This review is specifically for the people who run the hot dog/food cart outside. I was helping out a passed out guy and lost my phone during that - was an hour before I realized and I ran back. They found my phone and held on to it. Actually the single best people and they deserve all the business they can get. read more

Went here for the concert of Porchlight and Quarters. The venue is nice for a smaller sized concert. The audience is able to get very close to the artists. Plenty of bathrooms and seats to relax in the rear. The drink prices were definitely the worst part with a Corona coming in at $15 -yikes-. There's a parking garage directly across the street for the most conscience. Overall really enjoyed the concert. read more

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I loved this venue. I thought it was really cool and surprisingly clean and well kept. The only thing that held me back form 5 starts was the fact that 1.) their ATM despite one of their bars being cash-only and 2.) the coat-check attendant was HAMMERED at the end of the night and that made the coat-check process painstakingly slow. read more

Royale - Dance Clubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

the staff at the bar is absolutely horrible. we ordered shots and she ignored us and came back 15 mins later with 2 completely different drinks and snatched my card out of my hand without saying anything. I asked for the correct drinks and she had an attitude and was talking badly about us right in front of us to the other bartender. read more

Came here to see a set by DJ Novah what an amazing night. We had a VIP table service was great and always available when needed and did a good job of keeping the randoms out of our section. read more

Oofa. What a nightmare! If you're older than 22, avoid this like the plague! The staff is really really bad. Like more than you could imagine bad. read more

We've all been to better and worse venues in Boston. Doors opened on time, and we found all the staff to be friendly. Keep in mind that this is primarily a standing room only venue for concerts, well at least for our general admission tickets. There is some limited seating on the second floor, but those who arrive late will come and stand along the railings in front of you. If you want to see the stage you will need to stand if on the second floor. If you want to see the stage from the first floor, you need to be tall. Again, many venues are the same, but a few have figured out the seating thing a little bit better. read more

Honestly one of the better concert venues I've been to in boston. Feels like a miniature house of blues, not too crowded, water available at any bar without asking. The ambience is cool, definitely saw a lot of people taking pictures. Staff was decent but doors for Weston estate were supposed to be at 7, we show up at 8, doors were about 8:30, and they cut the opener short... Staff called us "darlings"... read more

Really unfriendly staff. Especially the Asian woman selling beer cash only near the wall. Just icy AF.

Went here for the fights it is a amazing venue the atmosphere is crazy fun. Good clean place very spacious. The staff is well coordinated and the food and drinks are good. Definitely an amazing place to go to for a live fight. NOLAN BROTHERS make the best shows in Boston....... read more

We visited the Royale on 1/30 for the Mayer Hawthorne show. After reading some of the reviews, we decided to head over early and wait in line just in case the show was sold out and/or staff at the door was limited (as other reviewers noted it could take a long time to get inside). We arrived at 6:30 pm and there were maybe 6 people waiting. Doors were supposed to open at 7 pm. Doors actually opened around 7:10, and from that point, everything about the experience was easy: we showed ID to get a wrist band for drinks; we had our tickets on our phone and the QR code was scanned by a woman at the door; there was no coat check, but the concert had not sold out, so a lot of people were just stashing their coats behind couches or behind curtains - we chose to keep ours with us. Bar was open and drinks were relatively cheap - a single scotch on the rocks and a juice-forward mocktail were $23 with tip. That's less than we usually pay at bars. There was no drink minimum (as noted by other reviewers), but maybe that depends on the event. The opening act started around 7:30 and played over an hour (it was a DJ duo, Chulita Vinyl Club), and then we waited another 30 or so minutes for the main act. Mayer Hawthorne was on the stage for approx 70 min with the show ending between 10:30 and 10:45 pm. The sound system, lights, etc were all great. We could see and hear everything perfectly and enjoyed the show. The only thing we would have liked was the option to go up to the second level and watch the show from above, but for some reason the upstairs was all closed off. Details in the other reviews were very helpful in finding this place as the sign is very small. We ubered over and back (from Somerville) and that was also easy and affordable (less for the round trip than parking across the street would have been). Also worth noting is that the theatre district is right on the edge of China Town, and there are a bunch of casual restaurants nearby if you head down for dinner before hand. On the same street as the venue were 3 places to eat, and at the top of Tremont and Stuart, there were another 5 to choose from, plus just another block or so and you're in the heart of China Town. We would definitely see a show there again! read more

