Reviews of Grail Moviehouse (Movie Theater)

Eva Terry

Funky, diverse and interesting movies

Alan Clark

Chill place to catch a flix and enjoy a beer. I just wish they would offer butter or some version of fake butter for the popcorn... But I'll be back. Sans popcorn, more beer...

Lola Clairmont

Showing challenging films in a chill environment while keeping it local

Tracie Waters

Cute little moviehouse. Would like to see more movies here. Seems to be smaller independent movies more regularly.

Max Meier

Good service comfortable seats

Toons & Toons

Great theater

Asheville Moving Helpers

Love the atmosphere! Very cozy! Great arthouse vibe! Updates on new movies w/a text would be awesome.

Daniel Simpson

Just a cool little theater, good popcorn and beer. I've only been in the first auditorium, but I found the sound to be a bit lacking in vocal clarity.

craig list

What a gem hidden the hidden away in an old Warehouse or something anyway the seats are comfortable and the picture was great and everyone was super nice. We shall return

Honoreé Brewton

Went here to see Midsommar a couple weeks ago, while I was visiting the Asheville area. It was an interesting little spot. Not your typical theater layout. The movie room has about 2 rows of theater seating in the back and about 3 rows of big "living room" type chairs/couches towards the front. It was still comfy though. It seems like the kind of place where you would find locally-made and indie films. I could also see it as a teen hangout spot.

Jeff Mendelsohn

Super experience.... Good movie. Bought ticket online...staff great.

Laura Dressel

Really liked the vibe of this place. Great small theatres and great beer selection and snacks. Sound was NOT good! Couldn't hear about 1/3 of the conversation on screen .Speakers on the floor up front don't reach ears in the middle of the theatre...

Mark Edmundson

A really cool little local movie house. We just walked up and they had the movie we wanted to watch playing in 30 minutes.

Consuelo Chastain

Great concession prices. Also nice seating. Overall awesome experience!

Dominick Varsalone

Great movie house people who go there are respectful

Beth Renne

Great movies, great seats.

Benton Coons

Different

James Krejci

I saw Heritage here. Which is by far the best horror movie I've ever seen. The beer selection is decent, and the seating is awesome. Tickets are a little pricy, but nothing too much more than the average theater.

Ulf Morris

Nice seats and plenty of individual space. Would be five stars if it was tiered better.

Felix Marlin

Grail is a great movie theater for if you want a low-key experience but you still want to see new movies. This is not your average movie theater as it's much smaller than usual and only shows a handful of movies at a time, however the movie selection is always good and the theaters themselves are rarely crowded. They have a plethora of local snacks and movie theater favorites all at a pretty high premium but what movie theater has cheap snacks. Overall this is a good place to get away from the bustle of downtown and catch a movie.

Greg - Traacker -

Great theater with grand selection of movies too. Staff is great and if you want parking on weekends or after working hours, read the signs posted across the street in a private parking lot, very accommodating but pay heed to their time request for parking.

Sandra Burgess

Interesting place to see a movie. Support your local vendors! I had a wonderful first experience at the Grail. Most of the foods and beverages sold at the concession stand are from local venders as well.

Jerry Sampson

Unique and typically Asheville. Good popcorn and a good place to watch a movie.

The Greenman

Comfortable theatre!

Martie SassyB

First off this is definitely an experience. Everyone should try it at least once. Employees was very nice. The bathroom is fun lol. Plus the seating. It made u feel at home ;-) Hope to visit again from Knox tn

Maranda's ParaLyfe

it was so cool looking like a really old movie theater showing modern movies from today and the seating was normal theater seating but also they had sofas and couch style seatings up front and handicapped accessible bathrooms as well as seating

Oliver Peckham

The Grail Moviehouse is a treasure -- perhaps a grail? -- of the Asheville area. A fantastic selection of well-curated films, tasty snacks and beverages, and staff that are clearly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the theater. Comfy armchairs and couches for the seating.

Rachel Parisay

I love this place, great food/drink bar and cozy little theatre. I love the larger selection in movies they are bringing in lately!

Claire D'Lune

This theatre is ahhhhhmazing! So cozy and cute and they have coffee!

Jeri Senor

I love it here. Everything about it is awesome!!!

P.E. Thomas

Cool (newer) arthouse theater downtown with an interesting selection of both studio and lower-budget films. Great concession stand, too.

Marc Czarnecki

Nitch movie local theater. Parking can be hard to find. Worthy of a visit. Alcohol is also served here.

