I've been here a couple of times on tour now and Mr Smalls is a destination we love arriving at! The staff is helpful, merch area is large, great restaurant on the 2nd floor, nice bar in the back, and it's all in a converted church! Good sound system and great acoustics, it is a church afterall, make this venue a fun experience for bands and fans alike! I can't wait to see you again soon Mr Smalls....You rock! read more

Saw Devin Towsend there ... 18 months ago. Stopped in for drinks in 7/2012. Just finishing the review now. I am not a fan of the punk scene ... but I AM a fan of re-purposed churches. Drinking in church = winning = automatic 5 stars. Both trips were summer trips and ... sorry but the ventilation was sup-par. I get it ... it's an old Croatian church ... hard to cool a joint like that. Beer selection was adequate. Grillmaster Gregg? Are you kidding me? Awesome. This guy merits an automatic 5 stars, says me. Try it. read more

This might be my favorite venue in the Pittsburgh area. It is located in Millvale, so it is just a quick drive over from the city. Under $10 Uber from Polish Hill which is wonderful because they have a full bar and sometimes parking is tough around there. I've seen a great variety of shows here, from folky Punch Brothers to indie Jenny Lewis to Gwar. Every time I check their schedule I find a show that I want to attend. It is general admission/standing room and there really isn't a bad spot in the place, even if you want to stand in the back by the bar away from the crowd a little bit. I prefer to get right up front, which is usually pretty easy here depending on the show! Another thing I love about this place is that you can get reasonably priced drinks. I guess I should clarify and say "reasonably priced drinks for a music venue"! If you need craft beer, they have a great selection. I've also gotten wine (they usually have a white and red from Black Box, which I really like) and they give you a generous pour! If you're trying to keep it cheap, go for a PBR pounder which is probably one of the best deals. They also have some snack food like pretzels or pita and hummus. GOOD ADVICE: Either get there early (also for parking reasons) or AVOID WILL CALL. If you are someone who likes to buy your tix online and then show up right when the music is starting, expect to stand in line for a bit. I like to buy my tickets at Soundcat Records in Bloomfield to avoid the box office line. At the last show I attended, there were at least 50 people waiting in line to pick up their tickets as the band was starting. We had our tickets and got to skip the line and go right in! read more

There is just something about this place that I love. Mr. Smalls is a perfect-sized venue... not too tiny, but small enough that performances still feel intimate, even when the place is packed. The venue was created from a former church (this seems to be a theme in Pittsburgh?) so the atmosphere is pretty cool and unique. I have seen two shows here (Ra Ra Riot about a year ago, and St. Lucia (with Joywave) last week. Both were spectacular shows and drew pretty cool crowds. No douchebaggery to be found--although I don't know if that should be attributed to the venue itself, or to the actual bands. The only thing that is kind of annoying is that alcohol can only be consumed in the back where the bar is. There is a fence of sorts dividing the two sections. I'd like to imagine this is what being in a zoo feels like... except with booze. And cool bands to watch. Okay, so it's not like being in a zoo at all. But still a little odd. Overall, this is a favorite of mine that I will definitely be visiting more often (there are some great shows coming up this fall!). read more

Seeing Band of Skulls rock the house (or church?) at Mr. Smalls for my first ever concert here was just amazing. I loved the dark, gothy feel of the inside of Mr. Smalls and seeing a pure rock n' roll, grunge-rock band light up the room really made my first experience here even more memorable. The acoustics are great in this old church, making Band of Skulls seem like rock gods playing amongst the peons of souls trying to make themselves worthy. The deck outside consists of some sort of juice bar/ grill where concert goers can indulge on some light fair or order a vitamin water which, I think, is pretty neat to have outside of the actual stage. I also noticed some sort of pizza oven on the inside of Mr. Smalls, even though I didn't try any of the food. The bar is pretty legit as well; its much better than some other concert venues bars. I'll definitely come back to see other performances at Mr. Smalls. I'm interested to see what a band that doesn't wear all black sounds like inside the funhouse for sure. read more

I got to see Lissie play here last fall if you don't know her you should look her up. She is amazing... That said this place is awesome for having her. Drinks are reasonable space reasonable... Sound if you know anything about sound setup depends a lot on the band. It's a small environment in an old church it's not an opera house. That said perfectly fine for enjoyable experiences. Staff were friendly and helpful I would definitely come back here for another show. read more

