Pros: what a great venue! The sound was perfect, we watched The Slackers and Mustard Plug and had the time of our lives. Drinks are moderately priced, there is plenty of street parking, and the decor rocks. There are limited bathroom stalls but the restrooms were VERY clean. There was toilet paper and soap all night long, I don't think I've ever been to a cleaner rock venue. So happy about that! Cons:The stage is at a bit on an angle, so my friend on her wheelchair had trouble seeing even from the front row, but we were very happy the venue was wheelchair friendly. read more

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The vibe of this place is just amazing!!!! It's a great size if you like more intimate venues. Saw Four Times Louder, Truss and 10 Years. The fit got pretty tight towards the end of the show. Bring ear protection. You'll thank me later. read more

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I'm gonna start this out by saying that it absolutely kills me not to give this place 5 stars. It is an absolutely awesome venue, with great bartenders and cheap beer, and is a staple in the metal and punk communities. The reason that I am writing this is SOLELY because of a serious sanitation issue at the Oceano show that was not properly addressed. Some guy broke his nose in the mosh pit, which obviously can happen and is just part of the risk of going to metal shows, but he chose to be an idiot about it and bled all over every inch of the bathroom instead of using his shirt to stop it. All over the hallway, the bathroom floor, the toilet, the sinks, and the countertops. Every surface was completely coverd in pools of blood. To make matters worse, someone plugged up the toilet and people continuted to use it, resulting in a river of urine throughout the entire bathroom. This mixed with the blood, and created an extreme safety concern. One of the Grog Shop staff went in the barhroom and noticed this, but instead of cleaning it up, he just put an "Out of Order" sticker on the stall. The blood and urine was never cleaned up. Don't get me wrong, I get that most music clubs are all pretty run-down and filthy and it's to be expected, but this is absolutely unacceptable. Everyone knows that there are health department standards about bodily fluid clean-up, and the serious health risks that these fluids pose to patrons. I literally had to throw my shoes away when I got home and wash my feet, because the waste on the floor was so deep that it reached the canvas parts of my shoes. This is absolutely disgusting. Please do better in the future. read more

Looking for a spot to catch a show and have some Grog? Well this Shop is it as who doesn't love a good old fashioned punk show on a weekday night! Coming here I wasn't all too sure what to expect but what I found was an awesome little venue that was just super fun the whole night away! This is a decent sized place with a good amount of floor space to mosh and chill on with the stage kinda in the corner basically everywhere is a decent view as long as your talk enough! Parking here was easy for me as I found a spot on the streets before the venue and it wasn't the only one so I know that is always a relief! Some of the shows here can sell out so if you know about it in advance then definitely take advantage of the presale if there is one! Overall it was a show it sounded good the people who worked at the venue were nice and it was a good time so with that it sure I'll be back here again at some point to see Leftover Crack or who knows who else either way I'll see you in the pit! read more

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One of the best venues to see a band! This is a true Cleveland classic and it's amazing. Every concert you go to has a really intimate feeling. I have been close enough to touch many artists- from OKgo to White Buffalo and Nate Ruiz. The music is good, there is a full bar and it's a great place to hang with your favorite band. read more

This venue was so cool! I loved the vibe of it and the service was great as well. Incredible drinks! I drove 2 hours for a show here and would do it again. read more

We had purchased tickets to see and hear a musical artist -- The Birthday Massacre, from Canada -- back before the pandemic had occurred. In the early days of the pandemic, I had called the venue to inquire about a refund and was told to keep my receipt in case the artist would reschedule. However, the artist has not returned to this venue and is not planning to do so during its current tour. Today, I called the venue today to request a refund and was told that the venue was well past the point of giving out refunds and that -- supposedly -- it had sent out an e-mail months ago. However, we had never received such a message, as we were advised to pay in person in the first place. Ultimately, this is the only business/venue that had screwed us out of money due to an unprecedented, global pandemic; shame on you, Grog Shop! We will never be attending a show at your establishment and will be advising all of our friends to steer clear from you, as well! read more

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If you are into live music in Cleveland, this place is probably one of the places you've been to more times than you can remember. It's legendary status as a live music venue is well deserved, though most of us older folks spent more time in the original location down the street. There's not much more to say than this is one of the best places in Cleveland to get your music on. Nestled in the heart of Coventry, there are tons of places to eat at before or after the show. read more

