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Skylight Cinema
350 SW A St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States
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Va
Review №1

I like this theatre but my gosh it is so cold in there. I wore a down coat and my teeth were still chattering. I wore my mask at my seat to be able to stay a little warmer. I’m telling you it was no more than 60 degrees in the theatre. I wouldn’t go back without a blanket in tow. The people that work there, however, are amazing. Wonderful customer service. Very attentive.

Sc
Review №2

You gotta check out a movie in Skylight. The staff is always friendly and the main screens are comfortable and great to watch a movie in. Good food and in a great location. We always enjoy a trip downtown and to Skylight.

Dy
Review №3

Everything is perfect except for the fact they never answer their phone.

Me
Review №4

Nice theater! They have awesome chips and queso! Seats are comfy

St
Review №5

We rented the venue during the day for pretty cheap for an event. The staff were friendly and helpful. We were able to get all of our technology and presentation requirements met.The seats were super comfortable and probably a little too relaxing, as a couple attendees fell asleep.There werent many power outlets, and while we were looking for them we checked under a few of the seats. DO NOT LOOK UNDER THE SEATS. It was full of all of the discarded popcorn and candy you might imagine they cant reach with a broom and 5 minutes between shows.

Ja
Review №6

Not a great experience and consistent challenges with staffing if you are attempting to purchase concessions. You have to be lucky to have an interaction with a server and unfortunately there is no other way to purchase anything, which is confirmed if you try to ask the front desk or bar.

ma
Review №7

Watched a movie in the theater tonight, and had a pleasant experience! The theater was smaller, but so much more personable! The seats were comfy and the food was good. 10/10 would recommend the quesadillas. (Seriously...don’t just take my word for it. Try them!)

Ra
Review №8

My son and I Saw Ford v Ferrari last week at Skylight Cinema. It was my first visit and I was impressed by the intimate feeling of the theatre and the comfort of the seating. The screens are large and the sound was amazing. We had just eaten dinner, so did not sample the cuisine, but might give that a try next visit. Great experience!

Bo
Review №9

Comfortable seating. The split curtain between 1/2 theatres is a bit odd. Flat room with decent sound. Dont bother with the food unless youre starving. They seem to really care if you get a cocktail or two, if I would have maybe theyd get another star.

Jo
Review №10

The theater is small but very clean. Staff is very friendly and the food is pretty good and not too expensive (other than typical theater candy). I really enjoy this theater.

M.
Review №11

Great salons and friendly people. I like it.

La
Review №12

Love Skylight! Great venue for birthday parties. Food is great for date nights as well.

Br
Review №13

Great place and atmosphere. The only complaint is that they need to serve lunch as well as dinner!!! Such a disappointment. Also wish they had the same chairs thought the entire theater that they do for rooms 1&2. But beyond that, it is still a good place to watch a movie.

Na
Review №14

My personal go to movie theater if I have the option, its usually always spotless. Employees are polite, Movie selection is usually perfect. And the seats in the movie theater are extremely comfortable.. not to mention all of the food and drinks you can order.If I was given the option between any other movie theater around here, this definitely would be my first choice.

Ba
Review №15

The movie rotations are pretty good and the $5 movie night on Tuesdays is amazing! It makes for a great date night, and the food and drinks from The Cutting Room are also great if you want something aside from popcorn and candy!

Ry
Review №16

Great place to go, staff great and service was beyond expectations. modern vibe if your into that, small but does justice. Needs more movies options...

Ka
Review №17

I really like this theater. It is always clean, the drinks and food are great, and comfy seats. I only deduct a star because I wish there was better movie selection. Sometimes things are here for only a week before they leave making it hard to catch less blockbuster style films. But overall I always enjoy myself and am glad it is so conveniently located in Bentonville.

Kr
Review №18

What a gem to have in downtown Bentonville. Nice staff, wonderful seating, clean and comfortable and $5 Tuesdays are the best of all! Its going to become my new Tuesday thing, move over tacos!

Br
Review №19

Definitely a nice theater. Only thing I wish they had was the reclining seats they offer in theaters 1 & 2 in all 6 of their theaters... Didnt even realize the side theaters lacked them until recently. Other than that its definitely a great addition to the area just south of the Bentonville Square.

