Vinyl advertises itself as a venue capable of holding 850 guest and our last visit was very telling of that. CoCo and I went to see Halestorm living room sessions and the line started at the parking garage on Jefferson, wrapped around 2 corners of the building. We showed up pretty late and watched the line stay that long even after we were finally inside. Once inside, we we were surprised to have more options to stand than we expected. The sound team did an amazing job. It was an acoustic concert for the most part. The venue create an intimate enough atmosphere being that it is small inside. Drink are HEAVILY over priced. To the point of not buying one. Do your pregame before. Restrooms where clean enough and managed by security throughout the concert. read more

Vinyl Music Hall - Halestorm Concert w/ CoCo 01-19-2025 - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Bottom line up front: false advertising for the main performer. Show "started" at 7PM. Yea well it was all opening acts from 7:30-10:25. Nearly 3 hours of amateur performers. Some were God awful. It felt like open mic night karaoke at some points. Embarrassing. The crowd was frustrated. The main advertised performer was only on stage for about 40 minutes. His performance was great! I just don't think it was worth the pain of 3 hours of standing and anxiously waiting in a jam-packed crowd. The only pro is that the location is a smaller, intimate venue especially if you are near the stage. Again, blatant false advertising. They milked the crowd to buy drinks for hours while we were hoping the main act would show soon to perform. Some people left early. Never coming here again. Good luck... read more

Vinyl Music Hall - Juvenile and The 400 Degreez Band - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Attended the MLK Jr. Motown event at Vinyl music. Angela and Sarah were amazing at the bar serving wonderful drinks and southern hospitality. read more

Vinyl Music Hall - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Would not recommend doing business with this venue. They like to screw over small local artists by cancelling their closing sets. Yheti show at Vinyl on October 18th this past month, beloved local EDM artist Cam The Sella was the closing DJ for the night and without prior conversation or explanation why, the Vinyl decided to cut the closing dj's set short, not even letting him play the full hour he was guaranteed to perform. Will never again do business with a music venue that doesn't represent the artists that work hard to put on a good show for the locals that want to spend their money to see them. read more

Audio is absolutely horrible! Tried to talk to audio person or whatever he pretends to be and said to just move to a different spot. Poor audio read more

A Great place to check out your favorite bands. Very nice and intimate and very clean. We rocked out upstairs but you can also stand downstairs. The service was great with multiple bars to get a drink. If your band is in town get your self down there even if it's on a weekday. read more

Vinyl Music Hall - Bowling For Soup Fans. - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Staff was shining high-powered green lasers at drinks and individuals to get their attention. They're going to blind someone some day and have to pay for bodily harm lawsuits. Sound mixing was poor as well, the opening bands for the venue had a lot of technical difficulties which were very obviously the fault of the staff. Individuals which knew the owners and staff were allowed into the venue nearly an hour before the rest of the patrons. If you're going to let your friends in, don't do in front of a line of paying customers. Lastly, their phone number on their website goes to an inactive number and you basically can't get in contact with them outside of physically being there at the venue. Very disappointing read more

Awesome venue. Full bar, great outside smoking area, professional crew and live music almost every day. The show I attended was reasonably priced as well. The whole place has a good view of the stage and the crowd when I went seemed laid back and easygoing. The place is clean yet a little divey which is a nice combination. No pretentiousness but the floors are clean. Aside from those things, the main reason this place is so awesome is that they booked the Neon Icon himself, the vanilla villain, the cranberry vampire, the one and only Dale Dan Tony...Riff Raff. When Riff Raff approves of your venue, I approve of your venue. read more

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DON'T COME HERE!! My mom has been assaulted by random people, you would think they care about you enough to find a kick out the ones with aggression, but no!! They decided to kick out both my mom and her friend, they were only bystanders. My mother ended up in the hospital and as a daughter I was frustrated and upset. I drove all the way from Navarre just to review cameras. The bartender with brown hair, round face, and about 5'3. I asked her where the manager was so the cameras could be reviewed and she gave me the most NASTIEST ATTITUDE, like no body was worth her time and I was annoying her, apparently the managers were "too busy with the band" and I had to ask the security guards. First off, the "security guards" looked like high schoolers and they also looked high off marijuana. SOME PLACE FOR SAFETY!! And second, why would the manager be "too busy" to review cameras when someone has been violently assaulted. My mother had asked for a refund and they refused!! This place along with the staff is absolutely awful and ghetto like. If you get hurt at the Vinyl, just remember this review. read more

