The Admiral Theater is a historical staple in West Seattle. It has typically been a "budget theater" where you go to see a film after the main theatrical run, to save some money. And that's cool. It's nice having that. But they've recently announced that they'll be expanding the theater, renovating, and converting to digital. They'll have four screens by the end of the renovation, which will allow them to screen new releases. One really major downside is that theater is alarmingly invasive and paranoid about "outside food and drink"; which must mean that they are hurting for cash. They insist that you empty out your bag in front of them; or they will pry into your bag, open zipped pockets, and frankly, cross some boundaries in terms of what is socially acceptable to do in this situation. In my case, I had a sealed bag of dried mangoes and a bottle of water. I always have some dried fruit and water in my bag, and the woman at the front desk insisted that I throw it out or take it back to my car (assuming I drove). I assured her that I would be doing neither of those things, and that she could refund my ticket or let me go into the theater. She scolded me and made me promise that I wouldn't eat my dried fruit. I asked if there was any for sale and there wasn't. Stupid. Concessions are comically overpriced (popcorn is probably the only thing that makes any sense, given that you get a refill). But that's the theater business, I suppose. It's also part of the reason more and more people are staying home. You shouldn't be paying take-out prices for a crappy hot dog and a tiny fun-size box of candy. Why can't there be an even remotely healthy option? Why can't you at least pretend that you're not putting the screw to your customers with your 500% candy mark-ups. And more to the point: why are your theater employees allowed to rummage through my belongings? No other theater around here does that. Another downside - which they'd said they're going to address over the summer - is that the theater has very poor circulation and ventilation. In a screening with only about six people in the theater, it was uncomfortably hot. I can't imagine what it feels like during the summers (before the renovation). Still, if you can deal with those annoyances, it sounds as if the theater is in for some overdue improvements this year. I recommend checking it out versus paying the park at Westlake (even if finding spots along Admiral an California proves quite difficult).

After having visited almost every movie theater in the Seattle Metro area at least once over the past couple decades, I've ended up with a smallish collection of favorites that always make me happy. In case you hadn't already guessed, The Admiral is on the list. It doesn't require navigating a stress-inducing mall / mall parking lot. It's a little less expensive than your average multiplex theater. The staff is always cool. They serve beer for reasonable prices. The place is as clean as it needs to be. The matinee prices are good. The seats are pretty comfortable. The legroom is good. The projection and sound are actually quite a bit better than I typically see at small neighborhood theaters. They don't drown you in advertisements between the posted showtime and the movie the way that most theater chains do (AMC/Regal/Cinemark are getting pretty ridiculous in this regard). And finally, the place, and I recognize this is completely subjective, has a good vibe. It has a lot of cozy, well-worn character. So, with the litany over and done with, I'd say all of those factors combine to provide a much better than average theater-going experience. If you're not a big fan of navigating busy shopping centers and their parking lots to see movies at chain cineplexes that make you sit through a half hour of ads, I recommend: The Admiral, Cinerama, and Boeing IMAX (depending on how much you want to splurge) for seeing blockbusters. SIFF Uptown, Arklodge, Beacon Cinema, and The Grand Cinema (Tacoma) for smaller budget and independent movies that don't show in as many places.

Ok I'm not going to full on bash on this place, but in this instance, they asked us for vaccination cards, and my friend who went and bought tickets through fandango explicitly checked to see if they needed them on the webpage but there must have been a missing company update on the website forum. I cannot get vaccinated for religious reasons, I am devout in my faith and the communal literature states we must not take it. Now, my friends did not mention this, but one friend who went in recently had covid but must pay 200$ for the vaccine through his workplace insurance as they are a South American company so it is hard on minimal wage for him to get vaccinated, and the other is vaccinated. I'm not complaining about this, it is a reasonable business practice in this country. Whether they mentioned this dilemma is also beside the point but the younger woman who worked there was apparently quite snarky and beligerent to my friends and the overall interaction was not conducive for a happy customer experience. I would like to return once the pandemic is over as the prices were reasonable for a non-corporate business but I do request the lady who my friends talked to be conversed with to better assist in mild inconveniences like this one and not say "It absolutely says you need a vax card, but okay". We are giving this a 3 star review as we weren't able to assess the movie experience but we will consider a more detailed review once we actually see a movie at this location.

