went to see what was supposed to be 80's tribute band. Dad band, no 80's music at all. very…read moredisappointed. the venue needs some serious updating. seating was awful. I would have brought my lawn chair if I had known that it was so bad. won't be back for any other events

Living in Jackson, MS, you learn to live without certain things. Fact of the matter is, we just…read moredon't get the big-name concerts and performers here in lil' ole' Jackson. I've grown to accept it, but I think it's a damn shame because I bet tons of performers would love a chance to play at Duling Hall-- one of the coolest venues you can check out in the Southeast. Located inside an old, converted elementary school, Duling Hall is host to several different businesses, including the most popular concert venue in town. Also inside Duling, you'll find Saltine and Babalu (AMAZING food, you can check out my reviews of them!) and my favorite salon in town, Smoak. The concert venue is a really, really neat atmosphere. It's split into two sections, with one being a bit higher up than the other. The lower level is usually standing room during big concerts, while the upper area will often have tables and chairs. The upper area is where the bar is too! During some shows I've seen here, like the burlesque shows that come through occasionally. The stage is relatively low to the ground, so during shows like that, it's easy for the performers to interact with the audience which is super fun. As far as showmanship and technicalities, Duling does an amaaazing job with the concerts. The lights are always on point. The acoustics are fantastic. It's a very spacious venue with crazy high ceilings and some huge windows, so you won't feel too claustrophobic. Ardenland, a local entertainment company, handles all the bookings for Duling and they get some really high-quality, awesome acts here. Even if you've never heard of who's playing, it's always a fun time to head down to Duling and listen to some live music. The best part is that after the show, you're within super-close walking distance of some of Fondren's best bars (The Apothecary, Fondren Public, Caet) so the night can keep going and you can keep jamming!

They have good specials and the bands are always good. Big place to throw events. My friends and I…read morewill be back.

This place differently does not look like the pictures you will see on the internet. I came here on…read morea Saturday night and it was a very young crowd. I mean there were a lot of people with "x's" on their hand. They were charging a $5 cover and there were not a lot of people there outside of the people at a party in a private area on the side of place. It shares a building with another bar/restaurant called the 4th and Goal Sports Cafe. They have a huge parking lot that it shares with the other businesses located in the strip mall that it is in. It is a dimly lit joint that has 2 pool tables, a bar in the back, an indoor deck above the bar that you can rent out, a huge dance floor/open space with a few tables and chairs set up around it. There is also a stage and screens with television programming projected on them. For some reason they had hockey playing on them while I was there. They had a DJ playing all the hot hits. That was the best part of the night club by far. All and all, I was not very impressed and found myself yawning and saw many people leaving after only a few minutes of coming in. I was in bed by 11. I thought Saturday's were its best night, but I could be wrong.

Real chill place. They don't pick up the phone but that's cool. I showed up and enjoyed myself. Red…read morehas great customer service. Food was real good. We had a burger, fried okra, chicken tenders, fries and deviled eggs. Nothing disappointed... can't wait to try more. Pool tables are nice. Super cool dive spot.

This is a great date night spot. They have lots to do pool tables, giant jenga, cards and connect…read morefour. The bathroom was clean, and the vibe was on point. The music was legit and we really enjoyed ourselves. They had a decent selection of alcohol to choose from. I decided to partake in the Hookah and it was fairly priced with lots of flavors. I was guided to the right flavor and it was very tasty. They do serve food, but we were there for drinks and fun. I did see a plate wall by and it caught my eye.

I used to come here all the time prior to the pandemic. I've just started trying their brunch and…read moreit's delicious. Inside is still decorated with plenty of nostalgic posters and trophies and stuff. Same casual hip atmosphere. Service has never lacked here and I'm glad to see that hasn't changed. I've eaten here three times for brunch and I've gotten the French toast twice and commerce classic and highly recommend both. The French toast is some of the best in the city, especially if you like tres leches cake. Usually an item like this doesn't have the actual flavor as it's called but this really does remind me of the cake. But it's not overly sweet. The commerce classic is your traditional breakfast plate but it's loaded with food and flavor. You have to cone with an empty belly to get through with half of it.

