It's a place to have some fun and if you feel like dancing, you can do it! Bar has many choices if…read moreyou feel like drinking. The ambiance is relaxing and soothing that you can dance on your own or with someone else and have fun! Nice play to relax and have some dance!

The Gatsby combines the atmospheres of a bar, nightclub, and restaurant. I love the idea of KZoo…read moretapping into its very own modern day speakeasy, but I don't feel like the Gatsby fulfills all of its potential for me to buy into the speak easy part of it. Here's what I felt missed the bar... First, a speakeasy's initial location of "secrecy"... I don't think the top floor of Monaco Bay is that difficult to find. In fact, there is a giant "Gatsby" sign lit up outside. Even if it is modern, perhaps an unmarked door at the entrance could enhance the overall feel. Second, the expectation of innovative cocktails that take you back to an era. The specials were the same as Monaco and the bartender didn't know what the night's special actually was... There's a lot of potential here to boast old custom cocktails from scratch- with a modern twist. Third, the atmosphere. The exposed brick, dark woods, and lavish style add to the tone. Would be really great if there were candles on tables instead of incredibly bright lights drilled into the floor. I did enjoy the unique lights hanging above the bar though. The decor played into vintage modern, but it's lacking some authenticity. Also, the DJ seemed to just play popular culture. Would have loved to hear some swing or jazz remixes instead.

I haven't been here in awhile, but went Friday night for Diva Deck. This event was fun with great…read morevendors and music. That being said their drink prices are nuts! $14 for a double Tito's and Tonic. This is Kalamazoo, not Chicago. That being said they did not skimp on the vodka but still seems way to high. For a Friday night this place was dead once the event was over, maybe only $30 people in the whole place.

Outside and inside venue !…read more They have a balcony with chairs you can sit on and over look down onto the stage . Sound isn't the best , but it's also not the worst . They have a electronic bull you can ride . The best smelling bathrooms ever ! And there's lots of them . I believe they do something in the summer with indie bands and DJs afterward inside on weekends . ( I understand that's only 50% informative .... Sorry ).

This place continues to be a winner for me. For those of who are like me and need to "wine" down…read moreafter work, they open at 4 :-). I went with a friend and when I tell you that I love when you know what I want when you see me...I do. The service particularly at opening is top notch, The music is always beautiful matching the vibe of the place. By now you know I am addicted to the black eye pea hummus. It's so so good. The no more drama is newly added into my rotation of drinks.

Great to have a place like this in Kzoo! Great food . Casual . Great music . Great vibe !read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!…read more It's full of history (including ghosts!), great ideas, SUPER fun photo opps, and fantastic shows. The range of performances is incredible...every genre of music, and speakers, and movies. It's wonderful! Pros: the architecture the history the art and beauty of the inside the friendly staff the photo booth! the plentiful bathroom stalls the excellent schedule of events! Cons: the seats are sometimes broken. Bring a sweater or jacket to sit on, for comfort no elevator no AC Note: ticket office is open only one day a week, plus during events. SO: to avoid the service charges, try to go in then! Otherwise, you'll be purchasing on ticketmaster, with fees.

I've been to hundreds of shows here, my favorite place in Kalamazoo! They pull in some great…read moreshows, you won't be disappointed

If you are into rock music super loud then its for you. I liked the theme of this place they have…read morechalked walls. The staff was very friendly and courtious. I was surprised the floor was not stickey. All the patrons were really enjoying here. That was really good. The house special drinks were meh! Music factory special was super sweet and could not taste any alcohol.

This venue is a perfect dive bar turned music venue. I was there to see King's X, and feel it most…read moreimportant to point out that the sound quality was excellent-definitely bring ear plugs!! Parking is kind of limited, so you'll want to arrive early or if not that, plan for a short hike ;^) There was Oberon on tap, and it was served with a generous TWO orange slices in a plastic cup for $5. They also had Two Hearted and all the macros your heart could desire. I was interested in the ice cold Jägermeister machine behind the bar, but as this trip's DD, I have no opinions on that for you this time. Best of all, the lady's room wasn't disgusting at all!!! Yes, I did expect it to be. The staff was really warm too- even the door security dude. A great venue for the heavier bands that want to play locally!!!

intimate and easy atmosphere. Saw a musician play there and the sound was great. Friendly and…read morewelcoming staff. The drinks were unusually tasteful.

From the owner: The Dormouse Theatre is a 100 seat venue that produces its own unique brand of sketch comedy, as…read morewell as original, and non-traditional works. In addition, The Dormouse hosts and features live music and an array of other performance artists throughout the season. The setting is relaxed with eclectic seating options. Patrons will be able to chill before and after a show, while enjoying beverages and house made snacks from our rotating menu. The building itself is a fixture of the Kalamazoo community, as the Dormouse team has repurposed a one hundred and twenty five year old church building. ​.

My fault not making a reservation on Tuesday of the 4th of July week, but after an over hour drive…read morewe weren't about to leave (there aren't many other choices for dinner nearby), so we waited for about 50 minutes. Fortunately we sat in a big room with many others and had drinks. Very seasonal and tasty. Once seated we enjoyed our dinners. Took the carrot cake home to enjoy later. It's not to be missed!!

Always a favorite spot and a sure thing for a good quality meal…read more Not sure if they have a new cook, if they're cheapening their ingredients or if their supplier is cheapening things. Meal was good but we're accustomed to greatness from this restaurant. New Orleans cavatappi pasta has always pushed the limits on spicy but today it fell short. Le sigh Generous portion of walleye as usual but the sauce just came up flat. Added table salt which helps but adds a layer of unrefined flavor teasing the mind and leaving us to wonder why do we have to salt our food today? Sweet potato comes with cinnamon brown sugar butter didn't let the server tell you it's just brown sugar butter. Featured soup was Hungarian mushroom. Not sure what makes it Hungarian and the server didn't know either. ‍ We liked our meal but we didn't LOVE it like we usually do. Perhaps it was just an off day. We'll try again. Please don't let this restaurant slide down past return. It's one of the few we know we can get a high quality meal out of.

Really cool little bar/music venue. Got to catch Mick Kolassa playing the blues here…read more Nice tile floors and ambience. The specialty pizzas were really surprisingly good. Never thought of Brussels sprouts on a pizza, but they got it to work! Loved it! The only thing - grab a wooden chair if you're a size 14 or over - those metal ones just do not fit our behinds. Great place - I'll come back for sure!

Super cool place we stopped at on the way through. Limited rally good menu, a couple sandwiches,…read moregood pizza, nice specials. I'll take a short, fresh menu over lots of lousy food any day! Friendly staff showed us the theater while we were here.