This theater is a gem! Very cozy and old school. If youre looking for a place with some personality - not some soulless, corporate AMC - come and support this spot! Lots of little restaurants, cafes, bars just down the street as well! Prices are very fair

This theatre is terrific! I am a huge movie buff and I absolutely love the gem this theatre provides. The Prestige Room is where it’s at! The buttery popcorn is out of this world delicious and the prices are awesome! Plus you get all the blockbuster hits! And it’s only a half few blocks from where I live.

Went here for the first time on Sunday to see joker and it was awesome. Super cool, historic building. We got our tickets online which made it super easy when we got there. We bought tickets for Tuesday, realized it wouldn’t work for our schedule and they switched the day for us, no problem. $6 movies on Wednesday. They have the usual pop corn and snacks PLUS full tilt ice cream ️ the room we were is was house 1 and I think their largest. 150 seat, regular row seating. My husband have been to the house 2 room and said it’s like watching from your living room. They have couches and chairs instead of the fold out seating. TIP: be early and check your seats before committing. Some chairs have sh*t springs. All around a really awesome local movie theater.

This movie theater feels like walking into a coffee shop from the 90s in the BEST way possible. Instead of rows of theater seats, there are overstuffed armchairs and side tables. Its our favorite place to watch indy films and documentaries.

Charming independent theater with selections thoughtfully tailored to the neighborhood.

I love the Ark Lodge; what a great community theater. They often screen films I want to see that are hard to find elsewhere.I only wish their weeknight showings were either a bit earlier or a bit later — currently, they cluster around 5:00 and 7:30. I can’t get there from work by 5:00, and if it’s a 2-hour movie, a 7:30 start means we don’t get home until 10:00, which is a bit too late for a weeknight.My sister and I would go here a lot more often if the showtimes fit better with a 9-5 work schedule.

I love it here!! It has a homey vibe and atmosphere and the popcorn and snacks are fairly priced. So grateful they exist! Support them!

Ark Lodge is Columbia Citys own, and only, cinema. It has had a near death experience in recent memory and is now upgraded and working well. We are all glad is is still going. A great place.

Great Experience! Ark Lodge Cinema is a small, independently-run cinema over in the historic Columbia City neighborhood. The rooms were cozy, there werent too many ads, and the staff were pleasant. Just dont come in expecting an experience like one of those chain movie theaters. Only if I lived closer to this place. . .

Viewed Digging for Weldon Irvine. Veri informative. He was a genius of his time touching the lives of many in the music industry.

Its a nice homey neighborhood theater.

Great community movie theater. Fantastic unique building. Multi-screens - including one with living-room style seating. Locally-sourced snacks.

You can not beat $6 Wednesdays in a beautiful and historic movie theater. Love this place.

A community movie theater that deserves the support. I would go here all the time if I could. There are two theaters with regular seats and one theater with couches. Its awesome.

Love Ark Lodge great community movie house, I almost always see someone I know there

Its an excellent small theater that is great for events. I went for the Grave Plot Film Fest which was a great time. This theater is incredibly small though so keep that in mind. The audio quality (obviously) isnt up to par with the large chain theaters around Seattle, but that isnt stopping me from going again in the future for some cheap screenings.

Really cool little theatre. Theyre working on their liquor license and are hoping to offer drinks early 2020.

This place is awesome in my books , Id recently lost my wallet there and I had very important documents in there and it was returned promptly to me like the next day .. plus their $6.00 Wednesdays are a heck of a deal !!

Very cute old style movie hall. The main screen is big. Good sound quality. Seats are not that comfortable. People are very nice. Def worth watching a movie here.Its in heart of Columbia city

Clean and nice theater. Restrooms were well maintained. Seats were nice and I felt decent leg room between rows. Easy to find and a short walk from the light rail. Across the street is a deli, bakery, and a Rum bar.If there is another event that Im interested in I will return.

Great value. Family owned. Community rock in Columbia City.

I loved it!! It was as comfy as sitting at home. Im definitely going back.

I really liked it. Its an older building that looks like an old house inside, and you walk up the stairs to the 2nd floor to go the theatre room. It was intimate and cozy like being in at home watching it on the big screen. Old but nice

An incredible theatre in a historic building & part of town. I wish It were a bit closer to where I live, but Im happy its around.

