I bought a $200 Gift Card and have been unable to use it and will likely never be able to use it the way it was promised. VC refuses to refund which means when they file bankruptcy I will be one of the their creditors who gets screwed. Had to leave 6 messages to get someone to respond and write several emails. Bad Management and practices.

It was a pretty cool place; It just needed to be cleaned up a bit; then I would have given 4 stars. Worth going for the downtown vibe.

The movie theatre suggestion you would never expect; sit in the front row. The chairs in the front row are larger, fully recline, and are far enough away from the screen to enjoy the movie. Although there is no waiter service while watching, the snacks and cocktails can be taken into the theatre. The setting is more intimate and a good alternative to find tickets when the larger theaters are sold out.

Love this theater!! Nice central location, small theaters with comfy seating and high quality picture & sound. Cafe and bar are nice additions. Park in attached garage for 4 hrs. for free. Appreciate the selection of indie films shown.

Go to spot for a unique movie and dining experience. The chairs dont recline and the theaters are always a little hot for me. Also the food can smell during the movie since no one takes it out. Im being picky. Overall Im always satisfied with food and service so Ill keep going back

Violet Crown Cinema delivers! Being the only theater in the west downtown of Austin with walkability access to pedestrians and restaurant goers in the area. It is surrounded by boutiques, shops, and bar. Pretty small but seats are comfy. Being right at downtown, be prepared for parking challenges and it is not free.

Intimate, upscale cinema always showing a great blend of art house, independent, and big-budget Hollywood films. Theaters are small and have comfortable seats. There is a really beautiful restaurant and lounge to relax in before the movie starts, so I recommend getting there early to grab a drink and some food prior to the show! When the weather is nice, take advantage of the balcony with second-story views of 2nd street.

The only benefit of coming here is the offering of indie movies that may not be available at larger theaters. Beyond that, food is overpriced, only the front row has more comfortable seats with foot rests, not recliners. The comfort is on par with any other theater that has yet to upgrade to recliners. Sound dampening is poor, you can practically be listening to two movies at the same time. Will I visit again, possibly if there is a movie I really want to watch but not being played on other theaters (such as Honey Boy during this visit), but will it ever be my theater of choice? No.

This is our favorite theater in Austin. We like the personal feeling that you get at this theater. The restaurant is good. Good beer. The seating is excellent. We recently had an experience where an extremely rude person absolutely refused to quit using his cell phone right in the middle of the movie. I’m talking about throughout the entire movie. I reported it to the manager and he handled the situation delicately and we appreciate it.

Awesome and very unique movie going experience. Very disappointed that we went to dinner before coming here. The food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing! And such a great atmosphere with the BEST customer service. I will definitely be back to try those Brussels sprouts! (Pineapple margarita was the bomb).

Great movie experience, small theater, big seats, great view and sound. Get there early and enjoy good wine and food. Food not 5star but way better than most places and there is great selection of cocktails and wine. We bought bottle to take in theater. Also enjoy seeing movies at VC!

Oh man this place is great! I didnt even know we had a luxury cinema in Downtown until someone told me about it. Its so hidden you would never even know its there, and to me thats part of the appeal. They validate parking which is obviously a must in Downtown. Special shoutout to Cole at the bar for being awesome!

Well kept downtown theater that has movies that cater to adults.

Its kind of like Alamo but they dont bring you the beer. You have to leave the theater and order from the bar in the lobby. I ate there once a while back and remember it being pretty tasty. I cant remember what I ordered, if that says anything to ya.

Cool movie vibe! Lots of beers on tap. The drinks and food are amazing for a movie joint! Small cozy theaters! A great movie experience!

Such a fabulous theater! Its a very hip, upstairs lounge area that leads to a handful of small theaters with comfy, power recliner seats.

Joel and staff were super friendly and accommodating for our work outing. Theaters are cozy and the food is tasty. There is also free 4 hour parking in the garage.

