Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
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Saline, MI
Founded in 2014, Stony Lake Brewing Company is a microbrewery and taproom in Saline, MI, with a casual pub setting featuring craft beers, hard ciders, wines, and select sodas. Once a month and sometimes more, Acoustic Routes Concerts brings the finest Michigan-based and touring musicians to the intimate tasting room of Stony Lake Brewing Company. Enjoy live music like the blues, Americana, bluegrass, country, Irish trad and more. ...
New York, NY
Created by musicians, for musicians, Brooklyn Music Kitchen is a restaurant and music venue in Clinton Hill that gives local and global artists the opportunity to perform, record, and stream their performances from a live soundstage in an intimate setting. Every Wednesday, bring your instrument or your voice and get up on stage with the house band. ...
St. Charles, IL
Club Arcada is one of the most exclusive entertainment experiences in the Midwest. Located on the third floor of the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, Club Arcada Speakeasy & Restaurant features Prohibition-era cocktails, gourmet dining, flapper-girl floor shows, period music, comedy, jazz and blues. The main showroom, the Fred & Ginger Room, has a professional dance floor and a stage where some of the finest entertainers in the world perform for an intimate audience. ...
Nevada City, CA
Located in the vibrant heart of the Sierra Foothills, Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill is a legendary saloon, restaurant and music venue nestled in downtown Nevada City, CA. Crazy Horse offers game broadcasts and live bands in a 19th-century building with a warm vibe. The Crazy Horse Saloon is an intimate venue presenting funk, soul, jam-rock, bluegrass, and Americana. ...
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Conyers, GA
The Celtic Tavern Irish Pub & Restaurant is an intimate neighborhood bar and eatery in Olde Town Conyers, GA. The restaurant has an inclusive family-friendly atmosphere, a full bar, and amazing food. Regular entertainment includes trivia, open mic, and Ladies Night. ...
Spring City, PA
Built in 1908 as the Gem Theater, THE GEM Spring City Speakeasy is a two-story live music venue, event hall, bar and recording studio in Spring City, PA. THE GEM offers all genres of live music and performing arts every weekend in a unique and historic building with excellent acoustics and an intimate stage. Whether you are in the main listening room or second-floor balcony, THE GEM is an outstanding place to experience live entertainment. A cafe and bar are located in the balcony. ...
Johnson City, TN
Lined in oak with an excellent sound system and great sightlines, The Down Home is the premier listening room in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Since 1976, the venue has provided an intimate setting for a variety of musicians, theater, political rallies, writers series, poetry slams and more. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Evening Muse is an all ages, original live music and performing arts venue in the NoDa Arts District in Historic North Charlotte, NC. The Muse brings acoustic music and much more to Charlotte in a great-sounding room. The venue has original artwork on the walls, a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, and music from some of the finest local, regional, and national talent. ...
New York, NY
Arlene’s Grocery opened its doors in 1995 as one of the first live music clubs in New York’s Lower East Side. The venue includes two unique spaces. The 75-capacity front bar of Arlene’s Grocery is known as The Butcher Bar. Accommodating up to 110 guests, The Venue is a versatile space with a state-of-the-art sound system, theatrical lighting, and a full bar. ...
New Orleans, LA
Oak is an upscale wine bar located on historic Oak Street in Uptown New Orleans, LA, serving drinks and small plates. Oak Wine Bar has live music every Friday and Saturday night. ...
Roanoke, VA
The Spot on Kirk is an intimate music venue and gathering place on Kirk Avenue in Downtown Roanoke that runs as a nonprofit organization. The 125-capacity venue includes a stage and a projector with a screen. A variety of local and national musicians perform at The Spot: folk, blues, Americana, singer-songwriter, hip-hop, R&B, and even Zydeco. Blue Ridge Catering provides a cash bar with beer, wine, sodas, and water. ...
Vista, CA
Aztec Brewery is a historic brewery and music venue in Vista, CA, with great beer and seltzer, live music and good times. Aztec Brewing Company offers a range of styles with seasonal and limited specialties on tap exclusively in the Vista location. Aztec Brewery is proud to support local musicians, food vendors, and the San Diego beer scene with an intimate venue and taproom. ...
