AFS is one of my favorite places in Austin. Its a smaller more intimate theater that screens quality films and documentaries. I always recommend people visit.

This theater is the epitome of what cinema is about. The Austin Film Society is serious about the art of filmmaking and supporting films that are anything but mainstream. Not to mention that the theater is artfully decorated with a beautiful bar, and a decent snack selection.

My favorite place to go in Austin. Lovely programming including new and old releases.

Very east-side and artsy feel movie theater. Very clean, sophisticated. The drinks were high quality and the popcorn had an option to include real butter on it. Yum. I liked that they had vegan baked goods for sale too though I wish I had seen some gluten free desserts. The movie was beautiful and moving. I cried at least 3 different times.

Amazing establishment! The sneak peaks, Q&As, and specialty films they bring here are great.

Good place for private or independent movie screening. Good theater with nice seating capacity. They also have another screen I guess. There is a bar outside and patrons are allowed to take their drinks and food inside. Good ambience as well.

Maybe the best theatre in Austin if judged by theyre programming... Always something that you can never --literally, nicer-ever-- see anywhere else on the big screen... And now with excellent did and drinks, whats not to like

Saw Kikis Delivery Service, ate some awesome bottomless popcorn and ate reasonably priced candy. The inside of the theater is gorgeous and theres a full bar. They also serve ice cream, sandwiches and other movie theater snacks. The theater was large with comfortable seats. Overall great experience and a fun way to see oldies but goodies on a big screen!

Such a cute old school theater with great tasting popcorn and fabulous movies and at $20 membership, you cant beat that! Will definitely be going back for the rare documentary or more obscure films.

Great spot to catch some awesome movies! They have screenings for a wide variety of films like international, local, independent, classics, etc. The spot itself is pretty cool, located in the back of the shopping center by Pluckers, and they offer the usual fixings like popcorn and candy. This location also offers a few local drafts, usually some really good ones like 512 and ABW including some batches made exclusively for them, along with a full bar. Definitely worth checking this place out for a cool night out or just a chill afternoon.

Went to see Weathering with You. The audio for the film was fine, but my God, impliment a no-talking policy. Having people talk in such a huge theater is so annoying. Very high food prices for such a small selection of pretty generic food.

My favorite joint. Beautiful, safe, & the employees are majestic. A great place to study (free-wifi, free refills on soda & popcorn)

This place is incredible!! I love the intimacy and uniqueness of AFS! They show some great films.

First off, it’s impossible to find this place since somebody decided to put it in a strip mall in the middle of nowhere. Second, they seem to show a random mix of obscure movies that range in quality from unwatchable to mediocre and another batch of movies that Alamo already played 3 months prior. Very disappointed but the coffee was good so three stars for that

What a lovely place to share extroardinary stories. Highly reccomend the diverse old and new films shown here. I saw Iron orchard on a night the director, screen writer, & actors were there including the son of the original author. The bar had cocktils and beer/wine and was in a large open entry room for milling and enjoying company before and after a show. From Western attire to fur coats it was a country elegant evening.Arrive early for parking (free).

Thanks for the opportunity. I like the theater and everything was clean and clear. Good experience. Creating iOS or android app would be amazing step to keep updated about latest movies news. Let me know I’ll be more than happy to volunteer and help. Thanks

We love AFS. Their special showings with interviews bring something special to the shows. The bar, snack counter and foyer are warm adult spaces and are worth hanging out in before and after the show. Ive seen folks just drop in for a beer and conversation.

Coolest theater in Austin with many new, old, foreign films and great events. Cocktails, wine and a good time.

Love the remodeled theatre! Film selections are always on point and the staff is always friendly.

Nice different style of theatre than mainstream nothing really different in experience other than a more varied snack menu and the more curated feel to the establishment. No reason not to go.

Lovely space for film events. This is my second invite and I’m the oldest person here by 2x. Not that im complaining.Small for a multi screen venue but cozy. Bar grill a nice and stocked with good local beers and cider.Good swag space too.

This is absolutely one of the best cinema houses in Austin. Their programming is top notch, and I love how the lobby is decorated with retro film posters. I recently enjoyed watching a remastered version of Hayao Miyazaki’s Castle in the Sky here. They often provide opportunities to see classic films on the big screen. The staff is super friendly and the concession items are affordable as well. If you’re a film buff in Austin, then you need to visit the Austin Film Society Cinema.

Always A fun place to watch a movie. I like to come for the foreign films from S.Korea and Japan.

Really nice theatre. very cool admosphere

Wonderful little gem! Nicely decorated. Clean. Loved the old skool seats.

Overpriced. Refurbished old theater with tiny seats. It literally hurt to sit in them. My hips were directly against the poorly padded metal dividers between seats.

Nice till you sit down still 5/5 not 10/10 tho

Nice movie theater with a cocktail bar, bartenders, friendly staff and a bottomless bag of fresh popcorn for $8. Its a home to art movies, old movies, and special events.

