Chris the manager was just opening-up when we got there pretty early, but he was kind enough to let…read moreus in and poured us drinks while the place warmed up. He even scrounged up some chips; taking time from his opening routine to display a gracious hospitality scene. We stood stage-right where the heater was blowing with all its might. Right nice! We caught an early act which certainly was no hack. I think we may be back.

Really solid venue for music in the city. Last trip in they had three real solid bands and a great…read morecrowd. The owner is cool as shit and the drinks are cheap. Def on of the top places to see music in Worcester.

The The Palladium in Worcester is hands down a 5-star venue with an electric atmosphere and great…read moresound that makes every show feel unforgettable. The layout gives you a solid view from almost anywhere, and the energy from the crowd and performers is always next level. If you're catching live music in Worcester, this place should be at the top of your list.

All I can say is.... I absolutely loved this venue. From the pleasant workers and bouncers, to the…read morelovely acoustics, to the fact that there was parking ACROSS THE STREET!! There was a huge bar, a small concessions stand behind the bar that had popcorn and hotdogs to soak up that alcohol, 4-person booths (for an up-charge of course), and you could get up and personal with the bands!

Great people Great prices…read more Great food Great music On of my favorite places to listen to live musicians

Music= 5 stars, venue= 4 stars, food= 1 star, drinks= 4 stars, service= 2 stars, location= 1star…read more We've been here several times specifically to hear bands. It is located in the 'hood...feels sketchy just parking and walking in, even with the street lights on. Something about the trash blowing like tumbleweeds while police sirens blare in the background along with the quiet bump of hip hop just makes it feel so poetically grimy. Inside also feels grimy, which I guess is what some look for in a dive bar. (I personally differentiate "seedy and understated" from "grimy to the point of giving me the heebie jeebies".) There is dusty taxidermy all over the walls, some of which are wearing outfits- funny, I suppose, but just makes me feel uncomfortable to think of the globs of dust flying off into my drink or food. But before I ever noticed this, we had ordered a couple beers and a cheese plate. The beers came quickly, but the keg was definitely tapped- tasted flat. On other occasions we have had a decent mixed drink- the coca cola tastes normal and the ice to drink and liquor to mixer ratio is normal. The cheese plate- why they described this as a cheese plate is beyond me. It was one type of cheese- cheddar I think, with saltines still in the sleeve with a soup cup full of spicy Chinese mustard; some regular white onion slices were also piled sadly on the side. Pretty hilarious in all honesty! On another, busier night we were there and sat outside, which is pretty chill. Except that the staff rarely comes to clear old drinks so some tables are filled with empty glasses, making it so that no one can sit there. When you need a refill, you have to go back inside and shoulder your way through at the bar, which will have just 2 bartenders when they're slammed, one time (of the half dozen times we've been) I saw a bar back behind the bar helping. Needless to say, it takes about 10 to 15 minutes to get a drink at the bar on a busy night. The crowd is definitely mostly white (every time we have been, at least), which could be considered odd? The music is always either honky tonk, old people jazz, or folk music, and the musicians are always white. Overall, a fun place to hear live music (especially if you're white) and get a drink. Would not recommend for an extended stay or to get food.

Most of their menu can be made celiac safe! Love the wide variety of options that I can safely haveread more

The irony of my friend hating country music, but he was willing to put up with it because we…read moredecided to eat here before my first metal concert. I personally love the decor and country music overall. Our waitress was nice, we were seated and our orders taken pretty quickly. I got the Frosty Margarita, which I don't recall my alcohol in it at all, but looked nice and blue. Was excited to see a Nashville Chicken Sandwich and thought the grilled version was okay. It was brushed with some heat and the vegetables were fresh and crunchy. I definitely plan to come back and try more. Oh, they also have a giant hall for karaoke if that's something you're interested in!

Enjoyed the event and appreciated how organized everything was. It was a little crowded during…read moreintermission but overall a pleasant visit.

We came for Avatar the Last Airbender concert and it was really pretty inside. The amount of seats…read morekind of surpassed my expectations from how small the entrance looked from the outside. They serve soda from the Polar brand because, hello you're in Worcester, home of Polar. Popcorn is alright, it's not popped fresh like some theaters, but rather, prepackaged. Bar drink menu was decent. Staff is decent. The stage was smaller than I expected. Parking is terrible though. When you go to a packed concert like this, all the streets are filled and even the parking garage nearby is filled from top to bottom. Best to go early to find parking even if it's not good.

This place is a ICON…read more it is a total dive bar, and I couldn't recommend it any more. this place has been around forever and this place was awesome. it is a classic dive bar with great service and great bar food. if you and your friends are looking for a late-night spot to hang out with friends this is a great spot.