The Admiral Theater is a nicely preserved, old-school movie theater. Before I continue with my review of the theater, I will say that my visit was during a freak cold and very snowy week in Seattle. Plus, the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus was making its way across the planet. I can't say what the theater and staff are like under 'normal' conditions. When we got to the theater (to see West Side Story), the entryway was covered with a thin layer of water that turned the marble (?) flooring into an ice rink. It was treacherous and particularly dangerous for our senior citizen family members. The staff was not particularly friendly. They weren't straight-up rude, but they could gave been more sympathetic/accomodating to the elderly family members who were desperately trying to navigate the terrain and present their proofs of vaccination without being too much of a log-jam for the other patrons. Once in the theater where our movie was showing, the door was kept open...and the theater was FREEZING (never took off my coat or gloves). It was cold enough to impact the viewing experience of the movie...very negatively. Lastly, the sound of the movie in the neighboring theater (Spider-Man, I believe) was so loud, at times, that we couldn't easily hear the movie in out theater. All-in-all, 3 out of 5 stars.

It was very beautiful, the entrance area and the murals were very beautiful artwork. Also it's a very beautiful peace of History. So I give it a 5 star for just that. However, the service can really use better training in how to talk to the customers when they ask questions. It seemed like he didn't care to want to be their. He seemed more interested/:focused on what was going on with his cell phone then the customers that were coming in for their movie. He had the "I can give a ( F*** ) attitude". This was on Saturday night, July 9th, 2022. The theater chairs can really also use a makeover in comfort. The service and the comfort of the chairs brought down the ratings. The service gets zero stars and the chairs a 1 star. Bring the total ratings to 3 stars. I hope this information helps with improving the theater. Seeing that it is after all a piece of history and it should shine fully inside and out. Have a nice day!

My husband and I really love this theater. And this review is really not the theater’s fault but more of a diatribe of our decaying society. We took my dad here on Father’s Day to see Top Gun. The theater was extremely packed and we arrived later than we should. So we couldn’t sit to get her, which was totally fine. We got my dad a handicapped seat - he’s in his 70s with arthritis and then we found our own individual seats. Once the movie was over, I looked back and a young woman was sitting where we left my dad. We finally found him and he told us a woman asked him to move after 10 minutes because her mother had saved that seat for her. He then stood for 30 minutes before he got too tired and went into the lobby where the staff gave him a chair to bring back into the theater. Thanks to the staff for doing that. I still can’t comprehend how a young, fit person can take the seat of an elderly, handicapped man on Father’s Day .

The theater was open! That alone gives it a 5 today! Thank you Admiral Theater! No overcrowding so it "felt" safe. The popcorn was good. The service was timely and good. They are always naturally understaffed which makes sense financially for a small theater so I don't mind that. In the past however I've found this an unfriendly theater from the staff to me but there was none of that tonight. My only "gripe" tonight was that the blistering led lighting in the theater would have been nice if they dimmed them upon previews and then off when the movie starts. They left the lights on for the first minute of the movie which was confusing at first. "Is this a preview or the movie?" Prior to today I'd have given them a 2 for unfriendly situations. Normally in this case I'd give them a 4 but hey! They're open! I'll give them a FIVE STAR!

It is particularly unconscionable to screen Wes Anderson films such as 'The French Dispatch' skewed onto the screen. Of all directors currently active, I believe this would bother Wes Anderson the most. To think that such a carefully crafted and absolutely precisely framed film would be subjected to such derisive projection! Of note: upon looking, I noticed the projection booth with projector is constructed so it is always incorrectly aligned with the screen, projecting an always distorted, never rectangular image, that is noticeably tilted. Additional insult to projection and the movie theater experience is the image is cropped, as revealed by some titles and graphics. A film like 'The French Dispatch' deserves better present as an art form than the properly screened? blockbuster thundering thru the walls next door.

