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    Loud
    DJ
    Live music

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    The Ultrasounds!
    Christina P.

    Love love love this place, which has great vibes, fantastic and creative musicians, better than average drinks and a great crowd. Sound is great. If you're an aging rock and punk fan like me, you'll be happy to know that there are a few chairs and booths for you to sit in if you're too tired to join the pit, but if you're in the mood to dance and approach the stage there's plenty of space and time for that too. Get there early in the evening if you want a seat. I love that it's woman owned and operated and women are well-represented among the bands that play here too. Great ambiance and bartenders.

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    Scott M.

    Love this place! I have seen so many shows here, across a wide range of genres. The bartenders and staff are always friendly. This place is a treasure! If Albany is an oasis, the Ivy Room is its Casbah!

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    Miss D.

    I feel like this is definitely one one those if you're from the area you've been to or you know of this awesome little venue. They always have great musicians coming through and their sound is really good. You gotta check out the old show posters on the wall, there are some that I wish I could have seen! Bar staff are friendly and welcoming. They consistently bring their A-game

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    Smrithika A.

    This spot in Albany boasts of nightly music with local bands. They have tickets that you can buy ahead of time or at the door. For a measly $10 you can see 3-4 good local bands and support local thriving artists. What I like most about this place was this feeling of community with bands, all of them supported each other and some even shared the same artists. It was truly something I hadn't seen before with bands pumping each other up. Each band was diversely different but the music was always entertaining. Th service is also great with the bouncer being welcoming and the bar service being quick. There isn't a crazy rush to the bar or stage like most places with everyone resourcing personal space. Parking is street and easily available. This institution is great for an evening of music.

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    Ed U.

    I was thinking what would be worthy of my 4,600th Yelp review milestone, and by sheer coincidence, I've come back here after an absence of 4,600 years. OK, it hasn't been that long, but I was knee-high to a man and gave me a piece of mamma daddy never had...when I was last here. Oh Philadelphia Freedom, shine on me. Anyway I distinctly remember more of a tiki vibe back then and a pina colada in my hand. I think it even had a tiny, folding pink paper parasol in it. Now all these years later, Jamie W. and I are back for St. Paddy's Day to see how the Ivy Room was holding up. Very well if you ask me. It definitely feels more like a comfortable neighborhood bar than I remember from my youth, but of course I've become more comfortable and neighborhoody in my advanced years so maybe Ivy and I have been aging at the same rate. This time we avoided anything fruity or tropical and went straight for a couple of $5 Drake's Hefeweizens in plastic cups, of course (photo: http://bit.ly/2Z9HadJ). We watched, listened and danced a wee bit of a jig to a ten-piece Pogues-inspired bar band aptly named The Bogues (video: http://bit.ly/2ZajBBe). 'Twas a grand time we had even if there was no place to sit. In fact, we liked our experience so much we came back a couple of weeks later to see Fleetwood Macrame, a tribute band to, you guessed it, Fleetwood Mac with the lead singer and guitarist evoking Stevie Nicks quite accurately with her shawl-draped moves (video: http://bit.ly/2Z9HfOz). Oh yes, Ivy Room, I'm back. DRINKS - 3 stars...the pina coladas are fades memories but the Hefeweizens hit the spot MUSIC - 4.5 stars...what we came in for AMBIANCE - 4 stars...laid back and chilll SERVICE - 4 stars...the bartender moved fast TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely a homecoming for me RELATED - Looking for dining options on Solano Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2HvcTQH

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    SO MUCH FUN!!!! Great eclectic East bay crowd that dances--super fun with a local vibe!

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    Really ridiculously rude doorman, at least he was consistent as in rude to each and every patron. We will avoid in future.

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    This place was so fun . The band playing was outstanding and the Bar staff were really nice .i can't wait to go again soon. Thanks

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    Ask the Community - Ivy Room

    How much seating is there inside for shows? I'm guessing it's mainly standing...

    You guess correctly. There’s a back booth and a side bench against the wall, and that’s it.

    Is food served?

    no, but I have seen folks bring food in.

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    Hotsy Totsy Club

    Hotsy Totsy Club

    4.1
    (415 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    The Hotsy has provided me with years of great memories, laughter, and good times. It is one of…read morethose places that has more character and charm than many bars twice its size. The menu changes regularly, which keeps things interesting, but one thing that never changes is the consistently excellent service. One of my favorite things about this spot is how dog-friendly it is. The owner's dog is practically the co-owner of the bar and is often lounging around, adding even more personality to the experience. If you are lucky enough to meet him, just know the dog has standards. The dog only accepts meat, so do not bother offering him the tortilla from your taco. Trust me, you will be judged. Another major perk is that they allow outside food. Conveniently, there is a taco truck right next door serving some of the best carnitas tacos around, making it easy to pair great food with great drinks. Also, keep an eye on the TVs. They always seem to be playing some delightfully over-the-top late-night movie programming that inevitably sparks random conversations and plenty of laughter among the crowd. Overall, this is a fantastic neighborhood bar with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a ton of personality. It can get crowded, so try to grab a spot early if you can. You'll notice plenty of regulars who come back again and again, and to me, that is always one of the best signs that a place is doing something right.