Jo
Review №20

Will never go to a normal movie theater again. So comfortable and great food. Cant kick the seat in front of you even if you tried. Great for larger patrons...

Ma
Review №21

Best movie theater in Northwest Arkansas!

Ja
Review №22

A luxury experience at the same cost of any other theater in the area. Would recommend to reserve the back seats as soon as possible for best view.

Br
Review №23

I never judge on a one time experience, but I found that this place was the exception. We arrived to a 9:35 movie at 9:35 on Saturday . The popcorn was already bagged up. The service was horrible. We got up 4 times during the movie. First to see if we were going to get service. We were told yes. A second after waiting 15 mins to get menus. A third to go to the bar because they never came back and asked if we wanted anything. A forth to see what happend to the full order after only getting part of it. Then they informed us that they could not make our drinks. Looked forward to a great date night but got bad service and frustrated. On the bright side it was clean and they did give us a cookie for our trouble.

An
Review №24

Great new theater by the square. Comfy seats and good food service. It did take me a couple visits to become familiar with seating to learn where not to seat. Some seats are way too close to the screen; it would be good for the website to get more info on what kind of view you get from each seat.

Jo
Review №25

I love being able to go to the movies and order food and snacks at my seat. This theater is the best.

Je
Review №26

Very nice small Cinema. I would suggest not setting in the very back role if you want to recline and it’s pretty chilly in there. Take a blanket

Ry
Review №27

Awesome! Make sure you hit the recliner button on the chair, especially if you are in the front row. Great place to relax and see a show.

Sa
Review №28

Best movie theatre ever. But they charge you a “booking fee” to pre order seats online. Its funny to me that Im doing all the work and even ordering seats ahead of time and getting charged extra for it. That is some clever capitalism right there. No need to raise price of tickets just add some fees that dont make sense!

Ma
Review №29

Concessions:Popcorn tasted old. Was not filled to the top.Soda was flat first time, second time it was fine.Previews:I dont think its fair to call these previews anymore, because we saw more advertisements than we did previews for movies. Non-stop for at least 30 minutes. Also, they showed previews for some truly terrible looking films. Maybe this is commonplace now, but it was strange.Atmosphere:Noticed it was louder than a typical theater. I think since people are able to order food it creates a more chit chatty atmosphere prior to the film. Plus there are employees constantly walking up and down aisles looking for food/drink orders. No issues once the movie started, however.Seats:Comfy seats, recline far back. Tons of space in front of and behind. Side to side, a reasonable amount of space.Screen:Sits too high up for my taste. Noticeably brighter at the bottom than the top due to the poor viewing angle. Other than that no complaints.Sound:Great quality sound. Not too loud which Ive noticed in other theaters lately. Speakers are very close to you and surround you on all sides.Overall:Meh. I guess if you are young and/or trendy you might like this place, but personally Id prefer a more traditional theater with quality concessions.

An
Review №30

This is a great place to see a movie. The seats are comfortable and not a bad view because of the design of the theater. The chair service is great along with the food. Lots of choices on the menu and the serving size was later than expected.

ch
Review №31

Its nice and has a full bar. Have to show up early if your looking to order food and etc. Leather and reclining chairs for seating. Drinks are pretty average.

Ad
Review №32

Amazingly clean and the staff is awesome

Pa
Review №33

Trendy place. Good picture and sound, comfy electric recliners, very friendly staff. Parking is a bit tight. Could use more wait staff in the theaters. Nice addition to Bentonville!

De
Review №34

We took the whole family to a movie and settled on this one by chance. This theater was amazingly clean, comfortable, and accommodating. The staff were all friendly, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If I could start y own theater, I’d hope it would end up like this one.

Pa
Review №35

Skylight Cinema is a smaller but awesome cinema. It has a very cozy atmosphere. The reclining chairs are super comfortable and if you go during the evening they have a service where you can order food/refreshments and they will being it straight to your seat. I highly recommend trying this place out at least once when you are in town!

Ad
Review №36

This is one my favorite theaters to go to in NWA. Love the restaurant and food service. The only thing I would complain about is that in the main theater, all the seats are ground level and you have to make your seat go back so you’re not staring up at the screen. Also, the smaller theaters don’t have reclinable seats.

