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New Parkway Theater
Indie Movie Theater
Central Oakland, Oakland
"Funky chair's, good food, great customer service."(3 Tips)
"Great beer selection and comfy seats"(6 Tips)
"popcorn topping bar!"(2 Tips)"... theater! If you love indie films, short film fests of just hip cool..."(2 Tips)
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Eat & drink from their food menu on a comfy couch (or office chair) as you watch a mainstream or indie film. Sat morning cartoons or Drink & Draw and community events make this theater one of a kind.
Katherine M.July 16, 2014I love the New Parkway because it has a variety of films, trivia night, beer, all the popcorn toppings you could want, and best of all, the seating is an eclectic and colorful collection of couches.Upvoted Dec 5, 2024
Allegra BelleJuly 3, 2017This was super fun i highly recommend getting here early and having a drink on the mezzanine. They have board games and tables. The food is a expensive but you should grab beer/popcorn for the show.
Flora LNovember 2, 2017Amazing place! Watch a movie snuggled on one of their comfy couches. The Italian sodas are great, pizza was average, but the popcorn is worth it.Upvoted 1 week ago
Ms HeleneNovember 19, 2018Unique film screenings, all tockets $10, popcorn medium $5 + $1 butter and DIY seasonings
Victor StuberFebruary 15, 2015Really fun theater with lots of character. Lots of hipsters and the couches are kind of filthy but its a really fun experience. Show up early to snag a good seat.
tonaka dianeNovember 18, 2013@New Parkway Theater, such an adorable theater! If you love indie films, short film fests of just hip cool environment filled with folks from the local art community, this is the place to be.
Kelli JohnstonFebruary 15, 2013Fun decor, comfy seating, great beer and food selection, cheap movies. Classics like Harold and Maude. What more could you want? So happy we have a view-and-brew in Oakland again.
BommyAugust 27, 2018If you're looking for a comfy sofa to recline into while watching a movie, this is the spot. Feels like you're in your mom's living room.
Alex DobyanJanuary 22, 2019This place is a phenomenal spot for a movie. Great food, reasonable tix and hella comfy, homey chairs.- Get excited for the popcorn topping bar! Nori, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast and whatever else you can imagine!
- Tiffany EdwardsFebruary 4, 2017I love coming for the throwback movies...theater 1 rocks with the bean bag chairs 😁😁😁
- Ashley MowreyMarch 5, 2017Get here a half hour early, have someone stand in line and the other pick up the tickets. Speed walk to get the best seat, then lounge and drink beer.
Fun and funky. Community oriented. Good movies. Limited seating. Very green -- hope you don't need to blow your nose, cloth napkins and air hand dryers only.- Tiffany EdwardsAugust 28, 2015A great place for a first date. Funky chair's, good food, great customer service.
Korean tacos. Monthly MST3K shows. And everything else. Great theater.
Love this place! Get some popcorn and a beer and don't miss all the delicious toppings. Sriracha or Old Bay anyone?
J TOctober 14, 2016Great little community theater in Oakland, that includes a restaurant and comfortable seating. This is my new favorite.
If you’re parking west of telegraph or far away, stow your valuables out of site or out of the car before you go to the theater. My car was just broken in and work bag with computer stolen.
Matt MartinNovember 11, 2013For more popular movies it's worth showing up about a half hour before the show so you can get one of the better couches.
Ellen McGrodyDecember 15, 2015I've been for an event! The food is wonderful and I really love the vibe!
cozy and indie and all things grand. and they do karaoke on fridays!
Grab a couch and share some buffalo wings! Delicious food and a great cozy viewing experience.
- Island BruinDecember 23, 2014Show up way in advance if you want to sit upstairs in theater 1. Otherwise you are at a table downstairs.
YamengAugust 12, 2016Had I known that the vege panini tasted like a damp cloth wrapped in an old pair of socks, I probably would have stuck with the buttered popcorns, which were tasty.
There is a baby changing table in the handicapped stall in the women's restroom. I don't know about the men's
Get $1 off your ticket if you bring your bike helmet in!
Get here at least 30 minutes before the show to get a good seat.
John HendersonDecember 28, 2014Beer, wine, food in the theater. But don't order the pizza. It's horrible. Stay with the beer.
Beer tasting with live music. Who can beat that for only $5
Wishing that they had restocked their beer. Also too many lighter beers.
They won't let you play trivia unless you have at least three people :(
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Please join us at Oakland's beloved picture pizza pub for movies, food & drink, and good clean fun. We're open 360 days a year, serving up mostly $6 movies, yummy diner fare, and a heavy dose of community.
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- Mon, Fri
- 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:30 PM
(510) 658-7900
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