"The Moolah Theater" Saint Louis Things to Do Tip by beckbre

The Moolah Theater is a single screen movie theater, bar, and bowling alley housed in a gorgeously restored and architecturally interesting Moolah Temple. The neighboring architecture such as the Scottish Rite Temple and others give the street some of the most unique and impressive architecture in the city.

The movies are shown on the large screen which is housed in the original 2 story ballroom space. There are typical theater seats on the mezzanine but the best seats are on the floor. These are overstuffed leather couches and chairs (with accompanying side tables) where one can really relax and enjoy the movie.

The theater is great for adults who like a more 'refined' versus 'family' atmosphere. Children under 5 are not allowed after 5pm and the lobby has a full service bar which allows patrons to bring any drink into the theater. While there is a good draw from SLU, crowds here tend not to have many teenagers like theaters in the suburbs or malls.

The theater shows first-run movies (it operates as the main screen for the Chase Park Cinema a few blocks away).

Address: 3821 Lindell Blvd
Directions: It is located on Olive where it splits from Lindell Blvd. just west of Grand Avenue across the street from Saint Louis University.
Website: http://www.stlouiscinemas.com/moolah/