Music Hall of Williamsburg

First time in this concert venue and what an honor to be at Zaho de Sagazan’s first concert in USA! She was incredible , she blew my mind ! The place is good, clean and very well located in Brooklyn.

Well-organized staff/security at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. There are good views from the balcony and general admission floor. Space is limited to dance but there’s enough room to sway side to side and put your hands in the air. There may be one big mosh pit on the floor near the end of a set depending on the crowd… The barricade could benefit from being set a bit farther back toward the crowd to provide more space for the concert photographers and give a better view for the first few rows.

Small enough venue to feel intimate, big enough to dance or mosh. There's a bar upstairs and downstairs where it's a little quieter. And they sell ear plugs, especially helpful for those who are autistic or aurally sensitive. The staff is helpful.

I ventured out to Brooklyn from Washington Heights to see Hurray for the Riff Raff. The doors opened at 7 so I arrived about 10 to 7 and there were about 5 people ahead of me. Once in, I went downstairs and had a beer at the bar. I went back up to see the opening act and there was already people at the front of the stage. I was able to get a spot right in front which was perfect for me. There was room up on the mezzanine as well. The space is clean and the staff is friendly.

This theater was pretty cool. I loved how intimate the concert felt here due to the place’s charm and limited seating. They had a bar on site that offered a variety of drinks and it was well organized apart from the long line outside standing in the rain but that is expected from small venues. Overall it was a really fun night and I would definitely attend another concert here. There is a closeby subway station, about 3 blocks from the venue which makes for easy travel. I attended a Teo concert and the view was pretty great! It is stand only, no seat sections.

We had so much fun photographing a wedding at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. We love hanging around our favorite neighborhood (that we also call home), Williamsburg, and photographing the coolest, most creative, and fun couples. The Music Hall is such a unique space that really highlights all these qualities. From a center stage ceremony to a lounge cocktail hour and an epic dance party that followed, the whole day was perfect!

cozy atmosphere, good sound, chill crowd. gotta get here early if you want to see the stage, or go to the second floor. confusing layout and floor is flat so you’ll feel it in your feet afterward.

awesome venue, great staff, cute lighting, wonderful music~ had lots of fun! i also like the little lounge/bar area w/ a live feed of the show. it’s great :)

Second or maybe third time here. Venue is solid. Bar downstairs, mezz section up top. Sight lines are good up top. I've been here for smaller acts so the floor hasn't been full but it seems ok. They have platform areas along the side that should help. Staff was somewhat aggressive in checking wristbands for the mezzanine access but they're making sure it's exclusive so I understand. No real complaints about the venue. If anything, I'll give them credit for a clean and well stocked bathroom.

A bit mixed on this venue, compared to my usual love. Going into the reason is to be going into the venue. Before the doors opened, I had to ask where the line was forming, as I saw two separate possible lines. Even the people in line weren't 100% sure but it seemed OK. It was raining so I waited under a building awning, but there were no provisions to help the crowd with that at all. They let us in on time and we walked downstairs, and then... I don't know, because there are no signs at all inside. I had to ask for help to find the theatre by walking back up the other stairs! Why couldn't they let us into the lobby itself, walk down for drinks / souvenirs, walk up for music? So things didn't get off to a great start. I will say the performance worked great, as this is one of those places where you can pretty much climb onto the stage (don't), and the performers actually climbed down among us for a bit. Sound quality wasn't ideal, and I found it curious that the guests of the singers were seated up in the balcony instead of joining the rest of us up front - maybe the best sound quality was up there! Anyway, -1/2 star for the sound, -1.5 stars for the issues getting around the venue. I know you're not gonna remodel this place, but some signs please?

Great venue to see your favorite artists on their way up before they get too big to see up close. It's really similar in vibe to places like the TLA & Fillmore in Philly or the 9:30 club in DC. Full bar, intimate enough to get close if you push through to the front or sides, and just large enough to rock out hardcore without getting smushed. Recently took my 8 year old to see The Linda Lindas and it was pretty epic. Also located in a cool neighborhood to stay for a weekend trip as a nice bonus. Definitely recommend for affordable fun shows.

Amazing venue! Super intimate. Great sound quality. Plenty of bathrooms. Professional, competent staff. I like how you can fully hear the concert in the downstairs bar and bathroom and they even have a tv playing the show. Tables and chairs downstairs are really nice for taking a break from the crowd.

Cool venue and easy to get drinks there were two bars and they named the drinks after the songs of the band which was a nice touch.

Cute venue, but I was here last night for a show I'd been really looking forward to... The sound was TERRIBLE. Could barely hear the lead artist in the mix. The band was actively trying to get them to fix the levels DURING their set, and it never actually got any better. Pretty much ruined the live music experience. I won't be paying to see another show here.

