When you decide it’s time for the family to take a break from the busy week and head out on a fun outing, you’re also making a very important decision that can have very serious consequences later: you’re taking the kids out. Going anywhere with kids can be difficult because you’re never sure how they’ll react, and if you’re going somewhere like a movie brewery, you might not even be sure if they’re allowed on the premises.
The good news is that movie breweries are pretty big on the family factor, encouraging families to come see a good movie as often as possible. Movie breweries, as you may have guessed, are not your usual movie theater. These unique places unite two very different places, a cinema and a brewery, in one. Part of this model is gaining enough notoriety that people are curious to visit. The other part is that they are trying to change the movie experience for the whole family.
Think about watching a movie with your children and your partner a decade ago. Your food choices were bad popcorn in huge cans, sodas, and a wide variety of candy in boxes. Things went even further south when you tried to settle into your seats. The floors were sticky and unkept. The seats were uncomfortable, and you really hoped the sound and projector weren’t going to fail. Things weren’t looking too good for the film industry.
Movie Breweries answered the call and decided to revamp the entire experience from the bottom up. Physical theater has been improved and what you get now is the kind of theatrical set-up that lets you feel like you’re part of the action. Food options are incredible with full menus featuring fresh ingredients and restaurant-quality items. The best movie breweries live up to their name and actually brew award-winning craft beer on-site as part of their daily menu. Probably the coolest part of the movie brewery experience is that you get service during the movie.
But things are different when you have the kids in tow. If you’re thinking of having a movie night at your local movie brewery, here are a few things to consider:
Can your children handle the activity? – From flickering images on the screen to moving servers in the theater, it’s important to determine if your kids will have a problem with all that movement.
Do they have dietary needs? – If dietary needs are of concern, you can always call ahead and see what arrangements can be made or ask your helpful servers for information.
Are they ok with high volume and big screens? – Renewed cinematic experience means high-quality cinema digs that boast high volume and picture detail. May be a bit too much for very young children.
Are they aware of others around them? – Courtesy to others in the theater is the highest priority for the cinema brewery. If you have a boisterous group, you may need to rethink things.
You know your kids best, and if a fun time in the movie theater brewery sounds like your thing, get ready for the movie experience you’ve always dreamed of.
