The Globe Drive-In Theater

Drive-in movie theater · Travis County

The Globe Drive-In Theater

Drive-in movie theater · Travis County

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8017 Cele Rd, Manor, TX 78653

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Catch a retro flick under the stars at this cozy drive-in, where friendly vibes, classic ads, and a farmland backdrop make for a charming night out.  

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8017 Cele Rd, Manor, TX 78653 Get directions

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Mar 9, 2025

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"Taking its name from the famous Shakespearean venue (when you’re a pop-up movie theater, “all the world’s a stage,” as the website notes), the Globe is a well-rounded solution for those Austin suburbanites who want to dabble with an occasional outdoor screening. The farmland setting means that moviegoers won’t have to battle the ambient light found in more urban settings, and the Globe’s DIY aesthetic may be more appealing to those who prefer the mom-and-pop approach. Given that most of the theaters on this list are located in Central or South Austin, the Globe is a welcome addition for those who live north of downtown. This drive-in combines solid presentation — the inflatable screen ensures more vibrant colors than some of its counterparts — with a solid lineup of recent Hollywood hits (Knives Out or Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, anyone?). With limited concessions available to order on the website and the fact that most of the local restaurants are fast-food chains located off SH-130, you might be best served by the picnic approach. Pack your car full of foods and snacks at home, but as always, order an item or two from the Globe staff if you want to ensure they survive long after the pandemic is over." - Matthew Monagle

The Eater Austin Guide to Drive-In Movie Theaters in Central Texas - Eater Austin
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Ana Diaz-Lewis

Google
I loved every bit of it! It was our first time and we enjoyed it so very much!!!!

Megan Vasquez

Google
This place was so much fun. It was nice and relaxing. They were so nice and well organized. The concessions were great. My boyfriend and I had a little car trouble and they wanted to come help us. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed it. We'll definitely come back. I literally like I was in the 1960s. They even played the old school classic ads. I'm telling my friends about. 😆😆😆🍿🍿🍿🍿😋😋😋

Kerri Woods

Google
Intimate space, friendly staff and reminds you of simpler times! The screen was nice amd clear also! We definitley will be back!

Carla Conrad

Google
Went last night and enjoyed having a fun night out of the house doing a COVID safe activity. We liked how they put small cars in the front so we had no issues seeing the screen. Our kids loved it as well!

Julie smith

Google
Great car delivery service from the concession stand, I just wish they offered hot dogs too. Even if we were to preorder with buying tickets. We had a great time and enjoyed this small quaint place. We can't wait to go back very soon!!

pr k

Google
it was ok! basically a mid-size field with a screen on one side and cars are ushered in to line up and park for the show. the weather was nice and we were able to hsve our windows down to enjoy the movie. I will probably park my SUV backside next time to relax better in our trunk.

Ryan Smith

Google
Simple drive-in experience. They were very organized. Brought our own drinks and snacks and enjoyed a great evening watching a classic! I'll definitely come back.

Rebecca Wilson

Google
Low key, but so worth it. We had a great time

David S.

Yelp
I have enjoyed coming here for several shows so far and will be coming back for many more. Read some reviews and not sure why folks haven't read the website when buying tickets. The staff does a good job staying within the regulations for Covid and has a row set aside for people to watch from the back of trucks or SUVs. Watching Rogue One now, good times watching movies outside again.

Magnus M.

Yelp
If I could give a "0" , I would. Canceled the show with no notice. 3 weeks of no contact. No return calls, texts or emails. Thiefs

LaShanna R.

Yelp
I've never been to a drive-in theater, but I've driven by them before and seen them in movies so I had a little bit of an expectation. What I've seen in the past is not what this was. My boyfriend and I went to see a double feature. We drove out and it was a big empty parking lot where someone has put up an inflatable screen and decided to call it a drive-in theater. Considering that we paid $10 per car and then $5 per occupant I would already say that we overpaid and it was a bit of a letdown. When we made our way to the ticket taker she was very nice and provided instructions on drive-in etiquette, what channel to turn our radio to, where the port-o-potties were (not excited about that) and where the concession stand was (it was a tiny tent). We received instructions to line up behind the other cars so we could be parked. A young man guided us to a spot and we settled in to watch the first movie. The movie- The screen was clear and the sound was okay. I could hear a whirling sound the whole time. I believe it must have been coming from whatever device was being used to play the movie. The restrooms- The port-o-potties were smelly and due to be changed. There was hand sanitizer in one, but not the other. Also it was a very long walk to get to them. I supposed the distance helps so you don't have to smell them from your vehicle. The concessions- There was a hand-washing station behind it which was nice. It was most likely for the person working concessions, but I used it after my restroom trip. The funny thing about that is that the employee watched me the whole time. I was waiting for him to tell me I couldn't use it. That never happened, but it was the impression I got. I ordered a bag of popcorn and for $2 it was tiny! The one positive here is that they do allow you to bring in your own food and beverages so you could get away with not making a trip to the concession stand. Service- This is where I had my biggest issue. The initial ticket taker was nice. The concession stand guy was okay, although strange to stare me down when I washed my hands. I ended up having an unpleasant experience with the parking attendant. When I parked for the first show everything was fine. When it was over he came to my car and told me I could move and have an opportunity for a better spot. I was fine where I was, but moved the car upon his institutions. He said, "Move between the two cars in front." Well there was no between at that time so I just parked behind a car that was in the middle of two other cars. He seemed exasperated by this. Well shortly thereafter the car in front of me left so I though this must have been where he wanted me to go when he said move between the two cars. Well a moment after I moved there was a flashlight at the window. When I rolled down the window the parking attendant asked in a very sarcastic tone, "Who told you to move?" I explained that I was following his original institutions and he responded in a very rude way that my car was a hatchback and now the people behind me may not be able to see. He then explained that he needed to go talk to the cars behind me to make sure they could see and that he might be back to make me move. Mind you, there was no car parked directly behind me. He didn't come back so I assumed that was fine, but that was not a great experience. He really needs to work on his customer service skills. That interaction further ruined the experience for me so I can say for sure that I will not be back and I will be sure to share my experience with others.