We always bring cushions and highly recommend it when seeing a film at the Admiral. I've been to this Theater many times over the past 30 years. It's quirky and not always well maintained. Bathrooms need a severe upgrade. Almost too many seats for only 2 films. Be nice if they figured a way to spit space and add two additional screens. The prices are fine...actually below market. I understand they are in the process of upgrading the place. I hope this works. The population growth and location in West Seattle certainly deserves an improved venue. I'm crossing my fingers they'd take a page from Sundance Theaters which have done multiple upgrades of older theaters around the country. They do an excellent job of upgrading, adding new seating, restaurants & wine bars.

Been coming for years, yet experienced just awful customer service on my latest visit. Arrived a few minutes late with 5 kids to watch a 1:00 movie. Upon entering the movie, there where just a couple of scattered seats and I've never seen a theater so full. I returned to the counter and requested the tickets be exchanged for the next showing instead that started at 4:00. The lady insisted there were unsold seats available and refused to exchange the tickets. I'm sure she was following protocol, but I had 5 kids with me (some as young as 6) and I couldn't just let them all roam the theater to find scattered seats. Walked out 5 minutes after entering, down $66. At least I didn't buy any popcorn. Poorly handled I thought.

We bought tickets to Prom Date Mixtape months ago for the 10/27/23 show. It was billed as a fun Halloween Dance Party. Now, the theme has been changed to "80s slasher film." I don't feel safe in this day and age being in a crowd of people wearing masks, carrying (hopefully prop) weapons, and drinking alcohol. The Operations Director will not refund our tickets. This is NOT acceptable. We would not have purchased these tickets if it had been a horror/violence theme from the beginning. There are people at light rail stations attacking others with hammers. This slasher theme is asking for trouble. Fearing for one's own safety is a legitimate reason to get a refund. It doesn't matter if they're a non-profit organization.

Poorly managed, run down, can't show movies on time - if ever, don't answer their phones, rude customer service, don't give your money back if they can't show the movie you want to watch, tells you they can't answer any questions until they open. First time and last time I'll ever go there. There is no excuse not coming into the theater for 30 minutes after a movie was supposed to start to let us know, respectfully that, it's not working and that they were working on it. We had to go out and talk to the staff. There is no excuse for not answering your phone during normal business hours. There is no excuse telling us to leave and come back in 7 minutes to answer a yes/no question.

Do not come here. We came to see Wakanda Forever and remember the great Chadwick Bozeman. There were a ton of neighborhood teenagers in the theatre unaccompanied. Most of them talked, some threw popcorn, and as they left complained about how bad the movie was. We stayed through the credits and even the adults complained about the way it was written. Thank God there were no Black people there to experience such a disrespectful viewing experience. I understand we’ve been out of theatres for three years but parents are still responsible to teach their children how to behave. We definitely won’t be coming back here since the neighborhood doesn’t have a community of care.

Came here to see Avatar in 3D at 2:45pm. Bought my ticket in advance and arrived in time to be seated before the film started. HOWEVER, there was a long line that you had to stand in regardless of it you had a ticket, needed to buy a ticket, or needed concession. I stood in the line for 35 minutes only to be waved through. Since the movie was already going, he offered me a ticket to the 2D movie that had also already started at 3pm. I had already purchased a ticket for the 3D version (more expensive) and was missing a part of the movie either way. Wasted money and time. What’s the purpose of buying a ticket online if you have to stand in line for 30+ minutes?!

Schooled by the concession staff, built since 1942, still standing. Sam was introduced the building and how long that this Old School, theater stands out. Convenient here in West Seattle, js parking is so difficult to find at this area. Very convient with popcorn, drinks and plus plus 2 limit max on beer. Friendly staff,, Sam been there for years. Made sure each pier was serviceable, clean and no one left nothing behind. Honest and friendly. Movies are great. Can reserve tickets online, or js pay at the theater. Furthermore can ear outside, Vietnamese, Japanese, Waffle Shop, sweet cup cakes before heading at Admiral Theatre. Great area.

It's a classic theater. I like the character! It's an experience all in it's own. They have amazing popcorn and the popcorn toppings are interesting if you like that sort of thing. SO... They have wine. The glasses are small so don't be surprised. It's not the IMAX dome. The newer seats we sat in aren't that comfortable for a tall person, and I have heard the action movie sounds through the walls from the theater over when I'm watching the quiet drama, BUT... they have a lot of movies I like and it's really close to home. 4 Solid stars for nostalgia and convenience. I go here often. Support your local theater!

