St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub
8704 N. Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203
Open · verified by Lumina November 2026
A 1913 St. Johns movie house now running two screens of current releases and the odd cult revival, with beer, wine and pizza in the lobby. Tickets are $9 before 6 pm and $11 after.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic, Independent first-run
- Address
- 8704 N. Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203
- City
- Portland, Oregon
- Area
- Portland area
- Phone
- (503) 286-1768
- Screens
- 2
- Opened
- 1913
- Hours
- Box office opens 30 minutes before the first show
- Tickets via
- Veezi
What to expect
On screen
- New releases
- Cult and midnight movies
At the theater
- Bar
- Concessions
The story
The theater dates to 1913, when the People's Amusement Company built a concrete two-and-a-half story house with about 650 seats, back when St. Johns was still its own city; Portland annexed it in 1915. It has gone by several names, including the Northgate and the St. Johns Theater. Over the years it has been a community gathering spot too, hosting a 1928 town meeting about a proposed Willamette River bridge. Two men renovated it fully in 1983, leaving about 350 seats on the main floor and 225 upstairs, which is the split behind the twin theater arrangement. A fire in an apartment above in 1986 and further rebuilding in 1983 and 2004 shaped the building you see today.
Good to know
- What does it cost?
- Matinees before 6 pm are $9, evening shows are $11, and seniors pay $9 after 6 pm; service fees apply online.
- Do they serve beer and pizza?
- Yes, the site describes it as a first-run cinema serving beer, wine and pizza.
- Is ID needed?
- ID is required for R-rated films.
- Where is St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub?
- St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub is at 8704 N. Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203. Phone: (503) 286-1768.
- Is St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub open?
- Yes. Lumina verified St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub as open in November 2026. Check the theater's showtimes for today's schedule.
- How do I buy tickets for St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub?
- Buy tickets directly from the theater (it sells through Veezi) using the Showtimes & tickets button on this page. You can also call (503) 286-1768.
- What independent theaters are near St. Johns Twin Cinemas & Pub?
- St. Johns Theater & Pub in Portland (0.2 mi), Beaverton Wunderland in Beaverton (6.1 mi), and Kennedy School Movie Theater in Portland (6.3 mi).
- St. Johns Theater & PubBeaverton WunderlandKennedy School Movie Theater
Getting there
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Hours
Box office opens 30 minutes before the first show
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