EpiCentre Theaters

First time I had ever been to a cinema pub, the seats were great and my drink was the best I had on my entire vacation. The food was ok.

This is by far the best movie theater experience I’ve had. I love the loveseat seating and the ability to order whenever you want something instead of having to get up in the middle of the movie. We didn’t get to try any of the food options (if I had known everything they offered I wouldn’t have let us eat lunch before we went) but the menu has tons of options to choose from no matter what you’re craving! The seat are comfy and the rows are spacious. The also have each of the loveseats kind of separated from each other so you don’t have to sit right next to someone you don’t know.
There’s also a pretty cool bar/​sitting area for before you go into the theater. They had a huge projector screen above it to watch football (or whatever else might be on). I liked the different drink options, not just your basic beer/​wine/​well drinks. All of the staff was attentive and happy to help you whether we were buying our tickets, ordering at the bar, or if they were explaining the seat-​ordering system. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this place and will definitely plan to go back when we’re in Charlotte again.

This place is pretty awesome. I love that you can choose your seat ahead of time and not have to worry about getting crappy ones. The food is great. My friend had the black and blue burger and said she loved it. I had the coconut chicken tenders which were really good. The fries were perfect. Everything is priced really well, and their menu is superb. The surround sound for this theatre is much better than other theatres.
My only complaints are it was uncomfortably cold and the movie selection is limited! I almost left because of how cold it was, but my friend convinced me to just stick it out. All in all, I would definitely go back with sweatshirt in hand!
Oh, and like others have said, they validate your parking. Very nice. Everyone was super friendly and patient despite it being super busy.

OMG, SOOOO COOL!!! Bottom line: If you’re in Charlotte and want to check out a movie, this place is worth a visit! Details below.
We’re in Charlotte, staying at the Aloft. I want to see Star Trek and this theatre is located right next to the Aloft hotel in the EpiCentre. Good reviews, sounds good. Must mean it’s a clean theatre, right?
Well, imagine our surprise when we walk into the 3^rd floor and this restaurant/​club. Dark lights, loud electronic music. «Um…where’s Star Trek? Yahoo Movies said it’s playing here.» I ask a random patron. «You have to buy tickets downstairs,» he kindly advises.
We head down an escalator to the 2^nd floor inside the club/​restaurant/​movie theatre. The offer a student discount! WIN! $ 10 for a 3D movie?! YES! And then the ticket seller is nice and energetic (when was the last time you met an energetic movie ticket seller?!) & shows us the seating map on an iPad and says «What seats do you want?»
YOU CAN PICK YOUR SEATS WHEN YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS! You don’t have to sit inside the theatre for an hour watching crappy trivia repeat every 5 minutes!
We buy our tickets, move back to the 3^rd floor where the actual theatres are (in addition to the resto/​club). The seats inside the theatre are sooo comfortable! And you can order beer, food, and drinks in your chair!
The prices aren’t bad for a shmancy movie theatre whose tickets are normal prices! I totally expected $ 10 beers. We got some $ 5 Coronas, a bit pricey for a Corona… but man, those seats are so nice and only 2 – 3 to a column! No awkward «excuse me, excuse me, sorry, excuse me» if you want to use the restroom! Also, $ 10 3D student price! One time I paid $ 20 for a 3D movie in downtown Chicago and the theatre was dirty.
The service from the staff is good, the check came at the 45 minute mark and was slightly awkward (esp. as this Star Trek’s plot was a bit convoluted. Is Khan good or bad? What is he, oh wait, did he just explain what he is?). The slightly awkward interruption and the weird resto/​club/​theatre combo are the only two downsides I can think of.
Once the movie is over, you can hear the loud bass from the dance music outside in the club/​resto. I liked it, very unique. Overall, at least check it out b/​c it is a unique experience and the theatre is nice and clean with really good prices.

Food was great, good size portions. Staff friendly and helpful. Clean and spacious. Large screens, excellent sound.

