Columbian Theater

I LOVE this place. It’s my go to spot to see movies, the food is fresh and tasty, and the prices are GREAT. I’ve personally never been to the voodoo lounge but I’m not sure why people are talking about that anyway on here, this is for the theater. I have a few friends that work here as well and they say working there is great! They’re very nice and the atmosphere is great. You can tell the workers are happy because they’re all so nice and accomidating!

We were very excited to go here, hearing that it was a local hot spot. We came on Halloween and were treated very poorly. Go to… anywhere else for a more friendly experience. Terrible service, very judgmental, closed minded. I’m embarrassed that I brought my out of town friends to see this. I’m a local and will never go back again.

Love this theater. If you get a seat upstairs, there is beer and wine available. The pizza is also yummy and you can buy ½!

Oh my goodness! I love the balcony! Beer, pizza, couches, and coffee tables! The pizza is delicious and the staff are friendly and helpful. Make sure to save your seat when you first arrive so that the staff knows where to deliver your pizza!

Great place for pizza and movies at a reasonable price. My family comes here at least twice monthly.

Where else can you get in to see a movie for $ 4 and drink beer?!
We were here recently for my youngest’s birthday. Two adults and four kids cost a whopping $ 16 to see a movie. Had we gone elsewhere it’d have been triple that easily. We usually sit at a couch and order pizza, but this time we were there just for popcorn so we sat in the regular seating. For old theater chairs, they’re still pretty comfy.
When it’s just the man and I, we sit upstairs, have a pint or two and enjoy watching a movie; childless for a brief time.
Yes the place could use some renovation and updating. But honestly I think it kind of adds to it’s charm and atmosphere. And I’m soooooo glad they were able to get a digital projector. It’d have been a travesty if they’d had to close.

I remember this theater as a child growing up in Astoria. So knowing it from about 40 years plus ago — seeing a lot of the classics growing up down there such as Saturday night fever, Grease — I have many fond memories in there so I have a feeling that is tending to influence my opinion of the theater a little more favorably than I should.
There is no other way than to say it us long overdue for a remodel. I think it again has the potential for charm of a small local theater but it has seen far better days.
I don’t live down there any longer so I’m not sure how the local people feel about it in the condition it’s in, but it really needs to be revitalized like the rest of Astoria is.

My favorite theater in town. Delicious pizza and calzones, couches for snuggling and relaxing, beer, wine, general concessions and a big screen to watch films on.

We don’t get here often. It offers second run movies for a reasonable price. If you’re 21 or over you can go to the balcony and have good beer or poor wine or terrible pizza. We like it. Others do. Last time we went we couldn’t find balcony space. If you see a movie you missed it is worth seeing here if you can get in.

I couldn’t wait to go to the Columbian Theatre. I read a mixed reviews of this place but it seemed too interesting to pass up. I really want to give it 5 stars but in my heart I know it’s not true.
Here are the exciting things:
If you are over 21 you can sit up stairs in couches.
They have an amazing selection of pizza.
You can sit in the couches, eat pizza, drink beer and watch a movie.
It’s only 4 bucks!
I also found the pizza to be very reasonably priced.
I found the sound quality to be just fine despite reviews that stated otherwise
There is a small table in front of each couch to hold your pizza/​beverage.
Here are the ho hum things:
The place is a bit run down (didn’t bother me) specifically the couches looked like they have gotten a lot of use out of them holes, tears, etc.
I didn’t find the lady working upstairs to be very knowledgeable or helpful when it came to making suggestions on what to eat.
It was a very unique experience and I walked away happy! I would totally go back again.

