A super cool local theatre. Not a lot of choices for snacks/drinks, but a lot of local fare. Great place to see festival movies and movies that have gotten a lot of critical buzz, or cult appeal. Really lovely atmosphere, and cool history. A good place to chill out!

Went to this gem of a theater when I visited Asheville back in May 2015 and saw the documentary, Shes Beautiful When Shes Angry. Its a historic theater with old style seats and this together with the theaters atmosphere and charm gives a great overall experience. The staff is also super friendly and helpful.

So happy to still have a movie theater in downtown Asheville! Small enough to be comfortable ... easy to get to... and you can walk to supper before or after! And they always have the most interesting selection of films to view! Love my town!

Best theater in Asheville for indie films. Good popcorn, decent beer and soft drink selection. Comfortable seats and decent screens/audio. Tickets are only $5 on Tuesdays.

Vintage Theater I liked it a lot!

Thank goodness for this small independent movie theater. Its nice to know that they listen to the public and will bring back films that we want to see.

I love the theater and the indie movies they play. The concession prices are reasonable. My only complaint is the lack of leg room, not a big enough reason to keep me from coming back though.

You know, this place doesnt have reclining seats, stadium seating or 4D super modern technology, but I really liked the old-time normal movie theater vibe. The choice of movies when I was there was neither typical mass market multiplex, nor self indulgent hipster. It was a nice in-between that could appeal to both.Truthfully, its a three star theater, but Im giving it that fourth star based on the nostalgia it fosters.

This theater is one of the finest in the area. The staff is super friendly and helpful but more importantly or as important is the fact that the movies there are always first class. And it doesnt hurt that Tuesdays save us a couple of bucks!!

Tiny but very nice little theater. Got a glass of wine and enjoyed the movie!

A little chilly, so go prepared, but good movies you wont find anywhere else nearby.

Absolutely a top-notch theatre offering mainly independent films, both foreign and domestic. The staff has always been exceptionally accommodating since its inception over two decades ago. My only peeve is the admission price while very reasonable, downtown parking fees are a deterrent which usually has me leaning for the wait of availability on streaming at home.

Always great cinema selections. Great non-corporate, local establishment!

They show movies that matter in a local, loving environment. Join Go Local for great discount on popcorn. Beer and wine available.

I have been going to movies and events at the Fine Arts Theater for years and always have a great experience. Staff is always attentive and kind, theaters are clean, and it’s just a classic art house theater where you can sit back with a glass of wine and a snack and enjoy a great film.

Quaint, retro style theater showing independent and award nominated movies. Parking wont be easy so allow time.

Loved this theater so much, it had such a cute indie vibe and the concessions were delicious

Indie films and art films in an historic building. Reasonably priced tickets and snacks

Great time watching the Warren Miller film.

Love having a small theater right downtown. Great selections of films here, and beer, soda, and snacks for reasonable prices.

Older movie theater in great condition. Staff was nice. Theater in the center of downtown. Great location. You can go for drinks, dessert or dinner after the movie. I had gotten there after the movie began. They offered for us to stay through the beginning of the next movie to catch what we missed.

Very sweet old theater. Great arthouse place. I would have given 5 stars but after about an hour your butt falls asleep in the hard chairs.

Love love love this place. From the employees to the selection of food and drinks. Support them!

Good movies, lots of stairs to climb and seats are uncomfortable . It’s funky in a goodWay!

I was teetering on 4 stars or 5 stars but decided on 5 stars just for what it is- a historic movie theater. You can’t buy tickets online, and they don’t do on sale prior to 30 minutes before the show starts, so scheduling a meal before ticket sales can be tricky. There is only one screen I believe in the entire theater and it’s somewhat small. A large middle row with a few seats on each side of the middle row.I was disappointed they don’t have liquid butter for their popcorn, the popcorn was dry and I regretted not getting a larger drink. Times like that I wish it was like other theaters where I could place an order and have it brought to my seat so I don’t miss any of the movie. 2019 theaters have spoiled us! lol. I liked they served wine/beer and snacks for a decent price, and if you have the Go Local card you get half off popcorn and drink.It’s a cool theater right in the heart of downtown

Location, location, location! Find a spot downtown hang out before or after anywhere you want to and catch a movie in this very cool old theater. Small viewing rooms make it very cozy. Doesnt have the reclining over-sized seats, but who cares! Great selection of beer and the popcorn is pretty good so grab something have a seat and enjoy your flick!

Great old downtown theater for foreign, independent, and award-winning films!

A must go place if you are in Downtown Asheville. Its a classic theater so dont expect the most comfortable seats, but its cheap and it always has a great selections of movies.

