Mariemont Theatre

This is a small but quaint theatre. Love the concession options! You can get beer, wine, sushi, cakes, macaroons, and more! Also the prices are quite reasonable. A very cool little theater on the square. We will definitely return.

This little theater is an amazing, intimate, romantic and brings back the joy and excitement of what a film is all about! It’s so nostalgic but has been renovated. They show mostly independent films but some main stream films as well. They serve everything from popcorn, snacks, candy, nuts, sushi, local beer, wine, mixed drinks, coffees, hot tea and sweets. The prices to see a film here are lower than AMC and the service is exceptional! My husband and I love going to Mariemont Theater and it is a great Date Night destination! You’ll understand once you go.

Go prepared with your own snacks. Popcorn and pretzels are always stale. I’ve tried giving the place a coupe chances because location is so convenient but I’ll make the drive to get a hot pretzel and sit in a comfortable seat.

Hopefully, you already KNOW how wonderful this theater is! Their Freshly Popped Corn (Layered w/​Butter– Yum) is just FAB. Something ONLY a neighborhood move theater can offer, however, is the GREAT young fellow who actually Brought Me the Bag of FRESHLY POPPED CORN to y seat in the movie because it was about to start & the popcorn was not done popping!!! Service WITH a Smile! FoodieQ

First time here, and we used a Groupon! What a great deal! It is related to Kenwood Theatre, which we have enjoyed several times, and Mariemont Theatre did not disappoint. We wanted to see The Big Short and found it playing here. First showing of the day is a bargain at $ 6.50. The concessions are not as large as at Kenwood, but the popcorn was freshly popped and the peeps behind the counter were friendly and fast. There was a smaller counter adjacent to the main one that served wine, beer, and local desserts. I was tempted by the cheese and cracker tray, but opted for the popcorn instead. Just couldn’t resist the aroma of freshly popped corn! The viewing theater was small, but we got great seats and there were only a handful of other customers. I do like extra elbow room… The chairs were comfy and rocked, with cup holders so you can eat your popcorn with two hands: o) Overall a great time!

The cutest small town theater I’ve ever been to! Such a great place. The movies and atmosphere make it so charming. Also try their popcorn, it’s the best!

I love the Esquire and I love it’s sister theatre, too! They have really decent prices, coupons in the Bear Cash and they show awesome movies. Most of them are independent or smaller movies, which I love!
On my last visit we went on a Wednesday for a 2:30p show and had no problem parking in the little lit across the street.
I don’t make it out to this particular location very frequently, but the neighborhood is cute and there are places nearby to eat before or after.

Mariemont plays foreign and independent films along with new films out. The screens are smaller, but they have Sony 4K with a noticeable difference in screen and sound quality. I’ve started to enjoy the more intimate, smaller theater settings. It is in a great location with restaurants and shops nearby.

Excellent neighborhood theatre, great place to see independent films. Sister to the Esquire and Kenwood theaters. The best movie popcorn in town, and some other delicious snacks.
Recently remodeled, at least a couple of the theaters at Mariemont have stadium seating now. Digital projection.
Friendly staff, and there is a very good restaurant (Latin Quarter) next door.

Always nice to see movies.
Here they’ll show Indie films and some of the more artsy or poignant films. It’s small and has not been updated. But, it has great character.
It’s located in Mariemont— a quaint, quiet, safe, very nice area.

What a cute little theatre! It’s clean, and the arms fold up! Awesome place for a date night. It’s in a cute neighborhood with a Graeter’s next door (always a win) and a fountain across the street. My boyfriend and I waited for our movie by hanging out on some benches near the fountain.
Look in the bearcat magazine for buy one get one free admission to the entire chain of theaters! (Esquire, Mariemont, Kenwood) There are also frequently Groupons that offer a similar deal.

A nice theatre with a few surprising frills: comfy seats that recline, great projectors, and decent concession stands. I have only a few gripes: is there a water fountain? I did not see one. Oh well. Another (first world) problem is that there seems to be only one bathroom and if you are seeing a movie in the theatres in the back, you miss a lot of the movie if ya gotta go. Parking is a little awkward near the theatre, but I have always found a spot regardless. Graeter’s ice cream is located to the right of the theatre for pre or post movie sugar rushes.
Overall, I like this theatre as it tends to show movies that are what some would call art films, or independent. It is a perfect compliment to the movies the Esquire theatre shows. Occasionally there is overlap, but most of the time, the movies cover the spread that the big chain theatres do not.
Money saving tip: pickup a copy of the Bearcash coupon books that are found primarily in Clifton but can also be browsed here:
There are buy 1 get 1 free coupons for Esquire, Mariemont, and Kenwood Theatre. There are also bargain Tuesday prices at each location too.

The remodel is wonderful, best real butter popcorn in town. Get a critics card and get free upgrades on refreshments and $ 10 gift card for very $ 100 spent. Nice.

