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    The Complex

    2.5 (115 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues

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    THE COMPLEX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Live music
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Ella Langley at The Lot
    Brooke G.

    We went for Ella Langley's concert at The Lot. She was amazing, but the venue wasn't my favorite. I wish they had more bathrooms. Even some port a potty's would have been better. The food was not great, but we still had fun because we went for the music. The people that worked there were all really nice though. The location was awesome. We walked from, The courtyard Marriott and it was a pretty lit up, safe walk. So my opinion is they need to figure out the bathroom situation, if they have big concerts again.

    Nycole R.

    While I REALY don't prefer standing room only venues, for what this is, it's a pretty decent place. Smaller, more intimate concerts are held here and I guess the lack of seating does increase the camaraderie when you're standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other fans enjoying the performance together. The venue is older and a little quirky, but that fits the charm. If you are lucky enough to get a parking spot right out front, you won't have far to walk. Otherwise, the Gateway is only a block or so away. The staff takes safety and security very seriously-no outside food or drink or weapons and everyone is scanned with a handheld metal detector. I saw a sign for a coat check, but didn't use it. Since there's nowhere really to stash your stuff, I'd recommend coming with minimal personal items. The next time one of my favorite indie bands or up-and-coming artists is playing here, I'll probably be there. Wearing comfortable shoes and pants with pockets for all my crap.

    Victoria V.

    This is a great venue. They have some of the fastest security and ticket takers out of any concert place in salt lake. I attended vampire weekend tonight and had an amazing time. I do wish that they had emptied the garbage out prior to the concert because there was a continual stench throughout the concert area. Yuck!

    Aunndrea K.

    I love this venue for the large stage areas and access to outside. If I'm going to a concert I want to be able to dance my heart out and then step outside to cool off. The complex is perfect for loud music, epic light shows while also offering access to the cool night air to have a intimate conversation.

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    Small building where everyone is cramped and security hugs your back all night, even with a good artist this venue was terrible.

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    Steve aoki live....that's what makes this night awesome oh yeah the venue is cool too I suppose

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    Ask the Community - The Complex

    I have an upcoming concert at the 'Lot' venue - I can't find any information about this venue anywhere. Does anybody have any more information on what to expect?

    I had the same question and came across this--no information on their website, but I went to a show there a few days ago.… 

    What does the VIP area look like? Is it first come, first serve?

    It depends on what part of the complex your in. In The Lot outside it's up on the balcony. In the Rockwell it's fenced off and to the right. There's a few tables up front closer to the stage.… 

    Are kids allowed in?

    Some shows are all ages, some are 18+, some are 21+. Usually shows here are all ages but most of the ppl who come here are not ones I'd want children around.

    How safe is parking and walking there, where would be the safest place to park?

    Well my friends and I got approached by many homeless men asking for illegal substances which is kind of unsettling because we were alone with no adult and as for parking there is parking just on the side of the road.

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    The workers were nice, the security was solid (they checked bags and used metal detectors), sound was great.

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    5.1 miCity of South Salt Lake

    Little dive bar. Big fun! I needed to take the edge off from work and found this gem on Yelp! It's…read moreone of the closest bars by my house and it was open late on a Sunday! Drinks are cheap and so are their Hennessy shots at $7 each! Plenty of seating available, but everyone seems to congregate at the bar. I soon found that the bartender is such a hoot and so friendly! There's a couple of pool tables. The bathrooms are a little "shocking." I was looking for the women's restroom and when the lights automatically turned on, I saw lots of 70s models posing nude. So this is what regular bodies look like before the surgery era! The men's restroom was more classy with people smoking cigars.

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    0.4 miDowntown

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    3.3(102 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown

    Great silent disco in the basement, very friendly staff and service, very good place to celebrate…read moresomething!

    I've been attending the burlesque shows here for the past two months and have been coming here to…read moredance for years. The performers are absolutely incredible and clearly put so much time, energy, and heart into what they do. The bartenders have also consistently been awesome, friendly, and welcoming. Unfortunately, my experiences with the door person have become increasingly troubling. On multiple separate occasions, I've noticed a very clear difference in the way he treats me and my more visibly gay, queer, and trans friends compared with straight friends who are standing literally right beside us. The interactions have felt noticeably less welcoming and, at times, openly disrespectful toward queer people. I understand being a door person requires some directness and boundaries, but that should not mean kindness and compassion are thrown out the window. For a bar that serves as an important space for the LGBTQ+ community, this is really disappointing. There aren't many queer-friendly places in this city, and it's frustrating to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome as soon as you enter the building because of the person responsible for greeting people at the door. I really hope management considers providing additional training around LGBTQ+ etiquette, inclusivity, and respectful treatment of guests. I'd also love to see more queer people represented among the staff, particularly at the door, or at minimum see a meaningful change in the way this particular employee interacts with queer patrons. After multiple separate negative experiences, I honestly have been contemplating not returning, which is unfortunate because I genuinely love the performers and have otherwise enjoyed this venue. I'm going to give it one more chance in the future, because I want to support the performers and the queer community here, but I hope things change. If you're queer and you have a bad interaction with an older white man with scraggly facial hair at the door, please know that you're not imagining it or necessarily doing something wrong. My experiences suggest that there is a real issue with the way some queer patrons are being treated.

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