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McMenamins Anderson School Theater
18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011, United States
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Mo
Review №1

Seriously my favorite theater in Washington. Small but so cozy and service is always so great. They bring you your food/drink order... amazing tater tots with a nice alcohol beverage to chug it down. If I remember correctly their movie selection is usually two movies to choose from (usually the most anticipated ones) and when I lived in Bothell 2017-2020 the prices of tickets were 7 bucks... basically half of what you would pay else where but you get way better service, food, drinks, and people ( I love the people in Bothell, amazing community). To make things better, they are right next to their bar, small hotel, outdoor heated pool, and during summer this place is always thriving with happy people enjoying life.

Ch
Review №2

Very cool! We went to see a movie and the service was quick and the food was great! Fun place!

Er
Review №3

Quite clean and well kept. They also sell dinner/snacks which looked quite good. Great place for a date or couples night out.

Al
Review №4

Really loved the character of this place. It was a busy 3rd of July evening, even with quarantine, so we had to wait for a table for quite some time, but it was totally worth it! Great burgers, fries, and the casian tots are some of the best Ive ever had. The service was great and drinks were too. We absolutely adore the bonfires! Great places for groups to hang out as well!

Pa
Review №5

Lol homie wanted to charge me full price for a movie 1hr in....... 9$ please hahahahahahahha

Sa
Review №6

Its very beautiful and the food is very delicious! I would definitely go back there to enjoy the amazing atmosphere and there amazing food.

G.
Review №7

Not a real review: we werent actually in the regular restaurant. We went up for the Thanksgiving buffet and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A huge room full of families and their friends enjoying a really nice buffet. Everything was warm, if not piping hot and no apathetic steam-table vegetables.The wait staff were cheery and helpful, the salmon particularly good, and the care put into my vegetarian field roast impressive. Pretty much perfect Thanksgiving.

D
Review №8

Great food as always and plenty of outdoor seating!

An
Review №9

The food was good, but the service was spectacular!

Na
Review №10

THIS IS THE GREATEST THEATER EVER!! You can buy food and alcohol and they bring it to your seat. It is a little pricey, but the food is good. Nice screen and good choice of movies. We saw Aladdin right after it was released.

Ma
Review №11

Small, fun movie theater. They bring food to your seat, after you order in the lobby. Seats are comfy. Nice experience.

Zh
Review №12

Love coming here. Look for opportunities to divert moviegoing plans to this cinema. Good food and drinks. Comfortable seating. Friendly staff. Cool vibe.

D
Review №13

If you really enjoy having a GREAT experience !! I loved the whole time i was here and the way I was treated. The staff here have build the community from the ground up. I really like the history of every location and this one blew my mind. You should be here.

Eg
Review №14

First time here. A little confusing walking around the buildings. Staff had open doors with full view of working spaces while guests were walking around. That really takes away from the ambiance of any hospitality business. Parking is limited. Food served at the function was just okay, nothing to write home about. The soups displayed were not appetizing looking or clearly marked leaving guests guessing what they were about to eat.

Pe
Review №15

Great throwback theater with lots of space, great food and excellent sound and projector. Beats iPic hands down on quality. Just not a huge variety of movie choices.

Wo
Review №16

The food is good, the people are super nice. However, the place is a little creepy. People roam around the courtyard like fenced cattle and, the staff has the ability to manifest as if from nowhere, leaving you with a shock of fear at all times.The tater tots are amazing.

Br
Review №17

OK, wow. Amazing campus of experiences. Went there to celebrate a birthday at the whiskey bar and then watch Captain Marvel. Everything there was thoughtfully baked into a rich, warm experience. Had the Ruben at the theater which was so good (and included their signature tots). Will be going back soon I hope.

Ap
Review №18

We had our Corporate Holiday/Awards dinner here, great fun place

Da
Review №19

Fantastic theater. Definitely will go here again

Al
Review №20

I love McMenamins in general and the fact that they have a movie theater where you can order food and drinks is awesome! Definitely tops my list!

Al
Review №21

Two matinees a day! Great seats and super nice staff.

Al
Review №22

Nice cinema, cosy place, food and drink served to where you sit!

Ch
Review №23

Historic place updated well for todays needs and comfort.