You can order food at the bar before the movie. Cocktails are pricey but delicious. TV outside the bar shows countdown till movie starts. Theatre seats are the more comfortable ones Ive sat in and they do not have that gross stale soda / popcorn stench or feel. Its a pretty clean theatre.

Great space to hang out before a show or even after. The staff is excellent, attentive. The food and beverages are great and with a unique selection to choose from. The theatre itself goes right along with everything else top notch. A huge plus for those who choose to drive in how about complimentary parking indoors with access directly to the theatre.

Always showing a great collection of films- some big hits and some indie. Everyone is always kind and helpful!

A delightful theater with good food. The front row seating is the best by far.

Cozy environment, wonderful film selection, good food and drink. A perfect weeknight date spot.

Really cool downtown cinema. Great bar with unique and tasty margaritas

Favorite theater in Austin. Great movies, great service, comfortable seats. Beautiful outside seating and great drinks. They support non profits in the community too. Highly recommended.

It is very laid back and quiet. It is a great place for a variety of dinner and drinks or coke and popcorn. Looking for a place to grab a couple of glasses of wine and a movie but not feel awkward going alone, then this is the place to go. After the movie, sit outside and enjoy the view.

Independent film, and gorgeous craft beer or cocktails! You can’t beat that experience.

Great theater in downtown that shows more indie/art films than big blockbusters. Food is really good compared to stuff youre served at other dining theaters. They also validate parking.

Great atmosphere. I showed up just as a movie was starting and was able to get good seats. The pay on your own system seems to work well. Theres no seats right up against the screen so nobody ends up having to look straight up to watch.

Great place. Would get 5 stars if food served in theater and my seat reclined. Alamo gets the extra star for that. Love the intimate theaters to see older movies. Yummy food and loose tea.

This is a beautiful little cinema in downtown Austin that plays many off-beat, indie, and non-English movies. Food is good, too.

Velvet crown is a beautiful time. Going there to see movies feels like a different class. I don’t go to see big budget movies or the ones you can see at AMC. I go when I need something different. Something unknown. It’s wonderful.

Comfortable seats, small theater with big screen, and parking is validated. +tasty beer selection and good popcorn

So much nicer than Alamo Drafthouse. Better food, better experience, and slightly better programming of first run flicks. Parking a snap.

Really enjoyed the food and cocktails. Comfy theatre seats and super clean. Great place for date night or to catch a movie by yourself

Great independent cinema with its own vibe.It is a good idea to book online as a few times we have missed out on our intended movie by showing up, only to find the show fully booked.They have an interesting array of delicious food and drinks available and prices are reasonable.Parking is available in the station attached to the cinema.

Would highly recommend a visit. This theater was clearly a passion project for the owner. The place was small but intimate and though I didnt eat there the food looked divine. Absolutely beautiful theater.

Beautiful building, and a beautiful experience watching movies here. Classy and bold.

My favorite place to take in a movie. Good snacks and other eating options plus there are other good places to walk to close by

Solid movie theater experience, coffee was great. They have a full bar and some desserts, might have more food items but thats what I saw at this visit. One minor detail, the screen we saw Captain Marvel on (amazing movie, go see it!!) had a few dead pixels that registered like bright blue dots/stars. Not a total movie ruiner but some people are bothered by that so I thought Id mention it.edit because I cant figure out how to reply to a response: I saw Captain Marvel 3/10/19 at 8:50pm on Screen 2 :)

Great spot with full bar, some craft beer, full menu and theater snacks. Nice seats in the theater.

This is by far my favorite place to catch a movie. Unlike a lot of the other eight and cinemas in the city the food is actually very good and the drinks are definitely top-notch. Highly recommend great place to unwind and it’s a fun walk before and after.

Nice, clean small theater. Good food

Great salads, great movie selections, a classy joint all around!

Excellent way to see a movie. Good food nice beer selection. Comfy seating except the tables to hold your food while you are watching the movie are pretty small.

