Laurelhurst Theater & Pub
2735 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A 1923 neighborhood movie house on Burnside that pairs a food and beer menu with new independent releases and classic films. Tickets are $10, $7 for matinees and all day Tuesday, and the shows are 21+ in the evening.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Dine-in, Independent first-run
- Address
- 2735 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Area
- Portland area
- Phone
- (503) 238-4088
- Screens
- 4
- Opened
- 1923
- Tickets via
- MovieTickets.com
What to expect
On screen
- New independent releases
- Classics and revivals
- Special events
At the theater
- Bar
- Dine-in service
- Concessions
- Free parking
The story
The Laurelhurst opened in 1923 as a single-screen Art Deco house designed by Charles W. Ertz, built by Walter Tebbetts for owner G. O. Garrison. The project cost about $30,000 plus a $15,000 pipe organ, and it held roughly 700 people. A 1924 newspaper called it one of the most up to date picture houses in the city's suburbs. The theater was refreshed in 1938, closed briefly for a remodel in 1949, and given an ultra wide curved screen in 1953. At some point the auditorium was divided into four rooms with their own screens. In 2000 two childhood friends, Woody Wheeler and Prescott Allen, bought and restored it, and it later became known for pairing second-run and special-event films with a pub menu and local beer.
Good to know
- What are the ticket prices?
- General admission is $10. Seniors 64+, students, kids under 12, shows starting before 5:00 and all Tuesday shows are $7.
- Can kids go?
- Shows are 21+ with ID, but minors may attend with a parent for shows starting before 8:00 pm.
- Is there parking?
- A lot directly west of the theater is open to customers weekdays after 6 pm and weekends after noon.
- Where is Laurelhurst Theater & Pub?
- Laurelhurst Theater & Pub is at 2735 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214. Phone: (503) 238-4088.
- Is Laurelhurst Theater & Pub open?
- Yes. Lumina verified Laurelhurst Theater & Pub as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for Laurelhurst Theater & Pub?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater (it sells through MovieTickets.com) using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (503) 238-4088.
- What independent theaters are near Laurelhurst Theater & Pub?
- Avalon Theatre in Portland (0.6 mi), CineMagic Theater in Portland (0.8 mi), and Bagdad Theater in Portland (1.0 mi).
- Avalon TheatreCineMagic TheaterBagdad Theater
Getting there
2735 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 · Get directions · Map © OpenStreetMap contributors
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