Super cool theater. There were only five of us there for the first screening of the day, but a staff member spoke to us at the beginning of the film, giving some insights into it and reminding us to silence our phones. I wish I lived close enough for it to be my main theater, because it certainly would be. Try the caramel popcorn.

Great theater showing smaller indie films.

A great classic indie theater! Great vibe and moviehouse atmosphere. Serves some great refreshments.

I went here on a Wednesday night to see Uncut Gems. I couldnt convince any of my friends to join me so I went alone, which I felt totally comfortable doing here. This theater is rich in history. It takes you back to when going to the movies was about the whole experience. I loved the old vibes of this beautifully built theater. The seats were comfortable, though you wont get the full recliners more modern theaters have started to add. They had all the classic comforts movie-goers love. I had the delicious popcorn, which may I add was not nearly as expensive as your typical movie theater. Cannot wait to come back here to see a more Indie film.

This cinema is historic and amazing. They regularly have popcorn+drink specials that are often tailored to the films being screened. The annual Film Noir fest is great.

Every time I see a movie here its a good experience. They bring in great films, the snack choices are great, and its a historic and beautiful theater. Everyone who works there is really nice too.

I go here to see a lot of films that Id like to watch in this kind of atmosphere. Great classic-style theater, great vibe and even greater drinks.

This is a very fun place to go see movies! It is a beautiful, big theater. Price is excellent. Price for snacks is also great. I was impressed with the customer service. There wasnt hardly anyone in the theater, so we got great seats. Its a really old theater, so the seats arent very comfortable. It was a really fun experience, I would go again.

Friendly caring staff. Big screen. A great selection of what people *actually* want to snack on at the movies: nice Reds, Whites, Ciders, Theo chocolate, local rice crispy bars, Full Tilt, coffee, teas, and the traditional favs too along with self serve free water and cups ;) #SupportSIFF #Local #Movie #historictheatre #SIFFMembership (thank you Nick) #SIFF #Egyptian

I love the interior of this old theatre which as the name suggests is Egyptian themed. The interior set up is pretty cool with balcony seating also overlooking the stage and columns supporting both the roof and the Egyptian theme.Ive seen some pretty interesting productions here, such as Collide-o-scopes Halloween edition (a mash up of quirky, artistic short films) and most recently the Golden Girls, Live! As portrayed by a very talented group of drag queens.They serve beer, wine and cider as well as popcorn and candy, etc. I appreciate being able to have a drink in a theatre although it would probably be better to be completely sober when it comes to walking down the steps on the balcony to get to a seat since they are a little steep and do not have hand railsThe people who work here all tend to be friendly and helpful, havent had a bad experience with staff there everAll in all I highly recommend seeing a show here, its a great place that has great entertainment

Its beautiful and when I went to see uncut gems they had a themed snack deal which was fun.

A Capitol Hill fixture. Art house films, drag shows, and classics from times past.The crowds are usually good natured, and youll find that most showings are a participatory experience with your neighbors.The on premises booze is also a plus.

Big beautiful old theater that selects solid indie films. as advertised.

Cute one screen theatre that is thoughtful about the movies they show.

Single theatre but always showing interesting movies.

Always love the movies shown here. Its very intimate (the people attracted here looove film) Also one of the best places to catch smaller releases and festivals. The folks behind this theater and the Seattle film scene deserve praise for making this place awesome!

Great place, friendly staff, great image. The audio was a bit too loud, other than that, just perfect

Excellent selection of films, excellent staff!

Neat old theater. Grab some popcorn and a glass of wine and enjoy the show!

This is a fantastic building to catch a movie or event at. It’s definitely an old school theater, but with modern benefits such as alcohol. Seriously, if you’re in the Capitol Hill area check out this theater if you want to catch a movie.

Great place. Beautiful inside. The chairs need replaced but over all great experience.

Talk back with the director of Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts Nick Zeig-Owen. The event ran smoothly with little confusion or friction. SIFF’s volunteers are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Great interior design and large spacious seats. Almost all the seats are a great view of the screen. The staff is friendly and the snacks are better than amc/regal. Prettiest theatre in town.

Great place for a show. Nice staff. Sound and lights were good and they have good snacks and beer and wine

Cool historical building with great indie films.

Awesome vintage theater. The seats are a little old and the armrests are fixed in place, but I dont think theres a bad seat in the house!I had accidentally purchased tickets for a showing Saturday night and showed up Friday night. The staff was very understanding about my predicament and was able to revise the booking for the next showing!As others have mentioned, the concession counter serves beer.Ticket and concession prices are typical.

Favorite independent theater!

First time seeing a movie here, and what a cool theater! Great concession stand, where you can purchase excellent snacks, even beer and wine! The seats are old, like the building and decor, but not uncomfortable. The old decor is charming, and the architectural features are interesting.

