Fun place to see a band but SUPER crowded. Street parking only so plan accordingly. Staff was great. Very friendly and made the bar lines move fairly quickly. Expanded heated area toward the front with 2 rollup doors adds to the capacity. There is also a smaller upstairs area with a second bar, bathroom and great views overlooking the main area. We saw a couple of bands on a Friday night and there were wall to wall people so you couldn't really dance. The stage is large and set up nicely and the lights during the shows were really awesome. Lots to do in this part of Fremont so maybe get there early for parking and grab some food before a show. read more

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Went here for the first time for a concert. The streets were all torn up by the city so street parking was a no go. We did find some on side streets but get there early. The venue was nice and had no problem seeing or hearing read more

Amazing local music venue! Love the intimate vibes, and the sound was great, too. They also have an upstairs VIP option, which is nice when there is a crowded show! read more

I've visited the Nectar Lounge multiple times over the last 8 years to see a number of different acts. The vibes are always right, security has always been friendly, and I love the covered patio area with heaters and tables. In my opinion it's worth it to get VIP for the mezzanine level if it's being offered because there's more seating and a great view, as well as a bar upstairs and separate bathroom. They're open pretty late so the main act usually won't come on until around 10:45. I will continue to come to Nectar Lounge for live music read more

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Love this place. They get a great mix of music in from hip-hop-world music-funk and jazz! I've seen so many of my favorite artists perform here and it's a smaller venue so it gives a more Intimate viewing experience. People complain about it being too packed but that's just because given that it's a small venue that brings in big names, they sell out and are at max capacity. You'd be elbow to elbow with people just the same as any other sold out show! The bartenders and staff are all great and helpful. They have a seasonal drink list that never disappoints. Love Nectar lounge!!! read more

Nectar Lounge is a smaller club where some big names drop by, and I love the fact that I can see some great acts in a smaller venue. Right before leaving Seattle, I had a chance to see Ferry Corsten here, and on my most recent outing last week, Stanton Warriors played a set here - these are artists that sell out stadiums and mega clubs, so it was a real treat. There is a smaller lounge upstairs, but I love the main floor. Staff and bartender were cool too, and the bar had a decent selection of taps, as well as tequila and scotch. Plenty of other bars nearby for dinner or pre-funk. A great place to catch a show without dealing without going into downtown! read more

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A little crowded, but a great place to catch a concert. I suggest reserving a spot upstairs if you're going for a show. Drinks are great and not too over priced. read more

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Decent smaller venue for shows with basic drinks. Great front door security that is very helpful and friendly.

Still such a fun venue. Get the booth upstairs if you can service excellent not sure if they serve food.

This "lounge" is absolutely trash. Do not come here! Avoid at all costs! I never ever write a bad review unless the place is truly deserving. After reading other people's comments I'm now seeing what the truth behind this place even is. 1st off just know that this place is extremely small, they cram the place so full that it literally will make it so that you cannot walk around. 2nd I was here with a group of 6 people in which we all work for the hospitality industry so drama or any altercations is the last thing we want to be apart of. We were all enjoying our show which had multiple performers, everyone was dancing and having a great time when suddenly the bouncers pull me out to talk to me saying that I threw water on people and am now not allowed back in... this is complete BS. I would never in a million years disrespect people like that, especially when I'm with a group of people. They ended up making me leave which in return made my whole party leave before the main event even started. After looking at reviews here it looks like they do this very often to people and I'm starting to realize it's because they have a line at the door waiting to get in and they probably need to remove people to fit people, to go with the capacity laws. This place is a scam. Don't come here. I'll always. make sure no one I'm associated with ever comes here again, performers included. This place is a grade A burning dumpster fire read more

I visited this venue to see a musician. I just love!! it was an intimate venue. I appreciated the proximity to the stage. Good drinks. Nice service people. Overall great environment I would definitely go there again read more