Was visiting from out of town and saw it had good reviews. They weren't wrong. It was delicious…read more The shakuska was outstanding. The tomato sauce was spicy, the pita bread underneath slightly crunchy. Two perfectly over easy eggs on top was a party in my mouth. My friend ordered a side of millionaire bacon. It was not very crispy. She said the regular bacon was more crispy and flavorful. I ordered the basic scrambled eggs, cheesy grits and andouille sausage platter. It was yummy and filling. The prices are reasonable. They also serve coffee, teas, sodas and boozy cocktails. Since it was brunch we ordered mimosas. There was a mix up and the server forgot to put in the appetizer, but Ana and the manager were extremely apologetic and made up for it. They have live music but sadly not on the day we were there. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, since the surface lot is shared between 3 restaurants. The company also owns and runs the restaurant next door called the Walk-in. It's super cute and open late night. Zee, the bartender made us a couple of Hugo spritz's- which were perfect. When in Jackson, this is a definite stop. They also serve po boys and other yummy sounding entrees. Reservations are recommended.

jazz legend cassandra wilsons club...a listening room so please sshhhhh…read more.. good sound. some alcohol on hand. byob was part of the rule the night i was there. upstairs lounge seating. very hip. 'where real musicians make real music in real time'... do it!

I really should kick myself for taking so long to visit this venue. I really enjoyed it, haven't…read moreexperienced anything like it in Jackson. The sound system was superb, very courteous staff. Absolutely love the "byos" concept. An intimate atmosphere that really made my Malbec delightful. Oh and I can't forget the entertainment. Kudos to the sound engineer the sound of the band and artist was crisp and clear. Worth checking out! !

I get so frustrated when I hear people say there is nothing to do. In the Metro Jackson area that…read morecould not be farther from the truth. Thalia Mara Hall underwent a major renovation last year and it has really paid off. There are so many quality performances booked for 2016 that you will surly find something to your liking. The renovations were much needed and I am pleased that we have this facility to attract the great events and performances we have. I hope that you treat yourself to some of the fun things Jackson has to offer.

Want to attend a nice intimate concert hall visit Thalia Mara Hall. They have the best acoustics…read morein the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi.

Great place, with good atmosphere. Mostly clean…read more Steak and potatoes cooked on fire were amazing! Steak was a little dry though, we asked medium well, but it was well done. Our server Nikki was awesome, very nice and helpful. I would come back for more steak and music at eve 8 out of 10!

17 people in our group. Service was spectacular. Orders taken quickly and efficiently. Food came…read moreout fast and overall was correct. We started eating here probably 30 years ago when it was the OG. Mike always got the crawfish enchiladas and I got the habanero cream sauce pasta with grilled shrimp. He got fried shrimp tonight. The shrimp were jumbo and fried perfect. The "depot" fries are frozen crinkle cut. He subbed the Mac and cheese for the okra. It's more of a less sauce old fashioned Mac and cheese. I got my old habanero cream sauce pasta. It was served in the tiniest of bowls but the amount of food was good. Why not serve it in a normal sized dish? I would rather have the 4 jumbo shrimp they used to serve back in the day rather than the smallish medium shrimp. The sauce was thicker than I prefer but flavor was decent. I'll try something different next time. The cocktails were delicious. Again, the service and speed of things was incredible for a party of 17. My biggest negative was the music is ridiculously loud. Serving food to 17 people with that music was diabolical and we could not even visit. The group was great but the volume needs to be turned down. Def recommend for a large group but be prepared for music that is concert volume.

The bartenders were all very attentive, fast, and friendly!…read more The live music is incredible! We were met with live musicians at the door and the night was filled with music all night long inside. The party doesn't really start until midnight but it was nice to get there early and find a place to sit. Aaaaand they serve food all night! This bar is awesome.

I just want everyone to know that they allow their staff to brush their teeth in the kitchen area…read morewhile fixing food! And when you say something about, you're the one that's kicked out.

I love Martin's! I've always just thought of them as a dive bar, but recently discovered that they…read morehave weekday blue plate specials - and the food is good. Each special comes with a choice of bread and two sides, but you can add a third one for just $1.00. My go-to is the pot roast blue plate. I get it with cheese grits, fried okra and green beans (unless they have cabbage as the vegetable of the day). Martin's has THE BEST fried okra. The Redfish Kathleen is also delicious! I'm a sucker for crawfish cream sauce. Drinks are always good, and so is service. The atmosphere is very chill. Come as you are. There are a few seating areas: The bar, the patio, the main dining area and back dining room. They have live musicians on the patio on Friday nights. Martin's also has another room with a stage for events. Go!

We stopped for lunch. The sevice was great. We had fried pickles and hush puppies, they were…read moredelicious. I had the cheeseburger and fries which was delicious also. I love the way the place was decorated. I highly recommend.

Great place to have a cocktail or dinner Inside or outside…read morewe did both. Friendly service and good food and cocktails.

Good ambiance, beautiful interior and exterior, and friendly staff. Unfortunately, the food was…read morevery bland which was a major disappointment when considering the price. The $16 deviled eggs came with 2 whole eggs (4 halves), but were tasty. The fish tacos and Mac & cheese, although pretty, lacked flavor. The best part about this experience unfortunately was the atmosphere. Would not come back for the food, but maybe for drinks and lounging.