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I went to the Grog Shop at the request of a friend who wanted to see an artist, who I'd never heard of. In order to save money on the tickets we purchased them at a record shop in Lakewood where they gave us a carbon copy piece of paper as our ticket. The Grog Shop was quite an experience. When I entered I was immediately swept back to the late '90s when I spent Friday and Saturday nights in a dark and dingy fraternity house basement. There is a bar with a few seats, two or three high top tables and a stage in the corner. That's it so prepare to spend your evening standing. The entire place is very dark. The bathrooms are covered in graffiti. Drinks were good and inexpensive. I found the age range of the audience very interesting. People varied from around 30 years old to maybe their upper 70s. My whole experience at the Grog Shop was underwhelming. I do admit though, that I may feel differently if it was an artist I knew and was eager to see. The reason being, the place was extremely intimate. I'm not eager to visit the Grog Shop any time soon but would go back if I was excited about the artist performing. read more

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Interesting little venue we have here. I've been for two different performances and while there are truly no bells and whistles to this establishment, you can trust that you'll enjoy a nice, intimate experience with the artist on stage. There are a few bar stools throughout and the beverage prices are surprisingly reasonable. My friend and I grabbed two waters, one beer, and two redbulls for $18. In a larger city, that price would have been triple! The bathrooms are bit difficult to find but surprisingly not gross. Also, the sound is pretty good, not too loud and very clear. Overall, this is a great venue for artists who have a small/medium-size fan base. I wouldn't hesitate to go back if there's someone else on the lineup who strikes my fancy. read more

When I moved to Cleveland Heights I never would have imagined a divey live performance space like the Grog Shop to be in my neighborhood. And I never would have expected to see a monthly drag show on their lineup! Since moving to Cleveland in July I've come to each of Anhedonia's GlamGore shows. I really am thankful this business supports the drag community with these shows. They are a lot of fun, and I really appreciate the Grog Shop for making space for it. Drinks are exactly what you want at a show. I usually get like a $4 tall boy to sip on in the audience. They also have full bar, as one would expect. Don't let anyone tell you there's nothing cool to do on the East Side!!! Grog is a great place to spend a thursday night pretending like you don't have work in 12 hours! read more

Still going strong, the Grog Shop is a cool place to hang out. Better parking than there used to be! I use the garage down the street. Overall it's chill. Drinks aren't too expensive and you can see a show for cheap. read more

The bands we're not the problem, not even the bartenders. The sound guys worked hard to fix multiple issues and I commend them for their work. The problem was the man serving tickets. Rushing people through saying "cmon cmon hurry up" as you scramble to grab your ID and vax card when you're 30 minutes early and there isn't even a line. Then as we grabbed our necessary items out of our wallet, he rolled his eyes at the inconvenience I guess of having to do his job. This process repeated not just for us but for every customer ahead and that came in behind us. I was scathing and fuming when I entered the venue which immediately took me out of experience of getting to see a band I grew up listening to. If the worker ever gets to see this, if everyone is such an annoyance to you and inconvenient; no one is forcing you to work there. I had to really bite my tongue as I walked out. i wouldn't come back here anytime soon simply because of that obscenely rude worker. read more

I come to this small Coventry club mostly for the comedy shows, but it's primarily a music club. It's a Cleveland institution ( probably twenty years old) and the beer prices are pretty good (see picture of blue menu), but the only food they have are the bags of potato chips they sell for a dollar. Luckily, there are LOTS of restaurants near the Grog Shop to visit first. EDIT: Regarding parking - bring quarters. Even if you find something on the street rather than the nearby parking garage, EVERY parking spot in Coventry has a meter by it. And you WILL get ticketed if you're still parked there after the meter runs out. Trust me. read more

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I've always loved this small local music venue. Everyone can be close to the band and it has a funky intimate vibe. They have all sorts of music. No food but full bar and reasonable prices. It's in the basement which gives it a little of a hidden speak easy feel. Lots of funky art. Make sure you look up, down and all around. Almost no seating but you'll want to be up dancing anyway. It's been around a long time. Who says good things dont last? read more

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I love the Grog Shop! It's a Cleveland institution, IMO. Located in Coventry, the Grog is a quintessential rock venue. Its gritty. The walls, whether in the bathrooms or behind the bars, are plastered with music memorabilia, stickers, merch and graffiti. Its highly walkable for a date night to nearby restaurants and shopping, and the parking is accessible and close. The staff works super hard to book diverse musicians. From Jamaican reggae, to bigger bands, to my favorite local indie-pop acts, I've seen them all at The Grog Shop. Its a smaller place designed for an intimate experience, which is cool if you're into seeing one of your favorite bands in a smaller setting. It's a dive venue, so do not come here expecting an Opera House. I've seen easily hundreds of shows here since high school and it never fails to be a fun time. Come, enjoy the music, have a drink and make a friend! read more

Great venue! Fantastic shows, great staff. Great sound engineer. Tons of beers on tap. Get there early.