I while back i watched jurrassic world here and the picture was out of focus the whole time, never has reoccurred. Came to watch First Man today and could just hear Bohemian Rhapsody the whole time from the next theater, but not too distracting. The seats don't recline and cup holders don't store up. Otherwise, cheaper tickets and food/drink then any of the big theaters. Staff are very nice and accomadating and bathrooms are usually very clean albeit small. The problems aren't really enough to deem it a bad spot, I still like Admiral and it holds a special place in my heart.

As a native West Seattlite, this theater is much better than it used to be. Typical prices for movies and concessions but with improved seats and sound (they were terrible before the remodel) as well as supporting 3D movies. They went from two screens to four during the remodel, which means smaller screens and less seats per theater, but it was necessary to keep this historic West Seattle landmark running. They are also keeping as much as the old-timey vibe and architecture as they can which is the biggest appeal to the Admiral Twin, or is it The Admiral Quad now?

Such a cute old-timey theater - great for a date nights or a fun family/friend outing! As a historical landmark, it's smaller and only has a few theaters, so it won't have every new movie - but their selection was good and matched what my husband and I wanted to see. Also has the typical movie snack options, but also has alcoholic drink options (for adults) which was nice. The location is fantastic, being in the middle of all the Admiral cafes, restaurants, & bars. Makes it super convenient to extend a date night or catch a matinee after weekend brunch!

I understand the concept of having a landmark vintage feel at this movie theater, however there is a way to keep the retro style but still modernize it slightly. As others mentioned, it's quite filthy, the seats are SUPER uncomfortable and it actually smells old and musty. I like that it's a small theater, and especially like the convenience of it since I live just a short distance. The price should match the decor, they need to bring cost down unless they plan on updating.

Do not believe the people hating on the Admiral Twin. The Admiral Twin is the actual best. Everyone who works there is the nicest and they love this damn theatre so much. The decor is very retro and charming and fun. There's also a tiny balcony up at the top, maybe ten seats or so, where you can bring in the $5 pints and watch your movie with an ice-cold beer in your hand. If that does not speak to you then I don't know what to tell you but you probably hate fun.

I've been to many movie theaters in my life and this is my absolute favorite. The building itself dates all the way back to 1919, and they still have murals from one of the renovations in the 40s! In addition, the staff is lovely! The only time I go anywhere else is if they're not playing a film I want to see. My husband sometimes buys their popcorn on the way home because it's THAT good, and they have Manny's and Bodhizafa on tap

Admiral is always my first choice of theaters, I've been going there since the early 1980's. Love he "Old Theatre" feel and it's nice to support a local landmark. My grandfather owned the Broadway theater on Capitol Hill back when it was a theater, the Admiral gives me a feelings going home. I'm so glad they were able to keep it open as I recall a couple if rough patches where we almost lost it. I'll be going again on Saturday!

I was really looking forward to a privately owned, one of a kind old theater experience. Oh, it was old. And the bathrooms smelled like pee that has been sitting for years. The whole place was run down and in a state of disrepair. It was not nice, or quaint or comfortable. It actually kind of depressing. Also, a word of warning: If you have an junk in your trunk (a fat ass) or a wide back, the seats will be very uncomfortable.

For a theater we can walk to...priceless! After renovations, they have four theaters. They also offer Mommy Matinees on Friday mornings with lower sound and brighter lightning. Perfect for new mommas! They also have beer! Popcorn (of course), nachos, pretzels, and hot dogs, along with candy options and Theo chocolate. I feel so lucky to have a local theater to go to, and that it will be a found memory for my little kiddos!

I love this theater! When I come here I am always feel like I’m entering another world the sound systems in the theater are really good. The seating could be better it’s a little stiff but over all the seating is pretty good. The snacks are very overpriced and expensive. The bathrooms are always pretty clean. The movie selection is almost always the latest stuff but then they will bring in a classic and that is always fun

Grew up going to this theater. In the past the building really needed renovation, but I have friends who have gone and told me it's much nicer now so I'm excited to go see for myself!!! I loved that it's a historic building and that they have invested in upgrading the seating and opening up the balcony to the public!!!! Looking forward to visiting a place from my childhood and experiencing it in a new and improved way.