Great ambience, reasonable prices and friendly staff. But I am sorry, you need the ability to add more butter to the popcorn.

This is a great theater that plays great indie, etc. movies. And the popcorn is good,too!

Intimate downtown local movie house with great selections.

Fun place to see unique films.

Cool, old-timey cinema with quality showings and perfect snack accompaniments. The ideal escape from everyday life.

This place is definitely not handicap accessible. To get to the theater rooms you have to climb a number to stairs up or down. No problem for me as Im not handicapped but for others it is a problem.

It was an interesting experience in that I havent experienced an old-school theater like that in a long time. However the screen quality and sound quality were very poor. The heat was also out for the duration of our showing which made for a bitterly cold experience which isnt the theaters fault but perhaps it could use been remedied with space heaters or something. As with most things in Asheville they are trying to be hip by refusing even the most basic of modernization. I would only recommend going if they make a few upgrades.

Great local place that features films that can sometimes be hard to find in larger, more corporate theaters. The staff is great, and the concession prices are the lowest you can find. The place is clean, and offers a more nostalgic theater experience.

Great experience of a classic style movie theater. Even though we stood in the rain in order to purchase a ticket, it was part of the charm. Theater is small but cozy, and it really felt like we were watching history up on the screen. A gem of a place, they just dont make places like this anymore.

Favorite asheville theater. Great art films and very few trailers. You will not see a big budget film though.

A staple of Asheville, if its playing at The Fine Arts, its a curated, well made film.

Classic theater with a kind and courteous staff. Must visit in Asheville.

I’ve only been here once, but I loved the vibe! Can’t wait for another movie I’m interested in to be shown here.

Great classic style theater. Go local. You wont reget it it

It was my first time here. Beautiful old theater. They could us a little help in the popcorn area though. Seriously, no butter?

Great local theater! Always gets those small release films. Great selection of beer and the popcorn is inexpensive. Love how the theater looks and they have a 5 dollar movie night on Tuesdays.

Funky old movie theater. Go just to experience life from the past. It still lives here, and its pretty cheap.

Great local theater! Good seating, clean facilities, friendly crew. Would be great to get back to just showing great movies. Not just social-political statements, but plain old good flicks for us movie buffs who just enjoy the big screen experience.

Great independent theater in the middle of down town

Fun old movie theater

This is an intimate theater that shows local films and small release films as opposed to the Hollywood blockbusters. Because it is a niche theater, the employees are knowledgeable about their topic and actually do care. It is one if my favorite theaters in Asheville and cant say enough good about it.

Lovely old independent theatre. Drinks, including alcohol, and snacks available.Theres loads of room in front of each row of seats, but with a huge step down so you cant actually stretch out your legs comfortably (they just dangle there), which is a shame.Still, beats going to a multiplex.

Always has quality films, and good service

Lovely small cinema feauturing independent or art-house films. It reminds me of Le Champo in Paris; it has the same intimate feel. The screen curtain gives the theater a nostalgic air as does the marquee outside. A perfect space for watching a good movie comfortably.

Holy mackeral...we went there after a really nice meal at Barleys next door and were just floored by the atmosphere and service. Box office and concession stand folks were very nice and fun. We were there on a Tuesday and got the unexpected surprise of $5 tickets. Concession prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was just wonderful, as we saw Loving Vincent...a phenomenal movie. If youre visiting the area, this is the kind of intimate theatre experience that is just perfect for a date night:)

Great place to watch a flick!

This is not the theater to go to if you want to see the latest popular blockbuster or movie technology. It is however the spot to see indie movies or interesting movies that the more mainstream theaters dont spotlight or show. If youre looking for something more obscure. This is the spot.

Always try to grab a movie when I am in Asheville at the Fine Arts Theatre. Great movies that I dont get in my hometown plus they offer a great variety of hot tea for me and beer for my hubby. Great movies, comfy environment and good service. Love this place!

Small theater, comfortable seating, mediocre wine, wonderful films.

Great old fashion, hometown cinema feel, inside and out. Locals love seeing movies here -- on Tuesdays especially. They bring the finest films to Asheville. And they serve wine and beer along side the usual snacks.

Classic venue, cheap prices inside. Must visit

This is an historic theater in Asheville showing all of the great films that arent in the mainstream Cinemas. We just watched the Shape of Water at this theater. The seats are the old style theater seats so maybe not best for very heavy set people. The screen is great and the sound is great. They serve a pretty nice selection of beer, local Brews and some wine. They also have popcorn and a few other light snacks. It is a cultural experience to go to this theater, one which I always enjoy.

