McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub

I came here on date night to see "American Sniper" and to finish up my Hawthorne area page of my McMenamins Passport. This theater is super impressive! You feel like you go back in time when you come into this very meticulously decorated and detailed historical venue. The concessions area serves your typical movie food along with McMenamins appetizers and if you're hungry from something more, have no fear - you can either bring your food from the downstairs restaurant or order something and have it brought to you at the balcony-level seating - there's table space in front of the seats so you can eat dinner comfortably while watching your movie. The theater seats are super comfy and are eons ahead of what kind of seats would normally find in a theater of this age...they are new, rock back and forth, and even have armrests that you can choose to have up or down so you can get your snuggling on. This place is hands-down a very unique and fun experience if you're just visiting Portland or you live here and want something fun to do. AND they just started showing first-run flicks!

My husband and I went to this McMenamins before going to Helium Comedy Club for dinner. I chose the Jamaican bowl with coconut curry. I went into a mild anaphylactic episode. My husband went to the car to get my medicine and they promptly took the food, let me choose something else and didn't charge us. I know this is "the way it should be," but it is important to highlight the good when it happens. The server was understanding and kept checking on me when my husband went to the car. I never expect for others to "do the right thing" but when they do I want to share it. The food was great also! The Jamaican bowl was very good! If I wasn't allergic, I would order it again. The place was also well decorated and cozy.

This food was great, truffle burger and beer it never disappoints at a McMenamins. This location is special though as it has a movie theater attached to it and the vibe is amazing super friendly staff and very nice and attentive at that. We also take part in the passport game that they offer which makes explore all the different locations even more fun.

Absolutely love trying new McMenamins! I loved how the windows are tall and all open up for a nice ambiance to the outside when the weather is nice like it was! I had the pressed Five-O Sandwich and it never disappoints with the sweetness of the pineapples and pulled pork that is so tender. Cajun tots are always on my list. The raspberry Marg wasn't too sweet it was perfect for a birthday cocktail.
If you don't know about these passports ask your server I highly recommend it, it's a fun way to make new dates with fun adventures and so much to see as McMenamins always has the most unique places!

I really used to enjoy stopping at this pub during my bike rides in SE Portland. The food is usually good and the brews are great. I loved stopping for lunch here - until today. While I was trying to lean my bike against the ouside wall, an employee told me in an unfriendly way that there were racks on the other side of the building. My proble: I don't usually carry a lock with me and needed to stay close to the bike while sitting outside. The unfriendliness was enough for me to decide to move on and never come back. I only had to go a couple more blocks to find a bike friendly restaurant with outdoor seating. I won't be coming back to McMenamins.

fun place and theater balcony is our jam! we arrived early and went to the back stage bar for a drink before heading to the main thenar for our show. We always like dinner in a movie, who doesnt !? it's clean, bathrooms play the auditorium sound so you dont miss while you piss :) ewww
tasty bites per usual.

First visit in over a year and my husband and I were sticker shocked with how much their prices have increased.

There is inflation then there is unreasonable prices taking advantage of people. How can a basket of tater tots be $16? Steak bites appetizer almost $30. Whew. Only go here if you plan on paying 5 star prices. Food was okay, no worth the prices tag. We sat on the patio and the server checked on us once. Just not quite worth the visit any longer.

A land mark spot we decided to try out, although it says Baghdad Theater with an arabic Alladin theme inside which was cool, but it dose not serve any arabic food so don't be fooled.
We ordered a few items the Mac and cheese was decent, the club sandwich was ok, the burger was decent, the fish and chips were horrible and re fried several times which made me sick a few hours later, and from the picture it actually looked burnt red?
The drinks were great though!
Service was ok, after the food was delivered the waiter disappeared lol he knew!

Fantastic venue to see a movie and enjoy beer and cocktails. It's like stepping back in to an age where movie theaters were glamorous. This is one of my favorite things to do in Portland when time permits

Honestly, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie experience here. The place is so unique and they've kept all the cool parts of old while updating the amenities like sound, screen and seating. I enjoyed a cocktail that was themed for the movie we went to see, along with Cajun tots, a passport cash-in, while my husband had pepperoni pizza and a soda.
Do note- that they don't deliver cocktails to your seat. Instead you need to pick them up at the cocktail window (can't miss it due to the neon sign reading "cocktails").
I can't wait to come back!

Worst service ever! Staff acted mad they had to do their job . Sat at the bar with empty glasses 15 minutes no service
Had to go find a waitress ( as we sat at the bar ) to get our food to go