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    The Complex

    2.5 (115 reviews)
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    THE COMPLEX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Live music
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Ella Langley at The Lot
    Brooke G.

    We went for Ella Langley's concert at The Lot. She was amazing, but the venue wasn't my favorite. I wish they had more bathrooms. Even some port a potty's would have been better. The food was not great, but we still had fun because we went for the music. The people that worked there were all really nice though. The location was awesome. We walked from, The courtyard Marriott and it was a pretty lit up, safe walk. So my opinion is they need to figure out the bathroom situation, if they have big concerts again.

    Nycole R.

    While I REALY don't prefer standing room only venues, for what this is, it's a pretty decent place. Smaller, more intimate concerts are held here and I guess the lack of seating does increase the camaraderie when you're standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other fans enjoying the performance together. The venue is older and a little quirky, but that fits the charm. If you are lucky enough to get a parking spot right out front, you won't have far to walk. Otherwise, the Gateway is only a block or so away. The staff takes safety and security very seriously-no outside food or drink or weapons and everyone is scanned with a handheld metal detector. I saw a sign for a coat check, but didn't use it. Since there's nowhere really to stash your stuff, I'd recommend coming with minimal personal items. The next time one of my favorite indie bands or up-and-coming artists is playing here, I'll probably be there. Wearing comfortable shoes and pants with pockets for all my crap.

    Aunndrea K.

    I love this venue for the large stage areas and access to outside. If I'm going to a concert I want to be able to dance my heart out and then step outside to cool off. The complex is perfect for loud music, epic light shows while also offering access to the cool night air to have a intimate conversation.

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    15 days ago

    Buying tickets for a concert at this place is very hard and expensive wish they had a better option

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    2 months ago

    Great Venue. Had a blast watching Sparta there. Really can't wait to see more acts there.

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    This venue is NOT Ada friendly. They make it as difficult as possible for someone disabled to come to a concert here. I do not recommend.

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    Ask the Community - The Complex

    I have an upcoming concert at the 'Lot' venue - I can't find any information about this venue anywhere. Does anybody have any more information on what to expect?

    I had the same question and came across this--no information on their website, but I went to a show there a few days ago.… 

    What does the VIP area look like? Is it first come, first serve?

    It depends on what part of the complex your in. In The Lot outside it's up on the balcony. In the Rockwell it's fenced off and to the right. There's a few tables up front closer to the stage.… 

    Are kids allowed in?

    Some shows are all ages, some are 18+, some are 21+. Usually shows here are all ages but most of the ppl who come here are not ones I'd want children around.

    How safe is parking and walking there, where would be the safest place to park?

    Well my friends and I got approached by many homeless men asking for illegal substances which is kind of unsettling because we were alone with no adult and as for parking there is parking just on the side of the road.

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    The workers were nice, the security was solid (they checked bags and used metal detectors), sound was great.

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    Tailgate Tavern

    Tailgate Tavern

    4.7
    (7 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Great little dive bar vibes. Considering the location, I was kind of expecting a seedy, unwelcoming…read moreplace with a bunch of old racist dudes as the regular clientele, with the classic rude bartender that ignores you. But I wanted a drink and was willing to take the risk, and I'm glad I did, because it was nothing like I imagined. Bartender was friendly and helpful. There was a decent amount of people watching the soccer game on tv, we were all cheering for Colombia, but then they lost, so most of them cleared out. Vibe kinda died after that. But nonetheless I had a great time, and I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere. Plus 6$ mules and .50 cent pool is hard to beat. I guess they serve food but I don't know how good it is. Only downside is that's there's just one toilet, luckily I didn't have to wait to use it while I was there.

    Little dive bar. Big fun! I needed to take the edge off from work and found this gem on Yelp! It's…read moreone of the closest bars by my house and it was open late on a Sunday! Drinks are cheap and so are their Hennessy shots at $7 each! Plenty of seating available, but everyone seems to congregate at the bar. I soon found that the bartender is such a hoot and so friendly! There's a couple of pool tables. The bathrooms are a little "shocking." I was looking for the women's restroom and when the lights automatically turned on, I saw lots of 70s models posing nude. So this is what regular bodies look like before the surgery era! The men's restroom was more classy with people smoking cigars.

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    Prohibition

    Prohibition

    4.0
    (928 reviews)
    8.9 mi
    $$

    This was such a fun place for date night with my hubby! The venue is so fun, the entertainment…read moreexciting albeit I wish it was longer than 25 minutes as I really enjoyed it! I want to come work here! The food was really good, and really expensive! Our bill was $145 for the two of us. Our server Jaxson was really knowledgeable on the menu, and really friendly. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house as all the burlesque dancers move around the space. Be prepared with some ones to tip them, but they also take Venmo. I'd love to come back!