We had the opportunity to see Loving Vincent in this awesome vaudeville style theatre. The character and hospitality of this theatre is rare. It was a super find and the films that are shown are well-researched.

A movie theater with two screening room, nice concessions in an old vaudeville theatre building. Upstairs screening only accessable via long, steep stairs. Chose your film accordingly.Theater shows art house type films, documentaries and some foreign films(more, please). Discount for seniors offered with $5.00 tickets on Tuesdays.A worthwhile adventure. Parking in City lot under Hotel Aloft. Short walk to theater. Also parking in Biltmore Parking Lot.

Comfortable and cozy. Good beer, snacks, and atmosphere. Locally owned.

Great theater and the only one in downtown Asheville.

Been going here since I was a kid. Not much has changed which is nice!

Always good movies! Smaller with comfortable seating. Handicap accessible restroom on main floor.

I have watched movies here and was here most recently for a Creative Mornings presentation. Its a cozy space with great acoustics and Ill definitely be back for future features.

Let me say up front, my wife and I live in a small town, and we havent gotten out to a small art house theater in a long time. So pretty much every touch in this theater felt charming and delightful in that British way that someone would say delightful. Like with sharp consonant sounds. They had printed paper signs above the doors to indicate the movie. They had reasonable sizes for the popcorn. And the screen and sound were just delightful. Im really glad we got to visit.

Saw The Shape of Water. Great movie, and I love the retro feel of the theater. Closest movie theater to Bristol showing this film, so I do appreciate that!

I love this theater so much! Ive been to both the upstairs and downstairs theaters and they really have so much character! Everyone who works here seems super nice too. I really enjoyed it!

There is nothing bad to say about the Fine Arts Theater on Biltmore Ave. It is a service to the city and should be treated as such. They play the movies that you get excited hearing about playing in select cities and do a fine job of it with their limited screens. Get some sake and popcorn and take in some finely curated film with a loved one, you wont regret it.

Its not a super high tech movie theater, but it totally makes up for it in atmosphere and charm. Sometimes its the only place you can go for some of the Obscure Independent films. I really like going here.

Luv when the curtain goes up just before movie starts. Makes me feel like old Hollywood.

Small intimate theatre that shows uncommon films. Sometimes with discussion afterward.

Great local movie house with offbeat movies. Nice selection of beers and snacks.

Older theater - good value.

Interesting and unusual films. I go here when people are visiting from out of town .

A wonderfully intimate place to see a movie. From the red velvet curtains to the local beer selection at concessions, this is one of my favorite places for date nights.

I saw Amazing Grace it was wonderful

Fun little theater with a nice atmosphere. Unimpressed with customer service skills of lady at concession stand. Otherwise, nice experience.

Great independent movie theater. Clean, quiet and great movie selections. My only problem was the seats were small and hard on my back.

Unique & charming. The screens have curtains!

Films are always interesting, competent staff, high quality product on screen.

Very nice little theater. The screen isnt that big but we really enjoyed watching La La Land upstairs. They sell beer !!!

Good place to rest from and to enjoy your trip to Downtown Asheville. Old style theater without any parking. Don’t drive downtown on a busy weekend just to see a movie.

Good movies if you really like cinema

Great little local movie theater that runs wonderful films.

Old school theatre, like the Rialto in Raleigh. Great place to catch a sneaky matinee. Especially love the upstairs screen with stadium seats.

Great movies are presented at the theater, I only wish the seats were a little more comfortable.

Comfy, cozy, and quaint little movie theater in the heart of downtown Asheville. The venue is small, usually only showing two different films at one time, but the actual theater seating is comfortable and overall incredibly clean! They usually only play movies that are not being played in the large mainstream corporate theatres, so the movies are often exclusive to this location. Very nice, exceptionally clean, quick service and always fun, an awesome place to catch a good movie on a dinner and a movie date night, or a great place to visit on a rainy afternoon while walking the streets of Asheville!! Oh...and you can grab a local beer to drink whilee you are enjoying the show!

Comfortable seating. Moderately priced snacks. Convenient location in the heart of Asheville. My favorite place to see a movie in Asheville.

Amazing little theater with a cool selection of less mainstream movies

Great place to see a movie. Delicious popcorn and they serve beer, what more could you ask for? Oh, and its decently priced too!

Quite the wonderful theatre. 5 dollar Tuesdays and theyre always showing excellent movies.

Great movies!

Old style movie house with great snacks and drinks. $5 Tuesday movies are a bargain!

A great theater. You dont have to see 25 minutes of reviews before the feature

What a great place to watch a movie.

I see movies here whenever I can. Great old theater, nice selection of treats, and even beer and wine if you like.

Awesome venue!! Great beer selection too!