Not gonna lie , after reading the reviews I was nervous about this place …read more The load in sucked for the bands gear because it's two flights of stairs , but it got done ! The area this venue is in is SUPER SKETCHY. I am from MKE WI and I feel safer in sketchy areas there , this area was way worse . I don't suggest coming to a show here by yourself . The sound wasn't the best but I've heard worse . It was just kind of a cluster of sound vs hearing each instrument clearly and in its own place . The staff was super friendly and helped out . The space itself is quite big and open so you don't have to get there to early . The stage is elevated so you can see the band clearly .

The Loft is part of "The Chance Entertainment Complex", located in beautiful, scenic, friendly and…read morequaint downtown Poughkeepsie. While The Chance has it's charm (see my review here: http://www.yelp.com/bi...), The Loft is a bit of a mess. This is just not a good place to see/hear bands perform. I'm not sure if it's the awkward layout, or the tiny, low stage with the lighting rig blocking the performers' heads, or the bad acoustics due to the drop ceiling (missing a few tiles) or the ceramic tile-like floor, or maybe they just have a poor sound system and/or soundman, but the sound is not great and you can barely see the band unless you are right in front of the stage, which is also not fun because your head will be line with the band member's crotches....well, some people might find that fun, but not me. I've seen local as well as national, well-known bands perform here and it's always been a crummy show. Bands I've seen put on a great show elsewhere were just poor-sounding here. And oh yeah....the bathrooms are beyond skanktastic. I will continue to see bands at The Chance's main space, but I'll probably stay away from The Loft.

I love this place!…read more We came here for a comedy show on Saturday and decided to try some of their food. I went with the Shrimp cocktail and the shrimp used were just perfect! I am always scared when ordering shrimp cocktail due to the fact some establishments use crap grade shrimp, well not this place, they were spectacular. I believe many of the chefs I read graduated from the Culinary Institute of America which is located extremely close to this restaurant, and this could be part of the reason why their food game is on point. My girlfriend got the beef stew, and they gave ample portions of meat with delicious gravy and the mashed potatoes were nothing to sneeze at either. I got a couple Jack and Diet's and the upcharge for a double is not that bad, at the time of writing this I believe it is a four-dollar upcharge. Also got a merlot and it was fresh and delightful. If I lived closer to this place, I would be here all the time. There are several colleges near here, so I assume the vibe is great as well if you are looking to come and have a good time. The train station literally shares there parking lot so if you plan on partaking in a good time with drinks and spirits it would be a good idea to just train it over. As always people SYOY, and if you live even remotely close to Mahoney's, visit often for me! Cheers!!

Such a nice place but horrible service. Party of 4 sat down to see show and literally everyone…read morearound us has order taken. Not saying it's cause I'm brown but not saying it isn't either. The guy looked at me but kept going to other tables. So Disappointing :( May want to get your servers a job description.

Service and ambience are amazing, but do yourself a favor and try the Spinach dip.... As a non…read moreveggie person, this dip was amazing!!!! Even asked for more pitas as I couldn't let it go to waste!! Well definitely stop in again

Amy was so welcoming & friendly. Looking forward to my next stop in!…read more Their nod to a whiskey sour, Let Me Down Easy, is my personal favorite. Awesome addition to the village; trendy but comfortable and inviting.

The oldest continuously operating theater in New York State…read more The theater is comfortable and the sound is good. The restrooms are located one floor down. They are small but clean. The ushers are helpful. There is street parking in the area.

I went to see a comedian here a few weeks ago and had a really nice time! All of the staff I spoke…read moreto were incredibly friendly, from the bartender to the ushers. They all seemed as though they truly enjoyed being there. I purchased a drink prior to the show (which tasted amazing!), but just know you can't bring food or beverages in to the theater. I arrived early enough to have time to sip before the show started, but I did want to take my drink in with me and enjoy throughout the evening.

My first time dealing with them. They seem very nice people.I was looking for an art gallery.They…read moredon't really do that anymore.But they 're gonna speak to the owner and see if they give space.So therefore I put maybe if everything works out.I will switch my review to yes, definitely.And then I will give a star review

Not your average record store! Darkside Records is a must visit if you're in the Hudson Valley…read more Justin is awesome and the whole team is friendly, and super knowledgeable without being 'record store pretentious.' The new space is unreal and holds countless vinyl records, CDs, video games, DVDs, VHS, etc. along with so many cool products ranging from swag and gifts, to cannabis equipment and incense. Darkside has a great website to place orders in case you can't stop in in person. Even as a local, I place preorders online for new music, and always can rely on them to have what I'm looking for, including indie-exclusive pressings and vinyl variants. As a loyal customer for nearly 11 years, it's been great to see this business grow into what it is today. Excited for what this new chapter brings to them, and our community. The new Darkside is more than just a storefront, but a community and a VIBE! Soon, it looks like they'll have self pouring taps for customers, as well as a bar on the second floor. Hoping they'll continue to have concerts in the new space. A must visit!

Chill no frills bar, restaurant & music venue. Bartenders…read moreare friendly, serving up sensible cocktails, bottled/draft beer, wine and seltzers. Plastic cups instead of glass provided as evening turns into late night. Two restrooms toward the back of the bar near the stage. Lots of seating at their long bar, booth style seating and some aesthetic velvet chairs and a couch near the front window. The restaurant is in its own dedicated space adjacent to the bar area. Metered parking on the street out front, or in neighboring lot. Reason and Ruckus updates their Instagram with event info regularly. There you'll find info about cover charges and drink specials. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you enjoy shows or nightlife. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

Went for a metal concert and it did NOT disappoint. Man, I can't remember the last time I was…read moresurrounded by that kind of electric energy. Drinks were good, service was great, but the vibes were absolutely stellar. If you miss The Chance, this is your new favorite place.

Great Food Small menu…read more Prices are very fair The Band was through the Roof Ambiance is very warm and cozy. December 19 Christmas Special is Great Every year a MUST SEE.

What a cool place! We were invited by a friend and had never been there before, despite living…read moreacross the river for 20 years. Great lineup of awesome artists. We loved the vibe of the place, the food was fantastic. The service was a little iffy. It does get really busy and they don't have a ton of people serving, so just be patient. Our server did forget to bring something that we ordered, but it wasn't a big deal. The venue itself is definitely worth visiting. You can see some incredible artists there on a donation basis. All of the money goes to the artists, which is really great. There is some street parking, parking behind the venue, and parking in a separate space one street over. I would highly recommend this if you like great music in a local venue.

Me and my boyfriend came during our last day of our trip and loved it! There weren't a lot of ppl…read moreinside which was surprising but our server told us summer season is slow since the college students aren't around. We came during happy hour by accident and had $7 vodka lemonades which were sweet but good and a good size. He got the $8 sliders (2) and we also got the $1 spicy popcorn. It's a great deal. He also got the $8 side salad which was pretty big and delicious. It had garlic and some of kind of dressing I can't describe but was very good. It also had baby yellow and red tomatoes which tasted fresher than the grocery but are also in season. I had the Halloumi salad which had peaches and the same kind of tomatoes was sooooo good and refreshing. I was blown away. The place had a music theme and our server was phenomenal. I didn't catch his name but he was friendly and informative without being overbearing. He had glasses and black curly hair and was a white guy. They have live music and an outdoor patio and clean bathrooms.

First visit to the lemon squeeze. Since I went to college at New Paltz I wanted to know what this…read moreplace was about. The live music is lovely and revs up the crowd. I had a cocktail with Lear which was heavy on the pear in a good way. Would definitely come back again to try their food!