This is a house in the woods of Williamstown, NJ. The guy here, Alan, likes to provide a safe…read moreplace for local bands to preform. It's donations only, and donations are greatly appreciated (especially for traveling bands that need to buy expensive gas). The place is a little dirty, but what do you expect when you go to a show that crusty punks live and put on shows in? It is a good place to check out local music and slightly smaller touring bands.

Its a good place to see a show and Alan is a great person to know in the music scene of South…read moreJersey and Philly and a great guy all around. Bands show up and about 30-40 kids from the local scene do too, and thats usually a recipe for fun.

Great venue, great music, and most of all great people. We saw our first show there last Saturday…read morenight: The Billy Walton Band opening for Low Cut Connie. We arrived early 'cause we're old, we didn't want to stand all night, and hoped to grab a table by the bar. We had to wait for 5-10 minutes outside before the doors opened at 7:00. It was cold out there! While we stood there, a bouncer came outside and stood with us. He could have remained indoors where it was warm. But in a gesture of silent solidarity, the dude joined us in the cold until the doors opened. He didn't make a big deal about it, just stood with us. You know, in our angry, cynical, stressed out world, it's awfully nice to witness a small display of humanity. Thanks, big guy. Once inside we snagged a table near the bar. I asked the bartender for a virgin strawberry margarita for my wife. But alas, the margaritas are premixed and they'd all lost their virginity. The bartender offered to make a substitute concoction for my wife. She asked me to report back and if my wife didn't like the drink, she'd comp us. Again, real decency. And good mixology, too. The drink was great. The show was fantastic, the acoustics outstanding, and the overall vibe at ARC is cool but unpretentious. It's a kick-ass independent music venue. That was our first show, and we'll be back for more. P.S. If ARC is reading this, could you maybe book more hip hop?

So we saw the districts here. Opening band was very good. The districts were very good. The staff…read morewas nice. But what was going on with the Sound tonight? Everything was loud (designed for a bigger, outdoor show, not this venue) and sounded way too tinny. Also who the hell was Starberry? The band that performed was not the band they said to look up on Spotify (the former was a group of high 20 somethings and not a 5 piece indie band with two ladies) . We're very confused

Go to many events there. Loved them all. Highly recommend the Strand for great entertainment.read more

Parking is great- free! Comfortable seats - plenty of room. Easy to climb stairs to the balcony -…read morethey are half steps. A mixed drink with a great pour size, and a bottle of soda was $12 - which is cheaper than most venues considering it was a full bottle and we go to keep the cap and the mixed drink was large. We saw "The Carpenters", which I saw a while back at the Algonquin theater. I wanted to see the show again because it was so good, but this show was like listening to the B-side of a 45. I can't even tell you how disappointed I was that they didn't play many hits. She sang covers from other artists and not so popular hits. I personally found it strange the way the show began with the guy running the strand, coming on stage with a piece of paper talking, and then having us stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I have no problems saying the Pledge of Allegiance, but I just found the whole thing odd. I've never gone to any other musical event or show where they had everyone stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the event. I also had a rude person seating us. I thought I had bought center orchestra, but it turned out that I bought center tier and when I told him I just wanted to look at my phone to verify what I had purchased because I thought my tickets were wrong. He got nasty with me and told me that's what your ticket said that's what you bought and I told him to just give me a minute so I could just look it up on my phone to verify and it wasn't like he had anything else to do or he was seating anyone else I didn't ask him to wait with me. I understood that my tickets were for the tier, but before I climb the stairs to the top, I wanted to make sure that I got the correct tickets from Will call, but instead of just letting me be, he felt the need to argue with me when there was no argument to be had, and him finally walking away, saying whatever. Other than him all the other people working there were great. This was just one experience but normally I never have any problems there.

Fantastic intimate venue with a wide variety of music! A longtime friend of ours brought us there…read morelast year and we were completely blown away by the band and their ability to sound exactly like so many different famous artists. This year, the same friend rented out the entire place including two sets by the house band for a milestone birthday celebration. I believe they have catering packages, but in this case, our friends supplied the food while the venue supplied the beverages and took care of cleaning up. The band really engages the audience with singalong parts, clapping, waving your hands in the air, etc. It was incredible fun; take a look at some of the pics: Note: the sound is superb but incredibly loud so don't forget to bring some hi-fidelity hearing protection.

The music is fantastic. The house band has always been great and I've enjoyed every show. However,…read morethe "concert seating" is extremely tight and uncomfortable. I'm 6 foot 1 inch and I can barely fit between the seats.

I've lived past this place for years and I finally decided to try it and this place seriously did…read morenot disappoint, the vibes, just everything I'm in complete awe. I could immediately tell this place was going to be a good regular spot. Brendan the bartenders vibes were so incredible, recommended the best drinks, we ordered food an hour before closing (terrible I know) and it was so delicious. The nachos were great! I couldn't recommend this place enough please please give it a try!