Britt C.

Yelp
Overall my experience at the Globe has been pretty good with a few minor exceptions. As others have mentioned it is a blow up screen in an empty parking lot, not an actual drive in but that doesn't bother me. They have a port-a-potty and we don't use it so I can't speak to the cleanliness. The positives: - The Globe is much more affordable than other drive in theaters in/around Austin. - You can bring your own snacks/dinner/drinks which other drive ins do not allow. Due to covid and the limited amount they offer I think this is a HUGE perk! - The Globe plays a better variety of movies than the other drive ins, we've seen Practical Magic, Hocus Pocus, and Coco at their screen. The negatives/the small annoyances: - They don't really have the parking situation organized in a way that makes sense. The parking is first come, first serve which is fair BUT it doesn't make sense to allow SUV's and large trucks to park in the front row. No matter how early we get there there have already been larger vehicles in the front row. I drive a Honda CRV, not a small car and even I have trouble seeing around the front row. Every other drive in in town does a SIGNIFICANTLY better job placing the cars. Each time we've gone they first ask us to park behind one of them and we can't see so I ask to move to the end of the row where we then watch the movie at an angle. It's really dumb and could be easy resolved with just a little forethought in my opinion. It's good to get out of the house even if it is just to sit in the car so we'll probably keep popping in for movies at the globe despite the minor issues in the past.

Courtney P.

Yelp
I paid for a large spot, thinking we could have chairs and sit outside, got an email saying that because of covid you had to stay in your car, we get there and it was different rules for different people I guess. The Porto potty was the most foul experience I've ever had- the concession stand was chips from H‑E‑B outta the back of someone's truck. I also wasn't aware you had to buy tickets for every person in the car!! You'll get that info in the email about an hour before the event! All together I spent 50 bucks just to leave before it started because the sound was off and the quality was trash.

Adam M.

Yelp
Been back 3 times now and I'm still always pleased! Concessions are fast and pre-packaged so there's no need to worry about germs in the food. Also bottled drinks are opened in front of me. It's a very cautious business during these times.

Jody R.

Yelp
This was my first drive in theater experience. If you are expecting an experience from the 70s or 80s Drive-In, this ain't it. It's a self serve type of place right now. You tune into a radio station on your car radio for audio so bring a radio with batteries if your console is bright or if you don't want to deal with the ignition. The parking was ample and the screen was plenty big, but I'm also not a diva. We saw The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and there was 1 or 2 people yelling all the things for the interactive experience it's known for. Maybe it was a staff member. All the staff are friendly. You can bring your pet family. No one got out of the car. There are port o potties which we didn't use. There are on line order concessions right now which you can do when you get there. We brought our own food. Someone in another car was smoking and some cars are so loud with the audio that we really didn't need audio in our car. The location is remote. The website address was put into Google maps and wrong. If traveling east on cele road, it's on the right. It's hard to see but you'll see a lit screen in the distance. We there at midnight on a mid October Saturday for a popular Halloween movie and had no issues, but maybe it gets more crowded at times. I have only positive things to say.

Adam M.

Yelp
It was a great experience. The screen is a great size for the amount of people and concessions were fast.

Jessie F.

Yelp
Terrible communication for delayed events. Not easy to contact. Ruined my friends birthday. COVID-19 did us dirty.

Molly S.

Yelp
This place is fantastic! It was a good way be stay safe during the rona and get out of the house. They take care of any issues that happens relatively quick. 10/10 would recommend!

Laurelle B.

Yelp
Do yourself a favor and don't waste your money by going here. I have never been treated so rudely before by an establishment. I was charged $40 and never saw a movie. II was treated like I horribly and if I would have read the Yelp reviews I never would have attended. The "screen" is a blow up that you can purchase online. It is tiny and not worth your time or energy. Unless you like to get treated horribly and pay for a movie that you didn't see, don't go there and waste your time.

Tanuya F.

Yelp
There was a staff member cursing a guy out. It was enjoyable until I witnessed this not very professional and not appropriate for a family.

Linda S.

Yelp
I was so excited to show my grandkids what real drive-in was like. We pull in and it's a parking lot with an inflatable screen. Okay we can make this work. Ordered some snacks. We had to go ask for our snacks because they didn't get the text. The snacks were ridiculous. Little tiny bags of popcorn. Canned drinks and candy. We couldn't open the doors because of the virus and social distancing. But we understood that. We finally get settled in watched about a half hour of the movie and the screen slowly deflates. We were laughing hysterically. Easily the best part of the show. They can't re-inflate it because the generator ran out of gas. I felt sorry for the poor kids working there. I never saw anyone over 21 at all. So I'll be trying out another option for a drive-in in the future. It was entertaining though.

Sir Moistly D.

Yelp
I had a great time here the customer service was great and they're was a lot of good snacks to choose from and I will definitely be returning again