Majority of the concerts I've been to have been at Middle East -- music fests, cultural concerts,…read moreEDM nights, funk nights, PAX East nights -- and I've lost count of how many hip-hop/rap shows I've seen here. Some of the best concerts I've ever been to have been here. Downstairs, Upstairs, ZuZu -- each space has its own charm, and I'll always have a soft spot for all of them. Tickets are always fairly priced; I've never paid more than $65. The bartenders are chill, and the bar itself is standard -- nothing special -- but it's a concert venue. If you're looking for something craftier, head to Brick & Mortar down the street. Five stars for all the memories, and more to come!

I went for the first time for a JUTES concert- jutes was amazing, the venue itself was alright…read more When waiting in line for the bathroom I looked up at the wall and saw the vent caked with dust- definitely a fire hazard. I would come back again for a concert.

Yall, I was at a show here and the staff were just so sweet. I left two really expensive chargers…read moreand a very diligent woman named Nora at the box office ran on foot TWICE to check not only the lost and found but also the verbally described area that I thought I left the chargers in. The show was lit, and knowing that the employees are that sweet and helpful, gives me so much peace of mind in coming back. If anyone reads this tell nora Jacob says a big thank you for the above and beyond help I will definitely be coming back. Also my friends were eating chicken wings and it smelled amaze!

Rating of the venue itself, not the concert (Amira Elfeky). The venue seemed clean besides the…read moreceilings of the showroom. Bartender was pleasant and attentive. The stage was a good height to be able to see the performers. Was really up and personal which I loved. At times, the crowd on the floor were pretty crammed but we all made it work. I'd attend another concert here without question.

Great food and beverages. Service was excellent and very friendly…read more Unfortunately music was a little late for us this time great venue.

The real deal. Best Guinness around. Good food. Friendly people are in there all the time, whether…read moreyou are in there for the first time or the hundredth time. I have been to so many music shows and they are always good, the booking manager gets only great acts.

Rude staff and SCAM. Read the other reviews BY MUSICIANS. I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND this place…read more Good beer is about all. They did not pay a group who had several out of town members and even one from out of the country and asked them to pay full price entry to the show before as well as for drinks. Also charge a ridiculous price to rent the venue after 10p on a weeknight when nobody is there. Pay to play for touring musicians - don't support this place if you care about honorability in music

The Lilypad in the heart of Inman Square Cambridge is in my opinion without doubt the best…read moreperformance space in the Boston area, with exception of course of the great larger halls like Symphony + Jordan. When it comes to the intimacy of a smaller room, nothing compares to the vibe of this great sounding + visually stunning venue, thanks to Dan Masi for the fantastic wall murals, and to the entire staff for always maintaining a welcoming + energetic atmosphere. The beer + wine selection is superb. Sure the hotel bars bring in some heavy hitters, but the Lilypad consistently features the absolute best of the phenomenal + varied artists we are blessed with in the amazing music scene of greater Boston, as well as talent from NYC + all over the country. The music programming is incredibly varied; some of the best jazz + chamber music performances I have ever enjoyed happened here. The ongoing Sunday-night Jazz Jam session is an awesome scene, always featuring great opening performances by the house-band, followed by convivial jazz jamming, open to players + listeners alike, not to be missed!

Glad we stumbled upon this spot while looking for live music in Boston on a Sunday. Down an…read moreunassuming alley in Somerville, The Jungle opens up into a cavernous black-painted space with a stage at the end. It's full of funky art pieces and a random assortment of tables. There's a small bar at one end serving beer, cocktails and food. While we were there the line up was a couple local indie bands. A great place to check out the local music scene. Minus one star because there was a strange smoky oily smell which may have been coming from another business but was unpleasant.

Went here for the first time last night…read more Had a blast rocking out to Squints with my buddies. We also caught some of Sand Machine before Squints took the stage. The place was sold out. Good energy, good sound, and a good time all around. The Jungle is a really cool live band venue tucked away in Somerville with food stands and restaurants surrounding it. Super friendly staff running the place. I love that it's mainly a live band space with a nice sized bar in the back. Support live music people. Super fun night at The Jungle! Looking forward to more shows!

I came here for Fruitstand and OMG IT WAS PERFECT!! The DJs gave me lifeeee It is an intimate…read morevenue but has enough space and is aerated enough so you can dance nonstop and not feel uncomfortable. Bartenders are very nice (I asked for a ginger ale and they didn't charge me), and bar is stocked really well! The upstairs has a quieter crafting activity and open space area for those of us who can't handle the sensory overload of too much sweaty loud music and strobing lights. No coat check so everyone just slung their jackets along the wall. Location was great, with a reasonably priced parking lot right outside. I will absolutely come back for Fruitstand and try to come to some indie shows here soon!

The rudest staff in any establishment, anywhere, hands down. Would never, ever return there. The…read moresecurity staff has absolutely no social skills, the bartenders are just beer pourers, the place is literally a rat hole. So many other places to spend our hard earned dollars to see a concert. Don't care if it's the only place a band is playing in the area. Whomever owns this place clearly does not care about customer service, decency, and repeat business. The best thing that could happen here is they fail and someone else buys it. Go elsewhere.

Lovely speakeasy vibe with delicious drinks. Only issue is that it is a bit small, and hard to hear…read moreconversations in large groups. Otherwise, great place to grab a fun drink.

Somehow I had never popped into the spot in Central before. The aesthetic is the optimal dark and…read moremoody cocktail bar vibe. The drinks were creative and well balanced but stronggg. It was fun trying a good options, just plan on taking the red line home. The staff was super helpful making menu recommendations and as the bar cleared out toward the end of the night they were fun to hang out with.

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.