This place is adorable, it has a dive bar vibe but the staff is so welcoming. Our bartender walked…read moreus through what beers they had in great detail and made some recommendations. There is live music most nights they are open, and it appears they display local art for sale (which I LOVE the support for the community) the have a little patio with a fire going, which is nice in these cold months. The eclectic decor is very warm and welcoming and there is a very unique art piece lit up in the floor! A must visit hidden gem forsure.

Great neighborhood bar, excellent jukebox, and terrific staff. Next time we're in the area we'll…read morestop by!

Ambiance was amazing! We entered from the hotel side through the telephone booth :)…read more Promptly greeted and given recs that all turned out to be delicious!

This speakeasy gets busy! Luckily when we got there, we were able to snag a small area to sit down,…read morebut others weren't so lucky. They entered and left disappointingly. There are two entrances. One through the hotel telephone booth and one through the newstand. Beware that there is a camera watching you if you take the newstand approach... and everyone inside the bar will see you attempt to open! Drinks were awesome, lots of clever drinks. Staff was super friendly in getting our drinks despite it being so busy.

I recently saw Drew Hastings and Costaki Economopoulos perform during The Stansbury Love Stinks…read moreComedy Show on Valentine's Day. First, in the interest of full disclosure, this review is limited to my experience with the venue. I didn't order drinks from the bar, which is why I decided that I would be relatively generous with the rating I gave it. I figure, if I didn't use the full range of services here, I shouldn't penalize this venue too harshly simply out of my own ignorance. The venue itself is nice, clean, and cozy. The Stansbury Show sold out two shows here and the packed house definitely gave this place a lively vibe. For the comedy show, the venue put out rows of folding chairs, which was fine, but also a little cramped. I found a seat on the end, which gave me a little more leg room then most people, but I imagine I would've felt a bit cramped had I chosen a middle seat. On the other hand, given the space they had to work with, I think the layout they had was probably close to the best they could do. For future shows, I'd suggest incorporating a little more leg room, if possible. The show, by the way, was great. I enjoyed both the opener and the headliner. Stansbury and Fantone were excellent MCs. I think I'd come out just to see them do a set of their own. Parking is available right next to the building, which is nice. But, if you're unfamiliar with the area and you haven't used Google Street View to look up this place in advance, you might miss this place at first glance. The Auricle is attached to The Metropolitan Centre, which (from what I can tell online) is a multi-purpose event space with a large ballroom and a rooftop patio - think wedding receptions, etc. In any case, The Auricle itself is on the west side of the building closer to Dewalt Ave and 6th Street NW, which isn't immediately obvious when you enter the lot off of Cleveland Ave NW. The only reason I downgraded this venue by one star is because I think The Auricle should post a sign indicating that parking for The Auricle is specifically allowed in this lot. A sign in the bathroom poked fun at drinking domestic beers. From that I gather that this may be a good place to find foreign and/or craft brews. Again, I didn't drink here this time, so you'll have to investigate that on your own. Speaking of the bathroom, one last thing is worth noting: the bathroom was clean, but the only urinal in the men's room wasn't draining properly. Someone should get that fixed.

This bar is awesome and our bartender was amazing. I am leaving this post to review their karaoke…read moredj from last night 4/4/2026. I believe his name was ryan but I'm not sure. This DJ was extremely rude to us. On our first song he scolded us for putting songs in the queue, which is the point of karaoke. I have no issue with interchanging folks to sing so that it's fair. He made many rude comments when we were on stage. After a few of us performed he said "okay now let's get the energy up on this next song". The song in question was 'you're a mean one Mr. Grinch'. Which I imagine was pretty embarrassing for him. Every other song was him and his friend singing and unfortunately they sounded horrible. I like this bar a lot but I'll never expose myself to a terrible karaoke evening like this again. I really hope auricle finds a karaoke dj who is talented and kind.

Great atmosphere and drinks. Good music on the weekends. Upstairs lounge area is comfortable and…read morechill.

