Top 5 spot in the Twin Cities for theatre or concerts!! Went…read moreto a comedy show here and it sounded amazing. Lots of seating, very clean bars and restrooms. Staff was accommodating of anything we needed. Plenty of food/drink options nearby as well. Parking: on street or ramp, very reasonably priced.

Love seeing a show here. Lights and sound are fantastic. Downside is the outrageous beer prices and…read moreno reentry (smoking area) so people just vape constantly inside. Would be a 4/5 if not for those two big negatives.

I've seen some amazing shows here at the historic First Avenue. However, the space itself leaves…read moremuch to be desired. It gets extremely hot, sound quality is not great, bathroom access is challenging, and it's just super crowded. Standing so long, if you get there for the opener, is really hard on the feet. There's almost no seating in the whole venue. Every time I'm there, at least one person passes out and has to be taken away. Make sure you drink enough water and are healthy enough for a very hot, stand on your feet evening.

A true Minnesota legend! I highly recommend everyone see at least one show here. The place is small…read moreand gets packed but the energy is infectious! Standing room only although if you get there early enough you maybe able to snag a spot on the wall which offers great views if you are short like me! The sound is loud so you may want to bring earplugs if that sort of thing bothers you. Tickets are usually very reasonably priced and the drinks are standard concert prices.

Legit place! What an atmosphere 5/5! Love their layout,…read morearmory is the perfect way to describe it! Food 5/5 we had all kinds of food here and everything tasted amazing! Not even sure if it was catered or it was from the armory Service was fast and fed my drink on all night it was good Service 4.5/5

Armory is now my fav venue to see a concert in the Twin Cities! The acoustics are amazing and the…read morebathrooms are super clean! Bar service was quick and friendly so we were able to get back to enjoying the music ASAP. I loved that they had hot food available on the menu. Had I known, I may not have eaten so early before the concert. I'd love to try their food next time.

Okay, this was a strange place. It almost felt like a liminal space. There weren't a lot of people…read morethere when we went but it seemed like everyone knew each other and we were intruding. It was very dark. It took a few minutes for a server to come help us. The food was good. I got the Meat Lovers Flatbread and I enjoyed it. It wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't great either.

I used to take my daughter to the theater next door when she was young. They had $2 movies special…read moreevery Tuesday. The bar was not open, but the restaurant cooked for the theater. It was a random evening that I stopped by my aunt's house and they wanted to go grab some drinks. Just couple of miles away, this feels more a neighborhood bar. Big dining area, however the left side was closed. The booths by the bar was open. The bar tender was our server and bar tender, she was doing everything. We played some pull tabs and won, that paid for the table and we all had extra money to come home with.

This is an absolutely beautiful venue. Fantastic acoustics, visuals, and beautiful architecture and…read moredecor. There might not be a bad seat in the whole house. Parking is expensive and safety outside the Orpheum in the evenings is questionable. Just be careful, and you can park in a lot just one block away. It's expensive, but it's probably the safest parking option.

I'll keep this one short and sweet, because if you're reading this, you're probably already pretty…read moreset on seeing a show here: She place is gorgeous but the seats are NOT comfy at all. Majority of the seats have a warning on their website that the legroom is nonexistent. There are some blind spots to be aware of, and the box seating definitely misses much of the side stage. We used A View From My Seat to see what each seat is like before we booked seats for Cursed Child, and am so glad we did. It was like sorting through a landmine trying to find a seat that had decent views in our price point and getting an aisle spot to the legroom didn't affect us as much. Definitely do your research before picking a seat here!

Awesome place to see a show intimate and close up…read more Cutting edge bands from many various cities around the midwest. One of the last great underground locations to see new live music!