Ky
Review №37

Quality movie theater in downtown Bentonville.

na
Review №38

Its pretty amazing that they have close to downtown Bentonville.

Su
Review №39

I love this movie theatre in downtown Bentonville. You can get food brought to your seat. The also have reclining seats and good movie selections.

Be
Review №40

Great place to see movie and relax. Service is great

Co
Review №41

Great theater experience! Excellent food and drinks. Excellent reclining seating as well. As a bonus for couples the seating is set up for couples in that the separator arm can be lifted for snuggling.

Da
Review №42

We simply love this theater. The matinee shows are a little cheaper than bigger theaters in area. You always get to choose exactly what seat you want to sit in and if you arrive a few minutes early they will serve you anything from their menu to bar selections. The picture quality & sound are excellent and I love the smaller theaters. If you dont want something to eat off their menu for lunch or dinner they are walking distance to the Bentonville square. We like that they offer sparkling water ( or mineral water) instead of just sugary fountain drinks and that they have nice snack options even if you dont want an entire meal. Just a win, win theater all around!!

Ti
Review №43

Was a great experience! Loved the food as well.

Ja
Review №44

Very good food. Also excellent service especially the associate Jake.

me
Review №45

Definitely different than the average movie theater, I like the concept.

Li
Review №46

Great theatre you can bring your own snacks or you can order of theor menu they have some great carne asada chipotle fries! Amaziiiing!!!!

Be
Review №47

Watched Episode 9 with my 2 padawans and enjoyed time with my kiddos

B
Review №48

Great movie venue.Has bar and cafe food available (as well as the typical high-priced popcorn, soda, and candy) to take into the movie. Reclining seats are spacious and oh so comfy. Great screens. Bathrooms are clean with modern fixtures. Attentive staff. There is a seating area near the cafe if you want to come a little early to eat before going in to watch the movie. Cafe food is very good. Everything Ive come to expect from a first rate movie theater. I hope to return often.

Ri
Review №49

Best movie theater in the entire Bentonville/Rogers area. Great food!Nice to have a drink at a movie theater....Thats a first for us.

Ti
Review №50

We really loved our experience here. Great for a date night. Comfy chairs, smaller cinema, good food. A little pricey, but worth it for special occasions.

Ad
Review №51

Best place to watch a movie!! Loved the reclining seats...kids loved it too

Na
Review №52

$5 movie Tuesdays are great, but they need to get rid if the 4 minute self-promotion they have before every movie. It takes too long

Ta
Review №53

We love skylight! The amenities and facilities are great, modern and cozy environment. The staff is great and makes great drinks! Weve stopped going out to dinner before the movie because we like their food so much!

Ca
Review №54

Was our first time and loved it!!! Valerie helped us and definitely treated us incredibly good! Great staff and service! Will be back again for sure!

Om
Review №55

No complaints just a good cinema and like the reclining chairs. I liked the sound system they have plus it was at the right level.

Ch
Review №56

Comfortable seating, nice food service. Air conditioning wasnt working properly. Felt like being outside

Jo
Review №57

Movies, restaurant stile food and beer if you like. The Cuban sandwich is my favorite! We need more of these!

To
Review №58

I am so happy to have a theater like this in NWA! Coming from Dallas, I am accustomed to eat-in theaters, amazing drinks, great reserved seating, and top notch service. Skylight delivered on all of it! And the location is beautiful. I love how cozy it is. Other theaters should follow suit. I will not be using any other theater.

Dj
Review №59

Bar and theatre with good food. Only complaint was the servers are constantly walking in front of you during the movie to serve people and 10$ for a beer. Chairs recline and are really comfy.

De
Review №60

The seating arrangement is little different from standard multiplex. They have waiting stuff walk up to your seat in the beginning of the show and take your order later deliver your order to your seat during the show. This process leads to little unease as continuously waiting stuff roaming around inside the movie hall and walking past you. The movie screen was at height which is greater than most screens hence if you do not wish to lie down and watch the movie you will end up tiring your neck as you have to lift your chin up and tilt your head backward to see what is on the screen. Well, that leads to not so great viewing experience. Also so waiting stuff spread misinformation about other local movie halls which seemed silly.

Mi
Review №61

Full service and walk up counter option. Fun venue in the middle of Bentonville downtown.