Awesome local moviehouse! Great and friendly staff!

This is a small historic theater with lots of history in the community. Freshly popped corn, which I appreciate, and is increasingly rare in theaters. A much more genuine movie experience than you will find in any megaplex. Despite the historic vibes, all the movies show at modern standards with high res picture and sound. (Except for the old retro flicks that are shown in special runs.) Overall, a really cool theater thats well worth supporting!

Pop corn with real butter, affordable matinees! Perfect!

I love the friendly customer service. I am so glad to have a neighborhood movie theatre. Local businesses make a difference to the community.They have great popcorn...so yummy. Yes, they will layer the butter for you. Very happy to have ice cream & frozen Junior Mints.

This place is quaint and old-school. Its like stepping back in time. The smaller theaters have just a bunch of couches and armchairs and feels so cozy.

Great theater with parking and restaurants within easy reach.

The movie we saw was on the top floor with couches and oversized chairs which made it very comfortable. The size of the screen is smaller than most, but the chairs mase up for it.

This is my favorite theater in all of Seattle. It’s definitely old school but it feels so homey. You get great service and they’re always showing the best movies. Go here!

This is a great neighborhood movie theater. I take my kids to go see all the new movies here. They even employ youth from the neighborhood and thats really awesome!

David and his friendly team do their best to make the cinemas comfortable, affordable, and accessible. My favorite by miles.

Great atmosphere. Love going when I can and supporting local businesses

Wrinkle in time... Love the nostalgic feel here took me back to Jr high and first dates...

This is not a state of the art theater, but what you get instead is so much more. Its classic, timeless and the community of movie lovers that enter its doors respect every last inch of this place. Avoid the huge crowds and loud patrons of other theaters and take in a movie here instead, youll be happy you did.

I love my local movie theater!!

This is the best place to see movies!!! We saw Bohemian Rhapsody. The room we saw the movie in was just the right size and had plush love seats and chairs to sit in. Staff was friendly and great!!

Small indie theater house with excellent treats! Their throwback Thursdays are absolutely a blast! One of my favorite spots to see a movie though is there theater upstairs that is full of blue chairs and loveseats! It is this fantastically Cozy Theater where we just watch Spider-Man. Excellent!

Lovely old theater in Columbia City.

A fine and local theater. Loved the movie Parasite.

I recommend arriving early if you want to sit with your friend or partner.

I love the comfy seats

Local cinema with a personal touch. Lively crowd. One of the most creatively adapted logos Ive ever encountered.

Love it here. So many fun times with friends

We keep coming back to this nice historic theater. My favorite is the prestige room with the awesome furniture, but not always get to watch a movie in there. Popcorn is really good, and kids always enjoy themselves. Parking is a little challenging in Columbia City, so get there early, you might have to park a couple of blocks away.

Awesome litte theater! Clean, cozy, good foot room. Nice atmosphere. Classic feel, like going to an art theater. Reminiscent of the Grand Theater in Tacoma. Would see a movie there again!

Overall great experience. The popcorn was good at this theater.

I love our neighbor cinema. Its cozy and vintage. The popcorn tastes much better than what you get in the big corporate cinemas.

I saw The Florida Project there. That movie sucked on so many levels. Then it was hellish to find parking. And there is no wine! You have to walk up the stairs to get to the theater. It smells like old furniture and old house in there. Yuck. And then there is no circulation in there. None! Ill never go there again!

Cool local theater with reasonably priced snacks. Old-school vibe with comfortable seats and attentive staff.

Love coming here for date night. Reasonable prices, lots of snack options, and the prestige room has couches which make movie watching so cozy.

This was a good place to see a movie but parking is limited and you can hear other movies playing

Arthouse theatre with comfy decor. The smaller of the 2 rooms has couches and homey chairs for seating. Cool little shops and hip food nearby.

From meridian Idaho, never seen anything like it. Weird and creepy but fun sweet and cool. Old school with furniture, like couches and chairs. Screens are small but has a funky feel so didnt mind the atmosphere as its very different. Average prices.