Came to the Music Hall Of Williamsburg to see a DJ battle with Cut Chemist, its a smaller venue than I expected. My younger son is with me, he was excited to see the acts and wanted to get to the Music Hall early. The show started at 8? We were there at 7 to get the best spot up front. Now that we have our spot secured, I need to get the party started. I go to the bar, they have a beer + shot special for $11 bucks. I grab my drink and in the lobby is Cut Chemist. My son walks over and starts to BS with him. The lobby is a cool place to congregate and drink outside of the stage area. If you know small venues, the Music Hall Of Williamsburg is smaller than The Paramount in Huntington. It's my first time here, I'm sure this stage over the years has seen some interesting acts. My son is front and center. Me, I picked my corner which is close to the stage door. It was funny, everyone thought I was security and asked if I could go backstage. haha The acts come on. From the acoustics to the visuals, the Music Hall Of Williamsburg is impressive. The first act is playing older cuts from the late 70s / early 80s. On the screen are clips from Death Wish? Very cool. The music played from 8 to 1pm, the entire show was amazing to see. The venue is primarily a large stage with no seating on the main floor. If you have a favorite artist and they're playing at the Music Hall Of Williamsburg, get there early to be up front to be close to the stage.

Crappy lighting. Upstairs feels like a death trap. Not the ideal place for a seated performance. The show was oversold and we could barely see the performer.

I love this venue! It's so intimidate and I. The middle of everything. You can grab some food and/drinks right before or after a concert and everything is within walking distance. The staff were kind and respectful. Whenever there is a concert here I am down to go!

Very disappointed that the venue doesn't honor their contracts . Cancelling events three days prior to the event over a political and cultural bias or pressures ! I won't buy tickets for anything that happens here again .

This venue host a lot of concerts for more indie type bands. It's a pretty good sized venue with multiple floors each of which has a bar. Drinks here are reasonably priced. It is standing room only, but no matter where you stand you will have a good viewing of the stage. The MHW also has great sounding! My personal gripe is that there tends to be some rude patrons. Some people will move back and forth throughout the show (and not just to go to the restroom and come back) and expect people to make way for them. A gripe of the venue is that they tend to open doors a little later than the time specified by 10-20 minutes at times. I attended two concerts here Metric 11/29/16 and White Lies 02/02/17. Both bands were awesome and I cannot wait to see others here as well.

I managed to get s ticket for the Kills at the Music Hall of Williamsburg sponsored event by responding to one question. The guy offering up his ticket wanted to know your favorite Korn song and why. My response was, I don't have one but can I still have ticket. Since there were no other takers I got the ticket. And so quickly I printed the ticket and escaped my work clutches. I stopped for a cold one at Rock a Rolla and I headed after the doors opened. The MHOW is three floors. There's the basement. This is where you go to bathroom, be boring and look at the show from the TV's and get drinks. But you can actually get drinks at every floor. I normally like the top floor with the balcony. I'm a little person and it sucks to stand behind tall people. Buttttt and that's a big butt. It's the Kills and I wanted to get a good look! L.A. Witch opened and they're an all girl, surfy sound maybe Mazzy Star meets the Gun Club (this is a band name and an incredible one at that). The girls are so fun and were a great opener. Then I squeezed a little closer. And yes...the Kills did exactly that ...killed it!!! The stage presence of Mosshart (female lead singer) is always a sight to see. Someone was born to be a rockstar. The blond locks roamed freely with head tosses! By the way the new songs are right up my alley, such as "doing it to death". Goth has been returning to music and I'm into it. I definitely recommend the video too and also check out "heart of a dog". Thanks to fb dude and Steve Madden for this momentous event! I've seen tons of shows here and I'm never disappointed by my experience. I recently enjoyed seeing the Melvins and Napalm Death from the balcony and main floor. Also enjoyed other great performances from Pissed Jeans and Red Fang.

Saw Alex Clare here last night. The venue is easy to get to and has easygoing bouncers outside. Everyone was obviously miffed that he wasn't going on until 10:30pm, even though it said that the show starts at 9pm. I wish they'd been upfront about these details on the venue website, because people have to plan their nights and commutes back home afterwards (just realized what an old lady that makes me sound like). Also - was annoying that we couldn't leave once we were inside. Now onto the positives. This venue is geared towards alternative indie rock/pop artists and bands. So it appeals to the hipster in me, and the rest of Brooklyn. There's a downstairs, a main level, and a balcony. I loved that there was a huge bar area downstairs, along with lots of bathrooms, and the main concert area is midsize and holds about 600 people. It felt not too big and not too small at the same time. I was all the way in the back and still felt close to the singer. I wish there was more seating; there's some chairs on the side, but of course, they get immediately taken. Will return when I'm in the mood for up-and-coming indie artists or hip artsy sounds from singers returning from hiatus. Which is always.

