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The Bowery Ballroom has been one of the city's premiere rock venues since opening on the Lower East Side in 1997, hosting hip bands by the boatload in its intimate, 550-person space. Read more
Similar set up and size to Music Hall of Williamsburg: solid acts and it allows fans to head upstairs to escape the the crowd and snag a few beers. Great spot for shows (and close to subways!)
My favorite concert venue in NY. Great acoustics, w/ an intimate feel. They do a great job of booking indie bands that complement the space. Don't forget to check out the balcony!
It is a great venue. I came here to see Kiasmos and Beacon, and the atmosphere downstairs was very intimate. Upstairs, everything was definitely amazing.
Any venue I rate, I say they're a great place to see live music. But Bowery Ballroom is by & far one of the greatest. Whether your on the floor or up in the balcony, you're sure to have a great time.
Head to the balcony, the views and sound are great from up there, you can avoid the crowds on the floor (if you want to) and you can get a drink quick from the bar up there.
Converted into a music venue in 1997, the Bowery Ballroom features artists from all genres. It's very spacious and the balcony is a great place to take it all in!
Favorite mid-size music venue in New York. Consistently draws in the best indie bands. If the show you want is sold out, try Music Hall of Williamsburg (they usually play there too).
Walk a few blocks over to the corner of Kenmare and Mulberry and check out Toby's Public House. They have the best brick-oven pizza and wood-fired specialties, great drinks and an awesome atmosphere!
Such a great venue! Can't tell you how much I appreciate a good show AND being able to get to the bar / bathroom without trampling / shoving people. Makes the experience 10x better.
Came here for an event and loved the space. Downstairs room for lounging around and upstairs for dancing (lots of room). A lot of women’s bathroom too 🙌🏽
Great place to catch a band before they get famous. Small, intimate venue. Seats along the balcony if you get early enough but you really want to be down on the floor.
Snag a table upstairs and pretend you're a VIP or grab a drink in the basement to take a break from the noise. Fantastic sound and great sightlines make this a downtown favorite. Read more
The best sound around Front left to avoid b smart &don't push the ladies dudes. If the chick behind you is teeny tiny be nice & let her in front of your 6'6" badass self she'll be super greatful!
One of the best music venues in NY. It books great bands, both well known and up-and-coming. If you’re curious about an artist, this is where you seem them. And it does not oversell the space!! Read more
This place is very spacious. Downstairs is where you can get a drink and listen to music and upstairs you are up close and personal to the stage and crowd.
This New York mainstay is a must for any indie music fan. Don't leave too soon after the show because you can usually catch the talent having a drink at the end of the night in the downstairs bar.
“I try to go to shows as much as possible, and this is, hands down, my favorite venue in the city. It has the best acoustics, and the roster of bands is always interesting.” Read more
Who would have thought that an old department store would turn into one of the city's best music venues? Established in 1997, the Bowery Ballroom quickly become a mecca for indie-rock fans.
The Bowery Ballroom can be tricky, because of its layout. First you go downstairs, then head for the back left corner of the bar area for the stairwell to the venue. Don't go other ways! Read more
This venue is the perfect size and has several nice bars with quick service. Catch your favorite up-and-coming indie band here before they get too popular to play such an intimate club.
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