Kyle Kett

Good little Indy theater. The concession stand is great. If you get to the show early you can usually find a couch to watch a movie from. The sound could be a better in a few of their theaters.

Payne Family

Hidden downtown gem. Love the local feel. They have successfully created a casual, fun and very Asheville-style ambiance. We will definitely go back! Oh and check out the bathroom... seriously!!

ben habicht

Told us the wrong theatre and we missed the movie. Wouldn’t go back.

Jim Parker

The Grail shows a great mixture of independent, foreign, and good mainstream films at reasonable prices. All of their theaters are comfortable and all of the staff are friendly and fun to talk to. It's a real Asheville resource, hope it will continue to be supported by the public.

Christopher O'Hare

Not very high tech but enjoyed it.

L Keller

Great old style movie theater. I wish they had one if these in my town.

C.L. Kunst

Great local movie theater. Shows are a good mix of current film titles, art films and local documentaries. Snackbar includes local beer and wine selections and Poppy popcorn.

Paul Anderson

Neat place. Quick to get into a movie.

Ryan Mayo

Great place and concessions. Good beer choice. Can't wait to be back.

Fred Justice

Intimate setting, local feel.

Doug Deeds

I can't say enough about how great this theater is. One family member is hearing impaired we were so happy to find out that Grail can run the movies with captions on demand!!! We will probably see all movies there from now on. The theater itself has good seats with some theaters having chairs and love seats.

Bejamin Crowe

This place is amazing! If you are visiting Asheville and are going to movies make it a local experience. the people here have put a lot into making this place great and it is a welcoming environment. I have never had so much fun at the movies! Went to the sneak-peek of guardians 2, was part of a radio show, won a costume contest! Thanks grail house, see y'all soon!

Joecatfish

Wonderfull place to see independent films and artists work.

Heidi Swann

The Grail Moviehouse is a charming jewel in the heart of Asheville. The selection of films is interesting, the staff engaging, the theater's are comfortable and cozy. Let's support this wonderful locally owned and operated enterprise.

Caryn Edwards

Wait until you see this place!! What a wonderful alternative to visiting a traditional movie theater. There is an old school vibe inside with a few displays of movie theater memorabilia. It's cheaper than a regular theater too, and the concessions have great choices. Their popcorn is not as good as other places BUT I'm impartial to treating myself to the buttery 1000 calorie buckets where the oils get all over your pants. For "healthier" popcorn, it's actually pretty darn good! Inside the theater there are choices of chairs, loveseats, and even Lazy Boys to choose from!! The reason why they didn't get 5 stars is because the screen is kinda small, and I really got used to being spoiled by stadium seating at other places (so you can see better). Other than that, you gotta check out this place!! Go early so you can get the loveseat with your date!

Aaron Price

This is a FANTASTIC indepentent movie house. You can top the staff with your debit card as well. I am so glad the Grail came to town!

Chris Brunton

Great local movie theatre, small intimate seating, pretty good concessions, and fun movie nights showing more than just the latest blockbuster.

AriaLilyPlays Gaming

Most adorable and definite throwback to older theaters. A gem!

Stephen Chambers

Nice little movie tavern. Great quality on the picture and audio and lovely, comfy couches and armchairs. A great place to watch something unusual

Robert Martinez

Cozy

Ian Warner-O'Connor

Good local cinema, shows more off the beaten track films

Tom Cullen

Awesome little theater with a good selection of movies. I wish all theaters were still like Grail.

Chase Orsini-Liberatore

5 stars for the bathroom alone.

Charlie Poag

Amazing local movie house. Great beer on tap, good run of movies!

Glenn

Nice local movie theater. Like to support local businesses. Walls are a little thin. We were able to hear the movie next door.

Pam Copeland

Awesome Movie House takes you back!

Aims Bennett

Great experience and very fun theater!

Cory Seithel

Nice, local movie theater with nice seats and small theaters. Will definately visit again.

Brad Rollinson

Intimate theater that serves local Asheville food and drink.

Royce Clay

Movie sound is acceptable, picture was good. Love the drink selection, but pricey. Seats are less than desirable, however, but my wife and I will return since we have a gift certificate. Not sure we will be going back unless they upgrade the seating thereafter. Two hours on a broke seat is uncomfortable. Still gets four stars because I'm a sucker for small, local businesses.

Tom Cobb

Art house movies in a unique setting.

Matt Channels

Small and quaint. My wife and I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the unique showing they played at this theater.