    Sad to say, I'm not quite sure what all the hype is about…read more We had to sit outside because the indoor dining room was fully booked for the show. The night actually started off great. Our server was funny, personable, and attentive, especially when it came to drinks and refills. Things started going downhill when I received my entree, the Poor Man's Truffle. Unfortunately, the only way this dish lived up to its name was in how little the supposedly high-quality ingredients seemed to come through. The dish itself is fairly simple, which normally isn't a bad thing when the ingredients are meant to speak for themselves. With Belper Knolle, truffle oil, pistachio pesto, tomato, fennel, and arugula, I expected something flavorful and well balanced. Instead, the entire dish tasted incredibly mild. Belper Knolle is typically a bold, salty, peppery cheese, and I could visibly see the black pepper around the edges of the thin shavings, but the flavor barely registered. I also couldn't taste the truffle oil at all. There was visible oil pooling at the bottom of the plate, but no noticeable truffle flavor. I understand pistachio pesto tends to be more subtle than a traditional basil pesto, but altogether, this dish just fell completely flat for me. The presentation didn't help either. It looked more like something that had been scooped from a pan and dropped onto the plate than a thoughtfully plated entree. When a dish misses both on flavor and presentation, that's when it becomes a real disappointment for me. I will say the gnocchi itself was cooked well, which was one of the few positives. I also tried the burger, and it was significantly better than my pasta. However, the very small sprinkle of bacon was a little baffling considering it was an additional upcharge. Where the night really went downhill was at the end of the meal. I had been excited to try the beignets because that isn't a dessert I see on menus very often. Our entree plates were cleared, and then we waited about 20 minutes before our server returned and asked whether we were ready for the check. Dessert wasn't mentioned, and by that point our table was tired of waiting, so we decided to skip it and asked for our checks. Then our server disappeared for another 30 minutes. We eventually had to flag down a hostess who was seating another table and let her know that we were still waiting for the check. About five minutes later, our server finally returned and casually explained how "crazy" the night had gotten because of the show. I understand restaurants get busy, but the apology felt very dismissive after we had waited nearly an hour from finishing our entrees to finally receiving the check. It genuinely felt like our table had simply been forgotten. I also want to add that I tend to hold restaurants like this to a higher standard. I'm a big believer in "you get what you pay for." If I'm eating at a fast-food spot or somewhere inexpensive and casual, there's only so much room to complain. But when a restaurant has prices like this, highlights premium ingredients on the menu, and presents itself as a more elevated dining experience, I think that naturally opens the food and service up to more criticism. At that price point, I expect the quality, presentation, and overall experience to reflect what I'm paying for. My final takeaway is that maybe I ordered the wrong dish. Pesto is one of my favorite things, so I almost always want to give a pesto-based dish a try. Unfortunately, Prohibition's pesto gnocchi was not it for me. I also saw that they describe themselves as a scratch kitchen using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, which I don't necessarily doubt. What confused me was how so many ingredients that should have distinct flavors somehow tasted like almost nothing. If your goal is interesting drinks and a fun show, this is probably still a place worth considering. Since we sat outside, I can't speak on the show part, but it seems to be a big hit. Food-wise, though, it missed the mark for me.

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    Water Witch

    Water Witch

    4.2
    (171 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Good drinks! Good vibe!…read more Stopped here for drinks on a Saturday night and the place was popping! We had a group of five and we were lucky to score some stool/bar seating right up front. The prices were very reasonable! Drafts were $7 and some cocktails were $11. The bartenders were super friendly and polite and talented! I really enjoyed watching them prepare five drinks at once without loosing a beat! The music was also great! They were rocking early 2000s jams. I ordered their penecilin cocktail which had ginger, honey, coconut and lemon with whiskey and it was delicious!! Everyone else enjoyed their drinks and we had a great time!

    I wanted to love this place because they were a 2025 finalist (top 5) by the James Beard Foundation…read morefor outstanding bar. In full transparency it has been 2-3 years since my first and last visit to Water Witch. I noticed this in my drafts and thought I should complete my review. That said, I think I hyped this place up in my head too much before my visit because of the James Beard nod. So when it didn't quite hit the mark for me, I was disappointed. It's quite an intimate bar. By that I mean small space inside. The main bar has seating of course and there are a few seating areas directly behind the barstool area. There is a small walkway that separates the bar and the seating area. So the seating area is looking straight forward at the bartenders and the backs of people on barstools. I felt like the people behind me were staring into my soul lol, but that's a me problem ha. It's a modern design and beautifully decorated. I had two drinks. One from the menu and one that I told the bartender what I liked and disliked. He then made a drink based upon my taste. In my opinion it tasted similar to the one from the menu, which was disappointing because I was hoping for something different. There was one bartender that evening and one bar back, so even with the few people at the bar (I'd say 6-7 including me and a guest) and the 4 people seated behind us. It took some time to get his attention and order a drink. Which is part of the reason I only had two drinks. I would probably give this place another try since it's been some time since I've been there. As I always like to say. Stop in and judge for yourself.

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