A&R Music Bar
391 Neil Ave, Columbus
(614) 461-5483
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This was one of the worst venues I’ve attended in a while if not the worst. The bathrooms were gross and atrocious. Their security guy was super rude and unprofessional. I attended a small concert here with my sister and boyfriend for them to lose my sisters things when going through bag check. Some girl who also attended the concert skipped the front of the line and called security because she didn’t get barricade and the security guy yelled at us and gave this girl her way despite trying to tell the guy our side. He basically targeted my group the entire night even though we caused no issues. The stage is super small and shoved in the corner of the venue. There is high tables in the back but you cannot see the stage from them at there are massive pillars blocking the view. This was not a pleasant experience at all and we will not be returning.
appreciate the free water. the sound is great in here but the pillars are absolutely terrible. i went to a super packed show and it was an absolute nightmare trying to find a spot that wasn’t obstructed by the pillars. if they weren’t there I would have been able to see from any spot in the venue. even Mr. Silly Goose himself was not a fan of them.
This is a concert venue. Pizza 🍕 ahead of and during music. All the folks from entry to bar staff and others including kitchen were pleasant engaging and made the evening even better.
Hayes Carll did VIP preshow and then he and band took a full house to a greater evening.
My rating is real. A concert venue that made certain the act was well received.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Good sound system
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
A&R Music Bar is they perfect place for a band to perform and for concert goers to be able to see there favorite artists up close and personal
Atmosphere: 5
Great, intimate music venue.
Atmosphere: 5
My second favorite venue ever. I’ve seen some of my favorites perform here and it’s always such a great vibe and so so fun. Staff is always pretty friendly. There are 2 issues that I have though… 1 is the ADA experience. Genuinely I do appreciate how sweet the venue was, but I feel like there has to be a better way to go about this.
The first show I went to here we got tickets last minute and didn’t have a chance to email ahead. They told us since they had no notice they couldn’t do much which I understand. Though, we were just put in the entrance walkway across from the stage. We were at the side of the stage, but far enough that people were constantly walking between us. It wasn’t the best.. my cousin was pretty upset about all her videos being ruined by people walking in front of the camera. The second show, we emailed ahead so we were prepared. Not the venues fault, but oh my gosh 90% of the show all we saw were butts. We were right against the side of the stage so we just got butts. It was not a great angle…
Problem number 2 with this venue is the sound. I’m not sure entirely what the issue is, maybe the mixing or just where the ADA section is, but it’s impossible to understand any vocals. The instruments are always so so much louder and I genuinely have no clue what the performer is saying. Regardless though, I am a fan of this venue. I love the vibe.
Went to kaleb Sanders Jay webb had a great time
Atmosphere: 4
Took my daughter to see her current favorite artist play live. Venue layout is slightly wonky with having the stage in the corner but, they don't really have a choice. The roll up doors, when opened, offer a nice indoor/outdoor atmosphere when the weather is good. We didn't try the food but, the bar service was good, and the drink prices are on par with most other venues. The only real negative about the entire experience, was just the corporate vibe of the place, with it being owned by promowest.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Nice venue. We enjoyed seeing the Melvins.
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Good venue
Atmosphere: 5
A fun, smaller/more intimate concert venue. The sound was good and a great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Came to see Barns Courtney’s live show and the venue was amazing! Little on the pricey side on the drinks, but the pizza is to DIE for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I really enjoyed this venue for a show i went to recently! Very spacious but also intimate when it came to the band members all being at their merch tables. The fact i was able to order a pizza from the place inside and have it brought to me IN THE CROWD was pretty awesome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
It is a great place to see live music. Drinks are too expensive but the rest was awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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