Reno, NV
The Cellar Stage at Alturas Bar in Reno, NV, is an entertainment venue with live music and more. Located in the basement of Reno’s oldest bar, this intimate venue is the local hub for live music. This unique venue captures the comfortable atmosphere of a speakeasy, yet packs the punch and production of a concert hall. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Key West, FL
Little Room Jazz Club is an intimate listening room in Key West, FL, featuring live jazz by world-class performers five nights a week. The bar serves an array of craft cocktails, wine, and beer. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Columbus, OH
Rumba Café is a friendly neighborhood bar and concert venue in Columbus, OH. The intimate venue offers live contemporary music with beers, a full bar, and a patio. ...
Stroudsburg, PA
Located next door to the Sherman Theater on Main Street in downtown Stroudsburg, PA, The Sherman Showcase is a live music venue that features a full-service bar and concessions. The venue showcases local music and comedy on its intimate stage, plus open mic and karaoke. ...
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Houston, TX
McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, off Norfolk St in the Upper Kirby area, is an intimate Irish pub with the livest music in Texas, craft beer, wine and liquor and great food. The Houston pub features game nights, bar & grill, concert events, and a huge Saint Patrick’s Day party. ...
Chicago, IL
Dorian’s Chicago is an intimate cocktail bar with live performances and vinyl DJ sets from local and national acts. Dorian’s offers Midwestern fare and is hidden behind a record shop in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. ...
Cleburne, TX
Songbird Live is “the best little listening room in Texas” and the place to see performances by professional jazz, blues, folk, Irish and singer/songwriter artists. Located in historic downtown Cleburne, TX, this intimate venue promotes world class musicians in a smoke-free setting outfitted with great sound, stage, lighting, comfortable seats, and a heck of a video setup. ...
Decatur, GA
Open since 1991, Eddie’s Attic is one of the best listening rooms in the country with shows nearly every night including its long-running Monday Night Open Mic. Located in downtown Decatur, GA, The Attic features a fantastic rooftop patio bar in addition to its storied music room. A listening room with a superior sound system and acoustics, Eddie’s Attic is one of the premier music venues in the nation. ...
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Wilmington, NC
Bourgie Nights in Wilmington, NC, is a lounge that hosts traveling and local musicians in an intimate listening room environment. The space can accommodate up to 150, boasts state-of-the-art audio and video, and is Home of Wilmington Unplugged: first Tuesday monthly showcase of local singer/songwriters. ...
Hopewell, NJ
Hopewell Theater is a an intimate performing arts theater in Hopewell, NJ, presenting movies, live music, talks, and performances in one state-of-the-art dine-in theater. The 180-seat theater has flexible seating options; from intimate banquette table seating to traditional fixed theater seats, as well as a balcony overlooking the stage – there’s a place where everyone can feel comfortable. The Theater features a digital projection system, a modern LED lighting package, and a state-of-the-art surround sound system. ...
Vail, CO
Shakedown Bar in Vail, CO, is the best spot for live music, après ski, happy hour and nightlife. An intimate live music joint presenting some of the best rock and roll around, Shakedown features a cutting edge sound and lighting system with full studio recording and streaming capabilities. The bar is located east of the fountain at the top of Bridge Street in the heart of Vail Village. ...
Virginia Beach, VA
Froggie’s By The Bay is a full service, casual dining bar & grill in Virginia Beach, VA. Opened in 2011, Froggie’s is a locally owned and operated establishment featuring the finest regional and local entertainment. Froggie’s strives to provide an unparalleled listening and dining experience in a quality and intimate atmosphere. Whether it’s bluegrass, funk, Delta blues, R&B, or rock n roll, Froggie’s delivers the best live music in Tidewater. ...
Essex, NY
The Whallonsburg Grange chapter was founded in 1903 in Essex, NY. The historic venue features a beautiful main hall that seats up to 130, with 100 on the main floor and 30 in the balcony. There is a large stage with professional lighting, an in-house audio system, an HD projector and a large movie screen. There is also a certified commercial kitchen available for catering, commercial food production, and farm and community projects.
