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Pavilion Theater Seeks Liquor License
The movie house wants to serve beer, wine and mixed drinks during films.
The Pavilion Theater owners are seeking an alcohol permit so that moviegoers can have a drink while they enjoy a film – much like Williamsburg’s successful Nitehawk Cinema, says the Brooklyn Paper.
“It’s like watching a movie in the comfort of your own home,” said Christine Smitz, a spokeswoman for the Pavilion. “It’s a trendy new thing to keep the movie-going experience modern.”
Smitz said drinks like beer, wine and simple mixed cocktails will be available at the theater between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. as “a date-night kind of thing,” if all is approved by the State Liquor Authority.
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The Pavilion is also planning on adding “finger foods” to their menu, and is seeking the go-ahead from Community Board 6.
Earlier this year, after patrons complained of broken chairs and ill maintained bathroom – and rumors of bedbugs swirled – the . In July, a new social media push on Tumblr and Twitter also promised film lovers that the Pavilion .
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