St
Review №62

Went early and was able to get seated and served food before movie started. Good experience

Er
Review №63

I like the smaller theater atmosphere. Not a lot of seats, but the ones that are there are very comfortable! I like that you can reserve your seat in advance so theres never a question of where youre going to be sitting and whether you can sit with your friends or not. Picture and sound are always high quality. You can order food at your seat if you wish, but I have yet to use the service so I cant really comment on that.

Wh
Review №64

We just moved here from Nevada, about 80 north of Vegas, and we have never been to a movie theater like this! The seats were so comfortable and I didnt have anyone kick the back of my seat due to all the leg room. Im hearing impaired and dont go to the movies very much, maybe once a year. They have this awesome closed captioning device that works beautifully! I can finally enjoy watching movies at the theater with my family.

Ch
Review №65

I am mixed with this place. I love the service. You can order food and drink from your movie seat. The food was really good except my street corn side was bland but my awesomely named BLT was amazing so was the Chips and Queso the viewing angle of the screen is not right probably 5 degrees off. So that is why I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 or 5.

Me
Review №66

Enjoyed the seating and overall experience. BUT, food and drink are pricey. Service was disjointed. My appetizer came out after the meal. My drink from the bar didnt arrive until I was done eating. Really poorly done for a $50+ meal .

D
Review №67

Went to see Zombieland 2 on Tuesday for $5. That is a bargain in todays economy. Seats were very comfortable and this is my go to theater.

Ry
Review №68

Having been to several dine in movie theaters we were excited about trying this one. Very cool atmosphere and everything you would expect. The bar is great and would be a great spot to grab a drink even if you dont want to watch a movie. The fries were incredible. Must try them!

Br
Review №69

Great venue, nicely designed, and with great food and beverage selection. Try the Mojave Melt!

Ke
Review №70

I really like the smaller theater. However I was disappointed that we could very clearly hear the sound from theater next to us during the movie.

Ma
Review №71

Great venue, food, drinks and movie all in one. Love the service right at your theater seat.

Ma
Review №72

Sparkling place, friendly staff, food with the best food!

St
Review №73

Comfy seats, clean theaters and pleasant staff that were willing to help and go the extra mile. Despite seeming short on staff (?) they were lively and exuberant with particular credit to food runners and those on concessions. The movie was good with no auditory or visual glitches and I was pleased throughout. The only thing of note would be the absolutely appalling treatment I overheard what appeared to be a senior member of staff giving a subordinate, highly disrespectful, unprofessional and in my opinion worth an investigation as treating your workers with respect is not hard!! 5 stars for service, 2 stars for how the poor staff are being treated

Er
Review №74

The food was trash... the pizza is a big cracker with some toppings.. frozen pizza is better. I like the menu at your seat concept. But I was truly disappointed with my order. The screen and sound was good though. And the seats are comfortable.

Br
Review №75

Prefer the small theaters. Great for anyone who is overwhelmed by large crowds.

Mi
Review №76

Very nice seats that recline. Very modern decor and clean restroom.

Ed
Review №77

Nice theater. Enjoy the location and the show

Je
Review №78

Small Hometown Theater that serves food inside of the theater. Only issue is they didnt have the coffee that was on their menu. Otherwise a pleasant experience. Will come again.

Kr
Review №79

Great, smaller theater. Skylight has a couple of larger theaters, but most are around 50 seats. The theaters, however, are very modern. Comfortable seats, swiveling trays for your drinks and food, which you can order before or during the movie. The larger theaters allow you to recline and prop up your feet, which is fantastic.

Ja
Review №80

It is very small and cramped. It has reclining and luxury seats with small swing tables. They only serve food at 5 and after during the weeks and at 12 and after on weekends kind of disappointing. The concession stand only serves candy and popcorn with no slushie or nachos another let down. Price was reasonable so I would recommend it to a friend.

Lo
Review №81

Beer and a movie? Uh...YEAH! Buy your ticket online and know where your seat is before you get there. Bottomless self-serve soda fountain. Order food from within the theater and eat while you watch the movie. Whats not to like? So glad to have this theater here!

Ra
Review №82

It’s very near to the Bentonville square. That’s the best part that I liked with this theater. The screen that went to watch Lion King was very small and we got to watch from 2nd row, which I did not like. BTW there were no recliner seats in that particular screen.