I liked the place. Saw Dirty Honey there. It wasnt packed but I thought the sound was piercing. 2 days later, I saw Clutch. It was totally packed but the sound was great and the show was amazing. I like the smaller venues with bigger bands. Horns Up read more

This venue is horrible. The staff is rude. We drove over an hour to see our favorite band at this venue, and after the concert was over we talked to a friend for a few minutes. When we went to try and get in line to buy merch, the staff randomly decided to shut our side of the room down and told all of us we had to leave immediately. I politely asked if i could go to the merch line on the other side (where there were still a ton of people) and the staff was very rude and told me no and said we had to get out. Absolutely ridiculous. I'd also like to mention that the bar is so close to the stage. There was a crowd of people that talked, yelled, and laughed the entire show. It was clear they were just there to drink. It really ruined the show for a lot of people. So disappointing. The venue itself sucks in general. I'd give it 0 stars if i could. read more

first time concert with Sam Barber. loved the venue, however, the sound system was terrible.

There's a reason why this venue has free shows. They don't respect customers at all. There's never anyone at shows ever. It's always seems dead. Drinks overpriced and my friend got called a slur by the bartender I'm absolute appalled by this place. read more

Small venue. Intimate. I enjoyed it. No complaints. Standing room only. It was a good concert

Absolutely dogshit staff (not the act they were amazing i love beabadoobee). Kids and their parents first in line since 8 in the morning to get barricade (concert OPENED DOORS at 7pm) for the beabadoobee concert on the 19th, got cut in line by girls who knew the owner. THEY SHOWED UP FIVE MINUTES BEFORE DOORS OPENED!!!! we were 10th in line. disrespectful, to top that off, when the staff member heard the rightful complaining, he said to "mind their own business" and that it wasnt his problem and to take it up with the owner. he was straight up bullying young kids when they had the right to complain. not only that but those same girls that cut a line blocks long has theres elbows flared out on the barricade and taking up so much space. not only did they look miserable, they flinched away from people that werent as dressed up, stared at people singing, got special treatment from staff (free water bottles they straight up denied everyone else any), and only recorded the most popular songs and went back to staring miserably. MAJOR POINT, one of the girls had a wristband that said she was 21 and over but also the 2 sharpie X's they write on the hands of minors in the venue. i didnt get a picture of it but it was not a special wristband (for possibly knowing owner) it was the same one the adults had. very very sketchy. it also did not look like they messed up halfway thru and realized she was an adult or anything. both X's made it onto their hands. another minor note is that the opener went on for too many songs that they cut like 2 or 3 songs from beabadoobee's set :///// this might not be the real reason but thats what it felt like during the concert. opener said two songs left and only did one and so on. beabadoobee is an amazing artist and her onstage team and band is great, but clearly there was a large mistake made upon choosing this venue, the obnoxious bullying snob staff, and a shorter than expected set list. never go to this place, only rude people live here. read more

Drove in from Atlanta to be met with a guy named Ari (?) who was a real @**hole to our minor girls who camped out for Beabadoobee concert. They lined up at 8am to be first and were upset when people who apparently knew the owners and employees were allowed in first. Then the girls were yelled at and told to "mind their own business" and if they had a problem with the way things were being run they should "contact the owners because it wasn't his problem". If this is how the venue wants to treat fans of artists, maybe the artists need to think twice before booking there so minor girls don't get bullied and yelled at by the staff and made to feel scared and hurt. read more

Vinyl Music Hall - The guy who was rude to young girls and didn't care because he was a "big man" - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great set up and location. But the most expensive drinks in town. The air condition is freezing

WOULDNT GO AGAIN, im not one to leave review but they had me f***** up i stood in line for over an hour my friend who was a disabled vet wanted to sit down they wouldnt allow her too. we paid over 100 dollars for the entrance fee and they wouldnt allow re-entry. read more

Nice venue, except when they do not have seats out. They make you wait for almost three hours before the feature band. By then, you're tired of standing and have spent half your night listening to an unknown (and often mediocre) opening person/act. Staff is friendly, but I'm cutting back on concerts with no seating and I will not arrive until 9pm. read more

This place has been my go to for gigs in Pensacola. Some security guards suck and some are cool. There is always a drunk trying to start stuff however. Drinks are expensive. Lamar has been the best help there!! read more

