I've been to Crescent Ballroom a bunch of times for various shows over the years. Guess I never reviewed it. I can only speak to it as a bar & music venue, not sure if they have food items. It's a great, small intimate space to see an artist you know well or discover something new. Last time we were there was to see one of our favorites, Black Pistol Fire, this past spring. We love that band and have seen them perform many times, we were happy they played at crescent. They have such great energy during shows and the lead singer always gets into the crowd, last time he went over to the back bar and played guitar on it. Was pretty awesome! This recent time we went to see rapper Intuition from LA. He was opening for Wax & Dj Hoppa. They were new to me, but it was a great hip hop show. Generally the sound is good in the venue and they have a bar up front with some seating. Behind the curtain where the stage is, there's a bar back too. There are also bleachers but I usually don't sit on them, but they are there if needed. Cocktails are like regular bar prices, and good thing, they are quality drinks. I had the whiskey sour and old fashioned. Both were very good with quality spirits. At $16, they should be good and not some afterthought cocktail. They also have beers on tap for like $8. I'll definitely be back for another show at some point. Until then, cheers! read more

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Really cool place to see a show! Ive been to 2 concerts here, and the vibe is really unique. You get to be super up close to the artists in a way that not many venues can offer. read more

Fun little venue! Had been here once nearly a decade ago and hadn't been back until tonight and really enjoyed it! Bar has a nice selection, plenty of events here and the sound was good! Clean and the staff was super nice, bartenders, people checking tickets, security, all good! Fun space and hope to come to more events here in the future! read more

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Great experience watching a concert here last night. They have drinks available for purchase but we did not get food. Service is great, they are organized. The venue is nice and intimate. We were seated in the bleachers and had a great view of the artist. Recommend you come early to get a good seat as it did get very crowded and busy as it got later read more

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Went for the first time as Sons of Legion were in town playing there. It's a small (sold out at 550), cozy venue. Clean, well maintained and nicely decorated. It's mostly standing room only with a few bleacher type seating options. I'm getting old, so standing the entire time has me thinking Celebrity Theater is the better venue for me. But, if you're good with standing it's a nice experience. Parking deck is conveniently located across the street and reasonably priced, the area is well lit and they have a full bar. read more

The Reel Moment at great time photographing Blake Rose while he performed live at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ on 05/05/24! Incredible venue, staff and show! Would recommend! - TRM read more

Crescent Ballroom - Blake Rose photographed by The Reel Moment during his live performance at the Crescent Ballroom on 05/05/24! - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Been coming here for nearly 15 years, and it's safe to say I'll be avoiding it going forward as well as warning others. Similar to other 1 star reviews, we came from a far distance on a Saturday and were not let in to the venue until after 9pm, regardless of the listed hours being 6pm and an event being held that evening. After being ignored for more than 40 minutes, I asked an employee about their opening time. I was gaslit, even after showing him the listed hours online. He then proceeded to lie and say they do not serve food here. Why is it stated that they have vegan Mexican food above? On top of it all, they leave their phone off the hook to be further unavailable, so you cannot even attempt to plan an evening around this place if you wanted to. Safe to say I'll be spreading the word about how lazy and run down this venue has become. Bizarre. read more

Terrible experience at this particular venue! I was at the Haute & Freddy Show last night. Online, it said that guests without a ticket can still sit on the patio and lounge. I get really sleepy and didn't want to risk falling asleep on the road on my way back to Tucson after the show, so, I thought great! My husband can drive me and he'll just wait in the lounge until the show is over. They would not follow what their website mentioned, and would not let him sit on the porch or lounge. It was deadly temperatures outside! Absolutely disgusting that you guys wouldn't allow it, after we had already paid for overpriced parking. Secondly, I felt the old lady at the podium, once you got inside the doors was singling me out and picking on me. I barely walked through the door and she's telling me not to block the entrance. How am I blocking the entrance when I literally just walked through? Then, after I was inside the venue and leaving the merch booth, she's all hollering at me (and me ONLY) that she needs to see my wrist band. Like how the hell do you think I got through the front security/door, and the second entrance before the curtain you numpty!? Of course I have a wristband! Unbelievable. read more