The nonprofit, volunteer-run Whallonsburg Grange Hall hosts concerts by regionally and nationally known performers, the Champlain Valley Film Series, and Lyceum lectures as well as classes and workshops throughout the year.
The Grange also owns Whitcomb’s, the renovated garage and green space across the street. It is home to art studios as well as a Community Room where monthly storytelling open mics take place, along with art exhibitions, open jams, classes and other gatherings. ...
Bloomingdale, GA
Located at Randy Wood’s Music Store in Bloomingdale, GA, Randy’s Old-Time Pickin’ Parlor is a 110-seat performance hall known for its excellent acoustics and intimate setting. Enjoy appearances by some of the country’s top performing artists. Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor books nationally recognized talent in bluegrass, country, gospel, blues and more. ...
Louisville, KY
Zanzabar offers up Louisville’s only vintage arcade, hosting weekly pinball tournaments, Sunday trivia nights, and live music. Zanzabar serves as an intimate music venue for both local and popular national and international touring acts. The neighborhood bar serves dinner six days a week and a rotating list of micro-brews. ...
Millvale, PA
The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls is a live music club, bar, and restaurant located upstairs from Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA. The venue is an intimate performance space for original up-and-coming artists and a warm and personal environment for regional and national artists. ...
Egremont, MA
The Egremont Barn is a performance venue and restaurant at The Egremont Village Inn in The Berkshires. Built in the 1820s, the barn has been meticulously restored and is now the premier intimate live music venue in the area. On any given night, you can enjoy up-and-coming singer-songwriters and bands from around the country. Dinner is available from Wednesday to Sunday in addition to a full bar featuring craft beer and cocktails. The Egremont Barn serves pub fare, seasonal specials, and has indoor and outdoor seating available. ...
Atlanta, GA
Red Light Café is an intimate listening room in Atlanta, GA, presenting live music, burlesque, and comedy. Located on the east side of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta’s Amsterdam Walk, Red Light Café is a cozy space with a full bar and kitchen serving a wide range of beer, wine, coffee, and sodas. The cafe has table seating for up to 130 and a full featured stage and sound system. Live music includes Americana, bluegrass, folk, and jazz. ...
New York, NY
The Iridium is an intimate 180-capacity venue with the best rock, jazz, and blues artists while also showcasing new talent from a variety of genres including folk, indie pop, alt rock, R&B, cabaret and world music. ...
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San Pedro, CA
The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...
Phoenix, AZ
The Nash Jazz Club is located in the vibrant Roosevelt Row Arts District in downtown Phoenix, AZ. The Nash is an intimate venue hosting concerts with local and national artists, as well as training programs for musicians of all ages and genres. The music room and education facility create a community of jazz enthusiasts and musicians who build on the past to create a modern musical experience. The Nash is named for internationally renowned drummer and Phoenix native Lewis Nash. ...
Nashville, TN
Established in 2010, McNamara’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is an authentic Irish pub and music venue in Nashville, TN, following the tradition of local pubs found all over Ireland. Enjoy frequent Irish music on the Main Stage downstairs with additional acts upstairs in Turk’s Lounge, an intimate listening atmosphere reminiscent of classic Nashville. ...
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Albany, NY
Established in 2013, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen is an independent restaurant, bar, and iconic music venue in historic downtown Albany, NY, with 4-star dining, a huge selection of unique craft beers, and amazing live music. ...
Arlington Heights, IL
Located in downtown Arlington Heights, IL, Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen offers an intimate live music experience with great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks. Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music listening room where great musicians engage with the audience and a farm-to-table Midwestern bistro. Hey Nonny presents the very best Chicago-based musicians and the greatest up-and-coming touring musicians out on the road: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. ...
Denver, CO
The Lodge at Woods Boss Brewing Company is a multi-purpose events and performance venue in downtown Denver, CO. The Lodge has a log-cabin-inspired decor, twelve taps of Woods Boss beer, and full audio-visual system with projection screen for live music, open mic nights, special performances and private gatherings. ...