A friend and I came here for Dance Yourself Clean the other week, a free event they host every month. Cheap drinks in a non-pretentious, divey atmosphere where people are actually respectful because they just want to have fun without heckling others in the process. Spacious main floor, with an elevated area off to the side. Decent sound system, too. Forget the super crowded bar on the first floor, go to the one downstairs near the restrooms instead. Will definitely come back for a real show!

Came on a Wednesday for the very first time to watch a mellow band called Cigarettes After Sex. I have never seen them before and also only heard their songs a few times but my boyfriend is a huge fan! Music Hall of Williamsburg is a very artsy and hip music venue with great sounds! We arrived early at the venue and the line was not very long. Before entry, they checked everyone's I.D.s to pass out wrist's band. If you have will call, you have to wait in the same line and pick-up the tickets right before you enter the venue when doors open. The body guards and workers were all very pleasant to interact with during the whole process. Once inside the venue you can venture into the pit or to one of the lounges upstairs or downstairs. The bathrooms are located downstairs all the way in the back along with coat check which costed 3 dollars per article ( scarf and coat are separate ). The lounge downstairs also includes a bar sitting area where you can order a drink and just hangout if you rather just listen to the music without watching the band. Upstairs on the mezzanine there are steps located in the center that go higher the father back you go, while on the sides there are little chairs and tables for you to sit with your drinks to watch the concert. This is where we decided the sit and the view was amazing! We never ventured to the pit, but on my trips to the bathroom you could get a good view of the stage even from the back entrance. The sound quality of the Music Hall was great and I enjoyed the concert very much. If your favorite band is playing here or just want to go out and have fun I say come here and hangout!

What an unsuspecting, but intimate night with one of my favorite Kpop groups! A fellow concert-goer and I scoped out the area the day before and totally bypassed this place. It seems pretty unsuspecting when it's not open and the doors are closed. The next day, the VVIP and VIP ticket holders started lining up a few hours before the fan sign. They did have up some gates and we all filed behind them as we arrived. It rained lightly at first, but it cleared up...yet, still we were pretty cold out there. Cold, but determined. The fan sign was suppose to start at 4:30, but I didn't get inside until after 6. Not sure how it was suppose to work with merchandise sales while simultaneously checking everyone in with their tickets, but we were all given the opportunity to buy something while we waited (which originally we were told that it wouldn't be possible). You just gotta be flexible and go with the flow. Once inside, they had a system for both the fan sign and then the group photo before the show actually started. I could only imagine what it would have been like if we had actually started on time how much more interaction we would have gotten. However, with a jam-packed scheduled, I was thankful I even got to still say "hi" before getting shuffled into our seats. The place has a bar, but since I think it was an all ages show, they didn't serve anything. The main room had chairs lined up in rows, but they were all movable. The big plus of this was because it was such an intimate show, most of the VVIP people were able to stand right at the stage rather than stay at their seats. That's a wonderful experience to be so close, especially when there's not too much of a crowd. I'm not rating the show itself because that was spectacular! I'm just happy this venue got to host this group for their first U.S. concert. It was a very meaningful night for both the group and the fans, so I'm thankful we made such great memories in this venue.

A full day after seeing one of my favorite bands play here I was still compulsively grinning :D The energy of the crowd was so open and friendly, there was a foot stomping, throat wailing catharsis that was real magic. The band was phenomenal, they gave us every ounce of energy right back. The music sounded powerful and clear and drowned out my own shouts, but somehow my ears wereen't ringing afterwards. I love the wood floor: cowboy boots and muscle make a great big sound on that thing. The layout is great, things flowed very well even at a sold out show: three floors are all interconnected by stairways to the right and left. When you enter there is a smaller bar to one side, and an area for merch on the other, in the basement is a larger bar with tables, chairs, coatcheck, and bathrooms, and the stage is on the second floor. The bathrooms have lots of stalls so there's not often a line and when there is it moves fast. The bouncers are not aggressive or rude, the bartenders are efficient and friendly. This was my first time seeing a show here but I already adore this venue. The also serve UFO in a can for easy holding!

I've been to this music hall twice. I think it's modeled to resemble Bowery Ballroom, but who knows. What I do know is that, as a 6'8" dude, I rarely have trouble seeing at shows, and usually recede to the back for the courtesy of others. This is legit the only venue I've been to where I consistently have trouble seeing even when I'm the tallest person in the venue. The issue is that they plopped the sound booth on the floor rather than against the wall, then used it as a support column for the second floor, creating a sort of visual box in the back. Even more problematic, they put a bunch of tables on the second floor balcony rather than allowing it to be a standing room area, causing further difficulty with the sight lines. I've been here for two sold out shows so far-Gang of Four w/ Public Practice and The Beths w/ Bad Bad Hats, and both times, I've found once the venue fills in, its pretty horrible and cramped. MHoW would be good to cut the headcount on ticket sales by about 100-150 tickets to alleviate some of the congestion--nobody wants to be cramped behind your poorly constructed sound booth or struggling to see from the top. As a person who usually has no trouble seeing a show, I can only imagine how frustrating it has to be for someone who isn't 6'8" to be in this cramped, poorly designed venue. Overall the acts this place gets are solid and the sound is on point, but they need to do something about the architecture or the crowd size.