I recently went to the Grog shop for a silent disco that they had. And let me tell you!!!! I had an absolute blast! The price for the event was only $10 which I thought was something you cannot beat! I have always wanted to attend a silent disco because I thought it was a neat idea. All the dj-s at the event were phenomenal. They truly read the crowd and knew exactly what to play. The space of the grog shop is very intimate and cozy. They had seats at the bar that you could sit at. Which I truly appreciated. The price for the drinks are very reasonable. I had a blast there and will for sure lookout for other events and shows that they put on. read more

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The Grog Shop is certainly a Cleveland institution everyone should visit at least once. The decor is amazing and will be appreciated by anyone who is into music, and the venue itself has hosted some impressive lineups in its time - a tradition they continue to uphold while implementing more modern events (such as a silent disco). One of the best things about their events (aside from the wide variety of them) is the cost. Most events run about 10-15 dollars, at least for the 21+ crowd, with under 21 usually being a few dollars more. There's also a lot of ways to buy tickets in advance to save money (many local businesses sell them, and are listed on the Grog Shop website). Personally, I only go to the Grog Shop if they are having an event - i don't drink that much, so going to a bar with no event is not up my alley. However, when I go I sometimes grab a drink or two (or seven) and let me tell you: their drinks are good. They also (in my experience) have a slightly heavy pour (not terribly heavy, just a little more than you'd expect - if you haven't done much drinking before, you probably wouldn't notice). I really only noticed because my standard drinks affected me just a tiny bit more than usual - so if you like a good, strong drink, this is a good place to check out! read more

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Been loving this venue since the first location in Coventry! I can't tell you what I haven't posted until now!!! Bad yelper, bad! This is your typical dive venue geared towards indie and underground music , even though a lot of big names have passed through the sticker riddled doors and beer stained floors. I love the vibe of the place. You know every time what to expect. Same door man since I saw Mudhoney at the old Grog. Same good selection of craft and basics in beer. Same hint of sarcasm and friendliness of the bartenders. This is what it's supposed to feel like at a show. The sound is decent but depending on where you stand the vocals can get muddy. Unless your short there's really not a bad spot in the house. And the crowd is usually pretty friendly pending on who you're going to see. I recommend getting there early if you what s place to sit, since it's mostly bar stools and 6 person side booth hidden behind the entrance. Mercy is usually to the left of stage. And drinks are poured for a good time. Coventry is an island but this place is an venue oasis. read more

This place has been a part of my life since I was eighteen years old, and I continue to frequent it as often as I'm able. I have strange, convoluted memories of the old location, with everything ranging from a hole in the floor that they called a toilet, layers of encrusted filth and stickers coating the walls (constituting a veritable walk down musical memory lane), Cleveland's ever-present hecklers verbally assaulting many a band or musician, and occasional possibly mentally ill persons ducking and weaving in bizarre, oddly entrancing dancing directly in front of everyone during shows whose music wasn't conducive to that dancing at all. The place used to be a dump, but it was our dump, and we loved it. At times, it got so crammed to the gills and sweat-filled that I went outside and sat on the sidewalk instead of paying the entry fee. I happily enjoyed an excellent Jimmy Eat World set without paying a dime that way. The new venue is much cleaner, larger, and generally better overall. It can still get crammed, but at least you're able to breathe in this place (as compared, at times, to the old one). As mentioned in other reviews, there's definitely a red vibe going on, accentuated by the prerequisite dim lighting, low staging, and odd wall murals (someone's sexualized version of stuff along the lines of Rat Fink). I still generally avoid the restrooms (although these are better than the other location), but the beer is affordable, the merch area is relatively easy to access, and I've been able to genuinely enjoy ridiculously good music in the Grog's still-intimate dynamic without coughing up tons of cash. Thinking of this place makes me want to sit down and attempt to catalogue the shows I've seen here over the years. Dang. Everyone from Tristeza, 16 Horsepower, Him (ex-June of 44), Pedro the Lion, and early Death Cab to being one of approximately six Gentiles at a phenomenal Matisyahu show... yeah. The Grog's a great place. The only venues in town that would combat it in my book in regard to foundational musical experiences would have been The Euclid Tavern and Speak in Tongues, but The Grog has outlived them all. Good stuff. read more

