This was my favorite bar we went to while visiting Boise!…read more We went earlier in the day during happy hour and played several rounds of darts. The staff that was working Friday were great. This is definitely on my list of places to return to next time I'm in Idaho. The decor is awesome too, as you can see in the photo

Wow!!! This place has character. They have 3 bouncers in the place, bras hanging from the ceiling…read more Multiple bartenders to take your order. So far I have been there twice, once they had a live band that was handing out sex toys to the crowd, and the other night they had a DJ. Nothing crazy with the drinks, but the crowds were a pretty good size on both nights. This place is 2 stories, with the bathrooms upstairs and pool tables on both floors. Arcade games as well. Lots of seating. I would recommend checking this place out for something different than most of the other places.

The Location: It is located in Downtown Boise, near the intersection of W Idaho St and S 11th St…read more Parking looks relatively easy to find. The People: Staff and bartenders are good. The Drinks: - Rum and Coke: A solid strong drink. - Water: It is free, self-serve, stay hydrated. The Venue: - I came on a Wednesday to see a live music show. New upcoming Alternative band, Gypsy Temple, was playing. The show was absolutely amazing! Way better than I expected. The band was amazing, and I think the venue set up the event pretty well. - There are two areas, the main area with the bar and a bunch of seating, and a smaller more private area with a pool table for only $1 a game (ask for quarters if you don't have them). Upshot: Neurolux is a solid spot to hang out on a Wednesday. I would most definitely have to check it out on other days too.

Nope! Waste of time even for concerts. ""Doors open at 7" it's 8 and the opening band still hasn't…read moreopened yet. Seriously I want a refund for wasting my time. Opening time for bands is just a suggestion. If you're one of the people moving from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada , DO NOT waste your time. This place is trash. The shitty part is that I can't get a refund for the band I wanted to see.

Just keeps impressing me. Pretty rocking space to see some stellar bands. Sounds is sometimes hard…read moreto hear lyrically but I am sure that is intentional to get you up out of your seats to boogie! Annnnd since I know most lyrics of the bands I see, it is karaoke for me which is okie dokie. Getting there early-ish and finding a seat really helps. Having a home base to put your things, sit when you want and to set your water... I mean beer down is key. You can boogie harder.

For years and years, the second-floor Olympic Hotel in downtown Boise sat empty. Wil Kirkman, who…read moreruns the Rocket Neon sign shop, refurbished the spot over the summer and opened the Olympic Venue as a weekend music spot and private events center during the week. We had our Statesman newsroom Christmas party there last night. It's a comfortable space, with plenty of wood tables and chairs. Kirkman has also preserved some old wall advertisements. The downside is the bar is limited to hand-mixed drinks. They don't own a blender. I'd have brought my own if I had known.

Realms is one of the best places in Boise. I can't describe how much this place means to me. It has…read moreallowed me to pursue my passion for making music and encouraged me to keep going. Without Realms, I don't think I would have been making music today. Getting to know the workers, playing multiple shows, and hanging out there often has made this my favorite place in Boise. If you are visiting or live in Boise, I HIGHLY encourage going. THANK YOU realms.

For $10 you get unlimited game play, no tokens or anything. i've never seen this concept anywhere…read moreelse, it's amazing! They have tons of retro arcade games like donkey kong, mortal kombat, and ms. pac man. You'll find me on the leaderboard on Tetris. They also have a few different pinball machines and imported Japanese games like Dance Dance Revolution. They have canned alcoholic drinks and a variety of different sodas and non-alcoholic options. It's a really cool vibe here. Super fun and affordable

well....this place is..ok. ONLY go here if a band you're…read moredying to see is playing, for a fun casual show, literally do not come here lol. go to the shredder or shrine, literally anywhere but here lol it is the mega-corp of local venues, like elon musk type. they soo are crazy expensive and for what? everytime i have been here, i almost always have to pay some sort of upcharge for my tickets. i suppose yes, MAYBE that's on me for not buying in advance, but 99% of venues kind of list these things in advertising, or on the flyer? not surprising you with it last minute like if you guys are gonna upcharge, put it on the flyer as the 'at doors' price instead of giving some BS price that you wont even stick to. "20$ online, 25$ door" okay cool, ill bring 25$ bucks we get there all excited to finally get in, buut noo.... there's actually a fee! oh, okay cool, i dont have the cash for that on me, was not trying to bring unnecessary money that'll fall out of my pocket so... i tell em, okay..well yall didnt say that on any...of the flyers, i will literally show you hahah cuzzz that is kind of crazy i am being so for real when the lady at the front just goes "ohhh wellll umm.." and trails off, couldn't even explain likee.. why.. there is a fee and why it wasn't listed oh, also they kind of DONT do split payments, sooo you actually can't pay the rest on your card, sorry! if it werent for the really cool guy behind us in line who covered me and my friends tickets, we wouldve been cooked. so thank you very much random guy. the dumb surprise fee event has happened to me everytime ive been here, so yeah. dont come here unless you reallllyyyy have to...lol