I love this neighborhood cinema. But be aware that the 2nd floor is not accessible if you cant walk up stairs.

Pros: Popcorn has great buttery flavor and are often crunchy. Sodas almost taste like theyre straight from the can. Students/young people working​ at the concessions are easy going. Seats are fairly roomy. Decent sound system. Comfortable theater temperature.Cons: Management never comes across as friendly (Ive never seen him smile). When busy, line to get tickets and food can get frustrating. Theater has no parking lot. Not enough bathroom stalls. Going up the stairs, entering the large theater can be a hazard because of poor lighting along the stairs. Again, management has lack of friendliness.

Nice cozy experience with comfy couches and chairs in the smaller viewing room.

I love everything about this community movie theater: the campy movie edits, the small local experience, the artsy movie trailers with a retro film vibe. Its a true movie-lovers theater in the heart of Columbia City and my new favorite theater in Seattle.

Great local spot for movies. Therell always be one or two blockbuster movies, and one amazing film (either critically acclaimed, or independent, or just plain awesome) and the odd cult classic on particular evenings. Theres even a room (the prestige) with couches and armchairs for your viewing pleasure.We love to catch a movie here and move on to Lotties up the block for a drink after.

Cute little movie theater. Nothing fancy but fun classic vibes.

Super cute, enjoyable experience.

Old school charm but good quality screens and audio. Love the selection of movies they bring here. And generally very friendly service.

Living room theater is epic. I was super happy they were showing Fahrenheit 11/9 here, a lot of theaters arent! And frozen junior mints will always make me go back :)

Good prices. Small, so you are guaranteed a good view. None of that side view stuff in larger cinemas. Seats are just comfortable enough to handle one movie.

A really cool throwback theater. Go there for six dollar Wednesday.

Lovely neighborhood theater. Some showing rooms are more like a living room... very fun. Some independent films shown. Herbal tea and healthy snacks are offered, as is popcorn.

Still is a nice neighborhood Cinema. Its small. There is no stadium seating. Floors are sticky. Bathrooms are small. But the projection is good and sound is good. The best thing is that its a bit cheaper than the megaplex and it shows first run movies.

This is an independent, locally owned theater which connects with the community in authentic ways. Really good people are working to make it nice for you. (Seriously: When somebody wanted to see a film but couldnt manage the stairs, with advance notice the management arranged an accessible downstairs showing.) Keep it going! If you dont live nearby, come early to Columbia City for a fabulous meal at one of the neighborhood restaurants or indulge in coffee-and-dessert at the Columbia City Bakery. Or after the film of your choice, catch some music at the locally owned Royal Room. Its a sweet area.

Location is amazing for us. Friendly staff and concessions are not outrageously priced. Love that they are currently working to spruce up the buildings exterior. The theaters themselves could still stand some work indoors too. Namely, the floors need some sort of treatment. They are currently hard, making them acoustically very loud and not cinema-friendly (particularly when patrons seem to have trouble not dropping everything they have), sticky, and the biggest drawback to an otherwise charming and unique place.

One of the last great indy cinemas in Seattle. Go see a movie here. Columbia city needs this landmark!

Ark Lodge Cinemas is one of a dwindling breed in Seattle. This type of neighborhood theater used to be much more common in the city. Columbia City is fortunate to have one of the best of its kind left remaining. Its nothing fancy, but the movie selection is usually first rate and the environment of the various theaters is charmingly eccentric. Its clean, the seats are comfortable, concessions are fairly priced, and the popcorn is freshly popped and topped with real butter. Whats not to love!

Small enough that there are no bad seats in the place. But the person in front of you might be a hit of an issue. Regardless, this is the old independent cinema youve been missing since landmark started closing down all their theaters.

Great movie theater which feels like a step into the well preserved past with older decor and setup. Seats are comfortable and with great views of the movie in every row

A classic old town cinema. We love attending. Good popcorn.

This is one of my favorite theaters. There are several small theaters in the cozy building. The layered real butter on the popcorn is fantastic. I love the small community feel here.

Cozy little neighborhood cinema!