Crescent Ballroom - Wouldn't let my partner sit in the lounge. Deadly hot outside! DISGUSTING! - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's fun here, lots to park in and street parking all around. The bartender at front beer is super cool and friendly. The bartender in the back where the shows happen is cool and friendly too. The waitress in the front room, the restaurant is also very nice and friendly. I'm like the ambience, it's a dim low light speakeasy type vibe. The soundtrack was so good, all old school punk music, talking heads, roxette and some 80's too. We saw a candlelight show in the back and it was awesome. The seating layout was cool and the big stage was easy to see from everywhere. We sat in the bleachers and could see great. Bring a cushion so your booty is happy. Def visit the crescent when you're downtown. It also has outdoor patio and dogs may be allowed out there, so great place to stop in for a bev on a late night stroll ! read more

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Went with my girlfriend to enjoy the moth performances, so good! What a cool kind group of people, super encouraging and supportive environment of Simply good people! We were surprisingly impressed by the food, I'm not a burrito person but the steak burrito was great. It was a little spicy with the peppers so I would do without that next time if that's an option and the dipping sauces that came with were two spicy for us. Would love a mild option but otherwise no complaints! Will definitely be back! read more

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Good food and nice staff! I've been a few times for some concerts here and their thrift markets that they used to host and I enjoyed it! The venue itself is smaller and more intimate in spacing at times if anything but super well maintained and clean! The patio is superb as well and such a unique place! The shows they do here are always well managed and the have fun artists all the time! I totally recommend checking it out for a show or the food itself! read more

THEY GOT RID OF THE RESTAURANT BASICALLY AND I WAS SO MAD BUT TODAY I FOUND OUT THEY TURNED THEIR ORIGINAL COCINA 10 RESTAURANT INTO A NEW RESTAURANT DOWN THE STREET. Attached to Cornish and valley bar is CONDESA!!!!!!! It's the exact menu from cocina10 @crecent ballroom. Thank god!!!! I was really really super sad they stopped serving food. They sometimes serve food during the concerts they have but I never know if it's open or not. So Condesa is my new fav place and I will be going to Condesa often! I was just at crescent today and literally last weekend as well all for live music. I love making them make me a non alcoholic cocktail. read more

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I was having fun at the strfkr show until the bartender was rude. Felt so off by the interaction from staff that I left and don't see myself supporting artist at this venue anymore. Dude is upset he gets to listen to free music all night? read more

The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. The atmosphere and ambiance were so fun, with a rustic charm. We saw Satsang and had an absolute blast. It's a great venue, not so big that you get lost in the crowd or lose your view, but not so small that you feel like the only ones in the room. One of my favorite venues in Phoenix! read more

This is my favorite place to see a concert. Hands.Down. But, for whatever reason, they decided to no longer serve food inside. They also leave people standing outside instead of letting them in to have a drink. I will continue to come here for the live music, but I no longer have any desire to plan an evening around this place. Dumb way to do business. read more

Best small venue for live music in Phoenix. Good sound, everywhere is close to the stage& bands seem to like playing here.

3 GA tickets in my Ticketmaster app, complete with barcodes. One ticket was purchased from stubhub but immediately available. Every concert I've been to lately is really fussy about the scanning, can't be a screenshot anymore... tell me why this busted off venue had a print out on paper. Shady af and so RUDE and lowkey ugly about their janky system. Hate this place never going back. Your Ticketmaster barcodes don't matter when they have a printed ticket list from 1999. Bleh can't say enough about it. Ps the concert was sold out hence buying the 3rd ticket on Stubhub for 100 dollars. But then sold us a ga sticker at the door for 40. Make it make sense. I thought it was sold out. read more

Crescent Ballroom - Proof of 3 tickets in the Ticketmaster app with scannable barcodes - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Love the intimate vibe. Great venue to enjoy artists up close. Nice location as well with convenient parking close by.