The atmosphere of this concert venue is pretty self explanatory. It is the perfect spot to jam to some awesome bands for under $20! Plus the cheap beer selection is awesome. read more

Comparable in size to the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, but with a definite dive bar atmosphere, my visit to the Grog Shop was everything I expected it to be. Heed the warnings below about bringing quarters. The Coventry Deck, which looks rough to be sure, is nonetheless within comfortable walking distance and requires that you feed the meters with quarters at a rate of 25 cents per each 30 min block. Given that I paid under $20.00 to see Meg Myers here, paying about $2.00 for parking was not a big deal to me. For a list of municipal parking lots in the area, click here: http://www.clevelandheights.com/index.aspx?page=1298 Contrary to reports below, my experience with the bartenders was satisfactory. In the interest of full disclosure, this wasn't a sell out crowd. Even so, I was able to get the bartender's attention twice within 30 minutes. Be aware that there is a $10.00 minimum to open a tab with a credit card. Also contrary to other reports below, the show started promptly at 8:30 pm as it was scheduled. This show was standing room only and, consistent with one review below, might pose a problem for shorter people if they stand in the middle or back. I'm tall enough, so this wasn't a problem for me. The bathrooms have the same dive bar atmosphere as the rest of the bar, with stickers and graffiti on every wall, which definitely enhances the pissing experience. The toilet, though, looks like a relic from a local prison. Perhaps the best thing about this place is the fact that it offers a truly intimate experience. I was within feet of the stage and I had an excellent view of the show. In fact, I'm pretty sure I made direct eye contact with Meg Myers. This obviously means we're a thing now, right? I mean, she wouldn't have looked at me that way if she wasn't...alright, I digress. In any case, if you enjoy literally feeling the energy of the show right in front of you, you'll be able to have that experience. For a sell-out crowd, you may have to get here early. read more

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I always enjoy shows here. The atmosphere is real & neither faux-hip nor faux-old school. I've seen bands here and I've seen comedy shows here. The size and layout of the place means you can get close to the performers if you feel like it, or you can hang closer to the bar or entrance for more space, and still feel connected to whatever's happening onstage. read more

Love this place, this is the vibe a music venue should ooze. Good beer selection, very affordable, good service and great shows, enough said. If your the type of person who prefers to sit while watching shows this is not the place for your old huxtable ass. read more

Place was too small and packed in like sardines. It was a ten min nightmare to make it to the bathroom. Then I had to keep moving around cause dust and dirt kept falling from the ceiling. When they turned on the light colored spot lights you saw all the dust and dirt in the air. Good thing I wore a mask. Had to shower when I got home it was in my hair and all over my clothes. Some dude was constantly smoking weed and I moved then some dude screamed at the top of his lungs. So I decided to hang by the bar and it was full or rowdy drunks that kept bumping into me very hard and almost fell over a couple times. The bathroom was disgusting. Last time I go there. read more

The fact that I can see bands I actually WANT to see in a smaller, intimate setting that is close to my house is seriously the best thing on earth. They don't always have the best bands, but they have solidly good stuff almost ALL the time and occasionally have stuff that will blow you away! Ideal rock venue if you ask me. The staff is usually pretty cool and the drink prices are super affordable. Always have a blast when we're there! read more

Cool venue we hit on tour. Great staff, soundman, bartenders, and door people. They have a large merch area to the side of the stage so people can see shirts and stuff for sale. Large selection of beer for a 'dive' kinda place! (Awesome) I hope we get to go back here again sometime......It was a blast! read more

The music: awesome. The bartenders: eh. Not that attentive unless you have dreads and/or cleavage. The clientele: a mixture of drunk-off-their-ass losers who literally knocked into people all night, and really nice people. We came across both last night. But I guess you'll find that in any bar. My only regret is that I forgot to bring a Sharpie into the bathroom. (Also, call me a lame-o, but I think I'm a little too old to wait until midnight for a show. Just sayin.') read more