New York, NY
Heaven Can Wait, formerly East Berlin and Lola NYC, is a leading small music venue in New York City. Located on Avenue A, with its rich musical history and cultural significance, Heaven Can Wait brings the next wave of great bands and musical genres to the East Village. With a premier backline, full bar and ample space, it has become a sought after music establishment for bands and fans alike. Heaven Can Wait is the perfect small event space in NYC for parties, video shoots, DJ events, and private events in The East Village. ...
Dunn, NC
Bird’s Nest Listening Room is an intimate, live music venue located in historic downtown Dunn, NC. ...
Lilburn, GA
In a house built circa 1895, Music On Main Street is a music school and venue in Historic Old Town Lilburn, GA. MOMS hosts live outdoor concerts by local and national artists in the backyard. ...
Tempe, AZ
Yucca Tap Room is Tempe’s original live music venue. A Tempe landmark, Yucca has showcased live music in an intimate setting for over 40 years. The venue has a full bar and allows for a great view of the stage from just about anywhere. And the lounge has 29 beers on tap, a huge variety of bottles and cans, and a full food menu until 2am. ...
Bars and Event Venues
New Orleans, LA
Dragon’s Den is a historic two-story bar and event venue with a large courtyard and balcony overlooking Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans, LA. Located at the foot of Frenchmen Street, The Dragon’s Den is open seven days a week with a full calendar of daily live music events on both floors. ...
Amityville, NY
Amityville Music Hall is a cozy live music venue based in Amityville, NY, that hosts artists of all genres and walks of life. AMH is run by lovers of music on a mission to grow the Long Island music and arts community, one show at a time. Enjoy craft beers on tap plus daily events and specials. ...
Indianapolis, IN
The Jazz Kitchen opened its doors in 1994 as Indy’s premier destination for jazz and beyond. The Jazz Kitchen presents a wide variety of local, regional and international jazz artists in an intimate supper club style venue. The entire experience would not be complete without its NOLA meets Midwest cuisine. ...
Johnson City, NY
Goodwill Theatre Inc’s Schorr Family Firehouse Stage is an intimate performance venue located at the historic Central Fire Station & Municipal Building in Johnson City, NY, built in 1899. The Schorr Family Firehouse Stage features flexible staging, state-of-the-art lighting, and accommodates up to 150 seats. Opened in 2007, it is the first venue of the nonprofit Goodwill Theatre Performing Arts and Conference Center Complex and currently hosts a wide variety of entertainment including comedy and music plus classes and workshops. ...
Philadelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill, The Twisted Tail Bourbon House and Juke Joint offers over 120 different whiskies and serves progressive American fare flame-broiled on a charcoal grill. Enjoy innovative comfort food while listening to live blues music and entertainment six nights a week. ...
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Franklin, TN
The Mockingbird Theater is a theater and live music venue in Franklin, TN. ...
Los Angeles, CA
Gold Diggers is a bar, boutique hotel and recording studios in East Hollywood. Gold Diggers Bar serves up state-of-the-art sound design and showcase-quality performances for an intimate audience of 175. ...
Miami, FL
Formerly a Gothic-style church built circa 1947, the Overtown Performing Arts Center and event venue is located in the historic neighborhood of Overtown in Miami, FL. The 150-seat main hall is designed to host a diverse range of events including concerts, spoken word, video shoots, banquets, community events and more. The main hall includes an elevated stage boasting concert-quality lights, sound and video. The facility also includes a kitchen, classroom, meeting spaces and more. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...
Winthrop, WA
Old Schoolhouse Brewery’s pub in downtown Winthrop, WA, brings in music regionally as well as from all of the Pacific Northwest. In the summer, music is held on the outdoor stage called The Log Jam on the patio along the Chewuch River. In the winter, music moves inside for a more intimate, small-town experience. ...
San Francisco, CA
The Lost Church is a nonprofit arts organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. The Lost Church San Francisco theater is now located in the legendary North Beach Neighborhood. It is an intimate, 99-seat venue featuring regional and touring performing artists in music, comedy, theater, improv, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available from the bar. ...
Providence, RI
Dusk is an intimate cocktail bar and lounge in Providence, RI, featuring live music and dance party events. ...
