Elm Draught House Cinema

Growing up in Millbury, this theater was a go-​to place. Very unique décor and had a homey feeling to it.
The tickets and food/​drinks are cheap too. No place else can beat the food here. I have shown a lot of friends this place and they always wish they had something similar in their home town.
They also show Pats games and other major sporting events (Bruins/​Red Sox playoff games). Entry is free and the crowd really gets into it. Saw the Bruins win the 2011 Stanley Cup here and thought the place was going to implode.
Haven’t been in a few years since I moved to Boston, but I remember the chairs were all starting to fall apart, so after sitting on them for a couple hours, your back/​butt start to hurt. Not nearly enough to knock them down a star though.

5 stars is not enough for this place! It’s vintage and eclectic but the food is good and I love that it has a bar! It’s a small town gem run by fantastic guys who truly care about the community! It’s a fun alternative to a Friday night at a hectic movie theater showing 15 different things!

My wife and I went to the Elm Draught House for the first time, and we couldn’t believe that movie theaters could still be this cool. The movie memorabilia and posters were incredible, and the size of the theater was impressive. The owner talked to us, and was just so nice and personable. The prices of food are ridiculously low, and has a huge variety of food. I want to see classic movies here but even for regular movies, I want to come here every week. I only wish I knew about this place sooner!

My go to place on Saturday night. It has the ambience of a classic theater and the décor of a movie museum. E.T. and mini Godzilla over look one side of the theater while other movie characters over look the other. Tons of movie memorabilia coupled with great movies, delicious popcorn, and a friendly and genuine staff, keeps me coming to The Elm.

My old man took me here when I was a kid to see an old war flick called «uncommon valor»! Loved it then and love it now! A true piece of Americana! Don’t visit millbury without visiting the Elm!

I always liked this place but when my new husband went for the first time he balked at the film quality and didn’t want to come back. Well now they have DIGITAL!!! Yay! Great system — good sound, too. I wont go to another theater again.
Popcorn is 1, 2 or 3 dollars. Wine is 2 or 3 dollars a glass! Come on!
The place is awesome. I love you, Elm Draught house!
(The seats aren’t super great but they have cushions that make them comfy!)

This is hands down one of the coolest places to go. Jimmy is the best host you could ask for. Sometimes I wonder if he is just providing a community service by sharing his time and place with friends. This estabilshment brings friends, neighbors and visitors together for some fun and food. Come early and to eat and chat before the movie, or football game OR comedy show. This back in time theater creates the community experience for days gone by at prices gone by. Casual to be sure! Don’t miss the point of this great place, it is about coming together and having some good fun. Enjoy your time there, visit often and become a regular.

Adults, $ 5. Children, $ 5. Seniors, $ 5. AAA, $ 5. AARP, $ 5. Cash only.
If the simple and low price isn’t enough to grab your attention, once you are inside there is very inexpensive food, beer & wine, and popcorn. Two people can catch a movie and eat, even have a beer, for $ 20.
When you go in, it is like a time warp — the theater is 40s or 50s. And not especially nice — no stadium seating here. Also, do not decide you do not need the extra seat pad that they have stacked around. The seats seem fine at first, but before long you will find yourself going back for the pad. Best to get it right off.
But I love the benches and tables which give every seat a place to put down food and drink, either in front of the seat or beside it.
I like the popcorn a lot.
So just go, give the guy at the left when you go in $ 10 for you and your date, find a seat (and put a pad on it), go back to the front and get whatever refreshment you want (you probably won’t spend more than another $ 10), then sit back and enjoy the show.
Oh, did I say it was cash only? That’s as quaint as the theater itself.

I have been a long time fan of the Elm.
Five dollar movies, beer, wine, pizza, and more! My friends and I have many fond memories of watching the Patriots games on the big screen. It’s a family friendly activity that is fun for us all.
Jim hosts comedy night about once a month. The comedians are nationally known and it is always hilarious.
The venue is a piece of local history.

I don’t know if you guys know how to build a time machine but you do not need one to go here! This theater is from the 1940s and it is a piece of history to appreciate. The one room theater plays movies that just recently left theaters for a fee of five bucks. YOU HEARD RIGHT! On top of that if you are over the legal age of 21 to consume beverages you can buy beer (pitches, cups, bottles!) or wine!
On top of all that they have amazing food best prices anywhere form hamburgers, pizza, hotdog, rib sandwich, nachos, I could go on. Also, since it is all one room you can watch the movie and get snack during the movie without missing a thing!
This is hands down one of my favorite places in the world. I try and come here as often as I can for the experience and amenities that it has to offer. You honestly can not go wrong to come here alone, on a date or just with friends! You will not regret coming here!