After seeing Rock House Bar and Grille all over social media, I had been dying to try their…read moresignature Bloody Mary! let me tell you, the trip over the Outerbridge to Staten Island was absolutely worth it. Between the atmosphere, the charm, the creativity, and the overall experience- I would vote this the best dive bar in NYC (I think Guy Fieri would agree). Tucked inside a historic building, this place has such a unique, intimate feel. The energy, the staff, the food, the drinks and the live band, was fuggetabouit I checked out their website and then experiencing it in person, I can confidently say... The Rock House is a VIBE for sure! So the space is on the smaller side, but all part of that neighborhood vibe. It's like Rock Glam meets neighborhood bar in like a Cheers type setting what I'm sure there are regulars. For a night out with 10 people- we locked down the bathroom corner and I actually enjoyed being able to sit close with my friends. Felt like we had best seats in the house but when you look around... everyone kind of has the best seats since the bar is central to the entire perimeter. As a nurse, I've only ever been out that way for Northwell on Seguine, so I had no idea there was even a spot like this tucked at the end. Hidden gem for sure. And don't let the word "bar" fool you okay this place delivers on food Big ups to "Rocker Jen," the owner, who was hanging out like one of the patrons, she not only served up looks, but jumped in to make her signature Bloody Mary. When I say it's a meal in a cup, I mean it- my inner foodie was so excited Onion rings, fried pickles, a bacon-wrapped hot dog, fried sweet shrimp, a pretzel, chicken fingers, and two of the best cheeseburger sliders I've had in a while. And you already know I'm a foodie... ahem Yelp Elite I really can't stop thinking of that delicious rim too. What really surprised me is that it's not just a bar with entertainment- I read- it's also dog-friendly, which makes it even better . Check out their website for happy hour details, events, and happenings... Rock House Bar and Grille knocked it out of the park. I'll absolutely be back. If you love Rock Music and good food and drinks- do not miss this place- enjoy

AWESOME studio! 4 different recording rooms all equipped with a drum set. Awesome vinyl art and…read moremusic art all over the building. Plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Cheap hourly rental for such a great spot. And the live music room that holds 110 is great for throwing any music event. BYOB for certain Friday night shows as well. Great little location with a live sound/music room for events with a nice little sound system. DEFINITELY check this place out!

Let me start by saying that the two acts I saw at the Lizzie Rose Music Room were awesome. The…read moreplace itself is small so any seat in the venue is great. All of the volunteers were extremely friendly and it made for a great experience. I really enjoyed our experience at this place, however, during the recent visit: The only reason for giving it only one star was the emcee, who I believe is the owner. He, in my opinion, was completely rude. He spent most of his time before the show not talking about the acts but how the place was funded by donations from the audience and how recently people haven't put enough in the passed around donation bucket. My first time at this location I was unaware that a donation was requested for the volunteers so I didn't have any cash on hand. This time I made a point to bring cash because I totally appreciate volunteer work. But this man, in my opinion, belittled the volunteers by requesting at least a $20 donation. Saying that the donations have been sparse during recent events and we need to make up for it. Why do I need to make up for it? Hey, maybe mention it on your website so that people understand the situation, instead of making people feel guilty when they get to the venue. He also, in my opinion again, made fun of people who have never been to the venue before saying why haven't you been since we've been here for so many years. He should appreciate that people are coming to his venue. It definitely felt like people he didn't know weren't worth coming to the venue. Again just my opinion. But if it was my first time at the venue and someone told me they should give them $20 for volunteers and why haven't you been here before, I'd be insulted. He also had an attitude when my wife, who has trouble with stairs, was walking to the front of the venue. He said we should have let them know ahead of time and they would have told us about the handicap entrance. It's not labeled anywhere and how was I supposed to know ahead of time to contact them? I did look back on their website to check the information and 1) they do indicate that donations help with their non-profit organization, but it's below where you click on information about the shows, so it's not easy to see. Maybe you should move that up and specifically say that you will request donations at the show. 2) The handicap information is at the very bottom of the page and again not necessarily where you'd go to find it. Maybe have a FAQ link at the top of the page?

It is one of the most amazing places to see a show. It is intimate, charming, and delightful. We…read morealways enjoy coming here and they always have amazing bands.

Quaint little bowling alley, you can wear your own shoes. Ample paid parking. Right next to the…read morebeach. You can order food from the diner. Drinks were good and you can't beat the price. 13.00 dollars for 2 hours. They do only have 6 lanes so reservations are recommended.

This is strictly a concert review (not bowling). A few…read morefriends and I attended a PJ Morton show. Great venue for a concert, standing room only (not really my first preference these days), parking is available but goes fast (early arrival gives the best opportunity). We did not have the food. The service as far as entering the venue, showing your tickets, etcetera was seamless. Again, there's no vip seating or box seats, it's a bowling alley turned concert venue so general admission/first come first serve rules apply. My only gripe would be how cold it was inside. Of course, the more crowded, the less chilly. But still, you could feel a draft whenever the doors opened. Overall, we had a wonderful time. I'd go again!

Sunday lunch! Great spot down the shore. It has both indoor and outdoor seating available. Parking…read moreis available on the street. Dog friendly place as long as your pet is well behaved. Wait staff was friendly and checked in often. Casual bar-restaurantt. It has both an indoor and outdoor bar. Our food came out right away. For appetizers we ordered the calamari with sweet Thai chilli glaze. The calamari was fresh and tasted great with the sauce. For Lunch we ordered the Connecticut style lobster roll and fries and the cod fish tacos with tortilla chips. Bread was delicious. Lobster was fresh and buttery. Lobster to bread ratio was perfect. The fish tacos were crispy and had great flavor. Two tacos plus chips were plenty. For drinks we had a millionaire's long Island iced tea and a cosmo. Great spot for a summer meal.

Market price crab. Extremely difficult to get at the meat, but seasoned well. Oysters were fresh…read moreand delicious. Service was alright, but the vibes were great! Nothing like a bar right in the Jersey Shore!