I don't get to spend a lot of tine in Hallowell anymore since I moved away from the area in 2010,…read morebut it seems as though every time I do, we somehow end up at Easy Street. Friends of ours wanted to play some pool after we had dinner nearby at Lucky Garden, so we did exactly that. It was a slow night and no one was waiting for the table, so we played about 4 or 5 games and had a lovely time. The decor is awesome, the bar is clean, and the staff were friendly. I've always had a good time here, and I enjoy the artwork too!

Rude staff. Waited for over 30 mins for a pool table and they wouldn't allow us to play over an…read morehour before closing because of "last call". We also asked for an exchange of quarters and the bartender/staff rudely said "no" because he was "annoyed at the other customers". This is completely unacceptable and for this place to have a 4.9 review doesn't make sense.

It was ok. I just don't think it's worth the 30$ cover charge to get in. Drinks were mediocre for…read morean espresso martini. For that price of a cover charge I would expect my martini in a glass cup vs a plastic one. The barn itself is nice if you were to host an event however going for live music wasn't worth the price IMO

Very cool venue with live music every week in the summer. Bar inside and often food truck out…read morefront, we came today for Thanks to Gravity. Fun band. Few tables downstairs and theater seating upstairs.

Went and saw the Christmas symphony and it was absolutely amazing. Orchestra was fantastic the…read morechoir amazing and the conductor absolutely controlled the show perfectly. Guess singer from American Idol was stunning. Coming from the entertainment capital of the world of Las Vegas Nevada we were very impressed with how amazing the show was. The venue was stunning and the sound and lighting was fantastic an amazing crew an amazing symphony and an amazing conductor all put together created a wonderful Christmas special. Everybody in the venue was so friendly. From the greeters at the front door to the people at the bar to the people who sat us... What a fantastic bunch of people in Portland Maine. As chill as it was everybody was so happy and it's such a welcome feeling in the world today. Cannot say enough about this amazing symphony, this amazing theater, and more importantly this amazing staff who made us feel so welcome. Thank you so much and we can't wait to see you again soon

Great Holiday Show by the POS, atmosphere and seating was perfect. The music was really nice, I…read morewould have wanted to hear more of the Classic Christmas tunes than what they chose but it was still enjoyable.

What a gem! This cozy, intimate venue is perfect. The facilities are well done and nicely…read moreappointed, the food and food service is great, the acoustics are good. We had a great time and highly recommend this place.

No complaints at all with our entertainment and our meals. The one complaint I have is no access…read moreto WI-FI. We had a family issue and had no access to WI-FI. You should at a minimum have access to purchase that service for emergencies.

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

One of the best venues in Maine, really feels like the states most authentic place to see concerts!…read moreSurround by nature,on the lake, in the summertime really can't be beat! Food is a good mix of options and they usually have something for everyone ! Staff is friendly and accommodating! Having a cheaper ticketing option as well as a higher end one is a nice balance. Like any new venue there's room to always improve, but this is truly a hidden gem... that's not so hidden anymore

Stella venue for concerts. The staff were exceptionally awesome across the board-beverage service,…read moresecurity staff, parking attendants, etc. Red Barn food truck was phenomenal. It is a beautiful setting to listen to live music. Taj & Keb crushed it.

For a smaller sized music venue in Portland it's a really solid spot. Came here for a show for the…read morefirst time last night. It featured an opening band called Canopy from New Haven CT and the headliner was called High Fade all the way from Scotland. They are funk meets rock group but really played songs with lots of different genres. The musical talent of all three members were off the charts, worth seeing for sure! We got here before opening and a short line had formed and we got inside right on time in a quick manner. Friendly staff all around and they have a lower level, like a pit along with some tables and an upper section as well. Lots of people but it didn't feel crammed which was great. Good tap list of local craft beers and appeared to be some cocktails that could be made as well. Overall solid location to see some local or more under the radar artists!

Keeping in context that this is a medium-sized venue, I thought that the experience generated in…read morethe space was excellent! Clean bathrooms, an easy-to-access and well-staffed bar and a really unique vibe created!

Recently attended a one-man show at Cadenza and loved all parts of the experience…read more Check out their calendar of events; they feature lots of local talent as well as some national acts. Cadenza itself is a comfortable performance space with tables scattered around what may be a dance floor (?) with a well-lit and audio-connected stage for the performers. You can order drinks and small snacks, like chips, at the bar, and you can also order pizza from a local spot that will deliver to Cadenza, but the night we were there, they were backed up, and they were not able to deliver food for an hour and a half! That was the ONLY disappointing part of the night. Otherwise, it was all GREAT!

I love this place! Great atmosphere, top notch local and out of town entertainment! Matt is super…read morefriendly and accommodating..

Amazing intimate venue for being up close and personal with musicians and performers. Great…read moreacoustics and nearly feel as though the performance is just for you with limited seats and proximity. Staff is great, super friendly and welcoming. On tap beer selection, wine and snacks available if desired. Unfortunately I am not local or I would definitely grab a membership to enjoy the front row tables and be a regular here. Street parking is available or short walk from some of the larger public lots as well. Walking distance to a number of local restaurants and bars to grab a bite prior to or after events. Highly recommend getting out to support this awesome venue!

This is a great venue to watch artists in a very intimate setting, where you could almost have…read moreconversations with the artist as they played on the stage. The seating is limited with some obstructed views, but the audio was great and there's a selection of beverages that you could have as well, including free water. The staff was super friendly as they escorted people in and checked IDs at the door and the show that we went to was phenomenal and enjoyable. I will definitely come back if an artist comes through that I wanna see here. Oh the show we saw was the Jackie Greene set.