Shana Zimnoch

A theater that's classically cool with a great sense of humor! Bad Movie Nite tonight had me in stitches. It's the little details: choosing a quirky pin from a popcorn bucket, the local concessions, a cigarette machine holding only locally made bits of art & the assorted theater chairs mixed with love seats. Thank you for a wonderful night Grail Moviehouse!!

Steph Alexander

Fantastic experience! Grail has probably the nicest people I've ever met, a soothing atmosphere, and supremely comfortable seating. Highly recommend!

Juanita Shade

A great little neighborhood movie house. Nice cushy chairs to sit in.

M. C. Edmunds

Locally-owned. Super clean. Small theaters, so every seat is s good one! You can use your Go Local card here for discounts.

Stefanie Wilkins

great place . Good seating .good prices. good movies.

Beth McKinney

Love the small theatres, love that they carry Dots and hard cider, live the movie selections... Don't love the reaction to my Moviepass be card... Don't move the long and uncomfortable walk down the hall to buy a ticket.

jam&toast forfrances

Can't say enough good things about this place. Just being here puts me at ease, it's like being home with the old neighborhood gang with snacks, couches, shoes off, etc. Excellent (and intelligent) film choices; personal touches throughout the intro are a hoot. Love it here!

fruitcakesarah

I had a great time. Loved the snack options. They have LaCroix- the best! I thought the theatres themselves were a bit echo-y. No carpeting or sound proofing was in when I went. Not sure if that has or will change. I liked the general feel of an old, industrial building being updated and put to a new use.

Karen Fulmer

Nice little theater. Did not like the closed captioning scrolling at the bottom of the screen. I was able to ignore it most of the time, but was distracting.

Brian Cox

Great little theater. Good service and easy to access. And it's the best place to watch any film that had a cult following.

Paul Melville

I've never been into a theater not owned by Regal or AMC or one of the main chain theaters, but this was quite a pleasant surprise. It's a perfect place to see the next romcom or Indi film. The price was decent and the experience was totally Asheville right down to the snacks and condiments coming directly from local places in town. Give them a shot and you won't be upset you did.

Gabriel Guyton

This place is great. Has couches, nutritional yeast for popcorn,loved it.

Andrew Spohn

Amazing place with great selections of films and beers!

Nick Freeman

Wonderful people, super cute setup of local food (try any of the sunshine sammies) and drink (the Brahmari sour was delicious), and a hilarious "Bad Movie Nite!", as expected. I definitely recommend going there... You will see me there again! :-)

Westley Hollamon

Great locally owned theater. Gets a good selection of films that others theatres around town don't. The theaters are small by cozy. The snack bar has a great selection of local snacks and brews. Be sure to get a mix in with your popcorn. The only downfall is you can sometimes hear the sound from the other theaters, but that rarely happens.

work music

Great places to have in town. Always a great experience, with a spectrum fron oscar short films, independent movies, and box office smashes.

Mass Mailing

Wonderful concept and loved our experience so much we came back to see the same film two days in a row! Awesome work y’all! Keep bringing the magic of the movies!!!!

Peter Brezny

Love this locally owned theater! Local snacks. Cool film Selections! Cool displays in the lobby.

Ariana Van Lente

Great local theatre! Great atmosphere. Get on their email list to see what's coming out, sometimes they play movies you can't see anywhere else.

Charles Somervill

I love this movie house! It has the feel of a small local business while still maintaining several screens. At first I thought they were going to be limited to independent films, which is all good and well, but my most recent visit was for opening night of Black Panther. Yep, they do big production films as well. Definitely my new favorite place to go see movies!

Gary Burge

The Grail is what every movie theater should be: small, intimate, comfortable, run by true fans of good cinema. Even the popcorn and sodas are reasonably priced. The Grail is the antithesis of national movie house chains and fits snugly into the Asheville ethos. A perfect way to enjoy a weekend afternoon or evening.

Blue MountainCur

Friendly, clean, reasonable priced. Good for family or date. Please give us a big screen experience without the social-political in your face message. Just a good old fashion movie selection. Less preachy more entertaining.

Alice Dixon

Good place to see movies

Adam Kissel

Love the Grail. We've seen a few movies here, and always had a great experience. My favorite things are the intimate theaters (which have not been crowded when we've been) and the fact that they are such strong partners with other local independent businesses. Their snacks are almost (completely?) local products, and their ad reel is chock full of promotions for local businesses. Seats are comfy, snacks are fairly priced, and the location is awesome. If you're visiting downtown and plan to work a movie into your trip, this is the place. Make it your mid-afternoon stop as you stroll and sip the local brews. Highly recommended.

