Bagdad Theatre
Bagdad Theatre
4.5
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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4.5
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captaindude1
Vancouver, WA20 contributions
Nov 2019
The Bagdad theater has a unique feel from any other theater I have been to. It has a very large screen (which is really nice in this day and age) and it also has a balcony. If you sit in the balcony they will wait on you which is a nice perk.
Written November 17, 2019
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Mike191919
Philadelphia, PA287 contributions
Dec 2013 • Couples
When writing reviews for travelers, as I assume most people do on tripadvisor, I would rarely suggest to people to go to the movies. As most theaters do not add to the experience of a place, I would usually say the movies are best left for those non travel days. The Bagdad, is among those theaters that are an exception.
The old theater has history to back it up, greatly redone in the hippy inspired McMenamins' artistic way. It has been upgraded and is now showing new movies, so one can no longer catch as cheap a movie here, but the price is no worse then normal. So if the rain is just a bit to much during your Portland visit, stop here for a movie in comfort with some locally brewed McMenamin's beer to help out.
As a side note, there is only one theater here so one movie at a time. Therefore, it helps to check the schedule although I would suggest don't be afraid to check out a movie you would not otherwise see. Again, this is about checking out the atmosphere and history, not just the movie.
The old theater has history to back it up, greatly redone in the hippy inspired McMenamins' artistic way. It has been upgraded and is now showing new movies, so one can no longer catch as cheap a movie here, but the price is no worse then normal. So if the rain is just a bit to much during your Portland visit, stop here for a movie in comfort with some locally brewed McMenamin's beer to help out.
As a side note, there is only one theater here so one movie at a time. Therefore, it helps to check the schedule although I would suggest don't be afraid to check out a movie you would not otherwise see. Again, this is about checking out the atmosphere and history, not just the movie.
Written January 21, 2014
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anaklakay
Gresham, OR595 contributions
Feb 2012 • Family
This theatre of the once famous Laurelhurst Neighbourhood always reminds me of where the families during the earlier era spend their good times watching movies...The entrance of the theatre at night surely brings you back memories when gas was less than a dollar per gallon...The colonial style of architecture is prevalent in this structure...Its nice to take a glimpse of the past sometimes...
Written November 6, 2012
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Peter F
Staten Island, NY1,576 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
We ordered our tickets for the 7pm show online. Getting our seats was a breeze. The seats are comfortable and there is a bar available. Great place to see a movie.
Written September 14, 2019
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Lostelement
Portland, OR72 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
This place is so amazing! You can eat in the restaurant while another movie is playing then go to your movie. They only play 1 movie at a time & the place is huge! You can get pitchers of beer at the theater & since there’s only 1 movie playing, if you have to get up to use the bathroom or get more beer, all the speakers are playing the movie so you don’t really miss much. You can go to the bathroom & still here what’s going on!!!!! They have a huge balcony as well as huge floor. We saw Black Panther in the middle of the day on a weekday & practically had the place to ourselves & got perfect seats with a lil table for our beer & popcorn.
Written April 20, 2018
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AllergicFoodie
Gresham, Oregon97 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
Saw the minions here this summer. I hadn't been to this theater since Brook Shields was in Blue Lagoon. They have preserved and maintained its history so well.
Great to have food delivered and to be able to have drinks too. Just a fun place.
Big drawback.....Parking.
Great to have food delivered and to be able to have drinks too. Just a fun place.
Big drawback.....Parking.
Written September 7, 2015
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Stasonbtff
Hill City, South Dakota22 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
The building is incredible. Gorgeous! It has a small bar in the front of the theater. You can order food, drinks and beer from their limited menu. When ordering food, you get a number and they bring it to your seat in the theater. There are small board tables in front of your seats for your drinks and food. We sat in the balcony and it was great. My teenagers loved it. the picture quality of the movie was really good and sound was good.
Written July 30, 2015
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Redmeg93
Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN99 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
A gem in the heart of SE Portland on Hawthorne Ave. this is kitschy neighborhood full of life with the Bagdad a center piece.
No one under 21 without a parent. You can get standard concession center fare on the main level or go up to the balcony where you will be served y the three restaurants in the building.
Beautiful architecture, great food and drink and first run movies - the cost of admission just $9.00
No one under 21 without a parent. You can get standard concession center fare on the main level or go up to the balcony where you will be served y the three restaurants in the building.
Beautiful architecture, great food and drink and first run movies - the cost of admission just $9.00
Written May 26, 2015
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Katy M
Portland, Oregon, United States7 contributions
What a combo! Who thinks of these things? Genius... The movies may be older, but they usually pick the best ones.
Written February 11, 2013
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Dave B
Vancouver, WA82 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
What a great space. I'm a fan of McMenamins for saving all of these older buildings and bringing life to them (and $$ to themselves, of course) but I believe their work is a labor of love.
The McMenamins tradition of languid service holds true, but the answer for me is to sit back, enjoy the plentiful ambiance, and have another beer. (Don't drive after more than two without waiting an hour)
It's a Conservative dream; profit through public service. The many locations do good work in the community and make a buck. The company suits the Portland/Vancouver area well. We're trying to see them all.
The McMenamins tradition of languid service holds true, but the answer for me is to sit back, enjoy the plentiful ambiance, and have another beer. (Don't drive after more than two without waiting an hour)
It's a Conservative dream; profit through public service. The many locations do good work in the community and make a buck. The company suits the Portland/Vancouver area well. We're trying to see them all.
Written October 14, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bagdad Theatre (Portland) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Bagdad Theatre
- Bagdad Theatre is open:
- Sun - Thu 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Fri - Sat 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
- Hotels near Bagdad Theatre:
- (0.41 mi) Hostelling International Portland Hawthorne Hostel
- (0.72 mi) Portland Mayor's Mansion
- (1.20 mi) Everett Street Guesthouse
- (2.05 mi) Lion and the Rose Victorian Guest House
- (2.63 mi) Hotel Lucia
- Restaurants near Bagdad Theatre:
- (0.01 mi) Mcmenamins Pubs
- (0.01 mi) Bagdad Theatre and Pub
- (0.02 mi) Greater Trumps
- (0.02 mi) No Fun Bar
- (0.02 mi) Moberi