The remodel is well underway! And, it looks fantastic, I might add. Restrooms are updated, one theatre (of the four) has been completed and seats are wonderful. Great screen, great acoustics. Murals have been painted, they are remodeling the bar area upstairs, too. It's really going to be a gem for West Seattle when all 4 theatres are finished. Definitely need to support them as this is a special historical remodel.

I would put a warning before purchasing tickets if that's possible. I was planning on going to a movie and it closed 15 mins. after last showing came in. we didnt get to go to our movie at 6:45. So, it's a little upsetting that there was no warning that it closes 15 mins. after last showing people come into movie theater. So $30 wasted? With no refund. maybe bad on my part but still warning before buying tickets?

I've never heard of a movie theater starting the movie at the Showtime. I went to see House of Gucci on Thanksgiving (11:10am showtime) and sat down at 11:20 with purchased snacks and a drink only to find that the movie had already started. No previews, nothing. I can't imagine the advertisers being very happy missing the opportunity to reach the audience. (Movie was good but the initial experience was a bust).

This historic theater has been well remodeled and has a nautical theme. The staff seems great. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because, toward the end of the movie I saw, either the digital playback or the file got screwy for about 30 seconds and the movie literally stuttered. I accept the vivisecting price of a theater experience nowadays, but a technical problem like that should be reliably prevented, in return.

Got to see a great movie here tonight and loved that they had alcohol as well as the popcorn shakers. Some would say it's an outdated theater but honestly we appreciates every detail about it. I will say you should not be charging the same price for a small soda here as the same price at the main stream theaters when theirs are 44 oz and yours is 16oz. Other than that it's fantastic and we will be back.

I love the Admiral. Movies are movies, but the theater has character. Plus, on Friday and Saturday, you can have a beer or glass of wine with your flick. They have all the usual popcorn and candy, plus they do community shows and interesting things. The cost of a film is not ticket, it is the time and effort to go see the film. So why not go see a film somewhere nice, instead of a mass-produced box?

This is a perfectly fine theatre with comfortable seats, good concessions and clean bathrooms, which also happens to show the latest films....and it's in our cozy neighborhood. I can walk to it! What's not to love? (I will not mention parking, oops! Hey, this is West Seattle....no easy parking anywhere.) Grab a bus, take a walk, ride your bike! Support our local, newly renovated, local movie house.

Ok, so this place isn’t as nice as Cinerama. It doesn’t have state of the art audio or projection, it doesn’t have chocolate popcorn, and it definitely doesn’t have a rotating museum exhibit of costumes, but it does have charm. And beer. It’s great for a neighborhood theater, and they are slowly updating it. Very slowly. Support your neighborhood cinema and go see a movie at the Admiral.

I was so relieved when this Theater was remodeled! I grew up in Magnolia and stood and watched the Magnolia Theater being torn down for a bank. It was heartbreaking and I will always be sad it is lost. These landmarks are full of endless spirit and memories and fun with family and friends. Saving them is always a better choice. I live in West Seattle now and enjoy the Admiral very much!

We went for the Mommy Matinee on a Friday morning and had an amazing time! They were very kind and accommodating, willing to increase or decrease volume, if the parents wished. Room for carseats and strollers in the theater, and a changing table in the restroom. The chairs also rock, which made it a great place to soothe babies and watch a movie with other parents! We had a great time.

Exactly what you want from a local theater. All the big movies plus some other smaller stuff. 4 screens so you can almost always get in. Online ordering if you really want to make sure. Lots of great resturants around to eat before or after. They serve beer, wine and cider. Perfect. Thank you for keeping this gem! And the staff are just awesome. So nice and friendly - all of them!

I love we have this movie theater in West Seattle. The staff is very friendly and they check you in quickly. It has a pretty good selection of the newest movies, good price of the ticket. You can buy alcoholic beverages. My favourite is the cider. The popcorn is yummy, very buttery. Yeah, I like to indulge. So happy they're open. Be ready to provide proof of vaccination.