I came here back in March to see Electric Guest. It was my first time here and I definitely would come back to see another show here! It's a cozy little gem in Williamsburg! The line up for this place is usually catered to the obscure, indie Hipster. Not many "popular" bands will play here. It's small and intimate. Electric Guest sold out the place, as they usually do, and we weren't packed like sardines. Located on the north side of Williamsburg, it's fairly easy to get to by bus or the Bedford Avenue L stop. It's a block away from the water so it's in the middle of all the good stuff! Once they check i.d.'s and tickets outside, you're led inside to a little lounge area to hang out before they open the doors to the stage. Pretty cool little place. Drink prices are what you'd expect in Williamsburg. I absolutely love everything about this place. To said lounge to the actual stage area. You have the floor and then on the sides, you have a little-raised area. If you don't like people breathing down your neck on the floor, go stand there as I did. You have a railing to hang your jacket and/or purse and something to lean on if you're tired or tipsy. They also have a balcony. There were tables and chairs up there but I'm not sure if you have to pay extra to sit at them. I don't believe you have to. The sound is incredible at this little place. I had a great time. Entry and exiting were easy. Drinks were strong. People were friendly and everything went smoothly. All you can ask for from a music venue! I will for sure be back if someone I like plays here!

Ah, the Music Hall of Williamsburg. This venue is like the "twin" to the Bowery Ballroom, and are both owned by The Bowery Presents. If you like one, you'll like the other. They're both around the same capacity of around 550-600, and have similar layouts, as well as similar drinks. The shows booked are always somewhere in the range of emerging artist to breaking artist, or artist-who-is-in-between-albums, or artist-who-is-returning-from-hiatus. I always find myself buying tickets to the Bowery Presents, so of course I'm partial to the bookers here. The sound is always excellent, and I feel like that's partially due to the great sound engineers, as well as the venue itself. Drinks aren't too fancy, but where do you think you are? The best deal is the shot + drink special. You can either get a Tecate + tequila shot, or a PBR + whiskey shot for $11. Doesn't get any better than that. Oh, and of course, the bathrooms here are always well maintained and spacious. A little better than the Bowery Presents. Giving this five stars, because I don't think you can ask for more at this mid-size/smaller type venues. Check it out.

Everyone should go to the Music Hall of Williamsburg for at least one show in their life. It is the perfect venue. I can see the resemblance between the Music Hall and The Bowery. The Music Hall has a bar, couches, and bathrooms downstairs. The middle floor is where the stage and merch tables are. The upstairs is the awesome balcony. I'm short so I appreciate any place that rocks a balcony. Unlike The Bowery, the balcony here is huge with bleacher-like seating, tables, benches, and a whole separate bar area with even more seating. I would definitely say the best view is from upstairs. I grabbed a spot right against the railing and enjoyed the show and took awesome pictures the whole night. I didn't buy any drinks so I can't weigh in on how much they cost, however, I did stop by the merchandise table after the show and was rather impressed by the service. The line moved very quickly and the two guys working the table had their shit together. Listened to what you wanted to buy, took your money, wished you a goodnight. That's how all tables should be at all venues! Beautiful, beautiful place to see a show. The acoustics are great, it's easy to navigate, and it's extremely clean.

I will look for reasons to come to another show here. It is large enough to draw major bands and still small enough that anyone can find a good vantage point for the stage. It spans three floors and a basement. There are bars on the main and top floors. The lower floor has a bar with video monitors and coat check. Toilets are all on the lower level. Great sound. It's an old building with good bones and well refurbished. Easy walk to/from the L train.

This is very similar to the venue TLA in Philadelphia. It's pretty small, but intimate.. something I like. It's a decently small venue, but on the bottom floor/basement is where the coatcheck / another bar is. They have $7 Stella/Sierra Nevada and $5 coorslight/miller light. Not terribly bad for New York. On the 3rd floor there is an overlook/balcony for those that don't want to get too ratchet sweaty on the dance floor. Overall good sound system, decent dance floor. No complaints here

This is a really great venue that attracts some incredible indie bands, and it has a nice intimate feeling - very similar layout to Bowery. The door/security staff were really nice, relaxed & wishing us a good show, etc. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the basement bar is also a good size for the crowd. However, they need more bartenders (i.e. more than two!) - esp during intermissions so people can get drinks and get back to the show. Pro Tip to Avoid Ticket Fees: The main issue I have with Music Hall of Williamsburg (they are with Bowery Presents) is the freakin' fees they charge! It was $8.40 worth of fees for a $20 ticket aka over 40% of the ticket price (around $6 for a "service charge" and around $2 for a "handling fee").... HOWEVER, if you pick up the tickets in person you can bypass the fees. My friend went to get the tix in person and I gave her $5.50 as a "gratitude fee" to cover her subway costs. Would so much rather have my money go to her than to questionable fees!