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This is the worst venue in Boston. I have never been treated so poorly. The staff at this establishment is so disrespectful. The bouncers at the end of the show literally were harassing me to leave when I was waiting for my friends to leave the bathroom. I have never felt so disrespected after such a great concert. read more

Royale is abso-freaking-lutely the place to be on a Saturday night on Labor Day weekend!! It's a large space with cool stage and props. The dance floor close to the stage does get crowded but there's plenty of space to dance freely around too. Plus there's an upper level with a cool view. We did SpotHero parking in a nearby garage and so it was convenient to get to. They gave us glow sticks when we entered so it was fun to hold them up while dancing. Good hopping music by the DJ. There was an aerialist doing acrobatics in the middle plus dancers and also a teddy bear on stage and some dressed up people on stilts. Overall a cool fun time! read more

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Came for a concert. They opened doors on time. The staff was professional. The concert hall was really dark but very cool with a ton of detail and old mansion vibes. We loved the ceilings and lions everywhere. Very cool read more

Oh what could have been if the Royale management really cared about giving their patrons the best opportunity for a great time. All the employees I saw and talked to were nothing but kind and helpful. The concert itself was great (Morgan Wade). The sound was fine. The lights & special effects were minimal. But the problem was that Ms Wade did not sell more than 1000 tickets and therefore the upstairs was not open. This made downstairs overly crowded with poor sight-lines for the vertically challenged. It also wasted our efforts of arriving early and waiting in line for them to open. So they saved a few bucks not staffing the upstairs at the expense of their customers. And at the expense of 2 Yelp stars. read more

Beautiful historical venue in downtown Boston. We saw Lost Frequencies last night and the house was packed! Doors opened early to keep people out of the cold. The line took a bit to get through, coat check was about 40 minutes, but there are enough bars to serve everyone so the lines were short and quick. Sound and lighting are phenomenal. Standing room only available downstairs for this show. We went upstairs to the VIP area to enjoy more space, great viewing area, dedicated bar, tables and seating. read more

First time here was on Friday to see Cascada. Line was long but it moved fast. Security here is 5 stars! They were polite and respectful I loved how they were on their A game it made me feel safe. I got a sangria at the bar and it was delicious, bartender was quick I didn't wait long at all for a drink and that place was packed. All the employees were so nice and giving ppl compliments. I liked the vibe of the club and I would definitely come here again and bring friends. read more

Royale - Stamp you get when you get in the club - Dance Clubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What the fuck is wrong with this place First of all, a 2 drink credicard minimum? No other Boston venue I've been to (Sinclair, paradise rock club, bright music hall, roadrunner, great Scott RIP) had this. Next they give u drinks in an actual cup ? With no lid??? Do you know how many roofie stories there are in Boston? Next , in the two stalls I used in the bathroom, no hooks for your belongings ? What a weird ass place. read more

My husband and I love the venue. It is absolutely gorgeous. The issue we had was security pushing the barricade into me while I was standing there smooshed into the person in front of me and the stage with nowhere to go. And the way they were kicking people out after the show, not cool. Either way, we enjoyed seeing one of our favorite bands kill it on stage as always. read more

I've been to this venue twice now and I really like it. It's big enough for decently popular artists to play at but small enough so still have some intimacy. I love the second floor balcony as well. I think the security is great here, they take appropriate measures to ensure safety. I also find it very beautiful here. read more

