cancelled for 12:15 pm because the projector bulb blew and there’s no replacement. Really? It’s only the biggest movie of the season and all other shows everywhere are sold out. Talk about NOT being prepared. Never coming here again.
Loved it. Tiny, but quality. Warehouse feel, great prices, and nice movies. Looking forward to the summer season.
Im a fan, although the movie selection is limited its a great place for a date, can be a bit pricey, $5 for water? The fuq... also they need to turn the speakers in the theaters up
Cute small theater
This place does an amazing job for what its trying to pull offArt house with some commercial filmsAll day and night showingsDiscount matineesShows for moms with babiesThe screens are huge but they are sizable enoughSeating with ample legroom for my 61 frameGourmet snacks, coffee, wineI am trying to come here as often as I can just so it stays
This area has come so far in the past five years, and this movie theatre is just another jewel in that crown.Located on the east side of the market, this art house film theatre is a pop up that doesnt feel temporary at all.Seats are comfortable (though not stadium) and theatres are small but not cramped. Every view is a good one.Concessions are a bit high, but they source local and artisan snacks. Tickets were $10 in the evening.I like AFI silver a lot, but this is a welcome and worthy rival.
Always great options of movies, GREAT tickets prices and cool ambiance
Great small, indie theater. Impressive concession selection with adult beverages. Get a seat near the front because the projector is in the theater and is really loud near the back.
Fun pop up, no frills, expensive snacks but good movie options.
Good theatre. Seats could be nicer. But overall nice.
Bulb went out in the projector so they cancelled our film 30 minutes after I was supposed to start. Poor planning and management.
I love seeing movies here, though the MoviePass changes mean that I almost never go anymore. Theres a PokeStop at the theater.
I thought eventually they were going to replace it with a real theater? The seating is not stadium seating and not that comfortable, which would be fine if you got a discount on tickets... but you dont. I would be their #1 customer if this were an actual movie theater!!
Its an older movie theatre but in a great location above Union Market. And they do show not just your popular movies but a bit of everything
Love this quaint theatre..clean, quiet and not crowded!
Great atmosphere, awesome beer and wine selections. But seating is kind old school though with regular movie chairs and no angled floor.
Super friendly staff
Concessions are expensive but you get nice snacks! Bathrooms are clean, reserved seating is great. The front row is even spaced back considerably so there are no crappy seats.
Often shows really offbeat movies which is great, average seats and screens, decent popcorn
Small and quaint. Decor is beautiful.
Small theater with great prices. A great gem!
Amazing throw back experience. Cant wait to come back
Went to see a movie on a Monday. Had stopped by on the weekend to confirm the movie would be playing on that Monday. Was assured it would. I had a visitor in from out of town who really wanted to see Chiraq before they got on their flight later that evening. Got to the theater to find out woops, sorry, we are not showing the movie at 1:45 we have school kids here for a holiday movie. Really?!!! OK, I get that, but why does your sign in front of the door, the sign on the counter and your website say the movie is playing at 1:45. Response....crickets. So, we werent able to see the movie because we had missed all of the early show times at other theaters because we came to the Angelika. There was no were sorry, no offer of compensation.....nothing.....just crickets. Very unprofessional and not something that would ever happen at the E Street, which is where I will continue to go for my independent films.
Good food, fair price, really nice staff, workers
Didnt care for it. Not a lot of options for snacks. Wont visit again.
Its different and I really liked the atmosphere however the guys that receive the tickets and at the snacks could be more amicable.
Low Key nice theater quite comfortable good snacks
Cool spot. Great movies and awesome selection of food and drinks.
Nice place; mature crowd; however, the movie selection is limited. If you like a low key environment then this is the place to be.
Good, little indie theater, if you can find it. To the owners, two suggestions—pick at least one:1) Buy a sign—doesnt have to be a big, flashy, neon sign; just one saying something to the effect that movie theaters are inside this nondescript, big white building.2) Buy and install a clear, non-mirrored storefront door. That might be cheaper than #1 if one could actually see inside and confirm that yes, there are movie theaters in there.I was actually stopped by a guy who saw me leaving and asked, is there an ice cream shop in there?No, its a movie theater, 4 of them. Dont be thrown off by the mirrored glass door. Walk right in. The screens are mega-multiplex small but not too small. (Trust me, Ive been in a couple of those theaters.) The projector in #2 was inside the theater itself, but was not noticeable once the film cranked up.There is a bar and socializing area as noted and the concessions (not sampled) seemed a bit different from the usual fare. Theres lots of free parking on 5th street (one way, by the way) if you dont mind being sandwiched between delivery trucks or further south in the parking lot for Union Market. As another reviewer noted it is a bit of a walk (.6 miles/12 min.) from the NOMA Gallaudet Metro Station.I enjoyed the experience and will endeavor to return. One sad note: as I was leaving after my showing at 8:45 pm on a Saturday night, the place was completely empty. See the two suggestions above.
Even front row seats are perfect in this Cinema. Its cheaper too
Has a nice cozy vibe, old-fashioned local hometown feel. The proprietors were quite friendly.
Its always nice to go see a movie at a smaller venue. Plus, they sell beer and wine!
Its a cool movie theater that shows movies you wouldnt find in a AMC or IMAX theater.
Ill save my five star review for the permanent theater coming to Union Market in the next year or so, but the temporary theater well exceeds expectations. With reserved seating and some of the gourmet food, and well curated independent films expected at the Angelika, this Pop-Up is a better movie-going experience than many permanent movie theaters in DC. Although no stadium seating, the theaters have good seats, sound and atmosphere. The first theater on the east side of the city in decades has earned my support!
When you decide to wander away from the multiplex theater chains--with their tub-sized sodas and giant vats of popcorn butter--your moviegoing experience can be a bit of a wildcard. Angelikas Pop-Up is among the finest independent cinemas Ive attended. Their concessions were more moderately-priced and of better quality than most theaters, and the service was fantastic. When you buy your ticket (also at the Concessions stand), you use a computer screen to tap on your preferred seat choice, and the clerk will gladly assist you in finding a great seat. The theater I tried -- Theater #3 -- was the smallest of the three, and yet there were no bad seats in the house. The screen was quite large and was bright and clear and crisp, and the audio was wonderfully loud and crystal clear. This may be a temporary site for Angelikas, but the attention to detail demonstrates their commitment to a quality moviegoing experience. Unlike the now-closed West End Cinema, this goes well beyond folding chairs and tiny rooms.
Cute little theater
Very nice movie theater that also hosts events. Spectacular selection of food and drinks (alc included) and often on the forefront of the indie movie scene!
Nice small movie house near union maeket