This is probably my favorite venue in Pittsburgh. It's a great size, with the bar area separated towards the back. I've taken photos for a magazine here many times. The bouncers and security are extremely nice, and it's fairly easy to jump into the photo pit. Sometimes they will even let photographers hang out on the side of the stage to shoot. Experiences like these make even my regular visits to Mr. Small's better. If you're coming from the city (students!), it's probably easiest to just split a cab with friends or bring someone with a car. Taking busses here can be an arduous process. Overall one of the best vibes from a live music venue in PGH. read more

Sometimes it is hard to review a place that you have been to again and again for years with fresh eyes. I have seen a lot of shows here, and great many of them were sold out and everyone was packed in like sardines. I am really into the church-turned-venue vibe (rip Altar Bar), and it is a great venue for medium sized shows. The sound quality is okay, the light shows are pretty good, and you can mostly see the stage from standing anywhere as long as a super tall person isn't completely blocking your view. The setting is intimate, but kind of a large intimate. They serve drinks in the back and have an upstairs section that anyone can go up to with an upcharge. I would definitely recommend going to a show there if you have never gone before, I've always had a good time! read more

Love the venue but we got there to try and buy tickets and they said they didn't take a card! But they had an ATM.. tried twice and no money! Not from either ATM, now I have to wait until Tuesday to talk to the bank and make sure they didn't take it from my account! I also got fraud alerts from the bank after trying the ATM! But great show! read more

I think this has to be my favorite concert venue in Pittsburgh. There aren't a whole lot of places to see the more indie/underground shows - as most of the bands I listen to won't book Stage AE or Consol, for example. This was my second time seeing a show at Mr. Small's and it's changed quite a bit. My first experience (Bouncing Souls/Tim Barry) was fine - a big, old church with a large stage and great sound. I didn't venture too far away from the stage, so honestly, I can't remember if there was such a large bar then or not. They definitely didn't have food! Last night was my second visit to Mr. Small's (Lucero) and the first thing I noticed was that while standing in line, they now have a covered outdoor area with a food stand serving up all sorts of hot, fresh-cooked goodies plus cold water and soda. An over-21 outdoor deck has also been added where they serve drinks at a lower cost than inside the venue itself. Inside, they have a large, fully-stocked bar in the back and also upstairs in the 'choir' area. Another grill/griddle is inside and they were cooking up food all night! I didn't partake, but could smell delicious things, like sautéed mushrooms and BBQ. We arrived fairly early and just wanting to relax, headed upstairs to the 'choir'. This area is divided up into 3 or 4 sections with seating and a 'countertop' to place your drinks/food. Each section is closed off with a privacy curtain. We got very lucky and ended up being the only two people in that section. Soon after sitting down, we were offered drinks and napkins were placed under our cans of Coke. He introduced himself as Derrick and was super-attentive all night! He checked on us many times, bringing us ice water (without asking), taking drink orders, etc. Total VIP treatment - at a punk-rock show! This 30-something can get used to this! Let the kids sweat it out on the floor! read more

I have been going to Mr. Smalls since the mid-2000's. I've been in multiple bands that have played there and always been treated very well. I came tonight for a charity event at the funhouse, and while I had a great time once I made it into the venue, one of the staff members was rude enough to make me never want to come again. On my way in, the line in front of me had about a half a dozen folks waiting to get in, and each one of them was met with an abominable attitude and complete rudeness. One man simply wanted to know where he should check in to go to both events happening, and he was legitimately screamed at by this woman who insists on calling everyone "friend" while accosting them. The man was so shook he tried apologizing multiple times to no avail, and was met with more rudeness. What need is there to literally SCREAM at someone who is just trying to do the right thing?? Several people were yelled at and treated like they were stupid for not already having their documentation ready at the front of the line. Many people haven't even been to a show since COVID, why are we all supposed to know what to do?? Another friend who was in one of the bands playing was stopped and yelled at while escorting the woman in a wheelchair for whom the event was for. He'd already been there for two hours and had checked in already. I watched as multiple people in line were met with distrust and animosity for simply not knowing how to check in properly. Every single venue has their own rules now in this COVID landscape, and we're all just trying to live and find some joy. No one can be expected to innately know how each one works, and being hostile towards your patrons who are literally trying to donate towards a charity event is completely unnecessary. This woman treated everyone as if they were trying to mug her as we gave our cancer donations. I'm sorry if COVID has made working a door more difficult, but it's made everyone's lives more difficult.. you're not special. People who had to get tests were given literally no direction by her (another woman working who saw the insanity did come and explain, thank Christ), and each test sold has 2 tests... why not tell patrons that before they spend $25 each on money that could have gone to a donation?? I had to get tested because she thought my card was fake (it's not and I've literally never had any issue with it before and have toured all through Appalachia through this mess) and the person next to me did too. We walked together to the testing, and about 5 minutes later, he said "why the hell did we both buy these if there's two tests inside?? Is Smalls really that hard up to make a buck? I had to explain what to do to about a dozen confused folks I saw on the street too because that woman was too important to do her job. When I returned with my negative test, there was a new woman at the door who greeted me kindly and I said "wow, you're so much nicer than the other woman who was here." and she tried so hard not to laugh it looked like it hurt.... so I can't be the only person who knows this woman has no people skills. Like I said, I've been coming to Smalls for forever, and I've never had a bad experience until now. I don't know what crawled up this woman's ass and died, but... maybe find a profession that doesn't deal with people. Find some fucking joy in your life and rethink your choices. A couple of years ago this would have been a physical fight, but I woke up and didn't choose violence. I'm happy to say that this event sold out (despite this asshole being so belligerent that a few people straight up left and went home), but Smalls, please talk to your staff about treating people like people. Screaming at people who are trying to donate to a cancer fundraiser is not the vibe you want. read more