Great sounds, good set up, but whoever does the lighting is just winging it. It was hard to see the performers at times and detracted from the experience.

Went to the Music Hall of Williamsburg last night for the Moth GrandSLAM. I had previously read a negative review for this exact event at this exact venue and was worried. I was very pleasantly surprised. The show was at 730, with doors open at 630. As stated on the website, the event has seats but also some standing room. I definitely do not want to stand for two hours, and neither does my girlfriend. So we get there a little early, 615, and there is already a decent line. Doors open promptly at 630, and the line moves pretty quickly into the venue. Inside, there were plenty of seats. My read was that in terms of the ratio between seats and standing room, maybe 4 to 1. If you got into the venue by 7 pm, you definitely got a seat. So plan accordingly. Not all seats are created equal, at least for this show. Try to sit on the main floor and not the balcony. The balcony seats have an obstructed sightline to the stage; the balcony railing has this latticework that makes it seem like you are viewing the show through a fence. We originally went up to the balcony but then quickly went back down to the main floor to find seats. Much better. Downstairs has a bar and the bathrooms, both of which are clean and efficient. Very easy to get a drink, but it was a Monday night for storytelling, so the crowd was not exactly getting super loose. Main takeaways for the Moth GrandSLAM here: Get here a little early, sit on the main floor, enjoy.

Music Hall of Williamsburg is a cool venue to see music acts. I've seen Kid Koala, Palma Violets, and That Dog here. The sound is pretty good in the space and, no matter where you stand, you can get a view of the stage. Not always, but sometimes, I do the whole wait-until-the-main-act-hits-the-stage. Here, you can hang out by the bar and hear when the acts go on. The drinks at MHW are fairly priced, too. Lastly, but not any less important, it's really easy to get here by subway (L train, Bedford stop, and it's a short walk from the subway). Plus, you are right smack in the hustle and bustle of the Bedford Ave area, where there's always something to check out or do. Music Hall of Williamsburg is great!

I came here to see The Naked and Famous! Super cool venue, plenty of space to walk around. Good crowd- no pushing or shoving. Everyone was super chill. It has a warehouse vibe. They have coat check downstairs. Bathrooms are also downstairs. The main stage is on the 1st floor. I would def come back to check out more bands.

I had an awful experience here. When I (finally) entered the venue for the Moth grandslam, it was unclear where to go. I was wandering around trying to figure out where to sit but there was no staff to direct anyone--it was complete mayhem and I felt so confused about wtf was going on. People were scattered everywhere sitting on the floor etc. because all seats were taken. It was clearly over-booked. Why on earth would I have to stand for a storytelling show?! I paid $40 for what.... After getting yelled at by a random woman i finally decided to stand. Had I known I'd be standing I would have worn different shoes. Anyway, I left halfway through the show, uncomfortable and feeling like I had wasted $40. I'm avoiding this venue for future.

Great music venue for seeing the BEST BAND ON PLANET EARTH, which if it isn't Duran Duran, must be Chromeo. Headliners can start a bit late, but that graciously gives you time to grab a beer. The bathrooms downstairs are actually CLEAN. But don't you dare monkey around on the stair railings, or you might fall flat on your a$$. Unless you walk in the wrong direction, you will be close to the L Train that hopefully will NEVER shut down.

Excellent venue! Cozy and intimate. Only complaint would be with the bathrooms.

So many moons ago, my coworker and friend asked if I would be interested in seeing Moon Boots in concert, I was like sure. Upon arrival I wasn't sure about the crowd, but the location of the venue is in a very hipster gentrified location of Brooklyn which I believe have cool chilled spots. The venue I felt was awesome. I would come here again to see other artist or even just to chill.

