Dependable Drive-In

I love this place! It’s clean, and the food is good! The prices are nice and the rules are easy! Save your coupons for discounts and take advantage of the free things they do offer on your receipts. It’s off of International Drive from the Moon township exit! You can fill up with the kids and make it a movie date! I take blankets, bug spray and chairs to enjoy the whole atmosphere. $ 7.50 isn’t bad for 2 movies, they allow an awesome break in between the movies too. You can also do date night with your lover too, just you too, no interruptions from talking people or cell phones, go out and try it! It’s the best!

Tried to let my kids know what it was like when I was a kid. The guy at the gate had other plans. I understand it is busy but rude doesn’t quite capture his customer interaction style. We won’t be back.

Dependable Drive-​in is my favorite place to see movies in Pittsburgh. I love the atmosphere of privately watching a movie in my car. The movies that they show are the latest good ones. The price of admission and of food is much cheaper than what you would pay at a regular movie theater. The staff members are nice. They are open year-​round, even in the winter! If you are wondering, during the winter, I am sure to wear boots there, but I am not too cold sitting in my car. The buildings are older, but they function OK. With the low prices and the above-​minimum-​wage rates for their employees, I forgive their not updating the buildings. I always have a good view of the movie screen and can hear the sound well from my car speakers.

If you have never been to a drive-​in then you need to go now! I love being able to sit in my car with blankets in the fall/​winter, or with the windows down in the warmer months, and enjoy whatever movies I am seeing.
The lines on the weekends, especially in the warmer months, can be crazy! I have gone with a friend an hour before the movie starts and they are already full for ALL movies! SO be sure to get there super early in the summer if you are dying to see your movie! In the winter its not so bad and there is usually plenty of parking.
The concession stands are great. They have tons of candy options, popcorn, pretzels, funnel cakes, ect. A lot more then a regular movie theater! Movies usually start a little later then the posted times, but its never by much. All depends on when it gets dark enough out.
I do agree with everyone else about the bathrooms. Would be nice if they would update them as the warm water NEVER works and thats so awful in the winter! Other than that I love everything about this place!!!

Cannot rave highly enough about this place. My family have gone on more occasions than I can count and we’ve had an absolute blast each time. I love that it’s an all-​weather drive-​in as it’s sometimes nice to have a snuggly drive in date with your spouse in the wintertime. It’s the only way we watch newly released movies during the warmer months.

Want to watch a movie in public, but be able to gab with impunity when things get boring? If so, this is your place!
I’ve only ever been to one other drive-​in (in Fort Collins, CO) back in 2007, since I grew up in a place that didn’t have a drive-​in nearby, so I’d almost forgotten what it was like until coming here last night. I saw The Giver and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (a weird pairing, I know) with a friend. Although I wasn’t much into TMNT despite being a fan of the Sat. morning cartoon as a kid, I didn’t mind hanging around for it due to being able to talk, and it was fun to be able to make fun of the massive amount of tropes in the movie without having to worry about disturbing others.
As others have mentioned, admission is pretty reasonable compared to many of the traditional movie theaters in the area, and concessions are quite inexpensive. I had the funnel cake (first time I’d had some in at least 5 years), and it was great! For $ 2.25, you can’t beat it! Alternatively, if you plan ahead, you can bring your own food without having to sneak it in, as in traditional theaters.
What a great spot for catching a Fri. night movie, esp. while the weather’s still nice! I highly recommend it as a date spot, or just for having a fun time with some friends.

I love this place as it brings back memories of being a kid!
The last drive-​in I remember was the Greater Pittsburgh Drive-​In in North Versailles that was torn down in 1997 to make room for a Wal-​Mart.
This drive-​in is near the old Pittsburgh International Airport in Moon Township. They offer four screens and usually show two movies together though sometimes the two movies picked don’t go well with each other at all. I usually never make it to the end of the second movie and fall asleep before it’s over though. Sometimes you even get three movies. The prices are dare I say cheap.
The snack bar at the concession stand has it’s at! Everything from pizza, hotdogs, wings, burgers, corndogs, gyros, hoagies, nachos, fries, pretzels and of course pop corn, cotton candy, funnel cake and ice cream. Best of all the prices are very reasonable.
One thing that they offer that I like is their Dependable Dollar Loyalty Program. Here’s how it works:
Every time your car’s total admission is $ 14.00 or more, you will receive One «2 Point» ticket.
Every time you spend $ 20 dollars or more at once at the concession stand, you will receive One «2 Point» ticket
Redemption:
Save Seven «2 Point» tickets for 14 points and present them at the box office to receive one FREE admission
Save Three «2 Point» tickets for 6 points and get a Free small popcorn in the concession stand
Save Two «2 Point» tickets for 4 points and get a FREE topping on your pizza in the concession stand
Save One «2 Point» ticket for 2 Points and get .30 off your concession order of $ 3.00 or more
You can even order an authentic drive-​in speaker made into a decorative clock!
Insider Tip: Go on a weed night as the weekend is crazy!
Load up the family into the SUV and get there early to secure your space, set your radio to 88.7 FM and sit back and enjoy the show!

