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Skully's Music-Diner

3.2 (188 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
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Isabella L.

This place had a great vibe and was a fantastic venue for the show I went to tonight with a group of friends. The staff also had great vibes- joking and chatting with concert attendees and getting into the music as much as the rest of us. The staff was also great sports when the band we were seeing did a conga line out of the venue and body surfed a band member up and down to and from the balcony level. As the concert was wondering down, I noticed how careful the bartenders and staff were about disinfecting and keeping the bars clean. Was a little disappointed when I found out that they don't do food anymore, but over all the experience was pretty great! I'll definitely check out this venue for events in the future!

Joseph S.

Had a blast at this place last night. Went to go see a metal show and can't wait to go back. The bar was open but nothing for food so I guess that's for smaller shows because it was packed last night. The sound quality was great and my wife said the drinks were delicious. I'll definitely be back for another show.

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Saphace A.

I was shocked by how large this space was. I had driven past Skully's so many times and had heard about it a lot but never got the chance to come for any events until a Tuesday evening to see Pale Waves perform. The line outside was barely a line. Most people were inside since the performances started at 7 and we had arrived around 7:30. The people helping to check names, IDs, and give wristbands were not overly personable but they weren't rude. The girl giving wristbands did make a bit of some conversation about how cold her hands were. My friends and I had ordered our tickets as "will call", which meant that our names were on a list and we didn't have physical tickets. It was the cheapest option. Parking is not great here. There's a lot next to it but I'm not sure if it's theirs. Otherwise, parallel parking is your best bet. We didn't want to do the meters on High street, so we turned down a side street and found free parallel easily. It was almost an 8 minute walk to the venue. When we got in, it was dimly lit. The front area is the eating area. There were people sitting at the bar and others eating at the booths. Bathrooms are also to your right. Walking towards the back, there was another bar and a medium-sized room which is where the performances take place. It wasn't overly packed as we stood near the back and then later moved to the front by the left side of the stage. You can definitely get a good view from most anywhere if you get here early enough. They also have an upstairs area to stand as well. The mirrors on opposite ends of the walls was interesting. It made the place look a bit bigger. There were ledges on them on which people placed their jackets and empty cups. Overall, great venue! You can hear the music pretty well. Acoustics are still better at Newport, in my opinion, but I don't mind coming back for another concert! I can't speak for the service at the bar since I didn't order anything. Tickets seem to not be all that expensive. My ticket was less than $20 and I saw The Candesecents and Kailee Morgue open for Pale Waves.

Kenny D.

I don't want what I read in other reviews to impact my opinion of this place, but I really wasn't impressed. For me, it was the service that really disappointed me. Again, I was there, photographing a concert and I can't say I was given the warmest welcome. I had just finished a long, labor-intensive day at my job, so I was pretty exhausted when I reported to shoot. I introduced myself and someone told me where to go (upstairs) to set up. No one escorted me or gave me any special direction. I went upstairs and told them that it was pitch black up there and I couldn't get to a central position to shoot. I was told that that section would not be opened up and that the lights would be off. I couldn't see a thing, so I had to use my flashlight to set up. I later told them that I needed a chair, instead of a stool, having had knee replacement surgery and suffering from dehydration. I wasn't given one. I asked for a glass of water and was given one. When I asked for a second, explaining that I was feeling dizzy (the air was stuffy up there), I was told that I would have to purchase water. I would gladly have paid for it, but I was taken aback to learn that the bartender was more concerned about the sale, than my health and safety. After speaking with the promoter that hired me about the setup, he became upset about the situation and made arrangements for me to get water frequently. Knowing that I couldn't go up and down the stairs and shoot the event, I was pleased to know that he took care of me. I also had to set the timer on my watch to remind me to run out and put more money in the meter, in the parking lot, so I wouldn't get towed. Being there for a concert, with a meter that expires after a few hours, its very easy for customer to forget. If a business owns a parking lot, parking fee should be a one-time thing. I didn't enjoy the experience and opted out of an offer to shoot there, weeks later for a different event. Normally I take gatorade with me to events to prevent dehydration, but I could see them telling me that I had to purchase their drinks. By the way, I'm not a cheapskate, but most venues are more than willing to accommodat me, knowing that I'm on assignment. Don't think I'll be going back.

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Melyssa M.

Super unique place. The bar tenders really hustle. It's intimate enough where you can watch the bands up close, but turn around and order a beer. I love skullys.

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Great venue to catch some live music! Good beer selection, good service, and great vibes all around. I'd definitely come here again.

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Had a weeknight dinner with some new friends. The place was busy both in the dining room and at…read morethe bar. Pleasant, lively but a little noisy, though not enough to disturb conversation. Menu is a slightly elevated bar food selection coupled with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Prices seemed to be competitive with other similar venues. We all passed on apps and went straight to the mains. Most ordered a sandwich or burger while I ordered the lobster Mac & cheese. My dinner was delicious. A rich and cheesy baked concoction with a few lumps of lobster meat mixed in and flavoring the entire dish. All the guests cleaned their plates with relish. Simple platings with no special attention given to plate presentation. The dinners came out staggered rather than all at once. We weren't rushed but were attentively served. They accommodated us with 5 separate checks. All in all, I'd gladly return to enjoy another dinner.

