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User rating: 3.91 36 votes and 31 reviews | Rate Theatre

1014 KING STREET WEST, Hamilton, ON L8S 1L4

905-522-7173 | View Map


3.91 / 5

User rating: 3.91

Based on 36 votes and 31 reviews



  • General Experience User rating: 3.91666666666667
  • Concession User rating: 3.64705882352941
  • Cleanliness User rating: 3.82352941176471
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 4.02777777777778
  • Customer Service User rating: 4.11428571428571

 

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Theatre Reviews

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Debit machine was broken. Wouldn't let us get in with cash (off by a toonie!).

January 13, 2023

We tried to buy tickets online but as soon as the movie started the listing disappered off the site -- which is just stupid. Cashiers wouldnt let us buy a ticket to another movie online and let us in. Management clearly lacks a culture that allows for any flexibility despite being a "community theater". Very corporate interaction. Shame. I don't know. They spent all this money on renos, the tickets are way to expensive and they play the same few movies over and over again for months at a time. Will not be coming back. Stay clear of this place and go to the Playhouse. The staff there has always been incredibly friendly and helpful. The movies are cheaper and there is a far better selection.

  • General Experience User rating: 1
  • Concession User rating: 1
  • Cleanliness User rating: 4
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 4
  • Customer Service User rating: 1

Great atmosphere

May 24, 2019

It is nice to be back to the comfortable, quaint theatre again, with a line up of wonderful shows.

  • General Experience User rating: 5
  • Concession User rating: 5
  • Cleanliness User rating: 5
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 5
  • Customer Service User rating: 5

Personal service and high quality movies

June 04, 2017

No big line-ups, movie starts and ends on time without any glitches, theatre area is charming and quiet, the cost is lower than other theatres, and best of all the movies are always high quality. There are also excellent eateries to visit right next door and many other shops on the street that have unique merchandise unlike the box store malls. See what's playing at the Westdale!

  • General Experience User rating: 5
  • Concession User rating: 5
  • Cleanliness User rating: 5
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 5
  • Customer Service User rating: 5

Theatre historical significant

January 03, 2017

Love this Theatre.

  • General Experience User rating: 4
  • Concession User rating: 4
  • Cleanliness User rating: 4
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 5
  • Customer Service User rating: 5

Love the movies shown here

October 18, 2016

For the most part, this is a wonderful theatre. The concession stand makes okay popcorn and the drinks could be colder, but I go for the movies, not the concession items. Also, if you are older or physically challenged, the washrooms are down a set of stairs.

  • General Experience User rating: 4
  • Concession User rating: 2
  • Cleanliness User rating: 4
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 4
  • Customer Service User rating: 4

Love the vintage theatre

June 30, 2016

It's a blast to sit and watch new release films in such a vintage setting. Just wish they could get an ice machine!

  • General Experience User rating: 5
  • Concession User rating: 3
  • Cleanliness User rating: 5
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 5
  • Customer Service User rating: 5

Best movies anywhere

June 11, 2016

From "salmon Fishing in the Yemen" to "What We Did On Our Holiday", there is often 'a movie everyone should see' playing at the Westdale. These shows are often far more meaningful than what's playing at the larger venues.

  • General Experience User rating: 5
  • Concession User rating: 0
  • Cleanliness User rating: 0
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 5
  • Customer Service User rating: 0

A rare gem. Only reptertory theatre in Hamilton, great films, theatre and people serving and watching

February 23, 2016

This is one of Hamilton's best features at a great price. It compensates for about the single advantage Toronto has over Hamilton, in having a wider selection of "non-standard" films. I have been watching films here over a ten year period. It shows films often are shown at no other theatres in Hamilton. It has a great wide screen and has never been crowded. Ten years ago I recall one older man working there who was a little censorious when I appeared late but who cares? Otherwise I have regularly found the staff to be friendly, low-key and to have a good sense of humour. I certainly have never noticed any dirt or smell. Certainly you are never irritated by loud or inconsiderate fellow-viewers. some people find the sound quality poorer than other theatres. But in multiplexes the sound often leaks from other theatres and you can find sticky floors.

  • General Experience User rating: 5
  • Concession User rating: 5
  • Cleanliness User rating: 4
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 4
  • Customer Service User rating: 5

Last of the oldtime theatres

February 09, 2016

I have been attending this wonderful oasis since 1952 as a kid and continue to do so.This is how movie theatres used to be and should be -not those ridiculous overpriced mall theatres which blast your ears off.Long may it last. Two negatives: they take cash only and the seats badly need refurbishing.Please do something about that!!! Otherwise top marks.I have been attending there since 1952 DOUG L.

  • General Experience User rating: 4
  • Concession User rating: 4
  • Cleanliness User rating: 4
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 3
  • Customer Service User rating: 4

Admission

January 21, 2016

Can't believe they don't take Visa or Debit? Since they want cash only they should be charging less than $10. A regular movie is only $11.99 and on Tuesday I can get the movie for half price. Should get with the program and give people the option to pay other than cash.

  • General Experience User rating: 2
  • Concession User rating: 0
  • Cleanliness User rating: 0
  • Theatre Presentation User rating: 2
  • Customer Service User rating: 2
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