Feels compulsory to drink there is the worst part.
Feels very ableist I was kicked out for having my PTSD triggered when I complained loudly about someone putting their hands on me on the dance floor
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Jewels Wright
Staff thinks it's fashionable to be rude because they used to be a goth club. Audio is awful.
Just because you've been acting like how gentrifiers do in hamtramck for a long time doesn't mean you do it well.
Unfortunate that this has been a tradition for 27 years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Bachman
The atmosphere is fantastic and as a live venue it is small and intimate.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dan J
I go to Small's for the people and the dancing. The dance floor is large and not sticky (unlike most of the other places within 15 miles), the sound system is great, and generally the folks on the floor are there to dance. There's separate space in the main bar area if you want to just hang out and chat with folks, as well as a small patio out back. Mike & Natalie (and everyone else working there) make everyone who's not a jerk feel welcome. They are super supportive of local bands & causes -- and they frequently have some amazing big-name bands, as well. The DJs on Thirstwave & Industrial nights play a great mix. Standards include: The Cure, Depeche Mode, NIN, New Order, Ministry, Sisters of Mercy, Wolfsheim, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Sinead O'Connor, Light Asylum, Peter Murphy, Love & Rockets, Gary Numan, Front 242, and a bunch more. Cover is very reasonable (usually $5 for 21+ for DJ-only, non-band nights), and they make a mean cranberry & soda, which is my drink of choice, since alcohol puts me to sleep almost instantly. I rated the food of 5 out of 5 because I didn't want the overall rating to be dragged down by a non-rating, if that's what happens. That said, it's not really a place you go to for the food, since they mainly have bar snacks. Great people, great space, great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary T. Jezewski
Pleasant staff and great venue for live music.
Janice Cannon
Great dive bar with live music often.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tim Dixon
What a great venue. Surprisingly great acoustics. True enjoyment watching my favorite band touring the U.S. from Europe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gavin West
We came here to see Clownvis Presley along with an awesome local band named Vlad’s Skeletal Circus. This was our first time at this venue and it was certainly a memorable experience. Everyone was nice, welcoming, and understanding when I had some issues figuring out my CashApp at the merch table. This intimate venue is now on our radar for future shows, and I wish I knew about this place sooner. Thanks for the great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erik Sugg
Small's rules. Dave and Melody rule. Go see a show there.
Pretty cool little spot. Went for a concert and the sound was pretty on point, no complaints there. It is a very appropriately named venue though as it is small, but the wife and I enjoyed the show
Kevin 4real
It might be called smalls but a kick ass venue
Donn O
Bring I.D. Excellent venue for local and national acts. Plenty of stage room for musicians and a patio area for smokers out back.
Overpriced. Uppity. Just how you like it
Feels compulsory to drink there is the worst part.
Feels very ableist I was kicked out for having my PTSD triggered when I complained loudly about someone putting their hands on me on the dance floor
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Staff thinks it's fashionable to be rude because they used to be a goth club. Audio is awful.
Just because you've been acting like how gentrifiers do in hamtramck for a long time doesn't mean you do it well.
Unfortunate that this has been a tradition for 27 years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The atmosphere is fantastic and as a live venue it is small and intimate.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I go to Small's for the people and the dancing. The dance floor is large and not sticky (unlike most of the other places within 15 miles), the sound system is great, and generally the folks on the floor are there to dance. There's separate space in the main bar area if you want to just hang out and chat with folks, as well as a small patio out back. Mike & Natalie (and everyone else working there) make everyone who's not a jerk feel welcome. They are super supportive of local bands & causes -- and they frequently have some amazing big-name bands, as well.
The DJs on Thirstwave & Industrial nights play a great mix. Standards include: The Cure, Depeche Mode, NIN, New Order, Ministry, Sisters of Mercy, Wolfsheim, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Sinead O'Connor, Light Asylum, Peter Murphy, Love & Rockets, Gary Numan, Front 242, and a bunch more.
Cover is very reasonable (usually $5 for 21+ for DJ-only, non-band nights), and they make a mean cranberry & soda, which is my drink of choice, since alcohol puts me to sleep almost instantly.
I rated the food of 5 out of 5 because I didn't want the overall rating to be dragged down by a non-rating, if that's what happens. That said, it's not really a place you go to for the food, since they mainly have bar snacks.
Great people, great space, great music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pleasant staff and great venue for live music.
Great dive bar with live music often.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
What a great venue. Surprisingly great acoustics. True enjoyment watching my favorite band touring the U.S. from Europe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came here to see Clownvis Presley along with an awesome local band named Vlad’s Skeletal Circus. This was our first time at this venue and it was certainly a memorable experience. Everyone was nice, welcoming, and understanding when I had some issues figuring out my CashApp at the merch table. This intimate venue is now on our radar for future shows, and I wish I knew about this place sooner. Thanks for the great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small's rules. Dave and Melody rule. Go see a show there.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great dive bar,beautiful people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Staff is excellent! Awesome live venue.
Pretty cool little spot. Went for a concert and the sound was pretty on point, no complaints there. It is a very appropriately named venue though as it is small, but the wife and I enjoyed the show
It might be called smalls but a kick ass venue
Bring I.D. Excellent venue for local and national acts. Plenty of stage room for musicians and a patio area for smokers out back.
Great place! Always a great time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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