We ate post graduation meal at the Waleus tonight we had a reservation for 12 and 11 of us showed…read moreup on this cool rainy night. We we famished since it was 8:30 p.m. The did accommodation us with a lower table since on member of the party was elderly and in a wheelchair, with the statement that "this is a bar more than a restaurant". I would thereby say they are not truly ADA accessible oe friendly as one would hope. But as I said we had made the reservation and figured we'd make the best of it. Some of our appetizers got lost and were so late they took them off the bill. Some of our appetizers arrived cool or cold upon arrival, but we were so hungry we ate them. Plus it wasn't like anyone came back to check on us, or ask how was everything or refills. It wasn't until I went back to the bar and asked for refills that we were even visited again. I know our server was also seeming to be the bartender too. I don't think we'll be back and never with any handicapped friends who can't sit at a high top table. I would say the hopes were high but the experience was almost a total dud. Those who got the chicken Alfredo liked it and it was hot. After spending over $220 for the 7 people I paid for with only 1 alcoholic beverage and mostly burgers and appetizers. I would recommend spending your money elsewhere.

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3.0(258 reviews)
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Me and the hubby had never been to Kemba Live! before because we are definitely not "general…read moreadmission" people. I want to know where my seat is and I don't want my arrival time to determine how close I am to the stage. However, we were unaware that they also have an indoor venue which we discovered when buying tickets to Labyrinth in Concert. We bought third row seats for a great price. We were even more delighted to find out they had a parking lot right behind the building that would only cost us ten dollars! It was a short, pleasant walk into the building with minimal security and easy entrance. We love the look and size of this place! It's not too big to be overwhelming, but big enough to allow space for comfort. We hit up the merch stand that was right by the door and then headed over to the food vendor for a slice of pizza and a drink. That was some delicious pizza, and to go with the theme of the evening, not too overly priced. The helpful staff assisted us in finding our seats. The one negative I can say about our night was that those seats were so uncomfortable. Both of us had serious back aches by the end of the night. Our seats were on the end and I even lucked out to have no one sitting beside me, which helped a bit. The show was AMAZING! The live band did a fabulous job playing the music from Labyrinth and seeing the movie on the big screen was a dream come true. We had such a good time and won't hesitate to order tickets for the inside venue to the next show that tickles our fancy!

I have to preface this by saying I have seen so many of my favorite artists here and have many…read morewonderful memories. This is specifically geared towards The Last Dinner Party show held 6/9/26. The band was fantastic and are up there with the best live bands on the planet right now. However, it was so f*king HOT in the venue even the band were looking out for people passing out. It's not the venue's fault it was humid, but they could have taken measures like turning the AC up or having a couple of designated free water spots. I have seen this at places like the Salt Shed in Chicago where there were ample free water stations on hot summer nights. I could feel the venue squeezing the few extra dollars out of the crowd.

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KEMBA Live! - View of the stage from the very back of the lawn. Still an excellent view!

View of the stage from the very back of the lawn. Still an excellent view!

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A and R Music Bar - One of the pillars blocking my view

A and R Music Bar

2.6(55 reviews)
1.2 mi•Arena District
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This is a tough one. I love live music so much that it's tough for me to not sing the praises of a…read morevenue that's offering it, especially these days, ya know? It's not a cheap endeavor, running a music venue. So, I do give them props for that. But I have to be honest, I didn't love seeing a show here. The biggest issue, as others have said, is that there are giant pillars in the middle of the floor that get in the way of the view. Luckily we ended up right in the front against the barriers so it was ok for the most part but I was afraid to move at any point lest we lose our spot and I'd get stuck with an obstructed view. As a bar it's also pretty bare bones. Only a few small cocktail tables and chairs, making it a mostly standing room venue. The drink menu is limited and expensive. There's a pizza counter which was a nice option since we hadn't had dinner before the show but at $7 for a slice of NY style pepperoni pizza we couldn't justify having more than one slice each. We also came a bit early during sound check since we were friends with the band playing the venue and the staff was really nice and welcoming to us as guests, so that's definitely worth a shout out. Great people there! Especially security. High fives for that. For the artists there isn't really a "backstage" area perse, nor is there a dedicated artist restroom. The venue made accommodations for bands to take over one of the three bathrooms but unfortunately that meant there was one less bathroom for the near sold out crowd to use. Not sure if this something do for all acts but if so, I can understand how folks would get frustrated by waits for the toilet. WITH ALL THAT SAID, a dive bar with crappy sightlines, bad beer, and a sus bathroom situation is pretty punk rock. I cut my teeth in venues like that. There's something wonderful about sticky floors and sweaty nights. But the problem is I'm not sure if A & R Music Bar sees itself that way. And it's that disconnect that leaves me wanting more.

Went to see Deep Sea Diver here last week. It was my first time there, so I wasn't sure what to…read moreexpect. Since it's SRO, I showed up just for the headliner. I did see there were a few small high tops placed oddly in the very back, by the merch table. It was a really hot and humid day, with thunderstorms earlier in the evening. I expected it to be unbearably hot and humid inside, but it was surprisingly comfortable! I could even feel the AC. That really helped with the overall experience. The sound was great, even to the right side of the stage. My only complaint was the giant pillars obstructing my view. I would definitely go see a show here again.

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