What a COOL place to see a rock show! I saw Cursive here last night, and I felt like I was back home! We bought tickets at the door, and right after that, the GM came up and introduced himself and shook both of our hands. (Maybe it was because I was wearing a Nebraska shirt and he thought I was with the band--but seriously, how often does that happen at a venue like this?!) The bar inside is A-plus. They have so many options, everything from hard liquor to wine to 100 kinds of beer bottles, as well as a small (but impressive) draft selection. The floor was "open" that night, so 21+ could bring alcohol out to the stage area, but 21- could not go back to the bar area. (Judging from the crowd's cheering, I don't think that's always the case, and sometimes if you're drinking you're confined to the bar.) They also have a patio bar and grill set up outside the theatre, for pre- or post-show hanging out. The grill is actually really good, and Gregg, the chef, has a super sweet mustache. Bonus points because he makes his own hot sauces; I highly recommend the Symphony of Horrors. The acoustics are not the best ever, but it's not like you're coming here to listen to the Ring Cycle. It's a rock show!! And it's a good one. read more

I like Mr. Smalls as well. I've seen a few shows here with Darren that include Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, Dimmu Borgir, and not too long ago, Behemoth. It's neat that its an old church since it gives it good sound and vibe. Being short, sometimes it's hard to see, though. Darren likes their food for some reason. I don't. Other than that, this is a solid place to see a show. read more

One of the top three coolest live venues in the Burgh! This converted church has awesome sound, an authentic vibe, and a well curated selection of mostly indie rock and roll, electronica, and a smattering of funk, jazz, folk, R & B, and alt. country. One of the owners is Liz Berlin of 'Rusted Root' so if you ever get 'lossed in the crowd' here, you'll be right at home. read more

Mr Smalls Fun House - Music Venues Near Me - Millvale, Pennsylvania

A great place to see shows in the Pittsburgh area. My favorite place to see musicians. Mr. Small's used to be an old church - and there's an option to sit in the higher pews, although I never have. There are also 2 bars located at the back of the venue (for those over 21). With a good selection of beer. Definitely worth seeing a show here. read more

Mr Smalls Fun House - Brett Dennen - Music Venues Near Me - Millvale, Pennsylvania

This place has character, that's for sure. How do you rate a place that wasn't necessarily built for concerts, more like choirs, let's say. Originally a church it's seriously super cool to be inside listening to a rock band. I don't think they did much to change the place other than add equipment for the shows. I'd assume you'd have some nice built in acoustics for singing, not sure about rocking though... It's not going to be your fancy pants Stage AE custom built for concerts, but gosh darnit does it have some history and bring some awesome bands to the Burgh! Seriously, they bring in some great acts. If I'm scanning the city paper for ads I usually pick out at least one or two shows a month I'd go and see. Being an old head I enjoy that the over 21 bar area is split up from the youngins. I had my mosh pit days. Now I just want to stand with my beer and watch a nice quite, er, loud rock show. No shoving for me! My Yuengling was $4, not bad and NOT fancy pants arena prices, thankyouverymuch! I wish the parking situation is better. It's in a random part of town that has no real parking lot area, so you have to kind of fend for yourself on the street. So come early if you want to rock early! I obviously want to use the word rock as much as I can in this review... so if you want a place to rock out, this is your place... to rock! read more

