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Davis Theater
Movie Theater, Bar, and New American Restaurant
Ravenswood, Chicago
- 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Animation: 3:15pm
"Be early or face viewing the movie at a wacky angle."(6 Tips)
"Cool little neighborhood theater."(2 Tips)
"Try the popcorn with caramel powder, its the best!"(4 Tips)
"Super cozy spot to catch a discounted new release"(3 Tips)
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Loved it before the rehab, and it's even better now! Still had the old charm, and now you can enjoy craft cocktails in your movie ❤️
This place is so nice now! My girls love watching movies here and The matinees have less people so it’s the perfect time to go!
venessa tarbellNovember 17, 2011Cheapest seats in town. They run family movies, but not for as long as adult films so don't procrastinate! They also have a family movie festival in the summer: $1 movies on weekday mornings!
Tickets are always $6 before 6pm everyday. And since it's such a small theater, it's easy to take in a second movie.
August: Osage county was a great movie I cried thru the whole movie the acting was amazing and the story was even better but I'll tell you this much if you just lost a parent don't go its hard to see.
JB ADecember 24, 2017It doesn't have the biggest selection of movies each week, but wonderful to have a neighborhood theater without all the craziness of a multiplex.
Great little theatre with slightly discounted tickets. The building is old but the picture and sound is top notch.
Andre ChanApril 6, 2018I love the davis theater the staff are very wonderful and the sound system is incredible
Time Out Chicago KidsJanuary 13, 2012Get your sugar fix without resorting to Skittles and Icees. It serves freshly-spun cotton candy ($3)--just like the carnival, but without the crowds, the sweat and the scam-artist games.
Lukas SuvegJune 15, 2013Usually, it's advantageous to seat yourself in the middle. Some of these screens are actually oriented at an angle, so you may want to opt for the side seats.
Ruben WhitakerMay 25, 2014They have some really cool artwork here so check it out. Sometimes the floors are really sticky and the bathroom stinks so watch out for both things.
My new fav seat in BEHIND the Red Snuggle Chair on the left because it has been broken for over a year and no one can sit in front of me :-D
Maria AlbertiAugust 11, 2014It's too creepy and dirty! How come that in a nice area like this it has to be a theatre so bad?by the other hand the screen and the sound are very good and those are important things.
Assigned seating now so you can hang in the bar right up until showtime.
David CurielNovember 29, 2014Sometimes you don't get the best views as the screens are on an angle but for a film you aren't certain about it will do
Andrew ScuttNovember 10, 2013Limited selections, but reasonably priced and typically not crowded in one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city.
Todd SchorleJuly 19, 2010No hassle movie theater in the city w/Great prices. Always has 4 recent movies. Kind of old school but that gives it it's charm.
Chris LikeJuly 5, 2010The Davis is a Paragon of the Matinee. 2 tickets: $11. Great a/c and lots of nice people. Worth bringing the whole family.
Not bad for 5.75 b4 6:pm plus good walking score if your early for the show or after you can walk around. Nice area.
Davis doesn't care about movie ratings; there are three kids under 5 in the 9:45pm Thursday showing of Cabin in the Woods
Pay close attention to the slight angle in the movie screens, and then be sure to sit on the side of the theater where those screens point.
Brian DeckerMay 2, 2014This is an ok place for a cheaper movie alternative...but definitely shows its age
christianNovember 27, 2010Great prices. Small, but cozy and reminds me of going to the movies as a kid.
Matt DickerMay 21, 2017What was once a dumpy old theater without charm has become a jewel of the neighborhood. Beautiful Art Deco design and a great snack stand add to the overall effect.
- Try the popcorn with caramel powder, its the best!
MaureenMay 17, 2017New renovation is really cool and the lounge area is really inviting. Same layout and style though. Good ole Davis.
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The Davis Theater will reopen in 2016 after an amazing renovation. The new concept will include a full-service bar/restaurant, Carbon Arc Bar & Board.
Closed until 3:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:30 PM–Midnight
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(773) 769-6999
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"A Movie Viewers Dream Come True! Staff treated me like royalty! I will definitely return and I recommend you go! The customer service is PRICELESS!"
candi hun - 8.0
"This is my go to theater in the city. The seats are amazing, loved the assigned seating. There's a little bar to get drinks. Easy to find parking that's free and it's just an easy place to get to."
Vally - 7.3
"It’s a great theater!"
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