Went here for a concert on July 23rd. The place was okay. We reserved a booth upstairs and it was extremely small. They say it fits 4 people but it is so tight!! Me, my sister and our partners were squished into 1 booth thinking it would have much more space to be comfy and enjoy the concert BUT NOPE! I also just want to add that we are all pretty slim fit. We were like 4 peas in a pod.. uncomfortable. On top of that it was extremely HOT! There was no air circulating upstairs! We were sweating so bad I had to step outside to get some air more than 20 times through out the entire concert. Mind you the concert lasted for 6 hours. It was just horrible and wouldn't recommend reserving those booths that " fit 4 people " because THEY DONT! But the concert was amazing overall. That's probably the only good thing about the entire event was the fantastic music! read more

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Absolutely terrible. Worst lounge or bar experience I've ever had. The security were unbelievably ignorant and the manager of the venue was even worse. My friend was mistaken for someone else and they escorted him out mid show without any possibility of re entering, even though the whole dilemma was a misunderstanding. The manager was incredibly rude, and they treated people very differently based on their appearance. No one make the same mistake we did and book their show here, or even attend this place for a drink. Absolute nightmare of a venue and terribly impolite staff, especially the manager and security at the front door. read more

Music was amazing! Carful of the door men, they're pretty rude to woman who want to drink water.. been treated poorly at this place twice now so I won't be returning read more

SO sux that they NEVER answer the phone. Trying to go to a Maui disaster benefit and cannot find out if there are tickets at the door. It is completely UNETHICAL to charge (50% service charge for $10!) and profit for a disaster benefit. I get that's how the site is set up, but there should be basic information on the site in the FAQ section about walkup business for ANY show. It's a funky website as well. Not the first benefit there, so really NO EXCUSE. read more

It's hip and you can hear the music no matter where you are. 3 stars because it was hot. Almost unbearable. And making your way to the bar requires getting more up close and personal than I cared to get with strangers. Takes a certain type of person to appreciate this atmosphere. Not for me, but I'd recommend it to a hipper crowd read more

Nectar Lounge - Flor de toloache was amazing - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, Frank had never been to the Nector before until Allen Stone graced the stage and I'm a believer of this venue. Perfect stage for bands to play an interment show for there fans. Things that impressed me were: * excellent non thug security * great sight lines * outside bar with excellent view of stage. Good for summer shows ***** Only one negative was bar situation was lame. Outside bar didn't have full selection of booze for mix drinks and main floor bar which had all the booze close due to being an all ages show. ***** FRANK give the THUMBS up award for most fabulous venue. I'll be back! read more

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Went here for reel rock movie showing. The ticket said 7pm. No announcement for what's going on, barely any seats, no sense of direction. Definitely did not start at 7pm. It's been a full hour and we're still waiting. We were waiting in line at 6:30pm, but it didn't matter because they didn't open the doors until 7:10pm. Why are they so completely disorganized?! We did not expect to be waiting over an hour for a movie to start. We only budgeted time for the movie length and travel time. We have to get back to kids and dogs. The babysitter has to work an extra hour and it's a work day tomorrow. Apparently, there are still people waiting outside even at 8pm. How is it even taking this long for everyone to get in? Who the hell is in charge? I don't think we will ever come back to this venue again. Comparatively, Showbox is way better. read more

Nectar Lounge - Did they even buffer the movie?! What the hell? It's supposed to start at 7pm... - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It was a very good show. I saw Mike Dimes in concert and I had a very good time with my friends, the ambiance and lighting was good.

First Solstice- it was amazing until my friend was mistaken for someone else and escorted out. Bartenders are amazing, very difficult gig - we have been industry but literally our drinks were 1 margarita (me) water and 2 Rainers in no way shape or form were any of us drunk or out of hand. Although this was clearly a doppelgänger situation we will never go back read more

Don't ever come here , not worth the money or the time . Your friend will get kicked out and your family will hate how crowded it is . I would give negative stars if I could read more

Came here for Hawaiian/Reggae concert. It's a small venue but did not feel overly crowded. The sound was great and you pretty much get a good view of the stage wherever you are at. Great ambiance and crowd. The venue has two bars one on each level. Great selection of drinks however there is no kitchen but you can bring in your own food! The bathroom could use some cleaning during the shows. read more

THIS IS WHERE I GO TO BOOGIE! Not only is the lineup consistently incredible and diverse, but the general feeling of this place is always one of community and happiness. The venue itself is indoor/outdoor with firepits and lots of greenery, almost giving off a jungle vibe. I have seen many of my favorite funk, bluegrass, and hip-hop bands here. The production and sounds never disappoints. Also being located in the beautiful heart of Fremont, there are always plenty of bars and eats to go to before or after a show. Go shake a tail feather at the Nectar lounge! read more