I am glad I saw a couple of shows here before rating it. I will say, I had high expectations going in, as a buddy of mine said it's one of his favorite indoor venues. I walked in and sort of compared it to a couple other churches converted to bar/concert venues. I have seen some really awesome set ups with this type of venue so topping them would be hard. Overall, it was pretty cool. First show I saw, Murder by Death, was not crowded at all. I'm never a huge fan of "drink your beer in the back while the 18 year olds go up front" setup. 21+ want to be close too, and we are the ones really contributing to your profits. We ended up hurrying through a beer to go up closer where it was less crowded and never went back for another. Band was great but sound was pretty bad. Never like when I can barely hear the singer over the drums. Upon visiting the second time for The Head and the Heart, a very very busy concert I might add, I was happy to see the sound being off was likely the bands fault. Their sound was amazing. But yet again, I am stuck in the back of the place, behind the tallest people there trying to see the band. I have to take off a star for the lack of AC and ventilation. If you can avoid it, don't go to a show here in the heat of the summer. I was annoyingly hot and sweaty at both shows. Gross. read more

I love Mr. Smalls I definitely have a lot of memories of seeing bands here when I was in high school. I love the fact that it is an old church and the alter is where the bands play it it's very unique and just fits in to the rest of Pittsburgh quite nicely. They have a couple bars and they are huge you never have a problem getting a drink. There is a upstairs patio where you can go up and smoke. They also serve food upstairs sometimes. It's a nice place to check out. read more

Greatly enjoyed the Set It Off concert. Great venue with wonderful sound! Bathrooms were very clean and staff was friendly. Would go again!

Agh mr smalls fun house the times we had. I've been coming to mr.smalls fun house for years now. Ive seen lots of changes with the skatepark the recording studio and the music venue it's self. Im not a huge huge fan being the venue is so far from me but sometimes they host good shows. Recently I was here for a show upstairs in there new venue and it was a disappointment. The front door was speedy being I got there not long after the show it's self started. The sound here is not the best being there's not much of a damping system with no foam. It was definitely a cramped show with 3 merch booths and a 5 bands. The bars prices where okay being tall boys of high life and pbr ran $4. When the headline band came on things got rowdy fast and some of the crowd lights fell mid show. The band had to stop and employees came to fix the lights. Overall I'll be returning being there's not many other places for bands to play in the Pittsburgh area. I just hope they change things up a little more for the better. read more

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Bought tickets for the balcony for Rakim. When I showed up I was told (after being told I wasn't on "the list") that I bought money towards a bar tab and still needed to buy tickets. So I was naturally charged $63.11 for two $25 tickets. Apparently there was a handling fee. On top of that, service at the bar sucked. Bartenders don't want to be bothered with customers which is an unfortunate disposition for a bartender. Overall, this place sucks and needs to be torn down. I'm sick of going out to this shithole to see decent mid-sized bands. They need to build a place downtown, these guys are conartist rent seekers who should do the world a favor and go out of business. read more

This is probably the coolest place in Pittsburgh to see a show. An 18th century Catholic church turned rock-n-roll hall! I went to see Porcupine Tree play here in the spring. It definitely lives up to it's name - it is a very small venue. Probably only holds about 650 people, and they pack 'em in. If you go, arrive early to get a good parking spot on the street, and remember to bring your earplugs. I have seen Porcupine Tree play 7 times at different venues, and this was the first place where I wished I had my earplugs. This venue was actually way too small for this band, but somehow they made it happen! read more

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Zero stars but the old memories when it was good. I've supported this place for my whole life, but unfortunately my last experience was devastating. The stuff have lost their focus on customer service and serving the arts in general. They are concerned with making money more than creating a nice event space and are very rude to their guests. Short term, they may bring in money lost from the pandemic closures but long term, they will continue to lose guests and revenue if they can't learn how to be courteous to their guests. I was sexually harassed and assaulted after one staff member decided he wasn't going to let me in for a show using a ticket I had purchased on my phone, but didn't have the paper copy. Just be mindful of those things and hopefully you'll enjoy your next show. . Other reports of people getting roofies in their drinks (which is something you have to be aware of any time you drink publicly unfortunately these days). read more

