Chris the manager was just opening-up when we got there pretty early, but he was kind enough to let…read moreus in and poured us drinks while the place warmed up. He even scrounged up some chips; taking time from his opening routine to display a gracious hospitality scene. We stood stage-right where the heater was blowing with all its might. Right nice! We caught an early act which certainly was no hack. I think we may be back.

Really solid venue for music in the city. Last trip in they had three real solid bands and a great…read morecrowd. The owner is cool as shit and the drinks are cheap. Def on of the top places to see music in Worcester.

We had a phenomenal night of drinks, food, and legendary musicians at The Bull Run, Shirley, MA…read more(Apr 2026)! Their huge 275-seat event space was packed at tables for 4 to 8, for the two 1-hour sets of Live Dead & Brothers Band, an Allman Brothers - Grateful Dead group of legacy musicians from those bands and families!!! An authentic rockin' performance! They opened hot, with Feelin' Alright and Truckin', and ended hot with Midnight Rider, Ramblin' Man, and Jessica, with around 14 more between. The acoustics were excellent at our table, and we also took up our share of the crowded dance area :-) Their tour continues at least through Dec 2026. Our tickets were about $50 each. Service was fast and friendly, and they let us pull up one more chair for our group of nine. You can get crafted beers and cocktails. We settled in with ice cold regional beers, which honestly are just as distinctive as fancy craft beers. We got some food to share off their "concert menu", too. An entrée-size dish of rich creamy homemade Mac & Cheese, made with tasty aged Grafton Cheddar, soft slightly-al-dente curly Cavatappi pasta tubes, not-overcooked green beans, as i recall, crisply crusted with lightly-maple breadcrumbs. Very flavorful and satisfying. A sweet fresh bright Autumn Salad of greens, pecans, and bright beets, in tart vinaigrette. And juicy "Bull Run Classic" burgers with crisp lettuce, tasty firm tomato, mildly-sharp red onion, and, for one of them, an add-on of rich cheddar, all on a cloud-like brioche bun. They do ask for $20 per person food/beverage minimum for all shows, essentially an entree or a couple beverages each. That's about what we had planned to order anyway :-) This place knocked us out with their dedication to farm-to-table ingredients, sourced from more than 25 regional farms named on the dinner menu. We've never seem such an extensive list of the actual sources. Very cool! The Bull Run has been a tavern since 1741, named after the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, (or in another version, named for a brawl in the tavern at the same time :-), and has been run by the Guercios extended-family since 1946. It was a stop on the stagecoach route and a gathering place for the Revolutionary war. We loved the original wood, structure, and décor. The fireplaces were lovely. It's a huge venue. Bull Run has live music every week, and they're open Wed-Sun, but watch their schedule because dates vary, sometimes one day that week, sometimes all four! This show was in their 275-seat room. There's at least one larger room for around 400. Theres a little parking along Rt 2A, and much more out back across the covered bridge. Dont be put off by the rustic exterior. We loved this legendary performance at a legendary restaurant!

I am always surprised by how amazing the food is here. I…read morehave loved everything I've ordered from the Bull Run. I have no other restaurant that I could say the same thing about. I strongly recommend eating here because the atmosphere here makes me feel at home. If you are reading this... enjoy.

Loud - Geared to Younger Crowd…read more Well definitely not a classic. Not sure if this used to be an old school bar but it not that anymore. Very loud karaoke going on with terrible singers. The crowd is basically yelling at the top of our lungs. Decent drinks, not too badly priced. Just not my cup of tea. Hanging at a bar and watching young kids hitting of girls like slobs is just beyond my age range. Pass Thanks

I love this little gem. The bartenders are nice, the atmosphere is comfortable and fun and there's…read morekaraoke! Definitely have to check this spot out.

We saw Rory Block here; first time in for both of us. Great sight lines. Friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Comfortable seating. This is a more intimate space than you might be used to (if you're seeing artists and bands perform in large venues.) Ample free parking directly outside the entrance. These performances are recorded and live-streamed: Cameras are unobtrusive and present content on several displays (also unobstrusive.) This video content includes closeups on artists (so you can clearly see fingerpicking, etc.) I should have been frequenting this venue, already! I will be back.