Looks like they followed my advice!! Nectar now has an entire upstairs area complete with a separate seating nook and bar! Wow! I was shocked. We came here for Lady Gaga vs. Madonna night, which is basically where they play a slideshow of pics/videos of these two ladies and spin their music all night long. It was PACKED. And so, so much fun. I'm very glad they added the upstairs, it's really fun to sit up there and talk (er.. scream to be heard) while watching the dancers below. Only thing is, their bathrooms still need improvement. They should remodel this winter. Oh, and lastly: a bikini and a blonde wig is not a Lady Gaga costume, honey. read more

This has been a frequent stop for me due to artists I follow being scheduled here, and general satisfaction in the place. Summer is insanely fun, especially the lanai/outdoor region...Winter actually rocks too, as you can chill and return to hot & heavy dancing easily @ this venue. Enough room outside to feel comfy while still avoiding the smoke. Occasionally the barkeeps can be snippy, but overall the tone is one of patience and knowing the clientele crowd - which can alter nightly. The door staff don't take guff, and my coats still have their valuable contents when returned from check. The best place to sit in reverence is the upstairs pew. A good overview of Nectar crowd & performers with no acoustic loss despite being in the rafters. Michael v. Prince is always loverly. This is my fave haunt to hear local and imported Reggae/Funk/Jambands. Fair warning - The food vendors outside on certain evenings WILL take advantage of patrons with cash who are not paying attention. The bathrooms can get gross without upkeep...bring Purell, girls. Overall, give it a shot...and watch the calendar for frequent gems Nectar bookings always offer. read more

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Over crowded, very rude management (condescending attitude) and not good bathrooms. Smelled gross.

Summer outdoor area, fair bartenders, audience participation, a place you can be silly and intimate. We've been here for Brazil Night and fundraisers. The most packed I have seen the place was on Mardi Gras. The acoustics are great! So much so that some people dance in the alley way. Depending on where you listen in the audience, it's laid back and high energy at the same time. The crowd seems like a mix of free spirits and the timid, not the pushy, omg-I-can't-believe-you-are-trying-to-see-the-same-thing-as-me-and-you're-standing-next-to-me people that you get at some places like the Showbox. The drinks are creative without having waaaay too many ingredients. There is some interesting people watching through the gate and a taco truck across the street. Jammin' read more

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We had tickets to see a show but the bouncer denied us twice due to intoxicated walking with a sway. We were not aloud to enter. I dont understand why being cut off wasn't an option unless selling tickets and not liking someone's appearance is easy money. read more

Closest venue to a club in Fremont. Attended a Bollywood Groves Holi party at Nectar Lounge - music was fantastic. Upstairs lounge is small, but has its own private bar and overlooks the main dancefloor, which can get packed. Has an outdoors area out front, which would be perfect for summer. Typically seems like a good time on the weekends, anytime I pass by on my way to Brouwers. read more

Visited this venue for the first time last night. Security and the doorman were pleasant and helpful, answering any questions. It was a sold out show, and security came by and let us know we would have to move our chairs to the opposite side of the islands to accommodate the upcoming crowd. The atmosphere was fun, and the band/DJ sounded great in the space. Little touches like the disco ball and the see through garage doors to the enclosed "outdoor" space with a firepit enhanced the experience. The bar staff was pleasant, and everyone appeared to pitch in, picking up empty glasses as they saw them on their travels through the venue. My only complaints: restrooms weren't big enough, always a line, and virtually zero parking. Ended up parking blocks away on a very narrow residential street. read more

The place is run entirely backwards. Under 21 attendees are forced to stand upstairs for the shows duration. They've done it this way for years and I can't understand why. A concert is a unifying event and to separate people like that from the get go is ignorant and shows a lack of understanding for the experience they are supposed to be providing for people spending their hard earned money at their establishment. I hope this is addressed and changed or I believe artists who care about their supporters, no matter their age, will cease to perform there. read more