I’m really torn between a 3 and a 4 star rating for here, so let’s say it is a 3.5 officially.
**CASH ONLY**
Had always wanted to go here to catch a cheap show, but just never was high enough on my list of priorities to do so. Finally, this past Thursday night, we figured, what the hell, and met a few friends and made a fun night of it. How can you go wrong for $ 4 bucks a pop for tickets? Second run shows can be lots of fun on the big-​screen.
Cool old theatre building. Lots of charm and history behind it. Be careful of the step in and out of the men’s room, as if you are not careful, you will go arse over tea kettle on it. Women’s room is upstairs via a steep ramp and steps. I am not sure how «ADA easy» this place would be given the size of the lavatories, steps, and tricky ramp, so if you are with anyone who has mobility issues, check it out prior to the visit to save some hassle.
Balcony is «adults only» as they serve alcohol. This was our respite, as it is filled with comfy love seats with tables. So nice to be sans kiddoes at a cinema. Ironically, we saw a children’s film on our visit. Yeah, we are not very nice adults, and really it isn’t always the kid’s faults, it’s the fault of their clueless parental units. Still was nice to have a quiet zone. Very cozy upstairs, that I am sure can get crowded quickly during peak times, so get there at 6:30 to ensure seating.
Snack bar prices were not bad at all, considering what other theatres charge. I had to laugh when I asked about the shakers of items for the popcorn. The usual suspects are there with one that I had never heard of… BREWER’s YEAST! Apparently it is really good, but too hipster for me to try… maybe next time. My arteries needed copious amounts of salt and butter this fine evening.
Pizza looked amazing, and came in quite a few varieties. Boca Burgers for the tree huggers as well. (yuck, spit, vomit). Put down the tree, Gacktard… it’s the movie theatre, not some lounge in Stumptown. Damn.
Will try the pizza next time. 20 bucks for a whole (can get slices, halves, quarters, etc.), but it did look like it was very fresh and artisan in quality. Will give the verdict next time.
We didn’t sense any of the rudeness complaints that other Unilocalers have chimed in about. In fact, the box office lad, and the über-​cute and sexy snack bar lass were very cool, since they are cash only and I only had a hundred dollar bill on me. Taking a check saved the day.
Great concept for a theatre. We look forward to spending more time there and giving more reasons why the balcony is for «adults only». If hot buttered popcorn is an aphrodisiac, maybe the brewer’s yeast will really add a kick to it. Mooohahahahah.

I love this old theater, its so fun to go to and the theater itself is so pretty. The people were friendly and the food was reasonably priced. Next time I have to remember my ID so I can sit up top!

If you want a seat in the balcony (adults only), get there early because seating is limited (but cozy!) there. The ticket window opens at 6:30pm and the movie starts at 7:00pm. I call it the «pizza theater,» and the pizza is yummy. We usually get the special. They serve tap beer and wine, too. The movies are only $ 4 and run at 7pm every day. The only «problem» is that the website for the next movie is usually not updated until Friday when the new movie starts.

Ahhhh I wish there was a place like this in San Diego… !!!
This awesome theatre shows an old-​ish movie for $ 4 (we saw «Unstoppable», which came out this past November). But the best part is — they have pizza (and other snacks, including popcorn), beer, wine, and couches to sit on! :-D
The pizza was realllllllly good (although it did take a bit long to get), and I was very pleased with my glass of Riesling. If I’m ever in Astoria again, I’ll be back! But FYI — it’s cash only!

Good theater. I’m pretty sure it’s the only one for miles and miles so it’s a good option especially for Oregon’s rainy day; of which there are many.

Four bucks for a movie. Hooray. Granted they’re second run, but most times I haven’t seen them anyway. And popcorn and a soda are only a few bucks more, or you can get pizza and kick back with a beer. Eat next door and then take in a flick; you won’t be disappointed.

Awesome, cozy, fun, quaint older one screen theater in town that plays older movies one showing a day for $ 4.00. they sell yummy pizza, beer and other snacks. you can sit down below or on the balcony with love seats and coffee tables. i will be frequenting this place alot and i will definitely be taking visiting friends and family here. in the mood for more drinking after the movie? there is a brewery right next door that offers live music every so often. check this place out!

Are you looking for a place to go for date night, or just a fun night out with your friends?
Movies, beer, pizza and popcorn on a comfy couch…
Went here last Friday night, watched Terminator, drank a beer and had a slice of pizza. It was a super fun and the couches were very comfortable.

I stumbled upon this place after dinner at the Bowpicker (Amazing Fish by the way!!!), and was glad I did. At $ 4 this is a steal. The movie playing (last night just by chance) was Hairspray, which I had never seen the new or old, and frankly wasn’t totally interested. This place seemed so chill, and the price so low, I thought I’d give it a try. When I found out about the couches in the back, I was in love. I didn’t try any pizza because I had just had my dinner, but both the popcorn and soda was a dollar or so lower than at a typical movie theatre, so I got my my snacks and enjoyed the show. If you can drink in the balcony, then next time I will be upstairs. This old time cinema is very comfy, has a large screen and I found the sound to be just fine.
Definite addition to my vacation.

What a great, funky old theater. Excellent pizza. Beer and wine on the balcony with comfy couches.
The sound and acoustics are a little iffy. But for four bucks, it is a steal and a good time.