Arcata Theatre Lounge

AJS

3 months ago · ★ 5

I actually really liked this venue a lot. I went there for the first time recently for a live show, and I didn’t feel claustrophobic like I sometimes do in certain venues. They had a bar, a mid-level standing area for people that had drinks, and a floor right in front of the stage. I thought the set up was perfect. I wasn’t swimming through people trying to get around the theater; they had a designated merch spot that was in a good place. Bathrooms are what you could expect in an old building like this: graffiti decorates the walls, etc., but it adds to the charm of the venue. In my opinion, it’s a great local place to catch a show in the heart of downtown Arcata. Parking is limited to mostly street parking, but after 6 PM it’s free with no time limit.

Fey Rigge (Rigged)

a year ago · ★ 5

Went there to see The Exploited and Total Chaos and my god the venue was awesome. I had the House Slider with arugala and grilled onions as well as the steak fries (they gave me fries on accident at first). The show was amazing with great speaker quality and the best local punk vibe I've ever seen from a concert in Humboldt County.

Robert Pitts, Jr.

4 months ago · ★ 4

For for my first time despite the theatre having been around for a few years. I live a.movie theatre that shows wonderful older films for an inexpensive experience, along with showing special live TV events. They have a full bar and eats inside and instead of standard theatre seats, it is dining tables. On Star Wars Day the owner came out the introduce everyone so it was nice to see him meet the community directly. Def going back!

Alexis Perez

6 months ago · ★ 5

We come here all the time, throwback movies hit home on the big screen. Just fantastic, small finger foods, and the service is amazing kind individuals no matter what. I’m pretty happy cause I live about 20 miles away and this is my treat coming here ❤️

Roberta L'Heroeck (soft rodvt)

3 years ago · ★ 5

Been twice for their late September Sci-Fi night (Aliens and Terminator 2 Judgment Day, one year apart) and the movie going experience was unforgettable. Serves great food and the theater has a full service bar. Really great pre-shows with raffles Both showings I've been to sold custom posters for each movie, which I'm proud to say are hanging up on my wall. If you've got a Wednesday to burn in Arcata and love old Sci-fi movies, you NEED to come here! Smug's Pizza is right next door if you need a bite to eat while waiting in line.