The Hitchcock Cinema (Metropolitan Theatres) — Attraction in Santa Barbara

8/8 UPDATE Was just there Saw AN INCONVINIENT TRUTH THE SEQUEL GREAT FILM

But as I waited in the lobby after I heard a Manager trashing the place Tori It was sick And as if she knew I was listening " this place is falling apart" " looking for a new job " " bla bla is in Switzerland " Like who needs this? This is supposed to be an Oasis And as I have always said If you don't like your job Go get a new one Don't torture the customers She was awful Overbearing Just the worst I hope she goes Now!!! Growing Pains...Solutions...Run DAILY offers or Weekly...BOTH....The Happy Hour is good...Food Portions are small and over priced...tasty though. So do some samples...people need to know what they are getting.Need the Pretzel back...or Pretzel Bites? I would run a "Seniors Daily Deal" or some promo for Seniors (which is like %70 of their audience when I am there).Many on a budget...and would spend money if there were incentives. Running a weekly $3 draft beer or wine ALL day along with a Food item...Like The Fried Mac n Cz w/ Beer $8. And they need some foosd that are bigger,more substantial or bottomless...or some "TwoFers"...It is a common thing in a new "Pub" to run offers to get people TO the bar..."Get aquanted specials"...and then you keep them. I would make boiled peanuts-crock pot scooped into a cups great with beer and salty. Maybe even offer some kind.of service. ie: mid film option to pre-order a beer to be delivered...thereby insuring folks don't miss any of their film...have a server deliver to seats...when texted? And since there is a "Pub" why not do a "Double Feature Date Night Deal"...Two films...two drinks ...two food items...$30..that is a great deal. And it puts butts in seats...keeps folks buying because they think...they get a "taste' and will buy more....and be thinking..."I got such a great deal...I can spend more!" Have Wineries and Breweries do special tastings in between show times...Flights for $10....and offer some free samples of the new menu items...to inspire. The Biggest complaint i have heard in my 3 visits since the Remodel.."too expensive...no deals...no incentives...there should be samples of the new menu and tastings...I ahve never had this item...not sure" There is so much you could do with this concept....People love Dinner and a Movie with an option to drink...People alos love a deal....and it is a "one stop shopping opp"...People need a little push...a reason to visit the new bar and it's menu...the lobby smells like fish n chips instead of pop corn...that needs work...fish and chips would not be my pick...not cost effective and the smell is potent.Maybe create a signature mug or wine glass? Customers can get a deal on refills... All the Vintners in the area have promo stuff....incentives...inspire...create...build clientele...It just needs some tweaks and a gentle nudge....Freebies will get them to the bar....sweet staff will keep them. Also there is so much fried food on the menu...grease.Yikes. Lots of special diest out there need a little respect. How about a little fresh fruit and cheese plate for $5 or a paired offer with a Wine Flight....a " Flight of Fancy" $12...a flight of wines paired with w few grapes,sliced pears and apples and a couple of cheeses...crackers.You could get Whole Foods or Trader Joes or C'est Cheese to run a paired promo...Like I said...SO many ideas and lots of time to create and prove. Fun at the movies...one stop ...all inclusive...safe and simple. Who doesn't love a double feature! Thanks Carry On I...

If you like films with substance, films that are not run of the mill Hollywood productions. If you like artful, thoughtful, beautiful, meaningful, funny, provocative films, this is the best place in Santa Barbara for you. They have renovated and that is great. While the new food menu was a bit disappointing, I don't usually get food or drinks at movie places anyway. They seem to have not done their market research on "who goes to see these types of films in SB"? Age of the customers, health-minded, educated, etc. If it would have been my decision to put a menu together, it might have included veggie wraps, smoothies, unsweetened herbal iced teas, at least sweet potato fries or things with a somewhat healthy slant. That's the only thing I can think of to be different than it is. It is otherwise a great venue to watch quality movies that actually make me think...move me in some way emotionally, have historical and cultural value. So glad they are here in our town and I hope...

What a marvelous little hidden gem of a movie theatre... after watching our daughter play a game of softball at UCSB, we decided to kill some time in Santa Barbara to avoid hitting major traffic in the LA area... we chose this theatre out of convenience (earlier showtime and right next to the 101 fwy)... so glad we went there :) We arrived to their first showing (4:45 pm). It only opens Fri-Sun. It is within some commercial buildings and car dealerships, so if you are not precise with the location, you may not find it. It has an intimate feeling. Small, definitely retro, and caters to older adults. There is a Cafe and Juice Bar next door that seems to be a locals' favorite... only negative is that the seats are not very comfortable; although well maintened and true to the history of the theatre, very little back support. Will definitely go back if we are in the area and looking to watch...