The Grog Shop fills a void in the Cleveland Concert Scene. Indie, rock, punk, hip-hop artists in a venue that has less than, say 300 people. The ticket prices have been reasonable every time that I've went anywhere from $10-20 each. Plus, you can purchase tickets at a few places around the city for a $1 surcharge. Its execution is flawed but satisfactory. Like Murray said, there's very little seating there, besides the dozen bar stools and a small pleather couch recently installed that seats 4-5. Unless it's the main act, I'll play the Simpsons Pinball machine on the side (although some of the time it's blocked off, whatever). The sound system is all right (being a music junkie, I should know more than just that) although I would love the GS to sell live recordings of their shows. They never have in the 10+ times I've been there. They have a full bar, with assorted microbrews (I'd guess 5-6 on tap) and domestic with advertised $3 PBRs [other domestics $3 as well]. The bathrooms are functioning with graffiti and bands' stickers all over the place. The service at the bar ? Ok. I never had any problems. There's a self-serve container of free water, nice. The layout is ok, there are a couple pillars that can block your views and make you choose whether to be standing in front of a pillar or a loud speaker. There is a circulation fan system there although that only helps if you're standing in a few select spots. I usually show up about 45 minutes after the show starts, and I usually catch the end of the 2nd unadvertised opening act. Their time management can also be improved; I'd like to see the start of shows moved earlier as well. If I stay for the main act [all of it], I usually leave around 12:30-1ish. I remember one time I went to a Little Brother show 2-3 years ago there and they weren't even on before 1 AM. read more

My mini-Saturday Cleveland DYL had: A cool Coventry location... check. Cheap admission to see four hours of live music in a cavern like bar all decked out in red... check. $3 Rolling Rocks... check. No line in the women's bathroom at any time... check. Hot alt-indie Cleveland guys... check. Rose L. making me laugh so hard I snorted... check. Clinton K. *cough* I MEAN DJ Charlie Kilo *cough* lookin' fly in a Run DMC trucker hat... check. And, a good time was had by all. (Useful information: The Grog Shop is a cool little music venue that has pretty good bands, cheap beer and friendly staff. If you're ever in Cleveburgh, check it out - you'll have a good time, too.) read more

The Grog Shop is that grungy, hole-in-the-wall music venue that every city should have at least one of. That being said, it's exactly how it should be: a small, dark space with graffiti-covered walls, a hipster beer selection (lots of PBR tallboys), teeny stage and tattooed staff adorning old band t-shirts. If your head is as bright-blonde as mine, expect a little bit of judgment for not seeming "cool" enough. But, hey... I don't mind. I love seeing live music and yes, I used to be a musician... but I'm not one to sit here and talk your ear off about the acoustics of a dive bar. The Grog is a cool place to see a band because of it's intimacy and atmosphere, not because it's Severance Hall. If you're looking to see a band and relax around a table with your friends, don't come here. There really aren't many places to sit and when the show starts, it's time to rock out. One thing I love about this place is the bathroom. I could literally sit in there forever just reading the walls. That's how you know this place is a legit spot to see a band.. all the graffiti! If there was one thing I could change about the Grog though, it would be the age limit on show nights. I don't mean to sound like a snot, but I'm not paying a cover charge to hang out with 18 year olds. If you serve alcohol, you should be 21 and over. Period. read more

I actually want to either give the Grog one star or five stars, because it's an infuriatingly inconsistent venue. Yelp should make their rating scale an animated .gif where you can elect to have it twinkle back and forth between two different star ratings instead of just choosing one. Last time I went to the Grog I fled in tears and you would probably have to gently bathe me in Cristal and wrap me in snow tiger pelts and give me a pedicure and deep tissue massage in the back of a limo for three hours to get me to go back there. The bartenders ignored me while pouring tequila shots for throngs of rapey frat boys and and the door guy wouldn't let me back in to find my scarf 5 minutes before closing and basically snarled at me until I left. SOMEONE didn't go to Waldorf school. It's called "using your words," jerkface. That said, I have also had a really good time here. Some of the bartenders are total sweeties and some of them, uh, aren't. It's a rock bar in Cleveland. Go to Portland if you want a vegan Ph.D. candidate to ask how your day was while making you something with house-infused raw ginger bourbon and fennel pollen and imported marasca cherries. The security/cooler dude is menacing and amazing; he trained at the Kremlin and apprenticed at the bar from Road House before coming here and is an adorable combination of feral and cuddly and I want to give him a high five every time I see him. read more