My favorite theatre in Seattle. Housed in an old Masonic Lodge, this locally owned spot does both the latest blockbusters and the smallest art house films. Theres a big theatre upstairs with traditional seating but theres also a small room full of couches and plush chairs to watch the Indies in a more intimate setting. Be sure to show up early because the concession line can get backed up. Best moment so far was when the owner kicked out a heckler who was trying to spoil The Last Jedi on opening night.

I dont usually enjoy going to the movies that much, but Ark Lodge has made me a movie lover again. A rare find these days: a small, local theater, friendly staff, yummy popcorn with real butter, even the ads before the movies are for local businesses. I love this place. Make sure to go to a movie in the Prestige Room: comfy chairs and couches -- awesome!

This is a pretty cool theater and a heart of Seattle. It has a very historic yet updated feel to it. Comfy!!

Fantastic theater with a funky neighborhood charm. I appreciate that they dont do reserved seating and tickets arent $17 like *ahem* some theaters in this city.

Rustic, old style theater with top of the line audio and video equipment. I was impressed by the sound quality, and Im NEVER impressed by sound quality. Good popcorn with REAL butter, not fake stuff.

Cool, Olde Time movie theater. Cozy yet comfortable. The seating was not so tight you couldnt stretch out and the seats themselves were pretty comfortable. No recline but no springs in my rear.

Takes you a little back in time with its age but its a charm. Comfortable, and clean, and the bus stops right at the theater, parking isnt that good. They show the newest movies, block busters, and never crowed, we loved it. The popcorn is awesome.

Fun small community movie theater that is traditionally old & unique with different sizes of rooms! Sometimes has lesser known films, friendly staff, decent prices, great popcorn and the room with couches and comfy chairs makes it like sitting in a big living room with friends!

Wonderful neighborhood movie house

Great, old school movie theater atmosphere. Sound didnt blow your head off, either.

Historic (or almost) and beautifully restored cinema. Because of the buildings unique configuration each of the cinemas are unique. Good concessions. The place shows mostly first-tine movies in the vibrant Columbia City neighborhood.

Close, cozy, old school and the strangers are always friendly

Nice theater in an old building and is reasonably priced

This is the first time i came to the Ark Lodge & i really love it. I love the fact that its right across from where i live, and that its close to restaurants. I will be happy to support these locals. I will also recommend it. I suggest if you are looking for a fancy theater with reclyning seats go else where. This place is for people that support their community or just locals, if you want to cut out of a big line at big theaters, or just want to get to know your neighborhood type of feel. My rating is 4 stars because when it got busy i felt like they just gave me my ticket & didnt really explain to me how their theater worked or where things were. Since, it was my first time there. Other than that the theaters were lovely and big enough to enjoy a nice date with my fiance.

Excellent, first-run movies much cheaper than big box theaters in a quiet, family atmosphere. We also like to support our local businesses.

While visiting our daughter in Columbia City, it was a treat to be able to walk to a movie theater and watch Star Wars, The Force Awakens, especially a closed caption showing. It was a marvelous experience to see many hearing impaired people cheering in sync with the rest of the audience. The screen quality was very good, and the sound system worked great. I am almost 78 and the evening brought back memories of attending movies in the 50s at our very small town theater. Kudos to the management for getting such a film to a small neighborhood theater, and for having the courage to offer a closed caption film.

I love my neighborhood cinema. Its homey and has a great selection of mainstream and off-beat films. I appreciate that the ads they run before the feature are for local businesses.

Its nice but not the best. I went to see Spectre a few weeks ago. The theater was nice. The sound was clear and the room was cozy. The only things i didnt like was having to climb stairs to get to the theater. Im used to just walking to the theater door and going in. Also, the chairs are a bit uncomfortable. Besides those things, its nice. I enjoyed the popcorn.

Really quaint old-school cinema, the ads are way retro, as are the love couches :0).

Cozy theater. Basic seats. If youre in the upstairs theater you usually have to go all the way to the first floor for the restroom and the stairwell and hallways are relatively cramped when passing people if the theater is busy. Can find free parking within a couple blocks usually.

I am happy to patronize a local business. Good ticket prices for seniors (yay).

I adore this place. Love the theaters, and staff. Great popcorn and much more affordable than the big chains. Support your local Independent theater!