has a nice small town vibe. The older people there are nice, the younger people there are…read moreinterested in meeting you, and the DJ is wicked cool. The bartenders are super cute and nice. The music is extremely loud but don't hesitate to speak up because the more people who give feedback to the DJ about the music being ear-damaging loud, the more they will learn which volume levels are appropriate as a lot of them already suffer significant hearing loss to certain frequencies.

excellent local no frills bar for anyone looking for a pregame beer buzz before a basketball game…read moreat the Costello Center at UMass Lowell, with easy walking distance from the Costello parking lot. cold longneck Buds, friendly bartender and friendly patrons, clean rest rooms and a well lit vibe. 'I'll be back'.

Visited The Rooftop this past weekend and had a fantastic time. We had made a reservation to…read morecelebrate my daughter going away to college. It was just here and I. We were greeted by the hostess who took us to our seats. (We sat inside because it had been on and off sprinkling). Our server, Mia, was AMAZING. Sweet, professional, attentive, always had a smile and exactly what you would wish to have as your wait staff. My daughter is 18, so she got the Cos-No-Politan haha. Love the pun and she loved the drink. I got a classic margarita which was made very well. We decided on apps to share. We got the meatballs, arancini, truffle fries and calamari. The meatballs were ok, but we felt they were under seasoned and a little on the dry side, even with all the sauce. The Arancini was delicious. The truffle fries were good (we really enjoyed the garlic aoli) and they came in a cute fry box on a plate. The calamari was fantastic. It also came with fried jalapenos mixed in. I did not see note of that on the menu, so for any allergies I would note that. However, that little spice mixed with the honey they had made for a great bite and we would order this again. Afterwards, we walked down to the Sam Adams beer garden where there were fire pits, music (a live band) and a great time to be had. Overall, the place was a great dinner choice for my daughter and I to celebrate this special milestone.

As someone who enjoys rooftop bars and a well-made martini, I came in with high expectations. I…read moreeven looked over the menu beforehand and planned to order the "Dirty but Classy" martini. The experience started off great. The hostess downstairs was welcoming, friendly, and gave clear directions to the rooftop--10/10. After taking the elevator up, we were greeted by another equally warm and professional host. Another 10/10. Unfortunately, that's where the positive experience ended. We sat at the bar, and the bartender spent most of his time with his back to the guests. We waited... and waited... and waited before finally having to get his attention ourselves. That's never a good sign. I ordered the "Dirty but Classy" martini and was told they didn't have the ingredients--but they could still make it. What does that even mean? Either you have the ingredients or you don't. After a confusing back-and-forth, it became clear they couldn't make it at all, so I settled for a standard dirty martini. It was terrible. No olive oil-infused vodka. No prosciutto & Gorgonzola stuffed olives. Poorly balanced and badly mixed. If you're someone who actually enjoys martinis, you know immediately when the person behind the bar has no idea how to make one. This bartender may be handsome, but the lights were on and nobody was home. He lacked both the personality and the skill to be working behind a cocktail bar. We also ordered the wagyu dumplings. Calling the filling "wagyu" felt generous--it tasted like ordinary ground beef. Any flavor the meat might have had was completely buried under an overly sweet sauce. The wagyu certainly wasn't the star of the dish. Overall, I left more annoyed than impressed. The hosts were fantastic, but the bar experience completely overshadowed the evening. I'll probably give the place another chance because first impressions aren't always the whole story--but I'll absolutely make sure I'm sitting with a different bartender next time.

Really, really rude bartender with dreads feels way too comfortable being terrible to people. The…read morefood and drinks are not good enough to make it even remotely worth it. Save your money.

Every once in a while, you come across a particular pool hall complete with a full bar that ends up…read moreholding a special place in your heart. A place where you can just shoot pool for hours, eat above average bar food, and chill. When we lived in El Paso, Clicks Billiards was that place. We weren't sure we'd ever find a place like that again after moving. Then....we found Maxamillians Billiards. And if first impressions mean anything, I believe we've just discovered our new favorite watering hole. One thing I did not expect a pool hall to serve was brick oven pizza. Right off the bat, that's a bonus star in my book! Oh, for those wondering, the pizza was excellent, btw! A thin crust perfectly toasted accompanied by a slightly sweet (but not too sweet) sauce which compliments the cheese brilliantly! Sharing some properties of traditional NY style pizza, I'd certainly give this one a 10 out of 10. The buffalo wings weren't too shabby either. Tangy sauce with just enough kick to be not too spicy. I couldn't find a single thing wrong with these ones; 10 out of 10, would recommend. Now then....when it comes to service, it's surprisingly good. For the most part. We *did* have a slight hiccup in the beginning when I ordered a Cab and the lady brings back what appears to be a Chardonnay. How in the hell you confuse Cabernet for Chardonnay, I'll never know. But I don't hold it against her entirely. Because, believe it or not, this isn't the first place to have done that to me. It's just that I'll never, EVER understand how anyone confuses the two. And I definitely spoke loud enough for her to hear me. Other than that though, service was great. I do wish she had came by a little more often so that I could reorder drinks. But to be honest, it seems as though the servers here are slightly overwhelmed. See, I believe there were maybe 3 attendants for the entire series of pool tables running that evening. You also have to keep in mind this place has a full bar to boot. As in...one you'd expect to see at a regular restaurant. In other words, these servers definitely have their work cut out for them. So naturally, I gave her the benefit of the doubt and exuded a zen-like patience. Plus, she was wicked sweet. So, we gave her a generous tip. Speaking of which, there's also an onsite ATM in the front by the entrance for anyone in need of cash. And a lotto machine to boot. How New England of them. XD For those wondering, this pool hall does have a private parking lot. I know that can be a concern for some when visiting Mass establishments. Though that tends to mostly depend on the city you're visiting. Though wifey and I will always miss Clicks Billiards back in El Paso, Maxamillians Billiards is a more than suitable replacement for us. And I am giving them 5 crispy cheese pizzas baked to perfection in a brick oven out of 5.