Just saw Los TexManiacs w Willie J Laws Jr and it was amazing. Love this music venue. Great…read moreatmosphere and acoustics, not a bad seat in the house and very good beer selection. The only reason I don't give five stars- on the performance stage they have two screens up that run random visuals and I'm not a fan. It's distracting and not necessary. Before Covid they didn't have these screens, it was the performer on stage with a nice plain but cool backdrop.

I've always had good experiences here. Friendly, helpful staff. Great beers. I haven't eaten there…read moreoften, so can't speak to that.

Great beer. Great food. Great people. Superb Harvest Host! Our second time here. Oh. And great…read moremusic.

OMG! Another amazing meal! The cauliflower wings with Thai peanut sauce is delectable! I had the…read moretofu Thai peanut sauce sandwich with fries and it was amazing!!!! I love this place it's a great restaurant to have a drink, awesome food and take a walk on the bike path!

We stopped in for dinner last night before heading to the Roomful of Blues concert, and…read moreunfortunately it was a very disappointing experience. Our server seemed overwhelmed from the start. It took nearly 30 minutes just to receive two PBRs, although I will say the price was surprisingly reasonable at $3 each and the pours were generous. After we finally got our drinks, another 30 minutes passed before the server returned to let us know our food would be "another 15 minutes or so." At that point, we decided to leave. The restaurant was not especially busy--there were a few occupied tables, but certainly not enough to justify waiting over an hour for a salad and two appetizers. That kind of delay simply should not happen. What made the experience worse was the staff's response when we raised the issue. Rather than showing any concern, the attitude came across as dismissive and indifferent, as if our frustration was an inconvenience. Needless to say, we left without ever getting our food and will not be returning. Just a note the table next to us mentioned " Yeah this place can be hit or miss"

Just passing through town, had a super quirky, fun, memorable experience here. If memory serves the…read morebartender was on roller skates and there was a zombie mannequin sitting beside us at the bar ‍

Great staff, this is a local bar with personality. Don't expect top shelf options just top shelf…read moreservice.

Not a bad seat in the place…read more Good drinks, decent food, very clean establishment. Staff is very friendly. Decent parking.

Our first time visiting the Music hall and it was a great night!…read more Awesome band, Anthony Gomes! Spacious dining hall venue, delicious food and very nice waitstaff, door greeters and just everyone we came into contact with. We will definitely go back for another night of entertainment. I chose nachos tonight that were baked perfectly. Yummy cheese combo and absolutely delish pico de Gallo It's always great when tables aren't sticky and bathrooms are clean.

Very cool place! Definitely a small, intimate venue with a good sound and lighting systems. They…read moreget some pretty good local bands here. I would definitely go back here to see a show!

Fantastic! I got a last minute ticket for Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman, Little Feat, etc) while…read morevisiting town. The place is a great venue and beautiful. I sat stage right, at table 311 and had a clear view even though it's labels as partial obstructed. The two columns on that side of the room are thin and aren't anything to worry about. I walked the whole venue and the only area where views are truly obstructed are inside the bar area, especially at the ends of the bar. The sound was great. The crowd was engaged but respectful. The food, drinks and service were all top notch as well. If someone you like is playing here, then you're in luck.

I've been to Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club several times now, and they never disappoint. We went for…read morethe New Year's Eve 2025 show, and it was absolutely fantastic. The BT ALC Big Band lit up the room with an incredible blend of big band jazz, funk, soul, and hip-hop, and the special guest, Nephrok!, brought amazing energy and personality to the stage. Jimmy's offered two great options for the night: a first-floor dinner-and-a-show package, and a third-floor countdown experience with a midnight champagne toast. The atmosphere was festive without feeling crowded, the sound was crystal clear, and the whole evening felt really well organized. Nephrok and the BT ALC Big Band were both outstanding -- tight, lively, and a blast to watch. Altogether, it was one of those nights you don't forget. Jimmy's continues to be one of the best live music venues around.