This is one of my favorite venues in NYC. The shows are very intimate since the venue is small. Which is a plus for me bc I get to enjoy w.e band or artist is playing. They have a bar as well. Its really chill and they have comfy seats. They also have free water which is a good thing when your drinking all night. I've been to this venue at least 3 times & I've never had a bad experience. I can't wait till I go back :)

Heres a complaint I emailed to whomever at Williamsburg Music Hall. Due to their incompetent staff and blatant lack of respect for PAYING CUSTOMERS, I will not be supporting any event held this venue.   I recently called to inquire about tickets for a concert held at Williamsburg Music Hall on 20 August 2017 at approximately 13:15. I was swiftly transferred to a representative, a female, whose name was not disclosed. After explaining to this particular representative the reason for my call, which, was to inquire if fees online were applicable during over the phone transactions as well, she condescending ask, "Is wasting time and gas money driving all this way to get tickets worth avoiding the online fee?". Completely out of bounds and outlandish. Then she proceeds to hang up, without ever addressing my purpose of calling. I called again and spoke to another representative named, Nick. Unlike the aforementioned representative, Nick addressed my concerns, however in the midst of asking Nick if there were any customer service surveys that could be filled out after our exchange, he also took it upon himself to abruptly end our conversation by hanging up. Considering this has happened twice after calling on August 20th, 2017 at approximately 13:15- 13:30 (1:15pm-1:30pm), I have enough suspicion to believe the representatives hired and currently working for Williamsburg Music Hall, lack basic communication skills and provide abysmal customer service.  With all of this said, this will be my first and last time associating with this venue due to it's blatant display of incompetent representatives.  What should have been a simple phone call turned into a lengthy complaint email and turned off potential customer.

Came for an event on a weekday night - it wasn't sold out, we all had work the next day, but man the venue was still popping! We got there after the opener started, but before the main act got on - the drinks weren't strong, but did their job. The venue itself is so cute, bars are downstairs and on the main level in the front. There's a coat check downstairs as well, along with the bathrooms. Small venue but this allowed us to get intimate with the main act, I would love to come back here for another concert!

I've seen many great shows here and i love everything about the place, the space, the sound, the layout, the atmosphere just everything.

When was the last time you went to a party with free drinks with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Never?!?! Well I luckily had such an experience at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. Came through for an event sponsored by Absolut, and I had lots of fun. Drinking at noon isn't alcoholism if you brought a friend and blogged about it, right? DJ had people dancing and smiling to current music hits and then put on some 90's jams. Everyone rode that train, woot woot! They were handing out greyhounds (No, not the dogs. That be crazy) and tons of free goodies. What's more Willamsburg than lensless colored glasses? After an hour they were about to shut down but we demanded more and got it. Party continued for another twenty minutes. On the way out we got a bagged lunch with a banana and you guessed it peanut butter jelly time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jScuYd3_xdQ

Really cool spot with an awesome set up and really great sound system however their security has got to chill out. Some cranky security guard tried to throw me out saying she "saw me putting things up my nose" when she shone a light on me. There was NEVER a light on my face, nor did I do anything she was trying to accuse me and two other girls of without question. We were in the middle of the headliner and had a great spot with plenty of room to move. Upon speaking to someone who I presume to be the manager and getting things settled, we were just asked to leave the section and go down to the floor. Me and all of my friends then moved our location elsewhere and the show was amazing but I was left with an overall bad taste in my mouth.

I'd give this venue 4.2 stars if I could, because it's a shade better than the Bowery, even if the Hall is totally owned by the Bowery, and is hence a spooky replica of its Manhattan counterpart. Excluding the fact that I saw a life-changing performance by Jim James, Ben Sollee, Daniel Martin Moore, and the New Orleans Preservation Hall Jazz Band here last night, here are the basic reasons why The Music Hall of Williamsburg is slightly nicer than the Bowery: *Better neighborhood, where if you arrive early, you can walk with an Italian ice to the Pier at the end of N. 5th Street, then watch the sun set and see the breeze blow through the fluffy hair of adorable dogs while slowly downing a 22oz. of beer purchased from the nearby Duane Reade where the manager opened the bottle for you with his own personal keychain *Iron-railed balconies with ample standing room on both sides of the venue if you don't feel like staring into people's sweaty, plaid-shirted backs on the floor *Same shitty Bowery-caliber drinks in wobbly plastic cups, only with $3 prices right up until the headlining show begins Get ready for a harsh comedown when the show is over, though. Especially on a weekend night, you'll have to thread through contrived, nicotine-happy crowds outside the neighboring restaurants and bars. Near the L-train subway station, you will find your favorite pizza place closed, then head towards a lesser pizza place, only to be deterred by an ironic pink spattering of barf embellishing the entrance. On the trip home, you will resort to blaring Peter Gabriel on your iPod with your eyes squeezed shut tight against the rats and the hipsters.

Medium-small music venue, pretty good sound system, solid line ups. I came here recently for a Matisyahu concert, which was phenomenal. However, i was used to come here when this place was called Northsix (Amon Tobin at Northsix in 2005, anyone...?). At the time, the place was kinda rough and underground. Now it is more polished, it has cool neon lights along the stairwells, and three lounges (one every floor). But it also has lost a bit of its edge and character: the layout is exactly the same as that of the Bowery Ballroom[1]. Don't get me wrong: I love the Bowery Ballroom, but do we really need a carbon copy of it in Williamsburg? An extra star for the disco dreidel: I loved it! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] The same company that owns the MHoW also owns the Bowery Ballroom, Mercury Lounge, Terminal 5, and the Wellmont Theater

I was here this week for a show and my friend and I had a great experience! The sound/acoustics were amazing, bathrooms were clean, security guys were firm but not assholes. Looking forward to more shows here.