Great bar! Grab a beer and go candlepin bowling! Watch all your favorite sports! 3 awesome well…read morekept pool tables! Requires a membership but you're allowed to visit 3 times and memberships are cheap!

We rented the upstairs for an event: Pros: laid back staff. Nice space. Cons: some serious stairs…read moreto get up, and terrible parking

Finally a place in Andover that stays open later, reminds us a little bit of a NYC lounge, and was…read morea perfect date night away from the kids (also no kids were in the lounge). Only missing the impromptu dance floor up front as the DJ came on. The service was amazing, and maybe it also made a difference that it's hard to find good service anywhere around here. Decent cocktails and food too...I highly recommend the smokehouse if you like bourbon!

What a delight! Intimate feel, interesting decor, wonderful service. Background music was present…read morebut did not insert itself as competitor to conversation. And we interacted with neighboring tables on both sides to recommend (when asked) the oysters, and when one received a drink with a big smoke bubble that created a magical flow of smoke when it burst. French inspired drinks and food were fantastic and interesting. The French 75 menu was so interesting-- choose your flavor and your bubbles. I tried two, the classic with rosé was so pretty, and the honey lavender with base level champagne was delicious. The raw oysters were to die for! Perfect little pop of acidity with other flavors delicately added and perfectly balanced. The oysters Rockefeller were also perfectly delicious. The foie gras is not something I would normally eat, but my boyfriend loves that stuff so we went with it. I enjoyed it more than he did. It was not a classic foie gras, it was smoother with a creamier texture and more buttery flavor. Eating it with the fig jam and "light as clouds" toast made it absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every minute and mouthful--would definitely seek this place out again even though I live an hour away! We enjoyed ourselves too much to take pictures!

Was here Saturday night and had a really good time. The DJ was very good, the drinks were strong…read moreenough, the spot was packed with gorgeous people everywhere and plenty of tables and seats available. the cover charge at the door its $15 per person and what I really liked was that they offer "picadera" all throughout the night so you can have something in your stomach while you drink. they even offer the small bites to go. Would definitely come back again, this place its a good/small hidden gem in Lowell.

This was the go to spot for a perfect Friday night. The DJ was spinning straight hits all night…read morelong. There was a bit of karaoke and the singers was on point. Beautiful people everywhere. Great service! Would recommend

Truly love smaller music hall experiences where one is nearly on the stage with performers. This…read moreintimate location has smaller stage and two seat high tops following a short standing area depending on your preference. Bar has good mix of special cocktails, beers and sodas to choose from with very efficient staff. While there is no dedicated parking, with the smaller venue it was not a concern with the shared lot or street parking within a hundred yards or so of the venue. Likely not to catch big talent here, but great for local or up and coming talent to be up close and personal with the performers Great night and experience with all three tonight! Thank you Taffeta Music Hall and looking forward to catching future events!

I absolutely love Taffeta Music Hall. It's hands down my favorite place to see live music in…read moreLowell. Every show I've been to here has had incredible energy. The sound is crystal clear, the lights always set the mood just right, and you can actually feel how much the team cares about giving both the artists and the audience a great experience. The space is cozy without feeling crowded, and the crowd always brings good vibes. Whether it's a big touring act or one of the local bands they feature, I've never left disappointed. The bartenders are awesome, everything runs smoothly, and the atmosphere just makes every night memorable. If you're into live music, do yourself a favor and catch a show here. Check their lineup because there's always something worth seeing, and once you go, you'll definitely want to come back.

Lanes are bone dry. More of a family fun center. If you want to actually practice bowling be…read moreprepared to take a lot of straight shots. They oil 2-3x week max.

My husband and I haven't bowled in a long time, so we decided to check out Gametime. The place…read moreitself is great. They offer ten pin and candlepin bowling, arcade and axe throwing. We played candlepin, which was a lot of fun. Our fun was short lived when we were done bowling. It costs $30 an hour for candlepin. After bowling for an hour, we went to the counter to check out. (You can't "stop the clock" yourself at the lane). There are separate counters for the bowling area and arcade area. There was only 1 girl working both counters. I actually didn't see anyone else working in the whole place. That said, we waited approximately 15 minutes for the girl to finish waiting on a family at the arcade counter before coming over to the bowling counter to check us out. We were charged $38.50; $30 for bowling and $8.50 to stand around waiting to cash out!