Ar
Review №24

Fantastic place. Great pool, and the whiskey bar is great with knowledgeable staff. The movie theater is a great bargain and you can order food and drinks as well. (Picture is of a drink (For piglet)they made specially for the movie Christopher Robin...which was super cool. Also added picture of the drinks menu when we watched the movie)

St
Review №25

Great food and service, very friendly staff, limited seating so show up early.

th
Review №26

Its a decent theater as long as its not packed.The seats are only half stadium, the other half is all flat on the floor up front, not ideal for comfortable viewing.Nearly every seat (less those in front of a wooden bar) had a portable plastic tray in the cup holder, which ends up directly above your knees/legs - ** caution if you have it full of stuff, you may very likely dump everything on the floor ** - it also makes the standard seating more compact.The audio is decent, but there are two GIANT frame glass posters on the left and right off the wall, which reflect the screen and make for a slightly nauseating viewing.Lastly, like some old(er) theaters, it does NOT have a safe exit from each side of the row (in an emergency) or to avoid having to slip in between people to get to the left side of seats. There is NO exit on the left side of the seating.

Ty
Review №27

This is our go-to in Bothell, mostly for the atmosphere. If you havent been, come and sit by an outdoor fire, rain or shine, and enjoy the amazing gardens, live music and abundant whiskey and beer options. Id rate it a five, but the food is and always has been fairly boring. Not bad, just uninspired. We do like the new Southwest options on the menu though.

Lo
Review №28

Held our company Christmas party there, great venue, good times!

Am
Review №29

We love this place! Seeing a movie is awesome and chill

Ed
Review №30

Great place 2 catch an afternoon matinee. Service was beyond compare very nice person working the concessions. Good seats Good Eats cold Frosty beverages. Good combination

Am
Review №31

Very Eclectic property with lots of fun nooks and crannies to tuck away in. Fun bars, pool, shuffleboard, pin ball. Good food, great drinks, hotel rooms on the larger side and each one unique. A fun wedding venue and weekend away!

Da
Review №32

Great place for events and as a DJ nice to there vendors

Ph
Review №33

The was very exciting. Especially with the soundbar

Co
Review №34

McMenamins does it again! The Anderson School location had so many great things to do, especially the movie theater. This is a fairly small theater, but you can order full meals and alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the movie. You can never go wrong with the Cajun tots with the amazing ranch! Three alcoholic beverage selection includes local breweries in top of McMenamins own, all on tap. We went to see Dr. Sleep. There were only a handful of people in the theater so we got to choose the best seats! During the previews, the server brought our food. I ordered the Baja bowl and my husband ordered the Scooby snacks. Both were very large portions! Plenty to take home as leftovers. I highly recommend this theater.

Ad
Review №35

Great beer and atmosphere!

Ja
Review №36

A great location for food and fun and family.

Br
Review №37

I was here for a large company event. It was great! Food was good. Sausage and kraut with great chicken was very good as well.

Ca
Review №38

Really good location and space. The beer they brew isnt very good, but they do carry other breweries on tap so that helps out. The food also is fairly good

Br
Review №39

This location is amazing! I love the tiki bar and the little cottage bar! The plank cooked salmon is some of the best Ive ever had!

We
Review №40

The atmosphere is unmatched! Great food, great drinks, great entertainment - cant say enough.

Br
Review №41

Great little theater. Has food served directly to you plus full bar available.

Ja
Review №42

Great theater and great service. Not my first visit, and for sure not the last one, Staff is helpful and trying to make everybody enjoy. 5 stars with no hesitation.

Bo
Review №43

Good handling of food orders. But still long lines. Did not offer all of the drafts available in the rest of the facility.

La
Review №44

Great place for meals, drinks and atmosphere. This time I am here for a wedding reception. Fantastic catering. Love this place.

Na
Review №45

I saw Star Wars on opening night, at the 7 pm showing. The line started forging at 5:30. The place was crowded, as expected for a movie of this caliber, but getting to our seats was quick. Getting to the front of the line to order food took a while, however.The food was tasty, and arrived quickly, but I was at the front of the food line. The beer was good (Kris Kringle) but was served in very small portions.In the theater: The speakers were good, but the sound proofing was not. There were several corporate parties going on in the McMenamins complex, and we could hear them during the quieter moments of the film. In the midst of a heroic sacrifice moment, the soulful sounds of Robin Thickes Blurred Lines were clearly audible.During the second half of the movie, it seemed like almost everyone dropped their dishes, shattering their glasses and plates.I went here so I could watch a movie. Its nice to be able to have a beer while watching a great movie, but next time, Im going to the Regal at Northgate. Dropped popcorn barely makes a noise, and Im a lot less likely to hear gonna tear your ass in two during an emotionally tense scene.

Er
Review №46

Atmoshpere is a throwback to theaters of the past. Great place to see a movie.Have lunch and a beer while watching a new release movie.Food is good and not run of the mill.Only one movie choice but its usually a good one.

