Bourbon Drive-in
Paris, KY
Opens: Spring to late Summer or early Fall
What Visitors Say
The Bourbon Drive-In Theatre offers a quintessential nostalgic drive-in experience, combining affordable family entertainment with a warm community atmosphere. Despite challenges with concession lines and basic facilities, it remains a beloved local institution that preserves the classic drive-in movie tradition. Visitors should arrive early, be patient, and embrace the laid-back, old-school environment.
Based on 100 reviews
What People Love
Family-Friendly Experience
- • Great for multiple generations
- • Space for children to play
- • Nostalgic atmosphere
Affordable Entertainment
- • Reasonable ticket prices
- • Two movies for one admission
- • Competitive concession prices
Community-Oriented
- • Family-owned and operated
- • Supporting local entertainment tradition
- • Welcoming staff
Things to Know
Concession Line Issues
- • Extremely long wait times
- • Risk of missing movie while waiting
- • Limited staffing
Facility Limitations
- • Small, basic restrooms
- • Aging infrastructure
- • Potential sound and projection issues
💡 Insider Tips
- Arrive early to get the best parking spot
- Order concessions before the movie starts
- Bring a portable radio for backup sound
- Bring blankets and be prepared for outdoor conditions
- Expect and embrace potential wait times
The Experience
🍿 Concessions
Offers a wide variety of food with funnel cakes, burgers, nachos, and fried items. Concession lines can be extremely long, often causing visitors to miss part of the movie.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
Very family-friendly with space for children to play, kid-friendly atmosphere, and welcoming to multiple generations of families.
💵 Value
Reasonable prices for admission ($10-$11 per person for two movies), affordable concession prices, and good value for a double feature experience.
🎬 Picture & Sound
Generally good picture quality and sound, with option to listen via car radio or window speakers. Some issues with projection brightness reported.
🏢 Facilities
Clean facilities with limitations in restroom infrastructure, limited bathroom stalls, and basic amenities.
👥 Service
Friendly and helpful staff, though service can be inconsistent during peak times.
🚗 Parking
Spacious parking with some challenges around vehicle placement and sightlines
About This Drive-In
The Bourbon Drive-In features 2 screens and is known for showing first-run movies on weekends from Spring to late Summer or early Fall. The drive-in operates on a seasonal basis, with the 2025 season having recently concluded, and it will reopen in Spring 2026. The venue has a capacity that accommodates a good number of cars, although specific figures for car capacity are not provided.
For moviegoers, the drive-in offers a unique experience with FM radio sound, tuning in to 88.3 FM for audio. The admission prices are set at $11.00 for adults (11 and older) and $5.00 for kids (6-10), with children under 5 admitted for free. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, which operates on a cash-only basis, while the concession stand accepts both cash and credit cards.
The concession stand provides a full service of food items at reasonable prices, but outside food and drinks are not allowed, as the snack bar sales are vital for the drive-in's operation. The drive-in is committed to ensuring a pleasant experience, even during rainy weather, as movies will still run unless severe conditions arise.
For any assistance, such as battery issues, the staff is ready to help. The Bourbon Drive-In does not allow pets and has a strict policy against outside food and alcohol. For more information, visitors can reach out via phone at +1 859-987-2935. The drive-in's commitment to family-friendly entertainment and its long-standing history make it a cherished destination for movie lovers in the area.
Established in 1956
Features & Amenities
Audio & Video
- Sound
- FM Radio
- FM Frequency
- 88.3 FM
Policies
- Outside Food:
- not allowed
- Alcohol:
- not allowed
- Rain Policy:
- Yes! We run movies, unless circumstances should become too severe or a power outage occurs.
Videos
Official Website
Quick Info
- Screens
- 2
- Capacity
- 320 cars
- FM Radio
- 88.3 FM
- Admission
- Adults $11.00, Kids $5.00, 5 years and under free
- Tickets
- Cash only at the box office
- Payment
- Cash only at the box office, Cash or Credit Card at the concession stand