The Brattle Theatre

Somehow I'd never been to the Brattle until recently despite living in Boston for 2 decades. What a charming little venue! It's entirely the opposite of the modern sterile theater experience: a small cozy room with a well positioned screen/stage, and beer/wine for sale. It's a great place to have a social artistic experience.
5 7 years ago (24-04-2018)

It was alright. 50s vibe, small. Movie time was listed as 830, they played arbitrary slides (you know, like the ones telling you to keep your phone off) until 845 and then ads for another 10 or 15 minutes. So the movie didn't actually start until a half hour after the posted time. Please play your ads and start the movie within 10 to 15 minutes like every other theater on the planet. Thank you.
3 7 years ago (19-04-2018)

A really fun place to go if you like old fashioned theatres or if you've got kids and want them to experience the closest thing to retro theatre visits. They've got beer and you can season your own popcorn. The best view is from the balcony. The people that run the place seem to play whatever they feel like (in a fun surprise sort of way) so checking the site for the month's showings or getting a paper calendar is helpful. They have memberships which equate to a year of tickets, redeemable for any movie within that year. Its not wheelchair accessible, you have to climb steps to get into the theatre.
5 7 years ago (20-02-2018)

The Brattle Theatre is a local, historic, favorite for Boston locals, running mostly classic and independent films. Parking is challenging in Harvard Square, but the theater is located close to the MBTA "red line" Harvard Square subway station.
4 7 years ago (05-06-2018)

The only real limitations if he Brattle are those of the 300-plus year old building. The screen isn't very large for a room it's size, and the layout isn't the best, but this is a wonderful theatre otherwise. The staff are friendly and full of personality, the schedule is eclectic and loaded with unique experiences, and the crowds are usually conducive to the experience they're looking for. Highly recommended.
5 8 years ago (28-11-2017)