Great theater! AND they validate your parking :)
I love the idea of picking your seats before you go in, too. That way you know you won’t get stuck in the row that you hate.
The servers are really friendly and the bar is fully stocked and fast to serve.

Went here for a Unilocal Elite event and had an awesome time. They’re still sorting out the kinks with service as they are under new management, but nothing glaring that would ruin an otherwise great night. Their food is decent and not overpriced. Try the coconut chicken or the cheesecake! Tasty, tasty, tasty.
It’s an interesting concept and I’ve never been to a movie theater before that you could also order dinner. I would recommend that if you are going somewhere to actually really pay attention to the movie, this probably not your best bet since you’ll constantly have people walking around and people chatting and taking orders for the waitstaff, so it would make it a bit hard to concentrate. But if you want to have dinner and have a movie to play in the background, it’s a great spot. I can definitely see it being a good date place :)
I’ll be back in the summer, I’m sure!

A nice theater w/​comfortable seats.
It would be better if you could either order from your seats or have it delivered to you rather than waiting for your beeper to go off.

The bathrooms in this place are disgusting each and every time I visit.
The bar is well stoked, the movies good, chairs comfy.
Won’t return based on the disgusting bathroom situations. Even on a Tuesday night, these fools can’t get it together…

Yep. 5-​Stars baby.
I’m no longer in denial and hoping I will get into a movie for five bucks. I’m not going to take ‘what used to be’ of economy out on a business review. This review is what it is!
Want the best seating in Charlotte? — EpiCentre Theaters!
Want the best food and alcohol at a movie? — EpiCentre Theaters!
What is the coziest to sit through the 180+ films of today? EpiCentre Theaters!
The ladies even get the ‘snuggle’ time since you have the join seating. There is a beverage small table to each side as well. We won’t go to a movie that is long and sit in the old stiff seating. This is much better and for goodness sakes, you can get wine half off on Wednesday and Thursday… and drink in the theater. I personally hate the EpiCentre because of the trendy crowd, but we can get off the Linx train from SouthEnd and basically walk right in! It’s easy breezy baby!
Could it be better. Um, we think not.

This movie theater is a solid 4. It’s a bit expensive but if you’re willing to pay $ 13 (Adult) for a comfy environment (you sit in what look like couches!), pre-​selected seating, and popcorn-​less floors then it’s worth it. I’m sure we’re also paying for the revolving door and escalator. The theater rooms themselves are small and I didn’t have any noise issues while watching the movie. Yes, there is a bar, restaurant, and dance club in this theatre. Finally, the restrooms. Why is there a section for restrooms? They’re practically as fancy as the seats. There are plenty of stalls and it’s clean. I also heard that in the men’s restroom they have a employee squeezing hand soap and passing out paper towels. As to why they don’t have that for the women, I’ll never know.

I had been to Mez quite a few times but never stopped to go to the theater. That changed on Monday when I begged one of my friends to see The Hunger Games with me. I decided to reserve online in advance in case it was as packed as the weekends. It wasn’t. But no worries I enjoyed my big, plush comfy couch like chair for the 2+ hours I was there.
We came straight from work and wanted to order real food but I didn’t want to have to leave the theater once the movie started. I wish it was one of the places that deliver the food to you. So we opted for snacks and drinks. This is where I thought the prices were ridiculous, 1 popcorn, 1 twizzler, 1 diet coke and 1 bottled water was $ 20. I mean I know movie concessions are expensive, but my water was tiny and the twizzlers were too. The diet coke was just in a regular sized plastic cup, not the jumbo ones you usually get. So for the sizes its overpriced. But it is very clean and comfortable, so for that alone I will definitely be back. But would make sure to get there early enough for the real food, or get some snack and CVS before.