Matt Philbrick

Awesome place to catch a movie. It's great to see a non-corporate entity survive in a hostile and barely profitable industry. The facility was nice and we'll kept, the snacks were good and it's AVL so of course they have beer.

Franc Esco

Wonderful little gem

Calie Berry

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and clean environment. Cute movie house that shows more indie films. I will definitely be back

Travis Burnham

Love love love this place. Great selection of indie movies and docs. Super comfy seating, too!

Tessa Eaton

Best place to see a movie in town. Great selection of snacks and beverages and movies.

DONINICK Varsalone

Terrific movie theatre always plays great new movies

David Sand

I personally enjoyed the experience of going to a theater that reminds me of being a kid. Nothing fancy, but they do offer first run films as well as vintage films. Seating is simple, ticket prices are great, and concessions don't break the bank. Popcorn is yummy. Only real parking is a across the street from the building and requires payment, even on the weekend.

Cory Reavis

Best place to catch a movie in Asheville and support an incredible local business at the same time.

Ellen S.

Small, cozy movie house. Like they used to be! Comfortable seats and all good views. Plays current movies and some special engagements. Concession stand too.

James Cassara

Why did it take so long for me to discover this place? Great selection of documentaries, easy parking, and some of the nicest folks in town. The Grail is now my "go to" movie theater.

Daniel Ballard

So happy AVL has an awesome arthouse cinema. I saw Mandy here opening night. I don't think any other theatre in this area had the courage to show that glorious film.

Debra Fisher

I like the quaint atmosphere and independent films!

Christine Moody

Delightful movie house, locally owned and lovingly ran.

Michael P. Leyshon

Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. And a really nice personal venue. The staff or absolutely wonderful at answering questions and being helpful. Highly recommend anyone who enjoys the cinema.

Bobbie Baldwin

We saw Free Solo. Great hidden gem.

thelawnco

My Go To!

Adryana Weir

Relax in a comfortable arm chair with some cider or popcorn and enjoy a nice variety of movies. Documentaries and other films with discussions afterwards are particularly stimulating.

Eli Bentor

What a gem! Hidden in an unexpected place, showing a mix of popular and fine art movies with very comfortable seats and good quality sound.

Richard Herman

It is a comfortable and inviting movie venue. I will come again soon.

Simon Delott

Polite and cheerful employees, great service, comfortable seating, groovy designs, clean bathrooms. I love coming here.

Rhonda Sachais

Always Room in a comfortable seat and the offerings are unusual and outstanding

Boaz Brown

Great experience I recomend it.

Edie Simpson

Support this independent cool movie house! They don't have typical cinema seats; you have your choice of seating like couches and different types of upholstered chairs, so much more comfort and space. Selection of local brews and cider, and snacks.

Robin Mallernee

This movie house has comfortable seating while watching a great selection of first run movies. I have enjoyed several good films here.

Alec Hill

Really quite quaint. Visuals and sound were good. Can't complain about any of it.

Frank Merenda

This place is a local treasure. Go see something here, you won't be disappointed!

Jordan Mitchell

Grail has everything I need for a great experience: cozy theatres, friendly staff, and local vendors for snacks and drinks. The modern atmosphere with vintage throwbacks is very inviting for enjoying a good film. I just have a better time coming here than a big theater chain.

Marc McCloud

Love this place. Intimate screens and they play both Hollywood hits and indie films.

Beth Pressley-Hussaini

A very comfy place to see a movie. The staff are very friendly. Theater is clean and neat. Nice concession area.

Marne Rogers

Grail Moviehouse provides an intimate screening environment. Sound and screen in proportion to the room. No earaches from overly loud previews. Local goodies at the snacks bar. Hooray!

Andrew Tyre

This was such a cool place. It’s a very mom and pop, small venue theatre. The tickets were very reasonable. Plus they sell beer, which was a major plus. I would definitely go back the next time I’m in Asheville. Highly recommend checking them out.

weitzb1

What a GREAT independent movie theater. And 3 choices of foreign/independent movies that are shown in festivals everywhere and/or discussed in film critic magazines! The seats are wonderful. If the movies weren't so interesting, you could fall asleep on the sofas in Theaters 2&3. And, there's parking! A valuable commodityin downtown Asheville. I highly recommend the Grail Moviehouse and hope it continues to thrive.