I'm not sure what to think of the Music Hall of Williamsburg, seems to me whenever I go to a live music event, the venue kind of sucks. Like it's the price we pay for the music. /shrug First, when we came in, the bouncers were telling us what to do with gestures ... it was awkward and confusing, and cleared up once they actually *told us* what they wanted us to do, and where they wanted us to go. At first I thought they didn't speak English (which also would have been strange), but no, they spoke English perfectly. Weird. We headed up to the mezzanine, since the main act didn't start for a while (later than advertised, what a shock). The mezzanine has (limited) riser seating, and also some tables. We got there a bit late for the opener (which, in my rookie experience, is early, right?) Well, all the good seating was taken. Oh well. Wife and I could still see the stage if we twisted our necks & looked through the mezzanine railing. I told myself I was there to hear, not see, music, but it was still annoying, especially when the stage access is from a mezzanine balcony, which could be used, I don't know, to give patrons a better view? The bar was all right - the drinks were pricey for what you got, and there were no snacks, maybe to keep mess down. There was some lounge seating near the bar, but the band's sound didn't carry there, and besides, people were just hanging out having loud conversations (is that what they bought tickets for? confusing) I will say that once we got fed up and decided to see how bad the crowd was on the ground floor, the sound and lighting effects down there were much better than at the mezzanine level. As if the show were for that level, and anyone in the mezzanine is a schmuck. Meh, maybe they're right. The show itself was fantastic, but I'm reviewing the venue here, not the act. Not a great place, but not much worse than a lot of the competition. I took some photos, but they're potato considering the low light, and so they wouldn't be fair to the venue

I went to this venue for the first time on Tuesday night and had a pleasant experience. The venue was very spacious, with three floors (the main one, the mezzanine, and a downstairs bar/lounge). There are bars on each floor, though I waited at one for a while trying to get the bartender's attention and eventually gave up, so I can't speak about the quality of the drinks. The venue otherwise was very nice, with great sound, and still felt a little intimate despite being spacious. I would come back if another show I wanted to see was in this venue.

I've never been to Bowery Ballroom, so I can't just compare the two. Anyway, Music Hall is situated in a slightly shady area a block away from the burgeoning trendiness of North Sixth Street; just look for the metal marquis out front on the south side. After showing my ticket and ID to the bouncer (procedure for everyone--make sure to get a bracelet if you plan on drinking), I entered a neon-blue-lit hallway from whence I had three options: downstairs to the bathrooms and main bar, upstairs to the mezzanine, or slightly to the side for the main floor. Just for kicks, I checked out the mezzanine, which has a huge bar and generous views of the stage. There are even tables and chairs up there for those concert-goers who don't want to stand downstairs. The main bar area lacks any views of the stage, obviously, but it was huge with couches and loveseats all around. The main floor area is decently sized and seemed able to accommodate a huge crowd without too many people having to be on top of one another. The stage was slightly raised, but not nearly enough, so if you're short, do yourself a favor and stand on one of the elevated areas to the sides; as someone who rarely ever gets good views at concerts, I managed to stake out a spot on the side and had a perfect view of the Kills. The acoustics were so-so. At first, they seemed fine, but very soon into the set there was a lot of feedback, and I realized that I could barely hear the vocals. Or maybe my ears were just shot from listening to the DJ spin some truly awful selections in his incredibly eclectic mix. Perhaps the most disappointing thing was that I didn't really feel any energy from the crowd; maybe this was because it was too hot to rock out, or maybe it was because there were entirely too many drunk B&T-ers and college freshmen. Oh, and what's with this place being anti-recording, but allowing flash photography and professional cameras? Bathroom Grade: 10/10. Anywhere else, really, this bathroom wouldn't be getting such high marks, but here, where I expected filth and a lack of toilet paper, it was like walking into the Sistine Chapel for the first time. Marble sinks, stainless steel faucets, huge stalls, cleanliness to the max, and bountiful toilet paper all made me squeal with unexpected glee.

Came here for an Atlas Genius tour on Tuesday. Getting in was fine - staff outside were quick and efficient. I came in 30 minutes before the opening acts and there was no line. Well drinks and beers are $5 during happy hour (I'm not exactly sure when that ends, but it wasn't when I got drinks again at 10pm), and $6-7 otherwise, so maybe go heavy in the beginning? Hehe. Sound acoustics weren't the best, and the floor was on the smaller side, but we snagged good spots and were comfortable the whole night. Very close to the L train station!