So much fun! I have been going to the Dependable since I was a kid! The price is good ($ 7 per head for 2 movies). The location is very convenient. It is near Robinson so there are a lot of place to pick up food and snacks beforehand. They had a great selection of current movies. The environment is great for friends or families.
My only complaint, and the only reason I did not give The Dependable a 5/​5, is that I don’t think any updates have been done since I started going in the 90’s. The bathrooms were old and full of scary spiders. The spaces are a tad confusing as well. Many of the radios are missing or broken.
I wish the dependable would find someway to utilize the new technology that is now available. I bet they could do something really cool with bluetooth technology.

It’s now summer so you know what that means… drive-​ins! And thankfully we still have one (two actually… Twin HiWay counts) here in the area to enjoy. Dependable Drive-​In is absolutely huge. There are two screens near the beginning with much room for cars and trucks and two screens further back that don’t have as much space. I’m guessing the newer and more successful movies are shown on the first two screens. There are several snack stands and restrooms nearby as well so you don’t have to walk far. Though, the restrooms are a little dirty.
The best part is two movies cost less than $ 7! You can’t even get one movie for that price at any other theater. The only downfall is sometimes you’ll get a group of rowdy kids who like to ruin the movie for everybody else. Best cure for that is to just adjust your volume in the car and drown the noise out. :)
Why I love the drive-​in, though, is because it’s much more of a comfortable experience. You can get their early, bring some food and drinks, a table and chairs and relax before the film. It’s a great summer evening trip and I can’t wait to visit this year!

4 Screens, open all year, cheap price, cheap snacks & double feature. Can’t get no better than this! Fun for the entire family!

This was my first drive-​in and I had an amazing time! Tickets were so much cheaper than going to the theater ($ 7 for 2 movies). I should note that all the movies are recent too, not like those cheap maxi saver theaters. You get to sit in the comfort of your car and can crank up the volume as loud as you like. If it’s nice outside, bring chairs and enjoy the breeze. The food stand is extremely cheap too, about $ 2 for popcorn, and $ 1 hotdog. I will definitely be back!
Cheap movies, cheap food, a great time!

If you’re looking for a nice summer evening out at the movies, this is the place to go! My husband and I went for a date one summer night, and it was nice to be in the privacy of our own car. We could be as loud as we wanted and get snuggly. It’s especially great when we take our son there. He can be a little disruptive in public, so this was perfect for him. They have movies for just about every crowd and decent deals on snacks. It’s a really fun night out for anyone, friends, couples, and families!
Best part, you get two movies for an amazing price! You won’t find that at a movie theater!

I freaking love the drive in! I love this drive in so much I’m actually the mayor of the drive in on Four Square – so trust my «authority» when I tell you that you’re going to love this place too. Even in the winter!
It’s $ 6.50. For two movies. Sometimes three movies. You just can’t beat that.
Most people don’t know that the drive in is open year round. The drive in is great in the summer, but the movies start later so you have to be able to stay awake until 2am to watch the end of the second movie. It’s also crowded in the summer so you have to get there early. There’s still always room for everyone and no such thing as a bad seat at the drive in.
I prefer the drive in during the fall/​winter months.
Watching a scary movie at night in the fall in a somewhat empty parking lot alone in the car w your friend is … kinda scary. In fact, during the last Paranormal Activity movie I got so scared I fastened my seatbelt during hte movie. Don’t laugh, it was a reflex!!!
In the winter the drive in is pretty much deserted, we saw Wreck It Ralph there with just one other car in the lot. Because the movies play through your car radio, you’re not going to be freezing your butts off. Just bring blankets. It’s kind of romantic.
The concession stand has fun food items like funnel cakes, pizzas, and gyros. And they’re all at prices you could actually afford. They’re cheap enough you could actually eat an unhealthy dinner there. Sometimes I wonder how a family w three kids could afford to go to the movies more than once or twice a month and the answer, in my opinion, is that either we’re talking about a rich family, or the drive in.
I think the drive in is especially awesome for those of us who can’t make it through a movie without talking (I’m talking to you, my friend Gretchen!). Actually I am talking to her, bc I cna’t make it through a movie without talking either. But this is especially good for families with kids.
This is a local business you’ll enjoy patronizing and…
does anyone want to go to the drive in with me tongiht?