Great venue in the heart of Downtown Boston. Bar in the back and huge space for concerts. Lots of parking areas but beware that some have a 4 hour limit while others have 2 hour max. We were there for BoyWithUke and it was awesome. read more

Royale - We came 2 hours early and got a great spot front and center. - Dance Clubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been here twice so far, both for events where you RSVP ahead of time to get in for free before a certain time. The lines get ridiculously long. The first time it became uncertain whether we'd be able to get through the door on time, but luckily staff members went through the line to check everyone's ticket so that even if you got to the door past the "free window" you still didn't have to pay. The second time I came they just didn't even bother checking people's tickets, so the line moved fast enough that everyone who RSVPed got in on time anyway. The coat check lines are even longer than the line outside. The coat check is $3 but it's $3 per item. Even if you're checking in two coats, but one coat is thinner and tucks into the other, you should expect to pay $6. The drinks here are super expensive so you should try to pregame if you can. However the lines are so long that you might be sober by the time you're actually ready to dance... There is a 2 drink minimum if you want to pay with card. A small margarita was $11... I ordered a tequila sunrise but the bartender made me something completely different and it was $13. The guys here are really thirsty. If you're looking for attention then this is a pretty good place for that. If you don't want too much attention then make sure you come with friends who can look out for each other. This doesn't guarantee that you won't get groped by some random person though. I've said a lot of negative things about this place, but at the end of the day, the crowd is big, the venue is big, and I somehow still end up having a lot of fun when I come. Also can't say no to free cover. read more

Royale - Asked for a tequila sunrise, got something else?? $13 each - Dance Clubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The space is great, but unfortunately the sound system is primitive. You can't enjoy the awesome artists that perform here because of the crappy sound quality. I really hope they upgrade at some point! read more

Why are Boston clubs so shady? This review is centered on the safety aspect of this club. My two friends and I believe we were drugged by the bartender on Saturday night (1/14/23, 11:15 pm). We each took a shot of flavored vodka and chased it with lime. Not even 15 minutes after shot 1, I felt airy, space-headed, and I could hardly speak a word coherently. Lights and sounds around me slowed down and were hard to focus on. It felt similar to tripping on mushrooms or k. I then drank 3 more drinks, but my recollection of what happened the rest of the night is slim. Later that night one of us puked the entire drive home, all 3 of us experienced memory loss and passed out cold around 2am. We had to leave early because of the sickness. Why would a bartender spike the drinks of 3 college-aged patrons, one couple and one third-wheel? Maybe so we buy more drinks or bottle service. Or has somebody paid the bartender to drug us so it's easier to steal from or rape one of us? For all I know, the drink could not have been spiked with date rape drugs. Maybe it's like absinthe-- the vodka itself is tainted and causes hallucinations. The one thing I do know is how I feel when I'm tripping (on purpose) and how I should feel after an ordinary shot of vodka, and I have three human data points on this. I will never set foot in this club again for this reason only. It's completely irresponsible for ownership to overlook the drink-spiking crime, and I hope this venue gets busted for it given how many reviews report the same experience... Bottom line: do not buy alcohol here unless you want to risk being drugged. no matter your gender. or unless you enjoy this type of drug recreationally, in that case, you hit the jackpot Not saying I didn't have a fun time! This just isn't safe. read more

Adding a few screens and replacing floor boards to be less sticky isn't the full makeover I had hoped for. The stage was small and when it's packed it's hard to see from the back. The worst was the coat check. It was a free-for-all grab for who could get to the counter first, allowing rascals to cut to the front from the sides because no staff was there to direct the flow between people going to the bathroom, exiting the venue, or getting coats. read more

Neat locale for Concerts. Runs pretty hot inside and standing room only, for the most part. A nice venue for intimate concert going. Ridiculous priced mixed drinks at $12.00 that have much more juice than alcohol and $6.00 TINY water bottles.... read more