HO
Review №83

Hands down best movie theater in NWA. Spacious seating, wait staff for food and beverages, clean. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Purchase tickets online and reserve your seats. Fantastic!

Va
Review №84

I have been to the Skylight Cinema 3 times. Not my favorite. You only get in theater food service part of the time, I am used to the Alamo Drafthouse which has it all of the time. The screen placement is odd. They seem to rely on a person reclining in order to watch the movie, which makes eating and drinking impossible. It is clean and people are friendly, but ultimately you go to a movie theater to watch a movie.

Bo
Review №85

Service in your chair is nice, but understaffed and service was slow. No tiered seats, but still good viewing.

Ke
Review №86

Beautiful. Classy. Comfortable. Best of all the recliners allowed my husband and I to enjoy a movie and still feel like we’re at home cuddling.I recommend bringing a blanket.

St
Review №87

Cute/small theater. Modern & clean. Friendly staff. Great location in downtown Bentonville. Cheap on Tuesdays.

K
Review №88

I prefer this theater over any other in Northwest Arkansas. I’ve been here during the week and on the weekends. The food was great (kitchen is only open on the weekends for now I think). They have two large auditoriums for the newest showings and I think five smaller auditoriums. The seats don’t fully recline in the smaller rooms but they’re still really comfortable. You definitely get more space in the larger auditoriums.

Ta
Review №89

I really enjoyed my visit! When you first walk in, the vibe is almost like a bar lounge. The theaters are in the back so you don’t see them at first. The mixed drinks are on tap, which is pretty neat. They sell food here, and also have a concession in the back. While in the theater they serve you as well. Forgot to mention they have comfortable recliners!

La
Review №90

Best movie theater around. I highly recommend. The seats are super comfy and depending on the theater you get, they can actually recline. If youre feeling hungry then you can order your typical pub fare while youre watching the movie or maybe grab yourself a beer.

Br
Review №91

The floor slopes downwards (?!?). The only way to be a little comfortable & not hurt your neck is to recline in the chair & put your feet up. But I have a medical condition & dont like putting my feet up.

Ja
Review №92

Fantastic! Take a coat, pretty chilly inside.

Ja
Review №93

Went during film festival for the first time. Very nice theater. Restrooms appeared to be recently cleaned as they had a strong chemical smell.Inside the theater I was offered a menu along with the other guests. Other guests were brought their orders and assisted. I did not see a call button nor did anyone ever come by to check on me. I was disappointed as I would have placed an order but didnt know how. Please improve this experience for other first timers.

Ke
Review №94

Ease of parking was great! Very fast getting tickets there. No line! The young lady at concessions wasnt real friendly, but another young man stepped up & assisted us. Small theaters had the right amount of seats & were very comfortable. Well definitely come back!

Sa
Review №95

What a great experience! Perfect for the family and in a great location. Movie selection is awesome and the theaters arent freezing inside like most. You can also order food while you watch the movie and they will bring it to you. Very nice and courteous staff. Will definitely be back. Kiddos loved it.

Fe
Review №96

Popcorn was good and seating is reserved! Food and bar in same venue so you can arrive early and dine before your movie and pass time watching sports on several large flat screen TVs! Only drawback is where to park.

Br
Review №97

About as good a theater experience as you can get!

Jo
Review №98

Skylight Cinema is a small but classy theater. The screens are larger than some others but the seats are the best. The seats are leather, they recline, and have trays for food. Certain show times also give you the option to order food and drink while you watch.Perfect for date night as you can have dinner and a movie in one place.

Ch
Review №99

A real night out where you feel treated in all respects! Wonderful service and a good selection of food and drinks. If you are looking for a relaxing happy nite out with group or a special someone the Skylight should definitely be near the top of you list.

Ho
Review №100

I loved the design of the place and the people there. So kind. I will forever remember this theater since it is the home of where I first watched Avengers: Infinity War. Thank you all. (Seriously, it was an awesome theater and I highly recommend it.)

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  • Address:350 SW A St, Bentonville, AR 72712, United States
  • Site:http://www.skylightcinemas.com/
  • Phone:+1 479-367-7629
Categories
  • Movie theater
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Assisted listening devices:Yes
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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