One of the last independently-operated theaters in the region, and a great location. They serve Beer as well, which is a plus. Nothing special in terms of amenities inside, or seating, etc - but that is not why you're going here. It's for the Beer, the locality, and the convenient location. Support your local business, and think about not going to AMC next time around.

I've been coming to the Admiral Theatre my whole life, it used to be a second run, run down theatre, with the best kiddie combos, but now with the upgrades and remodeling its so lovely there! I love the original artwork in the walls of the theatres and the new seats and flooring, it looks fabulous! An iconic West Seattle landmark that got a well deserved new look.

Really neat to see a family joint still in operation. But it seems like they could use an investment. They could easily become another Cinerama with the right makeover. There is a nice old school vibe, but the old school furnishings are muddled by some like 80's fixtures? I'll definitely go again. I hate cineplexes and would rather give my money to these guys.

Popcorn here is my favorite popcorn out of any theater. Have been going here for 34 years and I still prefer it to going downtown to an AMC / Regal. The people who run it are very nice.(The seats are kinda rough though). It's kinda run down but it's part of West Seattle history. If you want some pristine perfect theater, you're not gonna be happy here though.

Love the Admiral theater. Since they've changed to first run, digital projectors, split into four theaters it's become my absolute goto for movies. I'm biased of course, given that I live close by. It's no frills, not fancy but friendly local staff and their recent renovations (bathrooms, theaters, etc) means I'll be going there again and again.

Small, local movie theater. Nothing fancy but it's conveniently located and a fun spot to see a movie. They have movie theater food options and beverages as well as alcoholic beverages. Multiple restaurants nearby and you can usually find free parking in the neighborhood streets nearby. Parking on the street is limited to 2 hours.

One super congenial employee made up for the Debbie Downer taking tickets. Her entire being radiated powerful feelings disgust and hatred. An aura of negativity hung around her like the dirt cloud above Pigpen in Charlie Brown. It was obvious she would rather eat a bug than accept your ticket. But there was a nice guy too.

A wonderful little venue squarely in the focal point of West Seattle. It has wonderful design looking like a boat within despite the fact that its a bit run down. The staff is consistently overall quite the costs are relatively modest. It is continually showing the most up to date films and has agreeable seats.

This was actually my first visit since the redesign a few years ago. If you haven't been yet, it's really worth it. movies are a little cheaper than the big chains, and it's nice to have a theater in the neighborhood. Moreover, it seems like the seating is well-planned, and there are a ton of great seats.

I love that this theater is local. I used to go here all the time when I was younger but the seats were uncomfortable. Now that they have remodeled and have upgraded the seating, I'm more likely to come back. They have great popcorn flavorings as well and a large selection of candy at the concessions.

After the recent remodel, this is my favourite cinema to visit. Very reasonable ticket prices and booze while you watch! There's a lot of character to the place, too, but the unrestored mural in one of the screens really brings it down. I hope there are plans to restore this to its previous luster.

We love having the Admiral in our neighborhood.Run by really nice people who care about movies. Much better than the soulless multiplexes. You can get a glass of wine or beer on the weekend, good and reasonably priced popcorn any time. And if you drive to it, lots of parking within a few blocks.

The expansion/remodel is finished except for restoration of some of the undersea decor in the auditoriums. Sharp, bright picture, comfortable seats on platform floors, excellent sound. Occasional intrusive sound bleed from adjacent theaters since the screens are back-to-back. Upgraded restrooms.

Great theater! Nice helpful people working the counter. Theater not too crowded with viewers spreading out more than 6ft. I'm sure the theater wishes it was a bit more crowded. And their popcorn is the best I've ever had! ... washed down with a bottle of hard cider. Great night out! About time!

I love that it is local, and they apparently had a million dollar renovation, maybe they could have spent a tiny bit on new seats. Terrible, especially if you have any back issues. Oh, and ticket prices being more expensive isn't helping. Sadly, I'll be making the drive to the big theaters.

I love that the Admiral provides a theater to the northern part of West Seattle, but am looking forward to the remodel that I know is in the works as they could use it. I definitely walk to this theater when it's playing movies I'm interested in, though, it's low key and great for locals.

