This is one of the largest venues for live music in NYC, so it can get quite crowded – think lines galore. The acoustics are ok, but they do get great headliners.
We’ve been seeing shows here for years. Try and get a spot in the mezzanine, if it’s non-vip, it’s the best and least crowded spot to see the show.
The acoustics and the headliners here are fantastic! Look up at the amazing ceiling – it might distract you from what’s on stage. Bathrooms and coat check are downstairs.
One of our favorite venues for general admission concerts. But direct at their box office and avoid paying ticket broker fees!
Sit (or dance) downstairs for good drinks and yummy burgers or head upstairs ($5 cover) and hear the newest indie rock band perform.
One of the best and friendliest music venues in NYC. They even have a live feed of the concert, so you won’t miss a beat when getting drinks for all your friends.
There are few things more fun than seeing your friend’s band play at Arlene’s. Maybe singing karaoke to said friend’s band on Monday nights is more fun.
We’re longtime fans of this old school lounge that full of personality and cheap drinks. Its even better when there’s a live band playing.
Enjoy an avant garde musical performance at this tiny and authentic European café. The drinks and food are reasonable, but it can get really crowded on the weekends.
Welcome back to your high school gym…if your school had semi-big name headliners and cheap drinks. The acoustics leave much to be desired but it’s fun non-the-less.
You can come here with very low expectations and be brilliantly entertained with great happy hour specials, attractive and friendly bartenders and good music.
A really fun spot to dance, catch a live show and have a few too many drinks! Just be warned that there’s a cover and that the bathrooms aren’t too nice.
If you’re not into metal, punk or hardcore rock, then you should definitely go somewhere else. Come for happy hour and their steamed pork buns!
Easy-to-miss venue with avant garde performers you won’t find anywhere else. No advance ticket sales, so be prepared to wait or even get turned away.
An intimate venue without a bad seat! It is showing a little bit of wear and tear, but that’s part of the charm. Waiting for a drink is less than charming and you can’t take it to your seat.
