Nitehawk Cinema

Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick


This indie triplex has a fine lineup of first-run and repertory films, a good sound system and comfy seats. Amplifying the experience is the fact that you can dine and drink throughout the movie, thanks to stealthy wait staff who slink to and fro armed with hot popcorn chicken, vegan 'pulled-pork' sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream and cocktails themed by whatever movies are showing.

Rotating programs include brunch and midnight movies, horror selections, showcases of the work of female filmmakers and even a collection of old-school 35mm films. Many shows sell out (especially on weekends) – purchase tickets in advance on the website or soothe your disappointment in Lo-Res, the cozy downstairs bar, which has classic and forgotten VHS films playing on retro TVs while boozy cinephiles knock back beer-and-shot specials (open 4pm to 1am Monday to Thursday, to 2am Friday, 11am to 2am Saturday, to 1am Sunday).