Alamo Drafthouse

San Antonio


It's a bit of a drive from downtown, but you can catch both dinner and a movie at this theater that surprisingly has nothing to do with the Alamo at all. (It actually started in Austin. Go figure.) It serves a full menu (including beer and wine) that's brought right to your seat to enjoy during the first-run films.

Check the website for other locations around town.


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