Pe
Review №47

Excellent food and a fun time watching Star Wars

Da
Review №48

This is a great date night theater. Good food and drinks and a relaxed atmosphere for watching a movie.

Cl
Review №49

My family and I love this place!

Br
Review №50

Very fun decor. Only $9 a movie. Super cozy. The guy who works there, i think maybe Cody or Cory, anyhow, hes the nicest guy ever and makes the entire experience perfectly complete.

Be
Review №51

Was our first visit, we were beyond amazed at this former school turned into a hotel. The staff was beyond amazing and fantastic. 3 restaurants to choose from and the food was awesome. We would completely come back again. Best of everything in one place. We also were amazed with leaving the history and decor of the place.

Be
Review №52

Live show new years eve.2018 Great band, great sound. Total fees to enter $28 per person.Only to discover there was only a handful of chairs & it was a standing event. We got there at 9 and were going to stand until mightnight. Wow.We stayed awhile and then left. Found a venue with fun & seating. It is just not cool to not mention no seating on the website.

Da
Review №53

I absolutely love this place. It is beautifully restored. The movie theater is small but modern. The food at the various restaurants provides a good variety of options. The rooms are spacious and have their own restroom and shower (some properties offer European style facilities).Go, eat, drink, sleep and enjoy.

La
Review №54

This our favorite place to take our kids for dinner and a movie. Its casual, comfortable, and reasonably priced. We love it.

El
Review №55

Beautiful comfortable seating that even reclines some. Most of the rows have a bar type table in front of them to set drinks and food you might buy. This is not a traditional movie theater. While there menu is limited you can actually order and eat a full meal, including alcoholic beverages, during your movie. This is a greet community location that is often frequented by families and couples.

Ru
Review №56

One of my favorites place to go and relax and have a beer the pool is amazing. Food is always great located just a hour from Seattle.. The rooms are always clean and comfortable I have never been disappointed here

Ti
Review №57

Fun place to see a movie if you like a small old fashioned experience. They have their mediocre food and overpriced beer available during the movie which is actually better than most movie theater offerings.

Je
Review №58

A busy spot with good food, beer, drinks, movie theatre and live entertainment. Popular with adults, kids and dogs alike. Sometimes the wait can be long, but its well worth a visit, especially the outdoor seating under the stars. Check out the art in the schoolhouse turned hotel, recollecting the history of the school and surrounding town.

Be
Review №59

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere and I was very happy with my stay

to
Review №60

Awesome venue for a company event. Good food. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

Pa
Review №61

Food was pretty good. Beer was great. Only problem is the service is a little slow. The atmosphere is really nice. Pinball machines and pool tables. I will definitely go back.

At
Review №62

Interesting concept! A school turned into various restaurants and bars, one with a swimming pool. You could spend a day or a weekend here just walking the grounds - I think I even saw a hotel. Will have to go back.

na
Review №63

The theater is great. The 3 guys working on Saturday were adorable and fun. Tots could have been served hotter.

Jo
Review №64

Great feel, went here for spiderman far from home.

Da
Review №65

The food was amazing.

Br
Review №66

Great place fo kids and adults. Place serves for and adult beverages

Ka
Review №67

Beautiful facility... with lots of bars, outdoor eating, hotel

Su
Review №68

Had our yearly company party here, heres pat on the back for those that put this at Costco. We had great food, dancing prizes fun was had by all. This was the place to be.

Mi
Review №69

Fun spot to have a drink and watch a show

De
Review №70

Loved the theater. The Wheel chair section is in the center of the theater, you are not breaking your neck to see the screen. Plenty of room.

Ca
Review №71

I really wanted to like this theater. Everybody talked about how great it is and so my two daughters were ecstatic when they found out that I was taking them to see beauty and the beast. Unfortunately for us, mcmenamins was doing some construction in the building somewhere and it ruined the movie. Even my girls were distracted by the noise. If they happen to be making any noise nearby, it’s a waste of money how did they not realize that the work they were doing would drown out their theater??

Al
Review №72

Great service and amazing food. When my brother accidentally dropped a glass cup they were immediately on it and checking to make sure we were okay

D
Review №73

Love this place, always a seat ready, always good food and great beer.

Da
Review №74

So yummy and super fun!

Ra
Review №75

Havent had a chance to go in but outs really cool that this is even a thing, what a cool spot... Gotta go! 1st run movies only, whats not to like...