A four-​star review of a place in the EpiCentre? Is it true? It is indeed.
Working uptown, I’ve always known there was a movie theater attached to Mez, but I had never been. I heard you could bring wine and food in, but klutz that I am, that just sounded like more of an accident waiting to happen than a draw. However, I was going to see the midnight release of The Hunger Games and because of my schedule, EpiCentre was going to be the most convenient place. So I waded through the posh diners to get my ticket after work, then waded back through the clubbers a few hours later for the film.
The ticketing process was very convenient, I liked the reserved seating idea. I’m a «middle of the row, towards the back» person and it sucks when you show up and there’s nothing left but front row next to the couple making out. The movie was playing in multiple theaters so I got to see the floor plans of each to pick the best seat. Very cool. My ticket was $ 13, but aren’t they like $ 10 – 11 at other theaters now anyway? No big deal.
I didn’t partake in any refreshments on this trip since I wasn’t feeling great, but I’ll keep it in mind for the future. The seats do have little tables with cupholders for your food. I’m still a klutz, but maybe if I got there early… and only got 1 drink… And brought a bib…
I wish there was a separate entrance so you didn’t have to go through Mez to get there. I know that’s part of the atmosphere, but I wasn’t there to mingle, I was there to see a movie. (And, uh, I was also dressed up as Katniss Everdeen.) Ah well, not a huge deal. I might not go back on a weekend though, when it’s packed full of dancers. Though I guess anything is better than packs of screaming teenagers and floors sticky with soda and popcorn.
I’m not a very avid movie-​goer, but I think we have a top-​notch theater here. I’ll definitely be back.

EpiCentre Theaters, you’re doing it wrong.
The whole concept of a cinema pub is that patrons are comfortably seated and food is brought to them, not the other way around. I know you were aiming for something fun and trendy — building a movie theatre within a restaurant/​club — but it’s incredibly awkward to carry plates of food into a movie theatre, let alone a full glass of alcohol such as wine or champagne.
I arrived at the theatre with what I thought was sufficient time to order my dinner. I was disappointed that the online menu was out of date and that my burger could not be prepared Medium Rare (they wouldn’t cook less than Medium).
When my pager finally went off, I was at least 10 minutes into my movie. I had to run out of the theatre — much to the annoyance of my row mates (what did they expect in this environment?) and miss at least 5 minutes of the film. While there are screens in the hallway immediately outside the theatre, I stood at the bar awaiting my food. This was very frustrating.
This movie theatre is overpriced and overrated. There should be service in the theatre and there’s no point in paying for a reserved seat. Why are you charging New York City prices in Charlotte? Just because something is more expensive doesn’t mean it’s any better. It’s still the same movie.
The food was semi-​decent, but the entire experience was not pleasant. You’re better off having a nice dinner elsewhere and then going to a regular movie theatre. I only went here because it was Christmas and everything was closed; I wanted food and entertainment and, while I received it, it could have been a much more satisfying experience.
Try harder. You certainly have the revenue stream to improve.

This place is definitely not your run-​of-​the-​mill movie theater, nestled in a night club… but what the hell? Why not?
Clean, comfortable, fun, and great movie selections. Definitely more expensive than the average theater… but the seats are twice the size and you can pick your seats in advance. You also have the option for more than just mediocre movie food + full bar.

Sorry mom, movies don’t cost a dime anymore… or even $ 5 (when I was growing up) they are now running at the rate of $ 13 — or $ 10 if you don’t mind a neck cramp or two.
Here’s the thing, I wouldn’t see a movie here unless it was something I REALLY wanted to see. Whether it’s for a date or a group of friends it is a cool concept– drinks and apps in big comfy chairs (although mine squeaked when I moved– or laughed. and the movie was really funny).
The apps ranged from $ 6 – 14 (not bad!), and were not your standard fare. We went with the illegal bread (good but a bit too rich for me– and sauce was eh), sweet potato chips (needed more of that yum spicy aioli), and some sort of goat cheese with almonds and compote (not bad). My favorite was the chips.
The food was good but probably easier to share with two people not three… difficult to pass around during movie time. I would suggest to Mez that they create a movie-​friendly app selection that is designed not be so messy or difficult to eat/​see in the dark!
Another issue I had was what to do with the plates themselves afterward? Do I take them out with me? leave them? …could they place some bins Panera style or have ushers to collect these …
Overall this place is a fun movie experience and I’m sure I’ll be back… P. S go see Bridesmaids it was absolutely hilarious!

