Same experience with bouncers questioning the validity of IDs— after traveling far to specifically go to their shows they consistently turn down valid IDs at the door for undisclosed reasons.Zuzu/middle east are not places that underage people try to frequent. The crowd is usually well into their 30s&40s. I prefer that crowd over others since I like underground dance and music. Being over 21, this is only a case of ageism that arises from the stress of getting fined by the city and laziness. To avoid that stress, I would recommend learning how to tell a fake from a real ID in an age where travel is ubiquitous and coming across IDs from other states is common. I am a relatively frequent patron but the bouncer who looks like a pirate acts like border control (very un-pirate of him). The pirate didn’t even ask me if I had another form of ID, he just made sure me and my friend did not get into the show we have been meaning to see all week. There was no disrespect on our part, they were just being weird for no reason.If they are so concerned with IDs being valid, they need to buy a scanner. Or be explicit in which types of IDs they accept or do not accept. Put it on their website if I need to bring a passport, but don’t tell me they can’t accept my valid ID and not give a reason why. Terrible energy from the door on this occasion. I’ll be back obviously but hope that one door manager retires, he needs a rest.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ana Rubin
the bouncer was so incredibly rude and wanted to confiscate me and my friend’s ID even though we are both 22/23, just because we are from florida.
Service: 1
Ryan Glen Hirsch
Second Thursday of the month is revive and it’s a good time! ::shameless self promotion::
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ivy Blossom
Fun music on a Thursday night. DJ Catalyst blew it away. Hope to see him there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
B R (BAR)
Didn't have any food. But the drinks and service were great. The event that night was fun. Want to come back and play more retro video games.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
C. Yang
05 Aug 2023 update: About last night, Meg, are you a wizard? The only barkeep on a ceilingcat damned busy night. How do you all do it? Because we all survive somehow, but the service industry knows better than anybunneh else. Neaux?!You, too, Emma.Et tu, Didi.All of y'all... ?❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T. Daysy
Had a terrible experience here. Waiter was rude and food was bland. I do not recommend this spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
A Maccloud
A lovely spot with a beautiful atmosphere, I love the mirrors on the wall. It's so
Atmosphere: 5
Christina Lewis
Was here for a club night it did not disappoint we had the best time. Great music and crowd would love to go back next tuesday for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Richard Napolitano
What a cool place. Must try if you are in Boston. It has a Bazaar like feel with multiple functions/businesses in one building. Lots of young people around. We had some great kabobs, humus and tabouli
Had so much fun, great band performance Massachusetts Bluesbrakers. Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CJW
Bomb spot with great music and good drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tuli S.
Arrived here right before 9pm on a Friday. I was told it was $10 to enter so I called my husband (who was inside) to come give me cash. Once I handed over $20 the door girl kept all of it. I asked why and she said that my husband was going to be charged a "re-entry" fee because he came outside the bar (after being there for a few hours with our friends). We had a group of 20 or so and the manager told everyone they had to pay $10 each to stay in the bar or we'd be kicked out. Everyone had been there since 7pm. We ended up going to another bar and I'm never coming back to zuzu.
Dick MacDonough
Attended a Jazz jam session. The place is very small, bench type seats, probably 35 patrons about half standing room only. If you're a college student probably just fine. Music was very good....Berkley folks.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Sebylita Aura
Celebrated my husband’s 40th birthday with friends and family - Nabil was the best - he ensured everything went as planned - the food was phenomenal and so was the staff - great venue!!
Same experience with bouncers questioning the validity of IDs— after traveling far to specifically go to their shows they consistently turn down valid IDs at the door for undisclosed reasons.Zuzu/middle east are not places that underage people try to frequent. The crowd is usually well into their 30s&40s. I prefer that crowd over others since I like underground dance and music. Being over 21, this is only a case of ageism that arises from the stress of getting fined by the city and laziness. To avoid that stress, I would recommend learning how to tell a fake from a real ID in an age where travel is ubiquitous and coming across IDs from other states is common. I am a relatively frequent patron but the bouncer who looks like a pirate acts like border control (very un-pirate of him). The pirate didn’t even ask me if I had another form of ID, he just made sure me and my friend did not get into the show we have been meaning to see all week. There was no disrespect on our part, they were just being weird for no reason.If they are so concerned with IDs being valid, they need to buy a scanner. Or be explicit in which types of IDs they accept or do not accept. Put it on their website if I need to bring a passport, but don’t tell me they can’t accept my valid ID and not give a reason why. Terrible energy from the door on this occasion. I’ll be back obviously but hope that one door manager retires, he needs a rest.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
the bouncer was so incredibly rude and wanted to confiscate me and my friend’s ID even though we are both 22/23, just because we are from florida.
Service: 1
Second Thursday of the month is revive and it’s a good time! ::shameless self promotion::
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fun music on a Thursday night. DJ Catalyst blew it away. Hope to see him there again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Didn't have any food. But the drinks and service were great. The event that night was fun. Want to come back and play more retro video games.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
05 Aug 2023 update: About last night, Meg, are you a wizard? The only barkeep on a ceilingcat damned busy night. How do you all do it? Because we all survive somehow, but the service industry knows better than anybunneh else. Neaux?!You, too, Emma.Et tu, Didi.All of y'all... ?❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a terrible experience here. Waiter was rude and food was bland. I do not recommend this spot.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
A lovely spot with a beautiful atmosphere, I love the mirrors on the wall. It's so
Atmosphere: 5
Was here for a club night it did not disappoint we had the best time. Great music and crowd would love to go back next tuesday for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
What a cool place. Must try if you are in Boston. It has a Bazaar like feel with multiple functions/businesses in one building. Lots of young people around. We had some great kabobs, humus and tabouli
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Had so much fun, great band performance Massachusetts Bluesbrakers. Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bomb spot with great music and good drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived here right before 9pm on a Friday. I was told it was $10 to enter so I called my husband (who was inside) to come give me cash. Once I handed over $20 the door girl kept all of it. I asked why and she said that my husband was going to be charged a "re-entry" fee because he came outside the bar (after being there for a few hours with our friends). We had a group of 20 or so and the manager told everyone they had to pay $10 each to stay in the bar or we'd be kicked out. Everyone had been there since 7pm. We ended up going to another bar and I'm never coming back to zuzu.
Attended a Jazz jam session. The place is very small, bench type seats, probably 35 patrons about half standing room only. If you're a college student probably just fine. Music was very good....Berkley folks.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
Celebrated my husband’s 40th birthday with friends and family - Nabil was the best - he ensured everything went as planned - the food was phenomenal and so was the staff - great venue!!