Mi
Review №76

Awesome atmosphere with a very historic smell and feel. Classically good McMenamins food and beverage served before and during the movie, with cocktails themed after the movie currently showing. Very reasonable ticket prices.

Br
Review №77

Dinner and a movie. Had a great time. Staff was awesome.

Pr
Review №78

Converted school auditorium. Staff was friendly to me and my special needs companions. Food and drink available. Caregiver passes were not available but the admission was reasonable so that paying full price for me was less than in regular chain theaters.

Te
Review №79

Great place to eat at not outrageous prices with tasty beverages while sitting in comfy seats and enjoying Hollywoods latest show. Come early and enjoy the fireside.

Lu
Review №80

Hidden treasure of Bothell. If you are a Seattlite & want to venture just 30+ mins north to a utopian McMenamins Oasis of restaurants, a hotel, a large public pool & a full service food & drink movie theater: look no further than the Anderson School.We were there in the snow & cold & it was still compelling & even a bit magical:

St
Review №81

The theater runs first-run (current) films and matinees are only $7! This is a relatively small theater, so youre not in for IMAX-sized screens. The sound system is great and the screen is quite adequate. In the back there is seating with counters, and in the theater style seating on the main floor there are large cafeteria-style trays that fit into each seats cup holder. There is a full bar and you can order food, which is delivered to your seat. The theater allows minors only when accompanied by someone over 21. Its a great place to see a movie!

LA
Review №82

Very friendly staff served us the food we ordered - theater is comfy and showed the movie well.

Co
Review №83

Ive never been to a place like this before and I love it. Some of the most friendly staff ever and the food was pretty good. We sat outside next to a fire pit and got to listen to some pretty decent live music. What more could you ask for.

Mi
Review №84

Great property, great brand, awesome location. But local management struggles to keep up with demand. Certain days have too few staff to help customers.

Lo
Review №85

Clean and homey, comfort food in a cozy setting, this is the only theater I go to.

Me
Review №86

I really enjoyed this movie theater, it was cool, unique and intimate providing food and drinks with comfortable seating. We watched Despicable Me 3 which was the only movie showing and there was less than 15 people total. I will definitely come back!

Ja
Review №87

If you cant find someplace here that fits you, you havent looked hard enough. The campus includes multiple restaurants and amenities from the cozy Whisky bar to the Woodshop to the pool. Go bar hopping without even leaving the property. They also have event space and lodgings.

El
Review №88

I love enjoying nights out with my husband at McMenamins. Always a crowd of local people having a great time. The food could be better.

Br
Review №89

Food was good, movie was pinkish got free tickets to another movie

Pa
Review №90

Doors open 45 minutes before the movie starts so if you want to avoid the line and get your food right after your order it then thats the time to go. I went with my wife and the theater only had about 15 people by the time the movie started (it has space for over a hundred), which was surprising for a Friday night. The seats were comfortable; we chose two with a table that runs in front which was nice since we didnt have our food/drink in a lap tray. The video and audio were great considering it was only $9 a ticket. Would definitely go again.

Je
Review №91

Beer and a movie. So perfect

Gr
Review №92

Awesome little theater with food/drinks!

He
Review №93

Great for dinner and a movie

Ro
Review №94

Always a comfortable experience outside in the court yard.

Da
Review №95

We had a company event here. The food and staff were stellar.

El
Review №96

Neat place to wander with a drink. Nice outdoor seating, theater, tiki pool etc

Jo
Review №97

This place is a community center, not just a bar. Very classy, lots of space, superb food and a decent selection of drinks. Theres a hotel, a pool (all Bothell residents swim free!) and a theater on site. The theater is the best around: you can order adult beverages, burgers, etc., and the price for an evening showing is less than anywhere nearby. Had a few work parties here outside by the fire pits. Always a good time.

Je
Review №98

A fun place to enjoy great atmosphere and a wonderful experience. Restaurants, pool, and movie theater all for your enjoyment.

Da
Review №99

Quirky, comfy, casual, whimsical mega destination built in the middle of nowhere, but smack dab fast in the path of booming expansive progress. Tons of high density living space booming all around... Almost like the McMennamins developers had a crystal ball!

Ju
Review №100

Great place to have dinner and watch a movie. The only problem is theres an aisle only on the one side so if youre all the way to the left its a pain to get in and out.

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  • Address:18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011, United States
  • Site:http://andersonschooltheater.com/?utm_source=Google%20Maps&utm_medium=Website%20Button&utm_campaign=Anderson%20School%20Theater
  • Phone:+1 425-398-0122
Categories
  • Movie theater
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Food:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
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