Great cocktails, welcoming staff and very good popcorn.

A cinephiles cinema. A big classy theater with modern design, friendly staff, and programming thats eclectic & arcane. Im reminded of the sort of movies that ran in UT auditoriums in the evenings on the days before VCRs. AFSs calendar is immune to the mass conformity of McHollywood, and instead offers classic European movies, daring experimental films, &, yes, Hollywood but older classics like Bye Bye Birdie. If huge chorus line productions about an Elvis figure getting drafted arent your thing, theres also that psychedelic American motorcycle Odyssey, Easy Rider. I caught the new anime film, Weathering with You, which is hard to find, but thanks to AFSs inclusive programming, the film had an Austin venue.

A beautiful modern theater with a great food and cocktail bar. A friendly and fun atmosphere. Excellent avant guard and classic films. I just saw a highly rated Icelandic film, Woman at War.

Wide variety of films, excellently programmed. The lobby bar is also great.

Our first visit and we are very impressed. Easy parking, friendly staff and comfy seating.

Cinema was comfortable but the slant could be a little steeper because if the tall heads.

Great variety of classic and independent movie offerings. Has a real going to a theater during the 70s vibe. Will definitely go there more often.

I love this place. I love the wide variety of events they host and the community they bring together. Every event I attend here is perfection, the theater itself is beautiful and well kept, and great beer selection!My only suggestion: I wish there a few more healthy food/snack options!

Went for Inspire Pro Wrestling, had a fantastic time

Fun theater to see interesting films. Very cool.

Somehow both cute and massive cinema screens inside. There seem to be a lot of good options at the bar and a great selection of independent films. Not the easiest venue to find but worth it.

Great films and sound. Comfortable seating. Popcorn that doesnt cost large sums of money. Great selection of craft beers, nice wines, and great cocktails! Go!

Every time I see EVERYTHING IS TERRIBLE they have wonderful seats and a great crowd. Drinks are nice.

So thankful for their original programing and providing our community with access to great films!

Great documentaries, old classics and movies you wont see anywhere else. I cant believe I didnt know about this theater before recently. The theater is old but with newer seats so it is comfortable...not the recliners you may be getting spoiled by, but then again you wont see these shows in to chain theaters. This is a project of Ricard Linklater and the Austin Film Society...well done.

Great selection of films for all types. Popcorn 5/5.

I love what theyve done with this space. Great to see it come back as a theatre again.

Quality experience every single time.

Stole my wife away to watch middle of the road super boring documentaries. Make sure you fully understand what the movie is about. Jane was phenomenal, others not so much.

I went here for a band banquet and it was quite a nice venue to have it in. Very spacious and very good sound insulation.

Beautiful theater with community ties and love for independent filmmaking. Great staff and bar!

I’ve been here as a performer and as a volunteer (with another organization) and the staff is always helpful, but the one person who’s always endured I (and everyone else) has the most pleasant experience is a woman named Shannon. I get excited to visit because she’s always there for events, and she cares. Definitely be a patron here and participate when opportune. Good crowd and superb attitude.

Recently became a LOVE member after attending screenings for the past year, and wouldnt trade it for the world. This is what film community should look like everywhere. A real sense of celebration for art, 24/7.

I am greatful we have a great place to see great cinema.

Movie was great. Candy selection was great. Popcorn was great. Drinks.... they got nothing!! Ran out of tea didnt feel like making more....I got great buttery popcorn and Luke warm tap water to drink....lame

Excellent film programming, fun events, and a nice beer selection. One of my favorite spots in Austin without a doubt!

We are blessed to have the AFS. Fills the gap in the independent film market that the Violet Crown and Alamo Drafthouse are supposed to. Has a homespun slightly unkempt air thats cool (not unlike co-founder Richard Linklater maybe?)

Love to see Austin made Movies here!

Not the place to come for a wide release film like Avengers, but perfect for foreign or indie flicks.

Great films not seen elsewhere

Fun place for events and harder to find movie screenings. Great staff with reasonable drink prices.

Great atmosphere and friendly staff

Terrific facility, wonderful film projects. A gem of the Austin Arts Community.

This place is a hidden gem. So beautifully decorated, so cozy. The theatres are small, but cozy. No seat is a bad one. I will be back here alllllllll the time. So worth it.

Get your popcorn early because unlimited is very limited!

Just became a member . I love it . Great people who love great films !

Impressed that there was actually a costume designer and a fashion historian to talk about Edyth Head the renowned costume designer in the featured movies this month. The movie was funny and delightful and Barbara Stanwycks dresses were divine!

Im glad this place is here. Interesting films, clean and comfortable auditorium.

Nice clean theater. Nice staff

Great old school theater with plenty of legroom, lots of charm and a small bar. Will definitely return!

Mediocre theatre, bad seats, expensive food and drinks. Hopefully I wont ever go back.