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Fun and great for an under 21 Boston experience after 9pm as many other event spaces were 21+, pool was reasonably priced. Good clean and safe atmosphere. read more

I was disappointed... on the night I came to this venue, a line stretched, 4/5 people deep, down the block from the entrance, and my friends and I waited for well over 30 minutes to get in after buying tickets online no less. After a recent mass tragedy involving a stampede and crush injuries making international news, the line honestly felt unsafe and management needs to make changes to ensure the safety of it's patrons. Furthermore, it was unclear as to whether the experience was due to poor planning on the part of the management or worse, if it was part of a scheme to make the place feel more exclusive. My sense is that it was the latter as upon entry to the venue it was clear that many more people could be accommodated than were currently present. In either case, it is pretty disappointing that after spending $30 on entry, this is the experience you are greeted by. The music was... fine and the drinks were, as you would expect... expensive. I paid $13 for a gin and tonic. Also, the predatory and drunk men had come in droves and the women with me felt uncomfortable numerous times. Lastly, I would note that the security was not inclusive of non-cisgender individuals. It may be that I am from the West coast, but I would expect any place with security performing pat-downs to do better than the TSA... hint Royale did worse. A word of advice, do not tell people to separate by assumed gender, it is transphobic and frankly it's not 2010 anymore. Bottom line: I would have to be paid to go back. read more

We were at the Royale for Andre McMahon's Three Pianos Tour on 11/1/2021. The venue was great, good seating options, great sound quality, and attentive staff. What I came here to review, though, is the front office staff. I dropped my wallet at the venue that night and didn't realize it until the next day. When I called, the assured me that they had my wallet and would mail it to me. Unfortunately their office had a bunch of people get sick with COVID, so it took awhile, but my wallet arrived safe and sound today. Everything, less the cash, was there and saved me making tons of calls to get everything reissued. So, I really recommend this venue mostly because of how well the staff took care of me as a patron. read more

Royale - Andrew McMahon - Three Pianos Tour - Dance Clubs Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

*FOR THE GIRLS* I came here Friday night with my friends to see ghastly. Some guy came over to me while I was with my friends and put a red glowing bracelet on my wrist. He didn't give any others out that I saw. A little while later I got a drink for my friend from the bar. Not even 30 minutes after drinking the drink(that was meant for me) he collapsed. My assumption is the bracelet was to let them know I was supposed to be drugged. Security carried my friend out of the club and rudely tossed us onto the street. I was trying to hold his head up and make sure he could breathe meanwhile the employees were yelling at us to get away from the club because it obviously looked bad on them. My friend was unresponsive for 2 hours. WATCH YOUR DRINKS AND DO NOT LET YOU FRIENDS OUT OF SIGHT HERE. It's a dangerous world and places like these do not care about you in the slightest. read more

This place should be sued for false advertising. Saw a concert there last night (Brian Fallon) he came on at 8:15 and was done by 9:20 PM. Barely over an hour. Maybe 10-12 songs or so and I've checked other recent setlists for him and this is like half his show. Not even an encore. I do not really blame the act. The issue is Royale forces the acts to do an abbreviated show so they can turn into a shitty dance club at 10PM. At the very least they should work with the acts to get on early and inform ticket buyers the situation on their tickets so the acts can play their normal show. The lights come on and they start forcing you out the door real quickly and abruptly and I'm thinking like "wait I paid pretty good money to be here, you're open to 2AM, who are you to push me out the door at 9:25?" Not that I wanted to stay, I just left. But seriously this place sucks the whole setup. Really disappointed to pay regular concert prices for half a show. I'll never see a show here again and acts should avoid it. read more

If you're considering going to a concert at Royale, don't do it. I purchased three tickets to a concert at Royale. My two friends and I waited in line for the concert outside, in 35-degree weather, for 2 hours. The line moved very slowly, and by the time we got close to the front of the line, we were upset to learn from the bouncers that the concert had ended. We were very upset that the venue was unable to accommodate the crowd by checking tickets quickly enough for us paying customers to see any part of the show that we had paid for (and, as college students, the tickets were not cheap for us). read more