I went to a show here with some trepidation after reading the reviews. I was particularly worried…read moreabout the sound quality, especially after reading complaint after complaint. I dunno, maybe I'm deaf (highly possible) but sound wasn't an issue for me. I wondered too if the band we were seeing maybe brought some gear because I really didn't have issues with the sound quality. Moving on... we had a good time really.. Mill City Nights isn't going to be the fanciest, nicest venue you've ever been to for a show. It also isn't going to be all historic like First Avenue. But it is a totally fine place to hang out in the dark and listen to some music. I did really dig the hard wood floor, which was worn in the best possible way. Fun for stomping around as you were dancing. We found the security procedure at the front door to be fine -- Carded us, patted us down not very thoroughly, took a peek into my purse and that was about it. The ticket buying procedure could have been better. Seemed to take a long time. But once we were in the door, no issues. I found the bar staff to be friendly and competent. Security seemed a little intense at times (like, who's going to jump the stage during the set break really?) But whatever. I didn't have to go to the restroom, so can't comment there. Since we were downstairs, I also can't comment on the balcony situation, except to say that whoever spilled a beer on my head sucks. Is it my favorite venue in the Twin Cities? No way. Would I go back if the right band was playing? Sure.

This was not the best venue for a concert…read more 1. It was extremely hot with all the bodies crammed in there. 2. It was difficult to see with the odd long retangular shape of the room, even with the stage being raised. 3. The sound and acoustics are bad. Not sure why but the sound needs improvement. 4. There are large pilars throughout the main floor, so if you are far back towards the bar, good luck trying to see any part of the show. The one good thing was there were multiple, easily accessible bars and clean bathrooms downstairs.

Plenty to like about this place. It's a cute spot inside a neat old building right next to Target…read moreField. We came here to see a jazz band performing on their little stage by the window, and that was a very cool experience. They had open-mic comedy on that stage afterward which I wasn't there for, but if you like that scene this is a nice place for it. They have a modest food menu with good prices. I ordered & paid for a jalapeno cheese dog, but was later informed that they were out of those. They offered me one of their one-dollar-cheaper dogs, which was fine, except that they didn't even reimburse me for the extra dollar I paid. I reckon I should have said something, but that's not the point. Little mistake but the guys behind the bar were still very friendly and I like this place. I'll return for sure.

Attended a birthday brunch celebration at this venue that was catered by Brunch Vibez. The group…read morewas scheduled for 25 people at 12pm and the seating was not set up upon arrival. They had the wrong time down but were able to fix the seating situation fairly quickly. Service seemed a little slow, but they were quite busy and still in the process of decorating/setting up for Halloween. The playlist was a hit, but the music would cut in and out or stop entirely which messed up the vibe. They usually take orders ahead online or you can order when you arrive. A few people from our group ordered with the server and I got my food first. Not only was my food kind of cold, other folks didn't get their meal for over 20 mins. I also found it odd that all the people who were seated and ready received their food last and the other folks who ordered ahead of time but weren't present for their food brought out. The food basically sat on the table for an hour with napkins over it. I'd rate the food about a 4/10. The steaks were made to order and the fish, but I'd recommend working more on their timing so the food comes out hot and fresh. They gave my dad a good waffle from someone else's order that had been sitting on the table for an hour. It was rock solid and cold. The drinks are expensive and not worth the price to me. I think this is a good place to check out if you want to hear some good music and maybe have a mimosa. If you order food, I'd recommend ordering in person and ordering things that need to be prepared fresh.

Great local dive club steeped in history. We saw a great local cover band called 120 Minutes who…read morecovered exactly what you'd expect. Drinks are fairly priced for the neighborhood and they have a nice outdoor seating area.

As a 50-year-old I feel really out of place in this bar. But the energy from the young people is…read morevery refreshing. The service has always been great and the drinks are fairly priced and the food is solid. The music trivia on Friday night is one of my favorite things would highly recommend.

Seen Honestav there at it was very professional . We got drinks no food. This place has a Vibe !!read more

I absolutely love coming to events at the Varsity Theater. It's in the perfect location in dinky…read moretown with lots to do before and after a show. I've attended a bunch of concerts here and the atmosphere is chill, fun, and intimate. Bar staff is fast and I like the selection of drinks they offer. Most recently they even had 2 huge jugs of ice water and cups for self service was a huge plus in my opinion. I never have to wait to get into this venue and really have never had a negative experience.