My family and I attended an event at this venue, and what should have been a fun, memorable…read moreexperience turned into one of the most upsetting and unprofessional situations we have ever dealt with. Moments before Silverstein was about to take the stage, a female employee aggressively confronted us without warning. There was no polite request, no conversation--just sudden hostility and yelling. The supposed "issue"? My six-year-old daughter was on my shoulders while we were standing OFF TO THE SIDE, near the handrail, purposely away from the center so we wouldn't block anyone. We had already watched three bands this way for over two hours without a single problem. No one around us ever complained--quite the opposite. Many people were excited to see a child enjoying her first concert and told us how awesome it was. People were smiling, cheering her on, and taking photos of how much fun she was having. When this employee stormed over and started yelling aggressively, several concertgoers immediately spoke up for us. They told her clearly that my daughter wasn't bothering anyone, wasn't blocking anyone's view, and was just a little kid enjoying the moment. Instead of listening--or acting like a professional--the staff member told these guests to mind their fing business*, loudly and aggressively, right in front of my daughter. My daughter burst into tears instantly. She was terrified and confused and kept saying she didn't understand what she did wrong. This altercation absolutely devastated her, and no six-year-old should ever be treated like that at what should have been a joyful experience. We supported the venue fully--we bought tickets, we purchased food and drinks, and we even paid to have our jackets stored in their cubbies. Despite all that, we were treated with nothing but disrespect and hostility. After being forced to leave the show entirely, I spoke to the young woman at the front desk. She told me directly that this has never been an issue in the past. When I asked to speak with someone in charge, they sent the exact same female security employee who had yelled at us. She walked up smiling--as if she was proud of the altercation or pleased with herself for causing such distress. It was disturbing and completely inappropriate. I later spoke with the General Manager hoping there would finally be some accountability. Instead, he acted as if he didn't believe what happened. He even stated that it was "impossible to post rules or regulations for their events--they just deal with problems as they happen." That attitude alone demonstrates the lack of structure, consistency, or professionalism at this venue. Despite multiple witnesses trying to defend us earlier, he dismissed nearly everything. In the end, he simply pushed a refund at us like that would somehow erase the harm done. A refund does NOT fix this. A refund does NOT erase my daughter's fear and heartbreak. A refund does NOT change the unprofessional, hostile behavior of the staff. In a blind effort to find answers--knowing full well the band was not responsible for the venue's actions--we contacted the band's management. Shockingly, the band's manager responded to us before the venue ever did. That alone says everything about who actually cares about their fans. It says even more that other concertgoers showed more empathy, common sense, and integrity than the venue's own staff and management. I hope this review helps other families understand the type of treatment they may face here. No child should ever leave their first concert crying because of a staff member's deliberate hostility. If the venue cannot handle enforcing rules respectfully, cannot create a safe and welcoming environment for all ages as they advertise, and cannot treat paying customers with basic human decency, then something is seriously wrong with how they operate.

Decent all age small venue with great vibe, but if you're choosing between vip and general…read moreadmission, opt for the general admission. I bought vip tickets for me and my kid, which were supposed to include early entry and a poster of the event. When we arrived we were denied early entry. Apparently the headlining band had their own vip thing going and the house vip tickets didn't count for anything. We were told we had to wake outside like everyone else. We also didn't receive any poster as advertised. Payed $50 a tick and received the same experience as a $17 ticket. So if you find yourself here, go for the general admission tickets. You'll get the same experience and save yourself a chunk of change.

Love this place. There's arcade and pool, great music. The service is amazing and the people are…read moretoo.

As a transplant from California, I'm a little bit stuck up. Vista Bar exceeded all of my…read moreexpectations. Everybody was nice there and the bartenders really took care of everyone so if you're one of those people who is moving from California or Washington to Boise, you should go to Vista bar. It's awesome and cool and there was live music.

This was definitely a bar made by and locals. My colleagues and I were there on business travel and…read moreat first we felt a bit out of place. But by the end of the night, we were best friends with the bartender. Ultimately, it was a good experience.

Closed 20 min early. I am a woman and was stuck outside because I told my ride 2. If they are going…read moreto close early, then they should changer their hours.

Service is fast and friendly. Variety of local brews and spirits along with the classics to serve…read moreevery taste. Specials posted and this is definitely a local hangout. Warm and inviting the TV's tuned into the sport of the hour with plenty to see. Table top shuffle board, pool tables, darts, Jenga and plenty of seating provides a lot of areas to relax and enjoy. Prices are good. Fire pit outside as there is no smoking inside, a BIG plus for me.

Go! Join your community in a fun gathering of dancers, gigglers, relaxers, and friends…read more Music makes our soul grow. Go grow and dance.

Overall I had a fun time at this year's first Alive after Five. As always, it's brutally hot, but…read morenew construction brought several new shade canopies which are awesome. Good music, fun people watching Crowded, long beer lines, no food trucks!

The costumer service is great! Fast service with delicious and good quality food options! The space…read moreis grand and clean area! I recommend they're Everyday Breakfast Burrito!

From the very first time I walked into District Coffee in downtown Boise, I could tell this place…read morewas special. The staff are incredibly friendly, professional, and genuinely kind. What really stood out to me is that they greet you like they are truly happy to see you. Even on my first visit they made me feel welcome, and now every time I walk in they greet me like a familiar face and make me feel right at home. That kind of consistency and warmth is rare and says a lot about the people who work there. The space itself is fantastic. It is always spotless, the ambiance is relaxed, the music is great, and there are so many comfortable places to sit depending on your mood. Sometimes I relax on the couches, other times I grab a table or sit near the window and enjoy the view. They also have plenty of outdoor seating, which is perfect on sunny Boise days and makes it a great place to sit outside and enjoy the atmosphere. It is one of those places where you can easily spend time working, meeting someone, or just enjoying a great cup of coffee. They also have great food, which makes it even better whether you are stopping in for a quick bite or staying a while. Everything I have tried has been fresh and really good. You can also tell that management cares about both their employees and their customers. When a place is run well it shows through the staff, the atmosphere, and the overall experience, and District Coffee absolutely delivers. I am new to Boise and this is one of the first places I recommend when someone asks where to get great coffee or find a comfortable place to spend some time. I have also had great experiences at their other locations. Boise is lucky to have them.