princeton garden theatre

SwissScrivs

I love going to catch a movie here. For one they have usually a good selection despite only having a couple screens. Secondly, it is run as a non-profit. Thirdly, the staff are always friendly. Finally, it is right in the heart of Princeton, so easy to combine with dinner or drinks.

223matts

The Princeton Garden is now under new management as of the fall of 2014. I think the improvements have finally made this into a great independent movie theater. The renovations are nice and improved the comfort, but the biggest change it he programming. The Garden routinely gets the best indie films around and always offers special screenings of class films and other special events. Where else can you see classic Hitchcock films in their full glory on the big screen? I'm grateful to the new management, they have done a stellar job.

712sharonw

So enjoyed seeing Gone Girl at the Princeton Garden Theater. Loved the feeling of "community" with the others in the audience before and during the movie. None of the fancy bells & whistles of the giant, impersonal multiplexes but who needs those anyway! And, they have GREAT POPCORN with REAL BUTTER!!

CavalierJCS

Now operated by a new, non-profit contractor under the auspices of Princeton University, this two-screen cinema now presents a hybrid of independent and foreign cinema, mainstream cinema with an artsier blend, and curated classics. The lobby and concessions (including good fresh popcorn) are much improved. A welcome change!

LGBTtraveler

The theatre itself is fine and is a nice place to watch an independent film - the seats are comfortable and it's nice to not have to sit through commercials (they only show one trailer and no corporate ads). But when we asked for a cup of tap water at the concession stand, the staff person wouldn't give us one, when we asked why, he said they "have a strict inventory for paper cups." I responded that it is the cheapest policy I've ever heard of. He proceeded to joke about our request for tap water. Unfortunately, their lack of customer service is what we will remember about the theatre.

RannJ

We enjoyed seeing a movie with our family in this theatre. Good atmosphere. Wish there was better parking!!! We will go back again and again.

ChrisDCarlson

This place has a history. The history starts with the building next to it "Bainbridge House". The old doctor who lived there when "Washington came to town" days, would invite the traveling productions to stop and stay in his home. The price, of course was to put on the play that night. Hence the name of the theater became the "Garden". It was a perfect location to build a movie theater later. So when you enter the little theater on the corner of Nassau street, enjoy the history as well.

AD1987

If you want an original theatre experience, then go here, not expensive, typically american, and late night films.

DebbieO582

Quaint...convenient. No off-street parking but there are plenty of side streets and several lots in Princeton...

g-raterr

This theater only plays two movies at a time. The movies are sometimes good, sometimes bad. The seats are pretty comfortable, but definitely not the best. While the cushion was fine, I didn't really have that much leg room. The bathrooms are clean. They are also a little pricier than most main stream movie theaters. If you are looking to see a movie that they are showing, there is no reason not to go. There's also no reason to go out of your way to see a movie here.

dianampc

great prices, cozy and old-fashioned. they always have a fun, different film playing rather than just the mainstream. it's not fancy, but is clean and gets the job done.

920JohnG

Name a "something special" local movie theatre - hard, isn't it? Perfectly satisfactory run of movies, but nothing extraordinary.

Luv2Travel2gether490

Always love going to this theatre. It shows first run movies as well as indies. Seating is stadium, but seats could use updating. Plenty of parking nearby and concession prices are quite reasonable.

JoeBee2010

If you are downtown Princeton, for example, at the University, you can walk to the Garden Theatre. By today's standards, its a small town theatre having only two screens.

desmerelda47

This is the opposite of a multiplex theatre. It is small, only a couple of features are playing at any time. And these are the best new films available. Good coffee from a local roaster is available. The crowd is quiet and respectful, a mix of students from the university and older people. It feels almost like going to a play.