    DON'T LET OTHERS SWAY YOU THIS IS DEFINITLY A STRIP CLUB!…read more These other reviews are gaslighting me! I came in and bought some women several drinks and got NOTHING for it, JUST LIKE A REAL STRIP CLUB! Some even offered to take me to VIP and said I'd only be able to look but no touching! The nice thing about this STRIP CLUB is that the rules are so lax you can EAT THE TACO! Name another STRIP CLUB in America that allows that??? Drink prices are reasonable though.

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    Interior of the building
    Interior of the building
    Inside the bar
    Inside the bar
    Lively scene. It gradually got more crowded as the night went on.

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    Lively scene. It gradually got more crowded as the night went on.
    Club Mallard

    Club Mallard

    4.0
    (490 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Our second bar of the night! Stopped by Club Mallard after Blue Rabbit Bar for something more…read morespacious so our group could all be together. This was very nice; it was very spacious and offers outdoor patio with tiki vibes! Our group was able to snag the outdoor patio upstairs! Other people were free to also hang out in the patio too, but because we got there early and our group was big, we were able to put the tables together and it really just felt like we were the only ones there; very intimate. There is a pool table and a bar on the second floor, so you don't have to go back downstairs. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They provided great customer service and came by to our table to pick up empty glasses. There was an incident that happened where a man was taking pictures of people in the bar and he came outside to the patio and started taking photos of our group, which we felt very uncomfortable about. We alerted staff and they were able to handle the situation and came back to check on us. They don't serve food here, but they do allow you to bring food from other places! That was very convenient because we were already comfortable and didn't want to leave to go somewhere else. Tacos El Autlense is a 5 min walk away and it's one of my fave places to get tacos; that's where we got our food at! I literally had it the night before too hahaha, but I wasn't complaining! This place was so cute; the music, the ambiance, the service... a whole vibe!!! I would definitely come back.

    Sexy cabin themed bar for the win!…read more Relaxed and fun spot with lots of spaces to explore. Pool, the bar and a bamboo themed patio on the ground floor, and then an upstairs too for a more intimate vibe. Drinks seem above average quality, but I just stuck with Guinness (poured quite well). Street parking.

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    The place has a unique motif! A tiki Cabin in the woods!?
    The place has a unique motif! A tiki Cabin in the woods!?
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    Little Hill Lounge

    Little Hill Lounge

    4.5
    (120 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Little Hill is what's you get when you cross a dive bar with a community center. People of all…read morestripes gathering for drinks, meeting friends, chatting up someone sitting next to you, people watching, and listening to local musicians or DJs. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are great. The place is plastered with posters of upcoming events. The interior is classic dive bar with red lights, beer signs, circle booths, wooden bar and jukebox. I love being able to slide into a booth and watch everyone else stroll in to the bar. I try to support the occasional pop-up food booth outside to keep them coming back.

    Little Hill Lounge, what a gem for our little city of El Cerrito. I love a good neighborhood bar,…read moreand LHL is exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot ~ walking distance, cool peeps, friendly bartenders, great music, stiff drinks, fun foodie pop-ups, and cool events throughout the year. We've celebrated birthdays, holidays, and taken new friends and old here. The perfect meet up, place for one/done or sit and stay a while. Good value, great Little Hill Mai Thai. During the holidays they have one of the best hot buttered rums I've ever had. Most recently, we've enjoyed their live karaoke (you get to perform with a live band) which makes for a pretty epic experience, the addition of local bands performing in the back of the bar, and the pop up Double Barrel BBQ with the amazing Lorenzo cookin' it up (yes to the smash burger, grilled cheese, and chocolate chip dipped cookie). Dimmed lighting, curtained photo booth, booth/bar stool seating..simply the best. Recently popped in and noticed new napkins with their logo and pretty menus with new creative cocktails/fun, localish names. Looking forward to the future of this bar, rock on!

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    Tonight's headliner, Slow Motion Cowboys!
    Tonight's headliner, Slow Motion Cowboys!
    A packed house! Pre-headliner band showtime.
    A packed house! Pre-headliner band showtime.
    Conservatory. Pre-show milling about.

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    Conservatory. Pre-show milling about.

    Ivy Room - musicvenues - Updated July 2026

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