Quapreme

One of the only movie theatres that isn't crazy expensive and not worth it at all, great place!

Gabby C

Love visiting The Grail any chance I get! Comfortable theaters, a great selection of new releases, independent films, and classics (such as B movies, silent films, and so on). They have a great selection at their snack bar, which includes beer, wine, and hard cider as well as some local offerings. Great staff, love the owners, and totally dig the vibe. Highly recommended!

Bob kazamakis

Nice place, small and local commercials.

Kayla Hobbs

Great seats, I like that the prices include taxes. The bathroom though, the gap between the door and frame is significant.

Moriah Geer-Hardwick

I love this little theater. One of the best things about Asheville. They love movies. The world needs more places like this.

Pat Bastian

Quintessential Asheville. Love this intimate theater. Great community feel.

Lisa Thole

Very intimate and warm and cozy movie house. Highly recommend.

Megan Dew

This place is quaint and awesome for movies you might not find in mainstream theaters!

James Cole

Cool place to watch a movie and drink some beers

Renee Garcia

This is comfortable and fun. Shabby chic but fun

Judi Jetson

Small and cozy, good choices of films, seats are wierd.

Kathy Rogers

Just what you'd expect from an art movie house... Great movie, quirky seating, reasonable concessions.

Rich Bruner

A great local theater with variety of independent, hard house and popular Cinema. Comfy chairs, popcorn, beer and beverages.

Matteo Volponi

That's a great theater, stuck in the past and for this reason so fascinating!! Good for independent movies. For sci-fi movies the screen is too small... There are couches inside!! Amazing

Diana McCall

Delightful movie watching experience, from local snack and drink options to couch seating to old school fine arts cinema feel.

Barbara Hearn

Very good

Dave McHattie

Love this place. Movie and a beer, how much more Asheville can you get!

Amy Star

Excellent choice of movies, with indie movies and movies which are hard to find playing in Asheville. Pleasant staff and very comfortable seating. We should all support this Asheville treasure.

Suzanne

Really enjoyed the Grail, nice change from your standard movie theater. Would have given 5 stars but seats are not that comfortable.

Curtis McCorsley

What an amazing find this place was. It isn't easy to find, but it's locally owned, serves beer, and has a mix of first run movies and older classics. Love this place!

Joe McGuire

Great adventure into this movie plex, really cool idea with the bucket style seating, and the lounge chair bottom flooring, lots of comfy space, the acoustics are excellent and the screen size is perfect for all seats, movie experiences are back in vogue.

Evangeline Glasgow

I love this theatre so much. Small, quaint, with old theatre house feel. Such a refreshing change from the mega plexes. And nice selection of indie and obscure films.

Alejandro Escalante

Cool place with great concessions.

Richard Linville

Good sound and screens. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Donna Gifun

What a great, local movie house! They had some current box office smashes showing, but I went to see The Biggest Little Farm. What an amazingly great documentary! And the theater it showed in is so quaint . . . Feels a bit like watching in someone's living room. Loved the whole experience.

Christine Williams

I appreciate the low key atmosphere. Unlike at other theaters, the Previews are not blasted at hearing damaging decibels for an interminable period before the feature. I find the film choices are usually more interesting. I like the location. The sound quality could be better though.

Julia Gaunt

enjoy the atmosphere, seating, & good movies, like to see a $5 Tues like other local theaters...

Brian Conlon

Great place to watch a movie, comfortable chairs, and couches, clean restrooms, and good popcorn. Not sure why they felt the need to insult all of Trump's supporters before the movie, but that's our tolerant leftist for ya.

Patrick Baker

Great small theater, seats are comfy, couches are available for couples who wanna cuddle up. Sound and screen are great. They always play top quality films, big budget or indie, new and classic, you won't see anything bad here. And it's just good to support small local theaters like this. Only gripe is no cup holders! It'd be cool if they figured out a way to attach some cup holders to the chairs / couches. Not a deal breaker just a suggestion!

Patrick Millikin

Can't say enough about how much i love this theater. Thank you for existing!

Douglas Cegelis

Nice little place. Ticket line could be faster, but everyone working there was very nice and the theater was decent. With some improvements over time, and possibly a better location, they could do very well.

Anna Reality

Local grooviness.great deal.

Aaron H.

Great indie film house.

Terri Wells

Homey spot, great treat selection, good movies.

Christopher Hasty

Not actually been to the theater but the whole mall is great.

Katie Hermida

This was my first time and we loved it here! Such a neat little theatre