One of the few last standing, smallish big places to see a show. No smoking, pricey drinks, if you're over 21 you're trapped behind barriers. These are the bad things... The good? It's huge. I mean huge. It's an old church, the accoustics are fantastic. I've been to quite a few shows here. It seems most shows are all ages now and non smoking. I remember a time when it wasn't. We just caught Black Rebel Motorcycle Club there last night, great show, and it wasn't too hard to see the stage from all the way back in the drinking den, which means a lot seeing as I'm nearly a midger. read more

What a cool place. I don't know much about its history, but someone along the way had the brilliant idea to turn this huge old church into a concert venue. While it's rather narrow with a flat floor that doesn't allow for too many sight lines, the acoustics are simply amazing. They also manage to book some great national acts to perform. Oh, and they're non-smoking, which is a big plus. I didn't order drinks, nor did I check out the non-Yelp-approved ladies' room, so I can't vouch for the full Mr. Small's experience, but I gotta say, I was pretty pleased with my recent concertgoing experience here. read more

The biggest problem with Mr. Small's is that it's in Millvale, which is a tough place to park, and an easy place to get pulled over for no reason at all. But Mr. Small's itself is pretty cool! I do enjoy the old Croatian church turned music venue... it works well. The size of the venue is good as well. Big enough to bring in some pretty serious acts, small enough to remain at least somewhat intimate with said acts. I've never been here and had a bad concert experience, and I've had a few good ones. read more

Most unique, charming, inviting, warm, friendly, and all-around incredible place to see a live concert. There are three active stages, the mainstage (Theather-800 cap), Funhouse, and War Room that expands outside. If you're lucky enough to be local to Pittsburgh, you can just hang out for lunch every day, or get drinks after work at the Cafe. Monday nights at the Funhouse there is an open-mic/stage that is the friendliest in the city. Venues like this are becoming a rarity in America, and I can tell you that as of 2018, this is the best venue in the country in my opinion. read more

Mr Smalls is pretty fun! I have only ever been to this venue once before. The show I recently went to was in the smaller room. It was pretty cramped and tight & once the main band started playing everything got reckless & way too crowded for me. The lights were hanging so low that someone actually pulled them from the ceiling & they had to stop the show. I just feel like there should be a separate area for all of the people selling merch & the bathrooms should be more accessible & have actual doors on the stall, not just curtains. read more

Went to a concert at Mr. Smalls, and was pleasantly surprised by the good acoustics. We didn't eat anything, but the beers were reasonably priced. It was somewhat casual; you can basically just walk in the concert area and stand around in the fringes if you want (a good strategy if you want to lean up against the wall for support), or settle in the middle right in front of the band. If so, you will be closely surrounded by others standing around enjoying the music. Standing in place for 2-3 hours is no picnic. This place really needs seating to get a better rating from me. Since this was a former church, we wondered why they didn't just leave the pews that would have undoubtedly been right where we were standing. That would have added a flair to the place. read more

Sure, the place is a cramped converted church that almost always overbooks gigs. And sure it doesn't have "doors" on the bathroom stalls. But this place is the perfect environment for concerts. Nothing beats being completely surrounded by gross people as you stand right in front of the stage dripping with sweat and rock out with your favorite band. Another plus to this place is the variety of music they bring in, everything from 50 Cent to GWAR to Avenged Sevenfold to They Might Be Giants. Worth seeing a band you're familiar with, or drop on by for a crappy local band you've never heard of. Just don't make any noise outside! The surrounding area is nothing but old heads, and security want to keep them happy lest they file a noise complaint. read more

Great venue and cheap drinks. Outside patio is really cool. Stopped in from out of town and saw chris robinson brotherhood by myself. Still had a good time! read more

Our new daughter-in-law and son had their reception at Mr. Small's on July 7th. My wife and I went to the initial tasting. The food was very good, but being seniors, we had our reservations about the venue in general. WELL, we could not have been happier with the end result. Sarah, Katie and staff did a tremendous job. Even our "country club" friends complimented on what a nice reception it was. Thanks to the whole staff. read more

I've been to a few shows here and no complaints really other than parking. But other than that it's a great place. Acustics are good, lighting good, bathrooms are clean, the food is decent and bartenders are on point. I would be ok if more shows played here any not the south side. To each their own. read more