Other than the seats in the back leaning a bit too far back to rest your head on, the theatre is great!

This is a small Downton movie house thats extremely comfortable and has excellent projection quality.

This is the spot in town to watch art house films. They validate parking, which makes it very easy to drive to even though its downtown. They also have a nice bar and food selection, so you can come early and drink/eat or just grab something for the film. Finally, the theaters are more intimate with very comfortable seats.

An awesome little place to go watch a movie and get a bite to eat. Most dining movie theaters only allow you to dine in the theater, at the Violet Crown you Have the option to eat at two different seating areas. ones near a bar and the other ones separated from the bar. Or you can just place your order and eat inside the theater. You could also hang out outside on the balcony overlooking second Street. The views of the surrounding architecture and buildings is beautiful Austin has really grown.

Cinematic resplendence consentient with convivial vegan comestibles. A plant-based Oscar goes to the Violet Crown.

Really comfy seats, cheap tickets, pleanty of food and refreshments. Would visit again!

Excellent place! Nice bar and menu, parking, cozy atmosphere, comfy movie theater seating, and you can bring your food and drinks into the theater. New favorite place to see a movie in Austin. Will be back for more date nights.

My favorite theater in Austin - they often show the films that dont make it to other Austin cinemas. Be aware they dont seat until 5 minutes before the movie starts. But dont worry, you can grab a drink or bite to eat at the lovely bar. Take food into the movie with you if you like. Also! Dont be afraid of the front row - you get an ottoman and reclining chair with every front-row seat!

The bartender I think her name is Jill is amazing!!! Great place to see a movie!!!

This was a great place to catch a movie. I also saw a movie that was on limited release. This place is clean and well taken care of by the staff. The food is good and it is great to get a cocktail while I watch a movie. I started off with a pizza and I loved it.

Excellent cocktails in an A++ location in downtown. . Great place to catch a movie after sampling any of the fine restaurants onn Second Street. They validate parking. A favorite place to experience when in Austin.

Eat before you go into the theater as the seats arent designed for eating. The theater tables are more like high school auditorium chairs with folding tables than real tables Im Alamo Drafthouse. If you want artsy movies this is your place.

Downtown theatre with fairly comfortable bucket seats and food aroma. there is a nice lounge area. imagine 4 hour validated parking contributes to its survival.

I love coming to this place because it is not crowded, great food and drinks at the bar and restaurant, easy now to check in with your ticket purchases. My only gripe is the kitchen ventilation issue...You leave Violet Crown smelling like oil and butter, especially if you eat in at the restaurant.

Love the old-Austin feel of this place so much.

Although quite small, the theater was very chill and lively.

Staff is really nice! Food and drinks are great!!

Really cute place to catch a movie. The theaters are small and intimate. You can get a drink or food before hand and bring it in with you and each chair has a tray you can pull out. The chairs are very comfortable. And they offer free refills on the large popcorn and fountain drinks. I had a seasonal cocktail that was quite yummy.

Nice roomy stadium seating. Food and alcoholic beverages are available. Comfortable seats with headrests. Highly recommend.

A Hidden Gem in downtown Austin. Food was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Intimate small theaters with great sound. And they validate your parking. As long as you park in their garage. This is not a scene for the hip fast paced impatient crowd. When you go here you need to be a little more laid back and relaxed.

The seats are uncomfortable and the snacks are priced really high. I would go if there is a movie playing there that I really want to see and I cant see it anywhere else. They play movies that no other theater is showing so its nice to have somewhat of an access into this space, despite the prices being steep.

A downtown gem! Intimate screening room feel. Parking included in ticket price. Definitely worth a visit.Great cocktails along with a well curated craft bier selection.

We absolutely love coming to this theater. They have great food and drinks. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a parking garage attached. The seats are comfortable (wish they reclined).

This is a gem, I really enjoyed this theater!

Awesome and we loved it. Comfortable seats just like if are at home.

