Operating with authentic B&W hardware, Reel Bar offers classic chemical photo booth exposures in Allston, Massachusetts, United States. This recent addition to the Boston bar scene was pretty quiet the night we stopped by, but looked like it could get pretty busy, with live music and DJs every night. We played a few rounds of Galaga and Pole Position with a remote control joystick and a TV over the bar. The photobooth is located in the front window, just to the left of the door, and produces nice looking black and white photos, with a little bit of brown staining the night we used it. The booth, a Photo-Me 21T, is $3, and seems to have every one of the bar's permits and licenses slipped into the front display. **UPDATE** 11/19/08: According to Jille, The Reel Bar is now a bar called Deep Ellum, and the photobooth is no longer located there.
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Reel Bar · Allston
Reel Bar
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Reel Bar is listed as broken in Allston, Massachusetts, United States. Black and white strips, $3.00 per strip, cash only.
Location & directions
477 Cambridge St. Allston, Allston, Massachusetts, United States
42.35392, -71.13667
Telemetry
- Cost
- $3.00per strip
- Hardware
- B&W
- Payment
- Cash Only
- Film
- B&W
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Tariff
| Photo strip | $3.00 |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash Only |
| Format | B&W |
Listed price · confirm at the machine
Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about Reel Bar
Is the photo booth at Reel Bar still working?
We haven't confirmed it recently. It was listed as running when we added it, but analog booths do go down. Ring the venue first if it's a long trip, and report back either way.
How much is a strip at Reel Bar, and can I pay by card?
$3.00 for a strip. Cash only — bring coins or small notes.
Is Reel Bar a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. It's a B&W. Prints are black-and-white, developed with real chemistry inside the machine, so expect to wait a few minutes for the strip to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to Reel Bar?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at Reel Bar, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots in black and white for $3.00. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at Reel Bar?
We don't have the hours yet. It's inside the venue, so go during their normal opening times, and check ahead if you're travelling far.
How do I get to Reel Bar?
It's at 477 Cambridge St. Allston, Allston, Massachusetts. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into Reel Bar with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at Reel Bar is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in Allston for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was Reel Bar last checked?
Apr 16, 2006, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
This recent addition to the Boston bar scene was pretty quiet the night we stopped by, but looked like it could get pretty busy, with live music and DJs every night. We played a few rounds of Galaga and Pole Position with a remote control joystick and a TV over the bar. The photobooth is located in the front window, just to the left of the door, and produces nice looking black and white photos, with a little bit of brown staining the night we used it. The booth, a Photo-Me 21T, is $3, and seems to have every one of the bar's permits and licenses slipped into the front display. **UPDATE** 11/19/08: According to Jille, The Reel Bar is now a bar called Deep Ellum, and the photobooth is no longer located there.
Verification
- Status
- Broken
- Last checked
- Apr 16, 2006
- Source
- photobooth.net
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 17, 2026
- Photo signals
- 0