Great local theater that plays all the latest hits and they even serve BEER AND WINE now, with ID. Great place to watch the latest great movies without having to go to a crowded city theater. Staff are all local and ready and waiting to take care of you for your movie watching experience

A beautiful small theater right in the center of West Seattle. It has beautiful architecture resembling a ship on the inside even though its a bit run down. The staff is always nice and the prices are comparatively cheap. It is always showing the newest movies and has comfortable seats.

This theater is just ok. The renovation doesn’t look finished and the layout of the theaters and the line in to get tickets and consessions is weird. Also the sound seems off. That said the popcorn is good and the theater is fine... just don’t expect the cinerama or anything amazing.

Cool old school movie theater in West Seattle. Sound and picture quality are far better than I expected. They also do Movies for parents of young ones on Friday morning. It allows us to see some new releases without worrying about our kids making some noise and disturbing others.

Nice kitchy neighborhood theater that shows first run movies at reasonable prices and sells good popcorn. Beer is available but when we were there, all the staff was below age so they couldn't sell it - odd. Seats were comfortable, sound was good, but no dynamic seats.

Absolutely magnificent place to host a party. We rented a theater out to have our son’s birthday party and watch Mario with his friends. The manager was beyond gracious helping us get set up and making it a really special event for everyone. Highly highly recommend.

Great small theater that serves beer, wine, and cider along with all the standard movie snacks. The staff was friendly and seats were rockers with a slight recline. Probably not the place I would go for epic action movies but everything else it will be my go to.

The staff, location, and atmosphere are great. The theaters are just old and the seats need updating. Its still a great option for an local theater and I do enjoy taking my kids here. If I'm going to see a blockbuster, though, I go elsewhere for a Dolby screen.

Newly renovated and still the same great place. Staff is quick and not looking for conversation. Seating is comfy, but you can hear the other movies through the walls. Which, in all honesty, just adds to the experience. Popcorn is great and they have beer too!

The Admiral Twin Theater is awesome what a cool place to see a movie they have been there forever you can't miss them when you drive by , with the new update they did there it should be pretty nice I love this place . Bring you're friend's and family #love .

Slice of local kitsch-history. Used to be a $1 theater that frequently ran Rocky Horror nights, now they play first run and hold vintage anime festivals. New seats with upgraded sound and still maintained the character. Good popcorn and toppings for it.

I've been going on and off to this theater for over 30 years. I'm so glad it's still around and it's still a reasonable deal compared to the other theaters out there. Every neighborhood should have a theater like this. West Seattle should be thankful.

The Admiral Theater in West Seattle is a classic that has been beautifully refurbished with state-of-the art screens, sound system and restored murals! Popcorn is crispy and delish -- what is the secret? See you at the movies in our neighborhood.

This theater is great, the only place i come to see movies. They have good consession options, including a "kids box" and there are plenty food options nearby. Its not super crowded, has a great ol timey feel and makes for a wonderful date night.

My teenage kids prefer the amenities of a super max but here's what you don't have to go through here: * Driving to dowtown * Walking through downtown Seattle * Paying $15 for parking Admiral Theater is unique and quirky and comfortable enough.

Friendly staff and nice, comfortable seats. Screen size was adequate and projection was well done. The sound system was good. The building is very interesting and has a lot of character (in a good way). A great choice for local movie goers!

Either they have no idea how to number the seats or they really know how to number the seats. Pier two has two “7” seats next to each other. Luckiest couple of seats in the theatre. :) They have a decent beer selection and good popcorn too.

What movie watching experience would be complete without a bin of buttery salty popcorn, fresh cooked and probably soggy with butter, and there's no one that does a bin of corn better than Admiral. Seriously, ask anyone. You may be off put

Good spot for movies and becoming even better as they continue to upgrade. Also, there's usually a good Groupon deal but be careful. Sometimes they won't accept the Groupon if the movie you want to see was released within the last 2 weeks.

I love admiral theater. It's in a nice part of town and they are open late and we always have had good experiences there. The food there is tasty and it's actually not too expensive. More expensive than it was but not as expensive as the

I love everything about this theater! The nautical theme is wonderfully strange and the concessions are really reasonably priced. I just moved to West Seattle and feel lucky to be so close to this place! I hope this place lasts forever!