Excellent venue, considered to be part of the Bowery set (along with the Bowery Ballroom, Terminal 5, and something else.) Very intimate in comparison to Terminal 5 with good acoustics. Recommended for folk artists like Hey Marseilles or anything Classical. Very good with inexpensive beer (Sixpoint Crisp for 5 bucks on tap, yes)

Shea D. and I came here after nabbing tickets to a "previously sold out at another venue" Against Me! show. I have to say, this might be one of my favorite venues in the city! We arrived to find a pretty lengthy line outside which we discovered was for all the folks who had just purchased tickets after the venue change, but had to pick them up via will call. We jump into the line thinking it should move fast. Nope. 30 minutes of standing in the freezing cold, we had our tickets. Now, while this wasn't exactly the greatest first impression, I understand that they may not have been prepared for the onslaught of folks excited to see Against Me, all stuck with only a Will Call option. In fact, I blame this mostly on the life-sucking black hole that is Ticketmaster (no option for print at home?? Why not??) Once we were inside, everything became alright. After a quick stop in the underground lounge to check in our coats (just $2!) and use the restroom (clean!!), we found our way up to the top level where we grabbed a drink (typical concert prices of about $7 for a beer) and got comfy on the bleacher style benches overlooking the stage. Here's what I love most about this place. Even though we were as far back as you can go (by choice), the venue is small enough that you could still see the details of Laura Jane Grace's face! Small, intimate venues are the best! As for the crowd, it most certainly wasn't overcrowded (yet still sold out, I believe), so there was lots of space to get comfortable and move around if you desired. We didn't make it down to the main level, so I'm not entirely sure what it was like down there. The only reason I'm holding back on a 5 star review is because of sound quality. Don't get me wrong, the sound was really good, but just like seemingly every venue out there, the instruments are way hotter than the vocals. I'm not sure why this is. I enjoy leaving a concert feeling like I'm partly deaf as much as the next guy, but I also like to hear the lyrics to my favorite songs, rather than having them drowned out by the drums. Maybe I'm just getting old. Who knows! Anyway! Music Hall of Williamsburg, your staff were excellent, the ticket cost and extras were affordable, and parking (if that's how you get there) was incredibly easy and abundant. I will absolutely return here next time a band I love is playing!

The venue was fine, but my girlfriend and I had a bad experience because the coat check lost her expensive Canada Goose Jacket during the Keys N Krates concert on 11/24/2018. We waited in line for 30 minutes to get our jackets back and presented the ticket stubs to the coat check at around 12:30am. The staff told us that they could not find it. The lines for the coat check were very crowded after the show and the staff struggled to keep the process organized. People were cutting and crowding to the front of the lines which led to pandemonium and negligence of the coat check staff. A few people were being let into the coat check room to look for their coats themselves when the staff could not find it. When the crowds died down, they let us in to find it too but it was gone. We began talking with the manager about the situation. Our ask was for a full reimbursement of the jacket. She contacted her supervisor for approval but was not authorized to do this. Her response was to give a day to see if the jacket will be returned by whomever took it. If it is not returned by then, given the price of the item we would need to go through the venue's insurance policy for processing claims on lost items of substantial value. The manager gave us a small denim jacket from the lost and found to get us through the cold and rainy night. We received no other compensation for our losses that night. We drafted a letter documenting the situation, signed by both parties, and exchanged contact information. We left the venue at 1:30am, well after it was completely emptied out. The next day, we got a call from the manager and she gave us two options: 1) a partial reimbursement and some other venue perks or 2) engage their legal team to go through the claims process. We decided to go with the partial reimbursement. While we were not happy that it was not a full reimbursement, it was enough for us given the little amount of work needed on our end to recoup as much as we could. While I was ready to go through their claims process if needed, I was expecting a long, difficult, and unenjoyable process. I wanted to avoid it as much as possible. I will give this place 3 stars out of 5. Two stars taken off for losing an expensive item of ours. I would probably come back again if they had an interesting concert, but I would only bring a jacket I wouldn't mind losing or avoid their coat check altogether. My suggestion to management is to address the issues in their coat check system, which seems to be a recurring complaint based on previous reviews. I will also end on a positive note that I appreciated how the manager took the matter seriously, communicated with us the following day, and was able to quickly come to an agreeable solution.

Great venue. Great service. Awesome sound. Perfect lighting. Plenty of views to watch shows. An entire downstairs with a huge bar, and lots of seating and TVs to catch a show if you need a break from the main room and the crowd. The bathrooms are clean and there are many of them. Whoever built this venue understood the proficiency you need for live shows. Time is always of the essence when attending something for a few hours and they've utilized it well here. I'll definitely be back soon.