I went there for a comedy show and had a blast. The venue is nice inside. There was construction when I visited but it was not an issue. The drinks were reasonably priced and the staff was very friendly. During my time there I needed some help and one of the employees went above and beyond to ensure that I got everything I needed. I was very happy with my experience and will be returning.

Excellent old movie theater. Reasonable snack bar prices. High quality cinema film selection. What else do you want from a movie theater?

If you love indie films and an old timey movie theater feeling you will love this place as much as I do. I like to imagine it as the grand theater it once was. The popcorn is delicious and they serve wine and beer along with coffee and tea. Its a great experience in a hip neighborhood

I love this theater and have been going to movies here since 1982. I saw one of my all time favorite movies here during its initial run back in the early 80s - Another Country. Im glad SIFF bought the theater after it closed because it would have been sad to lose this Seattle original to new development. The hand made ice cream sandwiches they carry now are awesome!

Friendly staff. Expensive drinks, but good local ginger beer. Nice theater. Good sound. Spacious with comfortable seats and balcony seating as well. Good for movies and has a stage for live performances. Good experience here. Apparently, if the ticket guy recognizes you, hell let you in for free. Didnt happen to me, but I heard it happens.

A great place to catch first-run indies and the odd classic. The seats are somewhat uncomfortable and old-fashioned, but it also adds to the charm of the historic theater. I see movies here whenever possible and feel good knowing Im supporting this great organization.

Great theater with fantastic people staff.

Beautiful Art Deco brick building. It used to be a Masonic hall and the interior is full of mosaics, murals and it also has a stage. Parking is across the street.

The Egyptian, like the other SIFF Cinema theaters, is a charming place to watch films of all kinds. The options for food, snacks, and drink are also plentiful - yes you can get alcohol here before your show. The staff are always so friendly and helpful. The movies are chosen carefully and with a lot of thought - they show a lot of the timeless films here and its something I really appreciate. Worth getting a membership and supporting all the great things they do here for film and the people who love and appreciate them!

Do you like movies? wow! me too!

Came for a show and dinner and was not disappointed with either! The entire venue was fantastic and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly! Will definitely be back soon! The food is WONDERFUL but the shows are even better!

Beautifully restored theater, watched a jazz documentary there and the sound was wonderful.

I really love all of the SIFF theaters, but the Egyptian is especially fun. Seen some really wonderful movies here, especially foreign films. Especially since the Harvard Exit closed, this is the Capitol Hill theater.

Went to see the amazing Aretha in Amazing Grace. Love her ans them. RIP

Excellent seats everywhere! Good movies, and great mission! I go whenever I can!

The Egyptian is one of Seattles greatest treasures. Its an old world single screen movie house which shows the stuff you dont get in the big mall theaters. There are few better ways to spend an evening in Seattle.

Clean, good sound system, padded seats downstairs, wooden seats on the balcony. No choco-popcorn or soda for sale. Womens bathroom is oddly very hot like a sauna. Go before you go.

Beer and real butter on the popcorn. Great independent film on fungus.

Went to stand up for pride and found the venue well suited for the performances.

Saw a snowboard flick here and loved it. Had great sound, picture, vibe, and the beers were cheap. Great location and would reccomend seeing a movie here!

An old and pleasant theater. This place is awesome. You can see the old structure and design of the building. There is only one screen but its big. The seats are really old and uncomfortable and might be replaced. The cafeteria serves beer and good popcorn buckets. The restroom is small. You should go to enjoy the experience. This cinema is usually used by film festivals.

Continues to be a stalwart of indie film on the Hill. decent indie circuit selections, that is usually recent releases from national indie releases. Has good selection of wine and beer and pretty good popcorn.

Small indie Theatre, seats are not super comfortable and tall people easily block your views.

We saw the Muppet Movie singalong here. It was everything I had hoped for, but the seats in the balcony were extremely uncomfortable. I appreciate that they put on creative events for all walks.

Great venue that shows a great variety of films. I love the involvement with Twist Film Festival. Great show!

Not a theatrical viewing experience. The sound quality at this theater is very very poor, I saw two movies here recently and sat once in the center and once in the balcony. The balcony sound system or lack thereof made the experience unbearable. The house a/c ducting overpowered much of the ambient noise in the film.This might be a good theater for a novelty showing of Over the Top with Sylvester Stallone, but not for any sort of critical or intentional viewing.One star for effort.

Beautiful old theater run by film purists and hipsters (the good kind). Good popcorn and excellent beer/wine selection. Everyone is nice. Membership worth every penny if you see at least one movie every other month.