Easy enough place to see a movie, no reserved seats needed, lines are short (usually), pizza next door, great popcorn, great kids meal options. Lots of memories here. For anyone driving here, parking can be tricky. Street parking only.

most fun theater in the area. super old school vibe and not trendy. only a couple screens and limited features but super fun for the nostalgia feeling. great neighborhood spot and very convenient to catch a flick!! highly reccomend!!

Went with friends on Saturday, 25 March. Staff was incredibly friendly and the lobby and restrooms after renovations look wonderful. Very comfy seating and great sound. I hope they restore the mural in Pier 3. Will definitely return!

Newly Renovated. This place has always been quirky and kitschy, which has always been it charm. It’s been recently renovated but was able to preserve the original charm. The theater shows first-run movies in a fun and unique venue.

Great theater, but the fancy reclining seats are uncomfortable for me because I am not a man. I wish that I could relax, but the seat leans back with no way to stop it. I can't be the only one who doesn't like these kind of seats.

One of my favorite movie theaters in town! I love the comfy seats, they have beer and snacks in the lobby, and they often show films that other are not or have vintage films replaying. Street parking only, but it's easy to find.

Wanted to support a local business. I don't mind the wear and tear in the theater itself, but being out of popcorn and coke? Also closing the concession stand 30 minutes after the movie starting? I have no reason to come back.

Quirky boutique theater with boatloads of personality. They did start the movie with the lights still on, which was pretty funny and confused everyone; but that’s the type of offbeat wackiness I look for in a place like this.

The service at the Admiral Theater is friendly and excellent. The theaters themselves, since the upgrade they recently went through, are quite comfortable. They offer a good selection of movies, and are reasonably priced.

Nice neighborhood theater. Hope they decide to fully restore the murals from the 40's in some of the theaters. Picture and sound were good, but could occasionally here the rumble from the action film in the next theater.

I really enjoy going to this theater now that they've updated their screens and seating. They were able to retain their small town theater feel and provide a visual experience that's comprable to the bigger theaters.

Popcorn is really good. I reccomend the caramel corn. It tastes fresh and is not overly sweet. Movie wise the picture and sound are great. The seats are comfy and the movie theatre staff are super nice and friendly.

This theatre has received a complete makeover. There are now four viewing screens, with all new seating. It looks and feels brand new inside. I no longer have to leave my neighborhood to enjoy a movie experience.

Always lovely. The kids pack is the best value (tiny popcorn, tiny soda, tiny candy (tiny price $6). They have $6 12 ounce beers too. The movie theater has outlived most people's grandparents...so there is that.

Great experience after the renovations! Seats are comfortable.Bathrooms always clean,not easy to find/say about most movie theatres.The staff is always friendly. Still maintains it's unique mom-pop character.

So grateful to have this theater in our neighborhood, it is the perfect place for a movie, with kids, and without. Good snacks, and very clean. Always have current selections, and wonderful Holiday viewings

Old movie theater vibes, kind of rundown feeling but I think it is the vibe they are going for. It's convenient for West Seattle, although not the best audio and video quality. Good for a family night out

Think I'm going to see Solo here! Pretty cool old theater that was recently renovated.Think they have 4 screens,they show 1st run plus some classics occasionally.If in the mood for nostalgia,come here.

They split the old 2 massive theaters into 4 so now they show a lot more movies. New seats too. $11.50/ticket + tax. Good deal and near restaurants and bars if you're waiting for a movie time or date.

Comfortable and cute. A nice casual place to enjoy a movie - unfortunately, our film wasn't quite as loud as another one playing at the time and you could hear the bass leaking in. A bit distracting.

I love this little theater for movies. The staff is friendly, the process are reasonable, and they serve beer and wine. The theaters are smaller and older but the movies are still good.

One of my favorite theaters. It’s not a modern cinema, it is an old movie theatre, which gives it a great aesthetic. Relatively small to other theatres, but that’s partly why I like it.

Great classic movie theater. Good films. Excellent snacks. But having a constant flow of late comers up to 20 minutes in was very disruptive. Fix this and it would be five stars.

I love seeing movies here with my friend. Really great if you happen to miss movie release date and can't make it right away. Nice comfortable seats. Helpful and friendly staff.