So I’ve been here a few times and it never disappoints. The theater is integral with Mez and the restaurant as well. So that being said, the atmosphere is awesome. I love the large paintings in the corridor right outside the theater in the main bar area. Comfy lounge area there as well.
Ok, back to the theater itself. First, I’ve never been and it be overly crowded. You can buy your tickets and actually pick your seats online prior to showing up. The seats are more like love seats than your typical theater or auditorium seat. The seats include a drink holder and small tray so that you can bring your meal in there and eat/​drink while watching the movie… major score here for me!
Another important note is I think it’s 21 and up after 7pm so you can avoid the ‘hassle’ (for lack of a better term) of teenagers on a typical Fri/​Sat night at the movies.
This place is a great first stop for a date, follow it up with dinner at Mez and hang around until the dance club gets going and there you have a very well rounded night out!
Will be back…;)

I’ve been wanting to see a movie in here to see what the experience is like and I was not disappointed. I went on a whim on a Monday night (really I was supposed to go to the gym… but gym… vs. movies… movies are going to win every time).
Being a Monday night… it was pretty dead, but it gave me a chance to soak everything in without being inundated with a crowd. The box office below near the escalators was pretty nice, I can see that room there getting super crowded on weekends. Looks like there are plenty of hangars down there for coats — don’t know if your coat would be still waiting for you when you get back downstairs, but I decided to hang on to mine just in case the theater was an icebox.
Totally forgot that you can order food and bring it into the theater… so we took advantage of the next best thing… shots and then cocktails to bring into the movie. The only downside was that an hour and a half into the movie, it was time to visit the restroom… I tried to pick a scene where it seemed like the plot had slowed down and I sprinted to the bathroom.
Overall, I’d like to keep coming back here and watching movies, eating, and drinking…

Oh EpiCentre theatres… I wanted to dislike you… but I just can’t. I very often dislike your neighbors that beckon to the db, super hammered frat guys with the triple popped collars and the sloshed, minimally dressed «ladies.» But I can’t blame you for the neighbors’ company. Instead I’ll just tell it as it is — you are a beautiful, clean, and super posh theater. I flock to your comfy (albeit expensive) seats when I just don’t want to get to a movie an hour in advance to battle for a mediocre seat.
Yes, when a movie comes out that I know will be a cluster eff I plan to see it at Epicentre. The extra $ 2-​$ 3 per ticket (for reserved seats) is totally worth that hour waiting and fighting for seats at other theaters. Plus, if you’re just hitting up a movie you can have your parking ticket validated. Just make sure you get out of there within 3 hours, or you’ll be charged. The parking police aren’t friendly…
All in all, I’ll be back to see the next big movie draw… and I’ll admit it… I saw both Twilight movies here. The additional dollars were totally worth it to NOT fight it out with the 13 year old Robert Pattinson fans.

Comfy seats! You must experience this movie theater at least once. The initial impression is dramatic! From the revolving door (with sometimes a red carpet) to the flashy escalator to the entrance of the theater section to the well decorated bar you are thrilled.
However, be warned that the seating pricing is deceptive. Each time I have gone I think I am going to pay a certain price and find that I pay a few dollars more. Each time I question why it was more than it was advertised and I get some type of explanation about the price is different depending on which seats you select. I’m not the only one baffled; a couple sitting close to us were discussing the same thing. EpiCentre Theater, please be up front about pricing… it’s not posh to be deceptive.
As much as I enjoyed the wide, comfy seats and spacious theater I was a bit put off by the somewhat pretentious atmosphere. Seriously, you are a movie theater… it is perfectly fine for all of your staff to be friendly and you won’t lose your high class appeal.
It’s not my favorite place to see a film, but it is impressive. I suggest going at least once for your own pleasure, to impress your date, or to wow your out-​of-​town guests.