Baxter's Speakeasy was a TOTAL vibe! From the moment we walked in, there was something eye-catching…read moreand beautiful on every wall--seriously, the decor is a masterpiece. The space is filled with amazing art for sale and tons of disco balls, which are completely my style. I couldn't stop taking it all in--I loved every detail! The cocktail we ordered was not only super fun but also absolutely delicious. The bartender was so kind, fun, and really added to the experience. This spot is perfect for a date or a night out with friends. Bonus: I found out there's going to be a DJ every Saturday night for the foreseeable future. If you're looking for a cool, unique place to hang out, Baxter's is definitely worth checking out! There's some pretty cool stuff goin on in Akron

Enjoy karaoke with Will Seranada on Wednesday nights (9pm-12) here at Nashville Nights. Beer,…read moremixed drinks, comfort food menu and great folks and atmosphere. There are live bands during the week and Saturday for only a $5 cover. Open Jam Night on Thursdays. Pool table, darts, lottery, sports action on TV's or movies. Lots of room here--not a cramped up bar; tables or full perimeter bar. (12:00 noon till 1:00 AM, safe hard surface parking with proper lighting, smoking area outside.)

Came here a few weekends ago to meet some friends, we've always heard about it, but it's a little…read moreoff the beaten path for us so we have never committed to coming, It's a smaller bar, but very fun, the bartenders are fast, prices are normal if not a little cheaper than anywhere else you go, and the atmosphere was great. I met several "regulars" and they were super nice. We will definitely go back to see another band and hang out!

This is a great little place! Great service, good prices, good music, great atmosphere and crowd on…read moremost nights. No downside.

Karaoke Wednesday rocks! The 15x30 dance floor becomes your stage with all the power you'd expect…read morepumping out of a club audio system. Since all the speakers point at the dance floor, you also get the best audio in the whole venue. With about 25 singers, Lori the DJ used only the minimum necessary filler music so the rotation was as quick as it could be. You can expect to sing about 3 songs during the 4-hòur show. The club looks unimpressive from the outside, but inside it's clean, cozy and welcoming to everyone. There's a pool table, keno machines. The bar staff are attentive. Drink prices are on the low end. The restrooms are clean. They come in 3 flavors, male, female, and 2 private, large, unisex restrooms(which are also wheelchair accessible) The dance floor is set up for a great light show. Definitely put Square on your must-see list. You won't go wrong.

Nickelby's is a throwback to a different era: the era when bars were bars and drinking was your #1…read morehobby. Located in an L-shaped plaza behind the CVS on W. Market St, it would be easy to miss. It is billed as a neighborhood lounge and like many bars of this kind, is in a struggle to maintain their decades-long reputation while also keeping up with the times. It is dimly-lit, cozy and has old, comfortable bar stools that have backs. As a drinker, this (bar stools with back support) is very important for me. I will not dedicate myself to an afternoon of drinking in a place that will leave me with lower back pain. If you're hungry, you won't find any provisions heartier than a bag of chips or beef jerky. The bartenders are generally middle-aged woman who have probably worked in bars their entire lives. This is not a dig on these woman. They are fantastic characters who probably deserve to have a short story written about them. They are the type who can put up with the ramblings of old men who drink pounders of Busch all afternoon, break up an argument over whose team is better AND make you a strong cocktail while calling you "honey". The bar has a ton of history. My parents remember it back (at least 40 years ago) when it was the Bowery, a piano bar with peanut shells all over the floor. In an time when most bars have Twitter accounts, Nickelby's still does not have a website or Facebook page. They do have karaoke on the weekends and great drink specials seven days a week. If you're looking for something different than your favorite Highland Square haunt, check out Nickelby's. You make get a little good-natured ribbing about your tattoos or haircut from the regulars, but you will be rewarded with a quick, strong cocktail and a glimpse at where my parents used to party.

All I can say about this place is wow. What a friggin joke. The place is a dump and the beer taste…read morelike crap. Watered down. I will say the atmosphere is okay and the people are friendly. But the karaoke is pretty awful. When the dj has to perform his own karaoke it's pretty bad. The decor is awful and it's only the people that make it a nice place to hang out. I plan on attending Open Mic night on Wednesday just to see how it is. So the jury is still out.

Been going there for some time now, and always have great service, great drinks, and can play great…read moremusic.

Favorite place. Fun place to go. Different experience then the other bars in the valley.read more