Milwaukee/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 13, 2019
Milwaukee's top 5 cinemas to visit nowOriental Theatre | Photo: Ali B./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best cinema near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top cinema in Milwaukee, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're in the market for cinema.

1. Oriental Theatre

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Topping the list is Oriental Theatre. Located at 2230 N. Farwell Ave. in Lower East Side, the cinema is the highest-rated cinema in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 132 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Avalon Theater

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Next up is The Avalon Theater, situated at 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 73 reviews on Yelp, the cinema has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Milwaukee Repertory Theater

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Juneau Town's Milwaukee Repertory Theater, located at 108 E. Wells St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cinema and performing arts spot 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews.

4. Downer Theatre

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Downer Theatre, a cinema in Murray Hill, is another go-to, with four stars out of 46 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2589 N. Downer Ave. to see for yourself.

5. Times Cinema

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Over in Washington Heights, check out Times Cinema, which has earned four stars out of 18 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cinema at 5906 W. Vliet St.


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