Portsmouth, NH
Around the corner from The Music Hall Historic Theater in Portsmouth, NH, The Music Hall Lounge offers the same amenities in an intimate setting. Originally opened in 2011, the Lounge is a contemporary space featuring an open-concept, nightclub vibe with flexible seating options and bar. The venue hosts high-quality programming including national and international music acts, comedians, and authors. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Austin, TX
Saxon Pub is an award-winning listening room in Austin, TX, that has helped launch the careers of several prominent entertainers. It is known for booking some of the greatest music legends around. Enjoy live music seven days a week. ...
Akron, OH
The Empire Concert Club & Bar in Akron, OH, offers professional sound and an immersive club vibe while presenting national, regional, and local live music. ...
Gainesville, FL
Heartwood Soundstage is a state-of-the-art recording studio, music venue, video production house and event space on Main Street near Depot Park in downtown Gainesville, FL. Heartwood includes an indoor, 125-seat listening room and recording stage backed by red gum heartwood. There is also an outdoor stage that holds up 1,500 people. The venue hosts world-class performers as well as homegrown local talent. ...
San Diego, CA
Voodoo Room at the House of Blues San Diego, CA, is an entertainment venue located in the downtown business district. Voodoo Room features state-of-the-art staging, lighting and sound. The entrance is on the 5th Ave side of the property underneath the marquee. The Voodoo Room is adorned with original folk art, ornate furnishings, and a satellite bar. With access to the outdoor Satchmo Patio, this event space can accommodate up to 150 guests. ...
Museums and Music Venues
Kansas City, MO
Located in Kansas City’s Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum is part exhibit, part fully-operating jazz club. The venue presents the best local and national jazz talent in an intimate setting. Upcoming bands, seasoned veterans of the local jazz scene, national talent, and internationally-renowned jazz artists share the spotlight. ...
Cafes and Event Venues
Cedar Rapids, IA
Located on the Paramount Theatre campus in downtown Cedar Rapids, IA, Opus Concert Cafe is an upscale, acoustically sound facility presenting chamber music, jazz, intimate cabaret concerts and more. ...
Denver, CO
The Clocktower Cabaret is a one-of-a-kind venue located beneath Denver’s Historic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower on the 16th Street Mall. A full bar serves a wide selection of wines, beers and cocktails, along with tasty snacks, appetizers and desserts. ...
Bacliff, TX
Katie’s Bar is a full-service live music venue in Bacliff, TX, presenting extraordinary music in an intimate setting. The bar is non-smoking indoors with an outdoor patio. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Memphis, TN
Located in the Cooper Young neighborhood in Midtown Memphis, TN, Bar DKDC is a restaurant and bar pairing global street fare with house cocktails in a funky space with a photo booth and live soul music. ...
Maumee, OH
The Village Idiot is a friendly neighborhood bar in uptown Maumee, OH, that hosts some of the best national acts as well as the best local talent around. In addition to nightly live music, The Village Idiot serves award-winning pizza and a great selection of craft beers and spirits. ...
Hotels and Music Venues
West Hollywood, CA
Established in 2022, The Sun Rose on Sunset is an intimate live music venue located within the Pendry Hotel West Hollywood on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. Formerly home to the House of Blues Sunset Strip, The Sun Rose is an upscale, 150-seat listening room with some of the best sound in California. The venue hosts some of the biggest artists in the world for residencies, public shows, private parties, and surprise guest performances. ...
Goodland, FL
Located on the Marco Island waterfront in Goodland, FL, Little Bar Restaurant is an iconic restaurant, bar, and music venue. Open since 1978, the seasonal restaurant serves seafood and steaks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can eat indoors, on the screened lanai, or in the casual surroundings of the waterside patios. Little Bar also has the best live entertainment. ...
Tomball, TX
Main Street Crossing is a listening room, concert hall, community center, church, private venue, and nonprofit organization located in historic Old Town Tomball, TX, outside of Houston. ...
Blawnox, PA
Opened in 1990, Moondog’s Pub in Blawnox, PA is the Pittsburgh area’s premier live music club. Moondog’s showcases national blues and rock artists, as well as the best local bands of all styles. ...
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