Vinyl Music Hall - Atreyu - Music Venues Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Wish we could enjoy this place. It's such a nice place in downtown Pensacola. But there's no seating. Even when they're showing acts that mainly appeal to a middl-aged crowd. The floor isn't graded, so if you don't get there early for a front spot, you can't see. But then you're stuck standing for hours. What fun is that? Just not worth it. We just don't go. We'd rather drive to the Saenger in Mobile for acts we'd like to see. read more

Pretty cool venue! They usually have many diffent kinds of bands playing. When I went it was pretty hot, probably due to all the bodies! I was near the front so I was able to stay away from the moshing. But there are guys there looking for girls. I saw one buy an underage female a drink. So watch out for things like that. Overall it was a great experience, but the staff needs to watch what's going on. Also. Everything is way overpriced! Except water. That's always free usually. The security is nice, but they can't see everything! read more

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I was here for a concert my brother-in-law took us to over a family getaway over the Christmas holiday. He and my sis-in-law REALLY enjoyed the act, Snails, but my husband and I left midway through. We're glad we did, as my brother-in-law later walked out slightly concussed from moshing too hard. (We are TOO old for that. LOL) The bouncers should have been doing a better job with crowd control, but everyone there is so young, so maybe they'll learn. The drinks were suitably priced(ish). I was glad for the free water. Glad we didn't try to go upstairs. (20 dollars for "VIP" that I'm not sure included standing room). I ended up happily at Krispy Kreme around the street being old and drinking coffee! Yay incoming middle age! read more

I will NOT be spending money here. First of all, they are not THAT diverse since in 2 years I have been here I haven't seen acts that cater to minorities. They really target a few select groups. Then when I see they get 1 hip hop group, I go online to buy tickets but that date was not even an option to buy. I go to call and the phone number went straight to voicemail and guess what? The mailbox has not been set up so call again. This was at 3pm. This was for Naught by Nature. I also tried to get tickets for Mya and had the same issue. I feel if they really wanted the business and to encourage more people to come, they should ensure their online options and phone numbers work. read more

Great live music venue. Awesome sound and staff. I really hope everything gets back to normal with live music because this a great place. I especially loved the Tom Petty tribute band the wildflowers. read more

Very cool, unique venue. Best security ever - they broke up multiple fights throughout the night without using excessive force and escorting one creep out of the building for sexually harassing women in the pit. They caught every single crowd surfer and handled them calmly and professionally - you won't see security tossing teenagers around and using force here. The main security fellow working the show that night kept us entertained at barricade between sets with tales of his own band and various rock shows he's attended and worked throughout the years. At one point a girl behind me began having an anxiety attack in the pit and security removed her safely and immediately. It's behavior like this that makes a venue stick out in my mind - shows are supposed to be a safe place and it's always nice to see security putting that into practice. The bartenders provided free water without any question or attitude, something that I always appreciate during a hot, sweaty punk show. Everyone from the staff at Vinyl that I encountered was pleasant and passionate about their job. Well done! read more

Great Location. Great service. Great space. Vinyl is a much needed addition to the downtown area. I like the fact that there are so many random musical acts that perform here. It attracts so many different crowds and makes the area more vibrant. The ticket prices are very reasonable and they have free concerts sometimes too (like Gallery Night). Check out the entertainment calendar and make a date to hang out in downtown! read more

Its a dive, and my feet stuck to the floor. Saw the gin blossoms here, for the 37th time. This was the worst show I'd ever seen them preform. Lots of feedback, small stage. Even weirder crowd. The lighting guy must have been high, he kept flashing bright white light into the audience blinding us. Not. Fun. not my scene at all. read more

I have been to this place to see a handful of shows. I don't know what people don't like about it. We have seen good acts here. They seem to treat us pretty well and the seating is adequate. My only issue is that you get mixed signals from the people who work there. I had the door man and a guy at the back door tell me it was okay for me to vape inside. As soon as I did, I was told that I would have to stop or I would be asked to leave. Just get your story straight folks. I'm happy to go outside if that's the rule. Again the sound quality here is good the bar is adequate and the times I've seen shows here I've been super pleased. read more