Classically I found out about this place about 2 days prior to moving out of Worcester. It's a…read moresuper cool dimly lit dive bar like nothing else I've ever experienced. We came twice during our last week. The first time we met up with a work friend and had a great time shooting the shit in the back. The second time, we came for a drag show that happened to be during one of the heat waves (the entire summer seems like a perpetual heat wave) and it was so fucking hot upstairs that we couldn't tolerate it and went back downstairs. If it is a particularly hot day, think twice before chucking over that cover. It is a very cool spot that is worth your patronage.

I love the grinch theme Christmas this bar/ restaurant has and the food is so yummy as well. I did…read morea reservation so we could get a seat and our server was very nice as well

I wish I could leave 0 stars. This place is weird and awful. One particular bouncer needs to be…read morefired. Horrible customer service and the staff give "you can't sit with us" energy despite being old+drunk themselves. Treat your customers with respect if you want their money.

From beers to entrees, Cold Harbor is a solid dinner spot…read more I went here for dinner before heading to a Pitbull show at Xfinity. I know... super far, right? Well, we had stayed in Worcester after going to another concert the previous night and needed some things to do in between. Enter Cold Harbor. I ordered the Pumpkin Ale as it's that season and loved the malty spicy balance. They had a gluten-free pizza that had sausage and ricotta. The crust was bomb! Very nicely cooked with nice globs of ricotta making it more tasty. Waitress was super friendly and helpful. At one point I think she got placed outside and it was difficult to get her towards the end, but we figured it out. I liked the pumpkin beer so much, I decided to try a flight. I ordered all pale ales/ipas. They were a bit too wet with hops and one of them gave me a little hop burn. The flavor profiles were good though. I walked out with a pack of Ravenna and Pumpkin Ale. I would definitely like to go again!

Brewery and eatery a stone's throw from Route 9, among a long stretch of shopping centers. Big,…read moreclean, modern facility with indoor and outdoor seating. -- Patty Melt: Surprisingly willing and able to serve one medium rare, and with the requisite griddled bread. Impressive contrast between the patty's crusted exterior and still-juicy interior. Arguably overdone on the outside, but I'll take that all day every day as long as the juiciness is there. Moderate amount of butter on the Texas toast standing in for rye. Somewhat-traditional condiments, but with a few liberties taken (caramelized onion, cheddar jack, bacon). Not elite, but solid enough job and probably among the better patty melts I've had on my recent quest. -- CH Cheeseburger: Tried twice, this wasn't just a good cheeseburger for the 'burbs or a good cheeseburger for a brewery. This is a good cheeseburger, period, and a very good one. The first thing I really like about it is that it's a thick, full-size patty, and not the overexposed smashburger that's made the thick ones nearly extinct. The second is that they understand and deliver on the concept of textural contrast: crusty exterior and pink, very juicy interior. They also season it just enough to notice, butter that griddled bun just enough to notice, and don't screw up the vegetable additions. The cheese is there but unremarkable. The bun is soft and flexible. Overall, one of the best burgers in MetroWest and Worcester. -- Fries: The frozen variety, neither great nor horrific. They got the job done. -- Beer: I like their offerings, led by their flagship Juice Freak, served properly in attractive glassware. I have other breweries with beers I love, but none of them has a burger I love, and I'm already falling in love with this one. Service was excellent every time, once at a table and twice at the bar. Note: If you use Siri to get directions here by name rather than address, she'll tell you that they've closed, but that's because they moved recently. They're open.

A wonderful organization benefiting the regions with a variety of performances, from world renowned…read moreorchestras to local choirs to solo mandolinists. Their goal is to bring a variety of musical experiences using concerts, performances, and educational programs. This includes symphony, chamber, dance and jazz genres. They sometimes feature renowned artists such as Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell and Yo Yo Ma. We've attended many Music Worcester performances in a variety of venues including the fabulous Mechanics Hall, the beautiful Tuckerman Hall, and most recently Trinity Lutheran Church where we attended the Women's Ensemble Choir. We look forward to more great performances in 2024!

What a special spot the City of Worcester has! This is the oldest music festival in the United…read moreStates, with performances going back to 1858. Venues include Mechanics Hall, Tuckerman Hall and the Hanover Theatre. World class classical music symphonies and chamber music, jazz and ballet peformances have all graced its stages,with artists from Enrico Caruso and John Philip Sousa to Yo Yo Ma and Winton Marsalis. Caught the St. Petersburg Symhony from Russia last week who performed extraordinarily.......Can't wait for the National Acrobats of China next week! Truly a hidden gem!

Maironis Park's banquet hall is gorgeous, the property has great views over the lake, the staff is…read moreincredibly friendly and accommodating, and our rental included lots of necessities including chairs, multiple types of tables, white covers, a stage, beautiful lighting, and a sound system. It really is a gem. Be sure to check it out!

Maironis Park has always been a excellent place to go.The bar on one side is good to go, reasonable…read moreprices too. The functions, wedding receptions, parties, etc. are very good. The whole atmosphere is comfortable and well run obviously. I went there for many years, never a complaint.