Quaint neighborhood, quaint theater. Same owner as Esquire and Kenwood. Come here for your indie flicks and some of the better comedies and animated films. Generally cheaper and less crowded than your larger AMCs. And the seats are comfy! They are pretty deep, so you can lay back properly. Graeter’s next door means every movie trip, with or without foresight, inevitably comes with black raspberry chocolate chip ice cream.
Best times to come are Sunday afternoons (matinée price = $ 7/​ticket). Also cheap on Tuesdays I think. If you’re really into indie films or find yourself coming here regularly, it’s worth getting the Critics’ Club card. Just by subscribing to the e-​newsletter, you accrue 1 point for each dollar spent. Once you reach 100 points, you get $ 10 to spend on tickets or concession items. Awesome deal.

This theatre rarely has anything I want to see, which is a bummer because I try to keep any movie I see in the Mariemont/​Esquire/​Kenwood family. But they are close to my house and parking is usually pretty good. I went here to see Anna Karenina the other night and it sold out! So maybe the Mariemont Theatre is making a comeback :)

Top 5 reasons I love Mariemont Theatre —
1. The crowds here are minimal. There is nothing worse than seeing a packed movie at say AMC Newport and people are yelling at the screen (The actors can’t hear you, you f’n moron), answering their phone (I feel primitive and medieval every time I see someone do this), asking questions to their friends (It’s a movie, not a riddle. Unless it’s a David Lynch film, shut the hell up), and eating nachos (Who orders nachos at the movies? For real? Your run for the border can’t wait two hours? This has got to be the most loud and annoying concession sold at theaters and they should be banned). Anyhow I digress, Mariemont theatre is generally only mildly crowded and full of respectful adults who are there to see a great film.
2. They are always showing rare and well-​reviewed independent films here. I’ve lived in other cities that didn’t have an art house cinema like Mariemont Theatre and let me just tell you, it stinks. In the past I’ve driven two hours to see much anticipated independent films. Now I walk three blocks! We are truly blessed in Cincinnati to not only have Mariemont but also it’s big brother, Esquire.
3. This theatre sits directly across from the fountain in the center of picturesque Mariemont Square. This is the perfect little village to take a date with great restaurants, Graeter’s Ice Cream, and all kinds of parks and historic landmarks to stroll through pre or post movie.
4. The three screens at Mariemont have all been newly updated to support digital films as well as 3D films which keeps this place relevant in comparison to all the giant megaplexes out there.
5. Tuesday is bargain day with all tickets all day priced at $ 6. And Wednesday is dinner and a movie day! All tickets all day are just $ 6.75 AND you get a 20% off coupon for some excellent nearby restaurants within walking distance such as Dilly Café (highly recommend), National Exemplar (recommend), and The Quarter (do not recommend).

Mariemont Theatre is awesome. It’s in the heart of adorable Mariemont Square, right by some good food (Dilly Café, National Exemplar), and Graeters! I love independent movie theaters, and this branch of the the Esquire is perfect for family night, date night, etc. Good prices, great venue.

Dilly Café is nearby as is a decent pizza joint. Mariemont has a lot of first date ambiance. They have a great selection of snacks and popcorn.
Most importantly though, they bring in some great top-​notch films that are hard to find in Cincinnati.

I love the vintage feel to this place. Also, I like the independent films played here.

The Mariemont Theatre is located in Mariemont, a village that’s as quaint as it is terrifying.
The heart of Mariemont is made up of classic Tudor wood houses that makes it look like Santa’s village without the reindeer and fat dude in a red track suit. It’s a very pretty place to be. It also has that feeling of, «It’s so peaceful, I’m just waiting for the slasher/​monster/​serial killer to come out and start butchering us all one by one» … Perhaps I’ve seen too many movies.
Of course, it doesn’t help that Mariemont has Mariemont theatre, an independent venue that hosts some really great movies. It’s owned by the same people as The Esquire in Clifton, and the two theatres always show different films. If there is an in dependant film you want to see, and it’s not at one, it’s most likely at the other.
Now, I love The Esquire for its badass, indie feel. I wish I could say the same for Mariemont, but it’s just not true.
Oh sure, it shows great movies for cheap prices. It has comfortable seating, a nice (but small) screen, great sound — it’s a fun place to see a movie.
However, unlike The Esquire which is populated by couples and hipsters, Mariemont’s cuteness means it’s constantly swarmed by a different kind of people. Specifically, children and the elderly.
There’s nothing wrong, per say, about children and the elderly, it’s just not my scene — especially kids. Especially kids at a movie theatre. They’re loud, they’re distracting, they cry, they whine, they take away from the movie experience.
Now, I know all children are not like this, but a few bad ones ruin it for the rest of you. (Sorry kids), and when the movie is swarming with these critters, odds are there’s going to be at least one bad on in the theatre.
I still like going to Mariemont and it’s still a very nice theatre — but when the movie is even slightly family friendly, I know what I’m getting myself into.