Fun fact: Dependable Drive-​In is open year round! Is anyone else as surprised as I am? Actually, now that I think about it, it kind of makes sense, because movies at a drive-​in can’t be viewed until the sun goes down, which means you can watch your movies sooner during the fall and winter. I mean, I’ve always had fun when I’ve made the trip out here, but the catch is that I need to be ready to drive home around 1 or 2 AM during the summer.
But I digress. This is definitely one of my favorite things in Pittsburgh, and I’m extremely glad we still have a drive-​in. Going to one of these is a really fun experience. This drive-​in has four screens and usually plays two, maybe three movies in one session on each screen. You just park your car and get to spend an evening with friends or family, eating food and talking in your car, and possibly sitting on blankets picnic-​style while watching your movies. (This last option depends entirely on how busy the drive-​in is and whether or not you can find a place to sit where you can see the screen as opposed to the back of a line of parked cars. Also, weather is always an important factor!)
The pricing for tickets here is super reasonable; one ticket gets you two movies, so it’s literally a two-​for-​one when compared to regular theaters. The catch is that usually, a bad movie ends up being paired with a good one. It’s VERY rarely that I see a screen playing two movies I actually want to see. And no, you can’t drive between screens; you pick a screen, park in the lot in front of it, and stay there until you go home. (Because of this, I will never forgive myself for missing the week where the newest Batman movie AND «The Avengers» were playing together. Most. Epic. Pairing. Ever.)
And if you get hungry, just hit the snack bar — it’s far more varied than an average theater concession stand and really isn’t too bad in terms of quality. Not great, but not bad!
A quick word of advice: if you have an older car, bring jumper cables or one of those portable battery chargers, just in case. The way a drive-​in works is you turn on your car radio to a set station to hear the movie audio; in the past, I’ve had trouble getting my older cars to start after watching movies here, and getting stranded in one of those lots would not be the ideal way to end a night out.
My final say? If anyone is brave enough to sit through some chilly weather, check this place out ASAP! But don’t worry: if you’d rather stay indoors for a few months of hibernation, you can always go to see some summer blockbusters instead.

Awesome!!!
It brings back childhood memories for me! The last time I was at a drive-​in was when the lion king came out! Came here to see paranormal activity 4 and sinister. You can see up to three movies for $ 6 per person.

I recently went on a Monday to cash in on a Groupon given to me as a gift. My brother was happy to join me for a triple feature, mostly because it was free. I’d been to the Dependable before but I must have forgotten how great it was. With the high cost of movie theater tickets and the low cost of Netflix, I rarely see movies outside of my apartment. This adventure may have changed my mind.
Even without the Groupon, I was amazed at how cheap the tickets are. And that’s for 2 movies! Or, in our case, 3. It’s an unbelievable deal. On top of that, the snack bar is amazing. Funnel cakes? Deep fried hamburgers? Oh, and your typical popcorn and candy as well. All at very reasonable prices.
It’s a great place to spend a night, but probably more during the spring or fall when it is cooler at night. It’s a popular place. Who doesn’t love being outside, watching movies and being able to talk without interrupting your neighbors? I was surprised at the crowds, even for a Monday. I’m sure to return when I see another double (or triple) feature I like.

