Best Video Film & Cultural Center

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1842 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517

Best Video Film & Cultural Center, located in Hamden, CT, serves as a vibrant gathering space that combines film screenings, live music, and community events, welcoming visitors weekly to enjoy diverse cultural experiences. In addition to its extensive video archive, the center features a full-service coffee bar offering a selection of beverages and snacks to enhance the visitor experience.

Offering membership options, Best Video provides exclusive perks for members, fostering a sense of community among film and culture enthusiasts. With a commitment to showcasing new releases and hosting engaging events, the center continues to be a hub for cultural enrichment in the local area.

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Matthew L.
3/11/2024

Best Video & Coffee Bar (a.k.a. Best Video Film & Cultural Center) is a film preservation archive, café and live music venue that opened in Hamden, Connecticut in May 1985. It was founded by Hank...

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Emily G.
8/9/2023

Color us impressed! We've been in the area for a bit, but moved to a new house yesterday. We made the (long overdue) trip to Best Video and are kicking ourselves for not going sooner! The space...

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Melissa M.
7/9/2022

I love Best Video and make sure to visit anytime I visit Hamden. they literally have every film for every genre you can possibly imagine. if for some crazy reason they didn't have it I am 99. 9%...

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Jonathan Z.
10/24/2024

Probably the only video store left, but it's so much more. Part video store, part cafe, part performance space. I love coming here.

Cheryl S.
3/7/2025

Beautiful cozy place with live music, wine bottles, lovely little couches. Very intimate.

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