I so want to give this 5 stars, but its not in the greatest of conditions to say the least. They really need to renovate this place… Bad! The chairs are falling apart and the tables are kinda messed up, but $ 5.00 for 2^nd run movies, cheap beer, wine, and can watch the Patriots games for free. You really can’t beat it. Jim is awesome, and all the guys there are great. I go see about every other movie that plays even if I’m not a big fan of it.

This place is fantastic. A very authentic no frills theatre with updated screen and sound. plus they play the Patriots games on the big screen with no entry fee. Pitchers of beer and glasses of wine flow freely and they have Pizza, hot pretzels, hot dogs, etc. Grab a bite to eat beforehand at A&D across the street… or Calabria down the street for a little more money. Grab drinks after at one of the many «local» dive bars close by, Milltowne Tavern or Belfont hotel.
And I almost forgot — they have comedy shows too which can be hit or miss but funny nonetheless.

Best. Theatre. Ever.
Super cheap admission, super cheap food and snacks, great deals on beer and wine.
This theater is a throw back with a lot of character. Only one screen, one showing, one movie per night. The owner seems like a great guy.
Check it.

What a really cool place to go see a film! Sure, it is a bit out of the way if you don’t live in the area, but the price is right and they serve cheap food and beer/​wine. I had been meaning to try Elm when I lived in Mendon for a while but never made it out. I was there visiting the in laws and decided to catch a flick one evening. I have to say that it is one of the most unique theaters I’ve ever been to. It is one huge theater with seating scattered through out. All of the seats have little tables next to them, so you can keep your beer, soda, and popcorn in a secure spot.
Tickets are cheap, at only 5 $ a pop, which can make a great alternative to your major theaters. Unfortunately, they only show one film a day, so if there isn’t anything you want to see playing, you are kind of screwed for that week. The beer selection includes a decent selection of drafts and bottles, and costs as little as 5 $ for a large draft. The popcorn is quite tasty and costs only a few dollars for a large.
The staff seemed very nice and attentive at the concession stand. They joked around with me when they had to double check my out of state license (I still find it funny how strict they are in MA about that, even though my license is for RI). I would highly recommend the Elm if you are in the area and need a cheap date night or a place to bring the kids on school break (they play children/​family movies during February break).

This is a great place in downtown (??) Millbury. They serve beer and wine and drive in type of food. The theater is a little old but the prices make it well worth the trip.
The place can be a little loud and often on weekends (depending on the feature) you’ll be surrounded by Millbury Mallrats who have been kicked out of Blackstone enough they have to come here – so be prepared to tell someone to shut up.

Best. Theater. Ever.
I love this place not just because it’s part of my childhood (a senitmental factor that often clouds my judgement on things). This is a small town, one room theater that plays movies that are just about to go from theater to DVD. The price is only $ 5 per person. The down side is that you sometimes have to wait weeks for a movie good enough to see. The up side is that it’s a wonderful atmosphere inside and could make you believe you’re living in the 50’s era. They’ve been serving pizza and pitchers of beer since long before the big multiplexes caught on to the idea. They even have tables so that you can stow your food in a safe way.

This place really needs to get with the times and get a website!
Aside, this is a great little cheap theater in downtown Millbury. Movies are only $ 5. Chairs are old but comfy. with a table for food & drinks in between every few chairs. Very chill, very relaxed and layed back. They only show one movie at a time. There’s a parking lot in back but you can also park on the street. We noticed a nice looking pizza place across the street as well, with patio seating.

I went to the Elm for the first time last week, it was so cute! It is an old warehouse turned into a movie theater. It only plays one movie a week but you cant beat it if its a movie you want to see. It is only 5 dollars to get in. They have all the snaks you can think of, nachos, popcorn, pizza, ice cream, candy, soda beer and wine all really cheap, and each seat has its own little table in front of it to hold all your snacks.
Great place to take your kids or for a date night

2 movie tickets, a small popcorn, a pitcher of beer and a buck for a tip all for $ 20. This place is a little rough around the edges, but in a good way.
They’ve been running comedy nights recently, which are also a good time, and they play lots of sporting events on the big screen (free admission) when they aren’t playing movies.

I go to the elm alot and i will continue to keep going. It is such a historic place and fun place to go as well. the movies there are older (been out a few months) but that is ok… the prices are affordable, the food is good and cheap and they got a huge beer selection… dont find cinemas like this anymore.