So I haven’t gone to a drive in since I was 10 years old! Definitely didn’t live up to my memories of a drive in but fun none the less. Last night was «date night» for my husband and I. We decided to try something different and drive an hour to go see a movie! lol Yea, I know it’s a little ridiculous especially considering the movie we watched (Happy Feet Two lol… don’t judge me!) but it was good change of scenery.
First impression (¹⁄₅): It was so empty and beat up that I thought it was closed down. The place was in the middle of no where and it was definitely creepy. I was actually so creeped out at the beginning that during the movie I would periodically look around to see if a weirdo was lurking. Yes, I watch too many scary movies… Halloween just passed so I’ll use that as an excuse as well.
Movie quality (⁴⁄₅): The sound was actually great but I guess that would depends on the type of car you have. There was a few times when the movies messed up but overall it was okay. I would recommend having a close parking spot.
Experience (⁴⁄₅): Even though it was creepy and it shattered my drive– in childhood memories, I still had a great time! I LOVE the fact that I was super comfy in the car and I could talk about the movie without getting embarrassed (yes, I’m one of those people). I could also dance and sing along to the movie… It was Happy Feet Two, I couldn’t resist! One BIG factor that I didn’t take into account was the fact that it gets cold once you turn off the car! Lol I’m from California so the drive-​ins would never get too cold but the weather out here definitely didn’t cross my mind. On top of all my craziness, it was only 13 bucks!
Oh and by the way, you couldn’t pay enough money to try anything from the refreshment stand. The place is way too emtpy to have anything fresh. If you have the urge to look at the expiration date on a box of candy, that usually means its not worth eating.
One more thing… the website! Very very very bad and super cheesy! lol I kinda felt bad for the business because it seems like someone made it with the intent of grabbing someone attention but it was the exact opposite. It was waaay too much flashy stuff to look at so I just pressed that trusty red «x» at the top of the screen.

Going to the drive in on the Sunday over Memorial Day weekend probably wasn’t the smartest thing to do in terms of timing. Thank god we had my hubby ahead of us in another car, who saved us a spot since we were running a little late. And being late almost cost us from getting in!
The line of cars was backed up to the highway exit! It was crazy! Once we got to the front there was a teenage kid yelling «everything’s sold out,» voice cracking and all. We just took a gamble to see if we could park and walk to our other car. Thankfully, we were able to get into another movie and walk over to ours, which was sold out. It won’t surprise you that it was The Hangover and Bridesmaids.
Hubby was parked right by the food stand, score! The snacks are totally cheap and it didn’t hurt that the sweet smell of fried dough lingered in the air the entire night. It did hurt to not buy one, but the line was SO long!
I do wish the bathrooms were bigger. The women’s line, of course, was the longest line. It’s also SUPER loud when a plane flies overhead. It doesn’t help that the airport is pretty much right next door. I’m not sure what came first, the drive-​in or the airport, but one of them should have stayed away from the other!
I feel lucky we still have a drive-​in in Pittsburgh still! The atmosphere is quintessential summer and who doesn’t love that?!

Dependable Drive-​In needs a little more common sense when pairing up movies in their double features. We’re often left wishing we could jump screens. Admission prices are fair. Concessions are what you’d expect a the movies with a few extras (funnel cakes are a nice addition).
We had an issue with a slightly out of focus picture at our last showing. Occasionally you’ll get the thoughtless viewer who leaves their headlights on — but the power of the mob tends to prevail as people start getting out of their cars to deal with it.
Once the movies start, you’re bound to enjoy yourself. The drive in is a nice break from the typical movie theater experience.
Traffic backs up a little getting in and out, but is not unbearable.
Tip: Buy a car with a bench seat before taking your wife out here for maximum cuddle time.

Man, I haven’t been to a drive-​in since I was 11. We saw «The Goonies» back in 1985. It may have been this drive-​in. I really can’t remember.
My streak of Americana deprivation has been broken. We saw «Machete» and «The Expendables» this evening, two films I wouldn’t have been allowed to watch way back then for sex and excessive gore. And I was awake for both features, which is another drive-​in first for me.
Ummmm…I’m trying not to be the joykiller…
Honestly, my only real, major gripe was the burger I had. It was pre-​fabricated and sat in a wrapper under a hot lamp. Not. Tasty. At all. And they had no mayo! What? The popcorn was decent, but who can screw that up?
It rained. Yeah. Not that it was the fault of the drive-​in of course, but it was a bit of a damper nonetheless. I couldn’t complain about the picture or sound, though. Remember to set your radio to 88.7 FM.
Would I go back to a drive-​in after tonight?
Eh, I’m not 100% sure. I was left thinking it’s a slightly overrated experience. My nostalgia has waned somewhat for this type of thing, but it is also kinda fun. At Dependable, You feel like you’re out in the woods. If I go again, I will bring chairs and sit outside the car. Unless you have a convertible, it’s not as cozy. But again, it just had to rain, didn’t it?
I felt like Greg in that Brady Bunch episode! You know the one. Don’t act like you never watched it.
I’ll be forgiving due to the weather, give Dependable a reluctant 4, and vow to return on a better night.
Oh, and if you’re going to sell burgers, make them to order with fresh beef. People will dig them, I swear.