I really like this venue; it's what I call "intimate". Some amazing shows come through here, and if you're lucky enough to catch them, you're sure to have a great time. Situated between Downtown Pensacola and the Seville Historic District, surrounded by awesome bars and fantastic restaurants, Vinyl is one of those places you need to keep bookmarked. It's not huge. It's not plush. It's not a Miracle of Auditory Architecture. But it does have lots of bar rail space and big screen TVs with the show on it, so you won't miss a single drop of sweat flying from the rocker's pasty forehead onto the sheen of their leather pants while you wait for your fifth Dewar's. Friends coming to town looking for a big night? See who's headlining at Vinyl. No plans this weekend? See who's headlining at Vinyl. Or maybe it's Tuesday, and you feel like getting out and giving your boss a big ol' "DILLIGAF?!?" the next day as you attempt to draw up plans for a four-lane bridge, perform open heart surgery or fly the space shuttle through the fog of your hangover with your ears still ringing from the glory of last night's rockin'. See who's headlining at Vinyl. read more

I love The Vinyl .I've seen so many shows meet so many great people . Its a place you can gonna as long as you don't act up you want be bothered with. Never had a bad time . Sometimes it feels a little crowded but for the most part I feel at home . Drinks are a little high priced but other then that you will have a great time. read more

We love going to events at this little venue. It has some pretty good bands and some obscure ones as well. Always a great price. And it's connected to 51/2 bar which is a fun hangout too. read more

I will no longer support the Vinyl Music Hall, due to their refund policy on canceled concerts. The Vinyl Music Hall never answers the phone, they refer you to a company that does their tickets sales who is also unresponsive. The venue has no customer service at all. The Vinyl's management will gladly take your money, after that you're fucked. read more

The shows at Vinyl are often impressive, and the employees are generally very helpful and kind (except for a rude, short, African American gentleman at the door). Be warned, however, that they have some sneaky policies. First, you will find it nowhere on your tickets, nowhere when you're purchasing tickets, and no signs posted on the property, but there is no re-entry/re-admission for any show. This fact is only posted at the bottom of their FAQ page online. Also, they will not tell you in advance if a show will have seating. You may be standing for five hours. Finally, most of the ads say the show starts at 8pm (or whatever time). Actually the doors open at this time. The show typically doesn't start until 1-2 hours later. Great venue. Great music. Overpriced and limited selection of beverages. Have fun, but be prepared! Plan accordingly. read more

Best little live music venue in town. Excellent audio set up. Great bands. Good crowd. Friendly staff.

Pensacola's best concert venue! The promoters bring in a great variety of artists. The bartenders know what they're doing, and the security staff is always professional. Keep doing what you're doing, guys! read more

Waited on this place, or something like it, for 15 years. I remember when I first moved here from Chicago the only thing going on in downtown P'cola was the stupid sound of pre recorded sound from loudspeakers on the courthouse to fend off pigeons. Dead, dead dead... Suddenly, and with a lot of work and money, a chance was taken and now it has life. Vinyl is, in my opinion, a cornerstone of that newness. So thanks. My social calendar is overbooked with show I want to see. Not that anyone will care, but here's what I hear from a lot of people who like the hell out of the place but just have to complain about something. First the shows never start when they say. Common practice, I know. But I agree that it would be better to get closer to the posted start time. I complement the staff for trying to keep the place clean but does the security staff have to walk around leering at the crowd like a bunch of hungry pit bulls? What's the need for such a show of force at a Dick Dale concert? The man is not known for slam dancing crowds. Take it down a notch, guys, and put away that stupid 4 foot riot flashlight. So, come late or come ready to enjoy a warm up band which is often really good. It's the best around! read more

Horrible Venue. Only been once, but the line was down 2 blocks, because instead of doors opening before the show start time, they didn't let anyone in until "start time." But actually, once everyone was crammed in, they made everyone wait another 1.5 hour before anyone actually took stage. So basically, they had a hundred people waiting 2 hours to see the show, unnecessarily. The venue was small and dirty, small bar, lacking hardly any accommodations. It was ran by some cracked-out a-hole ordering around a bunch of lost high schoolers. They didn't even know there was a meet & greet scheduled after the show, so they were scrambling to get a line set up afterwards. Total chaos. A preschooler could've organized a better event. Will not be back..ever. read more

My husband and I saw Yonder Mountain String Band last night. We thought the room was awesome! We were all over the room and the sound was good all over. The room is not very big which provided for an intimate music experience. (and the lights were great). We look forward to seeing more music there... However, we were less than enthused with the bar- beer was expensive and drinks were expensive and poured a bit short... read more

Great venue, great staff amazing sound system they bring I some great bands! The best thing to happen to Pensacola!!