The good was 7 years ago when the staff was friendly. 7 years ago your small town bands would be a sell out, and the staff had something to with that. Today, well it's a different story. Our small town favorites aren't selling out at the ballroom anymore. Has nothing to do with the cost of the ticket either! I've been to the crescent 3 times in the last 4 weeks. Seems like the staff has way to much power as how they handle the guests! The intimate venue is lost, and it's because of the staff/management. Have your manager find another venue where the staff is overinflated with estrogen and testosterone. read more

I've been to Crescent Ballroom a couple of times and I've always had a great experience. Their food is normally pretty good but today for some reason it wasn't as good as it normally is. I got their carne asada, chicken tinga, and chicken aspon tacos and they were decent but my girlfriend's quesadilla was burnt and pretty flavorless. I think in general this place is really only good for tacos but today wasn't that great. Also we ordered some drinks as well and there was barely any alcohol in them. If you're gonna charge 14 dollars a drink, I want my full shot in there. The staff are decent and the place is pretty cool because they have a concerts in the back so if you're ever feeling like dinner and a concert after, you can do it. Pretty decent date spot. I'll come back again because I've had good experiences in the past but unfortunately today was just not up to par. read more

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Security is a bummer. Been to over a hundred shows at this place and not stoked on last encounter.

What a great venue. I had the house made sangria and an old fashioned and they were damn good. All employees I interacted with were very friendly. It's just a great vibe here. You have a great view no matter where you are to watch a show. GREAT sound in this venue, it sounds crisp! Hope more bands I love hit up this place. read more

October 2024, my husband and I got to have date night at the amazing Joywave concert, courtesy of KWSS! My first experience at this place, and I loved it! The show was sold out, but getting in was simple. We parked a couple blocks away near The Vig, as we weren't sure where their parking was. Tickets scanned, we were in. Grabbed a bite & drinks before the show, as they have an awesome vegan selection, and I was impressed. The prices were fair, and the drinks were strong! We sat right away, chips & salsa were tasty, server was friendly and knowledgable about the menu, and the show was incredible. Although the inside of the concert space was tight, and we were shoulder to shoulder, there were bleacher-type seats in the back; get there early to secure. The artists were really close, so it made for a more intimate feel, which was amazing! I will keep my eyes out for future shows here, as this was a vibe for sure ;) read more

Crescent Ballroom - Ok, seriously though...Tupac is on my Vegan Cali Burrito "ain't nuthin but a gangsta party" - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Enjoyed the concert, all the staff was extremely polite except Julie (older woman, in case she gave a fake name). She was easily the rudest and least understanding employee I've ever interacted with. From the moment we walked in to the second we walked out she was barking orders and being unpleasant toward my entire group without any justification. Truly a shame considering all other employees were great. read more

I've been to many shows here, ranging from jazz to punk to luchadore. I love the interior with the bleacher seating so you have the option to sit down. The food inside at Cucina 10 is delicious as well. Really a one stop shop for your night. The prices on drinks are bar typical, not concert venue typical! Staff is always friendly and respectful. One of the vibeiest venues around. read more

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This was my first time at Crescent for a concert - I had attended the random trivia night years ago, but I was pleased with it as a show venue! Crescent runs like a well oiled machine - you get through the line quickly, get your wrist band, and you're inside. You can see the staff everywhere - cleaning up, delivering food, security for the show, etc. The venue itself is small and intimate, but doesn't feel too tight. Lines for drinks and bathrooms were never long. I will say that the bathroom could use some love pretty early on in the night (not enough toilet paper, wet floor, etc), but that's pretty common during concerts. I have another show I am attending there next month and I'm definitely looking forward to returning! read more

Crescent Ballroom - The view from the bleacher seats - totally worth it! - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It was my first time here and I thought it was a really great venue to see a show. It is smallish but it seemed pretty organized. I had bought tickets online and they checked us in by name. No ticket needed. We did not eat here but I hear they do have food. I thought the sound inside was amazing. Standing to watch the show was less an issue than standing waiting for the show to start and in-between acts. I only used the men's bathroom up front and to my dismay it was a single bathroom. Hopefully the bathrooms in back had better accessibility for more people given the crowds and drinking. read more

I love love these nachos. They're my absolutely favorite. My other fav is the numero uno burrito. I add jackfruit to both (cuz why not?!) and drown it with the green and red salsa I come at least once a week. The service could be a little better as I def have to remind my servers to bring things sometimes but I'm usually chilling alone or with a friend so it's not too bad. read more

Crescent Ballroom - Vegan I-10 Nachos - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The biggest problem is the lack of communication!! No phone number to call and ask questions. Saw the website prior to going to the concert and they have a picture of great looking food. Got there and nothing! No food !!!general admission meant standing all night ! Music was great. Packed house The fire marshall would not approve !! read more