This theatre is great if youre downtown. The beer list and food was quite good would highly recommend. I caught the late show and literally had the theatre to myself. It was awesome.

Excellent place to watch a move and enjoy an evening on 2nd street. They offer free parking right next to the theater and you can get great drinks. Each theater is small and since you can reserve seats you are always able to find a good seat. I recommend!

I just love this quaint theater, super easy to miss in the center of downtown Austin. There is a cool bistro area for snacks and drink. You can even bring it ALL in the theater with you. Intimate theater size, and don’t forget your completely parking stamp!

Very good food and drinks and small intimate theaters. I liked it a lot.

A cleaner, more upscale version of Alamo

Nice place- a bit more upscale than most (all?) movie theatres in ATX but has a full bar, nice environment and shows a nice handful of films. Always enjoyed my time here and need to go more often.

Amazing experience. Theres food and drinks and often show indie flicks. Park in the parking garage behind them and they will validate parking.

Extremely comfortable place. You walk in, theres a screen for you to pick your movie and buy the ticket. Bar straight ahead with happy hour and friendly bartender. Overall experience was awesome!

Great theater, very clean. The food is good, but portions are small. Very little meat on the sandwich. I wont be purchasing it again but do enjoy the movies offered

The theater is comfortable; the food is tasty; and the beverage choices are better than at home.

Love this place. Especially with the general decline of the Alamo Drafthouse. Great film. Cozy, comfortable seating. Pretty decent food options. And validated parking.

Great experience! Hidden gem!

Try a whiskey Synecdoche for a literary buzz. Excellent film selection. Tea, coffee, dining, and cafe tables and chairs. Add ticket validation for four-hour free parking in the garage with an entrance on San Antonio.

Cute little cinema! Cocktails are over priced, with minimal alcohol content and mediocre quality.

Overall a good experience yet there has been a noticeable shift in patrons that go to Violet Crown that will text and talk during the movie. Also interesting that items in at least the mens restroom are in disrepair.

Love this place, super cute small theatre. Row B is my fav.

Once I figured out how things work, great experience at an uncrowded time. Food was good, and the theater was comfortable. You can select your own seats. Staff was a little on the less friendly side, but got the job done.

Unique vibe, cozy seats, and amazing movies!

I just love it. The concept is amazing - Its like watching a movie at your friends living room, that owns a big screen home cinema with great food, bar and coffee.

Fake leather seats with sticky soft drink residue stains and wet cup holders. Friendly cashier. Bathroom acceptable.

Beautiful theatre. Reminds me of a boutique version of the indie theatres back home.

Cool theater. Had a fun time.

Ever wanted to watch a movie when the theater is 82 degrees and they wont turn on the AC? Come see a show here and your wishes will be fulfilled like a vile genie.

Was not at all what I expected. Called to ask if the front seats were too close since they are the only one that are reclining( it’s an ottoman and a reclined chair) they said they were not close to the screen like other theatres (it was a lie too close to watch the movie comfortable)Not worth the money ... and had no lids forMy drink they ran out. Movie house eatery or draft house are waaay better don’t waste your money ..:

Seats were not good... really I felt uncomfortable

Great place to go for a chill night watching movies. The pizza is good and the pricing is excellent. Overall very impressed with our movie experience

Awesome place I would recommend this every time

Love this quaint theatre! Its well hidden and perfectly located for a movie downtown.

This is one of my favorite places to see a movie in Austin. The theaters are fairly small, and the chairs are nicer than I have in my living room. Great cocktails and beer, and the food is good also. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Free validated parking.

This is one of my favorite places to catch a movie the Drinks are GREAT unlike most dine in theatres. The have an awesome balcony that has seating to have a drink or two before your movie starts. Overall great experience!! I’m a repeat customer.

Nice small cinema. Love the fact that there are no waiters going running around to serve tables. Personally prefer their list of movies. And the hot cider is to die for. Will definitely be going again.