This past weekend AFS hosted Austin Asian American Film Festival. The final afternoon, I attended the showing of Soni written and directed by Ivan Ayr. It was a powerful film focusing on 2 female police officers and their lives and work. The setting was New Delhi, India. It was intense and thought provoking. The AFS lobby is welcoming and accommodating for a pre- or post-film meal or snack. The concessions area offers a generous menu of food, beverages, and some choices of alcohol with bistro seating.

Beautiful theatre with full bar. Clean, elegant atmosphere.

Great selection of International movies. Armchair movie critics welcome here! If you like Alamo Drafthouse, youll love AFS Cinema. They feature several screenings from the renowned studio Ghibli, and other great selections from international critics choice lists. For frequent moviegoers, an AFS membership might be something to consider - get invited to special shows & save a few bucks along the way for movies that youre yet to love. They have a bar selection & concessions - some food for thought (paired with a drink or two, perhaps). Well be coming back again.

Best place for cinephiles to meet and watch top-quality films. Austin Film Society is the best in the state.

The theater is nice but the concession stand needs to get it together. Ordered a “large” popcorn which was TINY and not much bigger than the small. It took about ten minutes for them to bring it out to me, and when they did, I could smell it was burnt. It didn’t have any salt on it so I asked them for some because they didn’t have any out. I was handed kosher salt that didn’t stick to the popcorn and just sank right to the bottom. It’s a movie theater, you’d think they’d be able to do popcorn right.....nope.

If you love movies, this is the theater for you. Presents a mix of classics, cult, auteur and new movies. Membership gives real value. Also, has classes in how to make movies.

Beautiful lobby. Saw Richard Linklater while there! Great staff.

Great films at a beautiful theatre

Great place for a film! My first time and I will be back!

Very cozy spot to see unique movies. Other places like this do not exist in town.

Perfect movie theater.

Enjoyed seeing the documentary Modified and the panel discussion that followed the film.

Big screen! Great place for indie films.Limited snacks, but heavy liquor pours. 2oz vs usual 1-1/2oz.

Very inviting and chill place. I liked the vibe of the place, decoration, lighting, etc., and the variety of films they have. Food was not very good but I didnt really care. Im definitely coming back.

Great place to catch some classic movies while sipping a cold adult beverage. Definitely recommend anyone that is into classic film and enjoys the nostalgic movie scene.

Becoming a member of the Austin Film Society is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The events, the workshops, the courses and access to preview future Oscar Best Picture winners (2015s Spotlight) prior to theatrical release are just starters. Being exposed to Austins increasingly successful and popular film community is a dream come true and an opportunity of a lifetime. I love you AFS!

Several great new store are now open.

Great films, nice place to hang out. Artsy film-head vibe.

Great projection, friendly staff and screens high quality films usually

Interesting theater. The discounts that membership grants is not worth it if you attend infrequently.

Favourite movie theater in Austin. Great place to go solo or bring a date. They do specialty cocktails for certain screenings and sometimes have a dj in the lobby. Cant recommend this place enough.

Prior to the Austin Asian American Film Festival, I had only been here for the Blue Genie Bazaar. This place is surprisingly nice and flexible for events. The theater is large and clean. Theres a small side room that could be used for cocktails/networking. The bar area is also comfy with the wrap around wood seating. They even offer good local bottled and canned beers. Its now on my list of great Austin event venues.

They are a great place to see films that often have either retired from other screens or that have limited runs. Im particularly fond of their Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli collection and enjoy watching them on the big screen when they are playing.Their site doesnt have refund information but if you need one (as I did recently) you can call them and they will take care of you. Very friendly staff and always courteous!

Comfy chairs, nice staff. Good selection of films on the weekends

The relatively new Theater 1 is VERY nice!

Great place! Clean, lovely atmosphere, kind staff. Though the popcorn was like $5 for one whole ounce of popcorn with no other sizes available unfortunately, and there werent many snack or drink options in general. Not the best option for a locally-owned movie theater either but a good place overall.

Most interesting selection of films in the city

One of my favorite things in Austin! Popcorn was yummy, and the themes and pre-movie showings are so great! The building is amazing too. Thanks for the good times!

Great atmosphere, great drinks, and of course great films. The seats could use more cushioning but everything else was perfect, including the witty lighthearted cinephile intro to our very dark movie.

Its amazing what the Austin Film Society has done with the formerly seemingly doomed Lincoln theater (and makes me wonder, why is the other one across the parking lot still empty?) Sure, the seats could be better but that kinda overhaul comes at a price, so you guys, seriously go here to see the revivals and art house films that the AFS theater has on rotation. Great beer selection, some crafty cool snacks, neat interior design...its all much better of a fix than I would have expected, to be sure. I saw the 4k Suspiria re-release there and it did NOT disappoint with the quality of the projection or sound.

Great movies, not so good seats. But for the chance to see some great movies, it is worth it