I've had the opportunity to watch a handful of concerts here, the most recent being Caloncho and Kimbra (separate concerts, both this month). I love the intimacy of this venue and the fact that despite its smaller size, they still put an effort in providing solid audio and lighting for the shows. Some things to note for first time visitor: -most (if not all) concerts are 21+ -This is a standing room, so bring some comfy shoes and be prepared to stand for a couple hours ^^there are bleachers in the back which are usually sold for a higher price, and if you get this, you should aim to sit in the top two rows. Otherwise, you'll only have the perfect view of the back of hundreds of heads. So yeah, if you ever see that an artist you love is coming or see that they are hosting a cool event - I highly encourage you to go. But don't forget... comfy shoes read more

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First looks, you know you're going to have a good time the second you walk up to the doors. All smiles and attentive service when you get to the check-in area. There's live music on the patio, then you have the restaurant/bar area, and alas... The crescent ballroom. A quaint room big enough to host concerts and other musical events. The food is unexpectedly delicious. I say unexpectedly because I was really just here for a concert. I didn't expect to have tacos so delicious that I'd order more. I didn't feel up to drinking this night so I ordered a Mocktail. I was so glad they had a dedicated menu for a yummy drink without the alcohol that wasn't soda. read more

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My visit was back on Oct of 2021. I'm from LA and I found myself here due to a mistake. I was on my way to see Arlo Parks perform in L.A. I was waiting until the last min to get the cheapest price on tickets. While driving I saw a price I liked and hit the buy button. I get to Echoplex and realized the ticket date was wrong. Time expired to buy tix for the LA show so what I clicked was for tix to see her in Phoenix!!! Just so happens a friend just had a baby who lived in Mesa so I hopped a plane next day to see Arlo perform and to see the baby. I thought this was an awesome venue to see a concert. Anywhere you stood was a good spot. Had no issue with long lines to grab a refreshing beverage. It's also a restaurant but I didn't get a chance to try the food because I was there to eat. Overall if I were an up and coming performer seeking 200-300 capacity place to play my gig, this would be the go-to venue in Phoenix read more

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We love Crescent Ballroom and now they have a full vegan menu in addition to the regular menu. Our favorite hand down is the Vegan I-10 nachos! #1 in our book. Can't get enough!! They also have great Vegan Potato tacos and wonderful Vegan burritos that are griddled so they are toasty and perfect!! They have Vegan Queso, we could go on and on. They have really made a great all inclusive menu. Great venue for concerts and you can get a wonderful dinner, you really can't go wrong. read more

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Vegan nachos with jack fruit are so so good!! Definitely coming back for those again! First time I went, I went for a concert, only complaint I have is the lady who was checking tickets was very rude. read more

Crescent Ballroom - Vegan nachos with jackfruit - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Great spot if your into small venues for music, there restaurant is good too. They have general disco and Britney nights but I saw Michelle branch there and was planning to see sookie Waterhouse but I missed it. They have great service, I would recommend ubering because there's really no parking. The drinks are good , and the food is good . read more

Great venue in an intimate setting with quick bites for before the show! Not a bad seat in the house!

Come here several times a year for shows. Good place and space. The food is pretty decent but it does get busy around dinner time so be prepared. Nice outside space and music venue read more

Crescent Ballroom - View of the live music stage from the front of the blechers - Music Venues Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

What can I say? Crescent's food is really good. The staff is also super kind and not too clingy. Seating situation is great. There are outside tables, inside tables, and plenty of places with misters in the summer and heaters in the winter. The food is comforting, fairly priced and great portions. The drinks are always unique and the beer is always changing. A great place for a date night or just something to do - this is downtown Phoenix's best place for a hang out. Great events, live music and shows. You can't ask for more. 0 complaints. read more

I made the mistake of coming here for shows without getting dinner here first. If your thinking of coming here, do yourself a favor and grab some food. Delicious food accommodating to vegans, friendly staff, and concerts here are an absolute blast. Great vibes and good times. read more

katie (caty?) was the best bartender i have ever had, she made the tastiest drinks and was so sweet. would definitely come back for her!!