The Grog Shop, sadly and despite its history, is a horrible venue for almost anything. I really wish it could get more stars, but I almost gave it one, so yeah. They're able to book some pretty great music, which is the sole basis for two stars. Oh yeah, and it's ridiculously affordable. It's dingy, drinks are weak and overpriced, the employees are mostly burned-out hippies (in a bad way; I've nicknamed one of them "Father Time"). It's always packed, probably way over fire code (ever heard of "sold out?"), and there's really no ventilation to speak of. I don't mind sweating profusely while hearing great music, but only if I'm on the fields of Manchester, Tenn. Oh yeah, and the patrons are horrible, often throwing beer and what not onto stage (which is also not cool because it ruins instruments). read more

Great venue. Neighborhood institution been supporting local music for decades. Also, a variety of touring acts spanning many genres can be seen at very reasonable prices. Friendly bartenders and good sound. I've loved the Grog since the old location down the street, and it's still one of coolest places in town. read more

I've been going to shows at the Grog since probably around 1994, when I was too young to get in but I got in anyways. I have seen hundreds of shows at the Grog Shop over the years, both in the current location and the old one. Shows rarely start on time, so expect to have a long night. And if it's sold out, don't expect to be able to see anything. Maybe it's just the type of music I like that attracts every seven foot tall man in the Cleveland area, though. And they always want to stand in front of me. What the hell is that all about? I wish there was elevated spots in the club, sort of like at Musica, or the old Agora Ballroom. Alas, there's not. Best thing going at the Grog Shop right now? The comedy. This is a great spot to take in a comedy show. I prefer the dive bar atmosphere to a squeaky clean, two drink minimum, terrible opening acts comedy club. And lately, the Grog has been bringing in some of the best names in alternative comedy. If you're looking at the listings and see a Chucklefck night, you should check it out. Who knew Cleveland had so many great comics? read more

Saw a show here. The show itself was great and the bartenders were awesome. But they need to do something about the entry process. I waited 30min outside in the bitter cold for a show i already bought a ticket to. There was no reason why we had to be held up. I'm not gunna lie, it put a damper on the night. And those poor business that had to endure a barricade of people blocking their entrances. It just wasn't thought thru read more

Ok, the Grog is a Cleveland Heights institution. Bands have cut their teeth here, from the forgettable to the UN-forgettable, and it has played host to THOUSANDS of them. Just look at the graffiti-covered walls, and you'll see history in sharpie over every inch. Bands like Flaming Lips, Oasis, Meat Puppets, Sleater Kinney and even people like Henry Rollins have graced its tiny stage with their music and poetry. More recently, comedy in the form of a multitude of local, talented stand-ups as well as nationally known names like Pete Holmes and MC Chris have started appearing there and there's no end in sight. They have a decent bar, fairly typical for a smaller music venue, and there's really no parking save for street and the metered garage just down the road on Coventry, but it is worth it to see a favorite musical act up close and personal, and soak up the energy of this oasis of sound and culture. Rock on Grog Shop, rock on:) read more

It kind of bums me out that the Grog has been around as long as it has. Not because they are a bad place to see a show, nor due to the fact that they consistently book some of the best local and national music around. It's not that I have a ton of great memories of seeing (or performing with) my favorite bands in both the old and new spaces. It's not that the Grog has provided opportunities to see acts that in other cities play in much larger venues. Nope, what bums me out about the Grog's longevity is that I remember when they opened,and have been going to shows there for so long, that it provides a very clear and quantifiable measure of how old I am getting. Seriously, there aren't many better places to see a rock show. If a band you like is playing at the Grog, make it a point to go, or just go ahead and kick yourself preemptively before all your friends tell you how awesome it was. read more

Went to see a show at this bar for the first time and saw that they had a price guide to all their beers listed on the wall. Open a tab got some beers and at the end of the night when I went to close my tab it seems that they added tax on to everything after the fact. I've never been to an establishment that didn't factor taxes into the price of the beer so customers knew what they were paying for when they saw a sign listing the price of something that didn't advertise that tax would then be added afterwards. Kind of a lame move in my opinion and I won't be returning to this venue. read more