I am happy to hear that nectar has finally dropped asking for medical records to enter. As of May 1 I heard that everybody is welcome again and that makes me so happy. Thank you nectar read more

Loved this place! It's small but I love how it was situated and the bar makes great drinks! I would definitely go to another event here or just get drinks in the front patio area near the fire pit. It is a little hard to park in Fremont on a weekend, but its to be expected. This place has a great vibe. read more

Nectar Lounge - Heavenly - Music Venues Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What an awesome venue for a concert. I would highly recommend reserving a table on the upper level. It's only ~$20 and the upper seating is great for people watching and soaking up the ambiance. If you're like me and don't like smashing your body against strangers, this is pretty much the only way to go. The lower level gets pretty rowdy, although the staff did a good job of removing the extra rowdy folks. Be forewarned, the concerts generally go until 1am and the headliner doesn't come until a couple hours after starting. Grab a drink, dance, and people watch. There's lots to do at Nectar Lounge. Tip: Bring your earplugs. Save your cochlear hair cells so that you can still hear in old age. read more

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I had heard great things about this venue for awhile but never actually had the opportunity to check it out until last night. My bf's cousin is an up and coming rapper from Olympia and he had a performance here with a bunch of other rap acts. I was pretty excited to check it out because I had never been to an underground rap concert before. I didn't have expectations for the event but I liked the venue a lot. I especially liked the bartenders' friendliness and service. The outside patio area was great too and it's nice too because they have a cash only bar out there too for when it gets busy. The cousin bought us Patron on the rocks for $10 each and I definitely could not drink anything on the rocks, let alone tequila. So I asked the bartender what a good mixer would be and he suggested grapefruit juice, he was totally right! It was really tasty and I could barely taste the liquor afterwards. I contemplated making it my go-to drink next time instead of the usual cranberry vodka. The drinks are decently priced for how much liquor they pour so that was good. Parking can be tricky in the area on the weekends but street parking usually isn't too difficult if you come early enough. There's also usually a small cover fee to get into the venue, which makes sense if you're there to see a show. I'd like to come back for other performances because it was a bit empty last night but we still had a great time too. read more

I don't like Nectar. Hipster-y/douche-y crowd. Major BO. Decor is... non existent. Drinks are poured quickly and poorly just to get you out of the line. read more

Blown away by the Kindness, and hospitality of every single person that works at Nectar Lounge, which is not always the case when a bunch of hippies show up for a show. And while everyone was awesome, Boone and Taylor are rare finds in the club/music venue scene in this day and age. Not sure if Boone owns the place or not, but he certainly treats everyone as though he does or at least wants them to be treated as though their presence and business is appreciated! Even the Patrons are superior quality humans, My husband "misplaced" his phone on night one of Andy Coe Band and thought it was gone for good, but no Taylor just pulled it out of a drawer and handed it to him. Thanks for your trustworthy ness Seattle concert goers!! All in all Nectar Lounge is a class act all the way around, if you have not seen a show there you must!! And of course you could not go wrong if it were an Andy Coe Band show!! Which we are now headed back down to PDX to catch one last night of! read more

I came here on a whim on a Friday night and had a good time. Drink prices were comparable to outside places. It was a fairly casual and kind of small venue and there was a group performing on stage. Despite how small the venue was, I didn't feel crammed. read more

I love Nectar, I've seen so many great shows there. I feel compelled to issue a 'buyers beware' for advance ticket sales though. When The Governor declares a 'state of emergency' urging drivers to stay off the roads, Nectar will not cancel the show or refund your money. In this case, last Friday, a local band played, Andy Coe was in the bill. Post show, Nectar posted pictures on FB showing people dancing... I'm sure many patrons are local, from Fremont and surrounds, within walking distance. How inconsiderate to pocket money from people who'd need to drive and by doing so, endanger 'optimistic' motorists who venture out. I find that a particularly predatory way of doing business. I'll visit Nectar again, why deny myself great music, and I'll be watchful of a management team that's concerned more about itself than being a true citizen of our city. read more

The nectar lounge is the perfect spot for intimate music shows and full energy! I have attended this venue multiple times to watch friends perform, or to participate with the musicians themselves and always have a blast. The people are very welcoming and friendly, the atmosphere is lively and fun. And I always get to dance my ass off! read more