I love Mr Smalls. It is quite a trek for me to get there and driving through Pittsburgh is one of the biggest pains, but once you get there, it is awesome. There is no parking so make sure to get there early enough to find street parking. Also, the area is lacking in food. Everything there either closed early (like 3pm!) or is a more of a sit-down restaurant. The only place to get a quick bite to eat is Subway. So if you want to eat something else as you wait in line, you should stop somewhere before you get to Millvale. As for the venue itself, it is quite cozy. I've been there in the winter and summer and find that they seem to keep it at a reasonable temperature. They also have a coat check ($1) which is quite useful! and a bar in the back. Overall, I think Mr. Smalls is one of the best places in the area to see some bigger names at a more intimate venue. Great prices, great bands, great place. Happy 10th birthday Mr. Smalls! read more

This is one of my favorite venues in Pittsburgh, the other also being a renovated Church (Altar Bar). They did a pretty awesome remodel and now offer an upstairs bar, smoking balcony, and more space on the main floor. The stage is where the altar of the church used to be and offers a pretty unique concert-experience. The size of the venue is a perfect balance between intimate and energetic. I have many fond memories of seeing punk and metal bands here for the past 12 years. Definitely check it out! read more

My husband bought tickets for us to see Delta Spirit earlier this month, and I was excited to finally check out Mr Smalls. While walking up to the venue, I was very surprised that it's actually an old church. Even though Delta Spirit had already started, we quickly grabbed beers and found a great spot to stake out for the night. The acoustics were wonderful, and lead singer Matt Vazquez's vocals sounded transcendent. I am not sure how this venue would handle a large crowd, but I know that I had a great time and would definitely return. read more

Great place for a concert. The beer selection was one of the best I've seen at a music venue. There was also a good food selection but I did not have any so I can't comment on the quality but the prices were pretty reasonable. I got balcony seats. You have to reserve the seats separately through the venue's (website or call). You pay $30 at the bar which can be used to order drinks and food. For for a sold-out show, it was well worth the extra money. They did not overcrowd the balcony and it was very comfortable. The balcony had it's own smaller bar with a server that would take food/drink orders. It was very convenient having a $30 tab to use for drinks. There was also a patio that is used for a smoking section; however it was big enough to comfortable for a non-smoker. Being a sold-out show it was nice to be able to sit outside for a bit and have a few drinks between bands. The staff overall was very nice and were happy to help. I highly recommend coming to an event here; even if you don't get the balcony. read more

I've been consistently going to shows at least once a month since I was 15 years old (nearly 10 years now) from Wu-Tang Clan at the House of Blues in Cleveland, to dirty DIY punk & metal shows at the Legion of Doom in Columbus, and Mr. Smalls Fun House is one of the raddest venues in this region of the country. Last night was my first show at Mr. Smalls and I saw Adam Warrock, Mega Ran, MC Lars and MC Chris. The old church-turned-venue setting is warm, dark and perfect for metal shows, even though this was a nerdcore hip hop show. The size of the venue to me is perfect- can hold about 300 people with ample standing room and the seated bar area in the back for the strictly 21 and up crowd is the absolute best part. Flanked on either side by identical bars and an additional beer stand, you have no trouble at all getting a decently priced drink at any time. I had a beer and 3 mixed drinks for $25, plus every drink you bought got you a ticket towards a free taco at the end of the night. I bought my 4 drinks and recieved my free softshell taco at the end of the show, who doesn't love free tacos?! The only complaint I have about the drinks is they were pretty watered down even though they contained a decent amount of booze, which is always a turnoff. There is no smoking inside, but you can enjoy a cigarette on the patio just outside the entrance and re-enter with no trouble at all. The staff from the hotdog stand outside, to the ticket counter at the door, to the bar were accomodating & friendly, the general manager introduced himself and greeted all my friends and I upon arrival at the bar. I'm thinking about going back later this month on the 24th to see one of my favorite black metal bands Enslaved perform on my boyfriend's birthday. Either way, I'm definitely going back! read more

Hands down the best medium to large sized venue in Pittsburgh. Mr. Smalls has everything: great sound, great food and it's a great space to see bands play. I've seen some of my favorite shows from the past decade in the venue and I am always impressed with the excellent sound. It's well mixed and rarely ever too loud. I've seen a lot of people complain about the parking situation but honestly 90% of the time you can easily find parking on the side streets running parallel to Mr. Smalls. If your favorite band is coming to play at Mr Smalls you can rest easy knowing it's going to be an amazing show read more

Still a sh.t show. Waiting in line to get in for nearly half an hour. Line not moving. If you can't handle opening the doors you shouldn't be running a music venue. Can't wait to see how else they screw up. No wonder they have to keep getting bailed out. read more