Haven't been here in years since it was the Roxy. Looks identical to what I remember. Beautiful hallways large venue good size stage great bar balconies tables excellent location for a venue for music boxing match any type of entertainment at all especially a DJ and dancing or live music. read more

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*PLEASE READ THIS* 5 Stars for FALSE ADVERTISEMENT. Bought tickets to Slanders Headbangers Ball ONLY to see Tisoki (sorry Slander). Then Tisoki magically disappears from the lineup the night of the show? Interesting. So we asked Tisoki himself. Royale used Tisoki's name WITHOUT HIS PERMISSION to falsely advertise and promote the show. Everybody be warned with buying tickets to Royale - you probably won't even see the artist you paid for! Shame on Royale for a number of this but especially for denting an incredible artist's image. Photos attached are the advertisement of Slander, Tisoki, and Wavedash for the Headbangers Ball and the conversation with Tisoki of him personally saying he never got an offer to play at Royale. I will never give this trash venue a penny ever again & I am determined to let this be known. read more

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Saw Morgan Wade perform here, amazing venue, we stood on the mezzanine and danced our hearts out!

This is my go to club, the location is good, the prices are decent compared to other clubs in Boston. Though I would definitely drinking before getting to the club or your bill WILL come out to be quite pricey. The venue's big so there's rarely a big line to get in. There's an area to dance and to just sit around if you're just there to enjoy the vibes. It's great for a night out with friends to celebrate that it's the weekend!! The loss of the star comes from the hit or miss DJs.. sometimes they're just not that great and the music is just not their best. I still have a good time, but I wish that they would have a better DJ performing. read more

$50-100 My friends and I we're at royale last night for a concert 5/1/2024 thought we were going to have a great night until we got to the door -- this man was so rude checking our ids and had absolutely no idea what he was doing. It looked like he was very overwhelmed and on top of that he's yelling at customers for absolutely no reason what a great way to invite customers in...then we go upstairs and go to the bathroom and holy hell! what a disaster --toilet paper everywhere, sinks dirty, no paper towels.. I'd rather go outside!!! Place needs the board of health in there STAT! As we were leaving I asked the security woman who the guy at the front door was-- she was kinda hesitant, but said his name is Matt...I will be making a phone call!! You should not have a guy at the door that is as rude as him greeting your customers, but what do I know? I'm only a paying customer!! I'll be telling everyone to not come here wish I took pictures of the bathrooms-- what a disgrace. read more

The Royal is an amazing Vaudeville Art Deco venue in downtown Boston. I went to see Allen Stone here the other night which was awesome, and making the event even better was the quality of the venue and its staff. The stage is large so the performer can do his thing which is entertain. The bar island located in the middle of the floor so you can grab a beverage and still see the show. If the balcony is open your discover there's a ton of table seating on the rail with excellent site lines for u to chill with your date. Well, time for you to have your experience. read more

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Royale almost always has great music- the only thing that makes it a worthwhile experience. The space is great too. Club drinks are usually expensive but Royale charges a premium while making sure the cups are as small as possible. The staff always tends to have or create some sort of issue with someone in my party or near us on our way in and are always totally disrespectful and straight-up unnecessarily rude and belligerent with customers. The atmosphere and music are always good, but you have to stomach the insane drink prices and many of the very problematic employees to actually enjoy the experience. read more

An old school snifter was hanging out in the mens room. I think the same weirdo from the Star Market at the Pru. Said he likes the smells. Kind of strange dude. Drinks were pricey but hey it is not the place you go to drink - more an entertainment /concert venue . The show I saw was entertaining and the door staff was friendly. Bar staff seemed new and confused but it was an early week night. read more