The movie eighth grade by Bo Burnham, it was great! The theater is very open and comfortable period a good view from all seats. The balcony was not open at this time. Great prices at the concession stand

Excellent old Capitol Hill Charm, great wine, snacks etc, friendly staff and great film choices

Fantastic old theater that was restored. Terrific venue for movies with large screen and stage. Conveniently located on Capitol Hill only 5 min from downtown Seattle.

Amazing staff, great movies, good selection of snacks / drinks. Ive been desperately missing my tiny independent movie theater from back home and this place is filling that void.

Locked the doors so we couldnt even get into the movie, on Christmas night

Very good old fashioned movie experience plus alcohol = Fun!

LOVE. Beautiful setting and can’t go wrong popping in to see any movie even if we haven’t heard of it yet. Combo popcorn/candy/drink pack is a great deal.

Given the change to comfortable seats at other theaters this place is a throw back (i.e. they arent comfy. Its like riding an airplane is economy class). This being said they show awesome Indi movies other theaters dont

Not quite as nice as Cinerama, but still a great experience.

The greatest little theater. amazing popcorn. love going places like this. they usually have really great interesting movies

Simply a favorite of mine.

Beautiful historic theatre. Plays all sorts of indie fare.

Its a beautiful classic movie theater but the seats are starting to show their age compared to modern movie theaters

Great neighborhood theatre!

Very cool venue to see a film.

It was amazing. I went to see Bianca Del Rio, Lady Bunny, Sherry Vine and Jackie Beats. Best night of my life.

Always fun. Great movies you cant find in the big theaters.

I love the Egyptian. It needs our support!

Totally Enjoyed Seattle Intl Film Festival World Premiere of Patrinelle WrightTotal Experience

Old theatre with an incredible ambiance. Perfect place for a unique movie date. The staff play interesting films that you sometimes cant catch in other theatres, and the patrons there are always courteous, quiet, and dont use their phones (thank you!).

A proper movie experience - the audience is respectful of one another so you can enjoy the movie. What it lacks in plush comfort is more then made up for is style. May it always remain a theater.

My favorite theater in all of Seattle proper! SIFF healed my broken heart when they reopened this capital hill gem

Really dope theater.

My wife and I met here, so of course we love the place. And having SIFF in charge is a big improvement over the succession of art house chains that previously operated the theater.

SIFF theater its older, but youre there for the movie, right? You can park at the college garage just up the street. Many, many good memories here!

A real treat to see a film in this theater. Exquisitely designed, comfortable seats, and great staff.

Beautiful historical theatre with the necessary facilities and beverages to ensure your stay is pleasurable.

Classic single screen theater with cozy old seats and enough knee room. Real butter on the popcorn. Wine and beer available too!

Loved the venue! Great vibes, saw the animation show of shows here with my girlfriend and absolutely loved it. ended up being a cheap great way to spend a night

Classic movie theater. Great staff, all around clean, and the ability to see the large screen.

Nice ambiance for older theater. They serve beer and wine too!

Beautiful theater in an old Masonic temple. Decor plays up the Egyptian theme. Showcases many indi films, some long after their original opening. Super friendly staff.

Ive always been a fan of the Egyptian. Sad day when they closed. But with the upgrades, this place is absolutely fantastic. Seats are better and (in my opinion) the refreshments are better, too.

Old fashioned theater that shows great movies. A neighborhood classic that I always look forward to.

Charming theater that focuses on foreign and independent films. Good for film lovers but lacking a bit in comfort and technology that you might expect, especially for the ticket price. But youre likely here for a film no one else would show.

I love this theatre and am glad it didnt disappear. They always have great films that you cant see anywhere else. Plus, beer and wine!

Glad someone standing outside directing people to door--my friend walked past entrance not knowing where it was!

Cool old theater! All the quirks and charm of an old theater with some modern retooling. Great new sound system, bathroom upgrades, and overall fun place to see a movie. Not fond of seats! So uncomfortable! My ass and back is dead by end of festival each year! No parking, street and garage nearby mainly.

This place is really pretty cool for its atmosphere and I enjoyed the movie thoroughly. There was a strong smell of bleach when I walked in that took a while for me to get used to

Great movie theatre, worst selection of snacks/candy ever.

The Egyptian is a classic theater showing non run-of-the-mill movies. Plus weekend midnight cult films. If you like single-screen theaters, youll love this place!

Sat in the balcony for first time, stairs are a lawsuit waiting to happen but man what a cool place.

Might be old but its one of my favorite theaters in Seattle and Im glad its part of SIFF.

Great programming and concessions (5/5); facility is worn but has charm (3/5). Overall, SIFF has made an invaluable investment in Capitol Hill.

Cool theater, staff who are clearly invested and friendly, and a solid concession stand.