You have to pass the American lines, problem you don't have a passport
Robbie Plunkett
Epic Edm shows with a fantastic staff. This club is legendary and a must stop spot for all types of music. (I just like the edm shows haha)
Lindsey C.
I waited at the bar for at least ten minutes. I am a woman and the two men next to me got served before me. And then the woman next to me and the other man next to me got served. Wasn't the first time I've been ignored there at the bar.
Grace S.
really upsetting experience, honestly. this is a club, good reputation, who would bring a fake id here? my friend and I, both of age, tried to go to a themed night here. the bouncer bent her ID an insane amount and told us it was not real. when she asked to scan the ID, they refused. the bouncer then asked her fellow bouncer to validate, who told us, "this is not real, you're not getting it back. go get the cops, this is not real." he would not give us the ID back. we went to look for the cops where he told us we would find them. they were not there. this obviously put a damper on our night. why would you not just scan the ID? we went back because my friend needed the ID; it's literally her driver's license. we asked what to do because it seemed insane to call 911. they finally agreed they would call the number on the ID to validate it. they did and we got the ID back. The staff were neither apologetic or polite. We don't understand why they wouldn't just have a scanner to scan IDs and avoid this whole issue. Really rude experience. Won't be going back.
Angie M. Buchanan
awsome place to hang put an dance and meet an love local bands and meet up to watch live shows an good drinks prices are good friendly I love Metronome
William H.
One of the few bars in Burlington with a "club" type atmosphere. Lots of space, great vibes, comfy couches, and fast service. Drinks are reasonable and the live music is always A1.
Peyton H.
This establishment is disgusting and ageists. Rat man loves to power trip. Don't waste your time at this salamander farm.
Brigitte Brisebois
Awesome place with awesome staff!!! DJ Raul n' DJ J Paulino totally set that dance floor on fire with awesome Latin sets...
Tommy Billings
Fiancé and I went out with some of her girlfriends paid $25 each to get in. Fiancé and friend went to order drinks bartender gave them two seltzer and vodkas instead of Red Bull and vodka. Easy mistake BUT also easy to fix. Instead bartender was rude condescending and reused to fix HER mistake. Had to get a manager to physically go behind the bar and make the drinks. The bartenders defense was she didn't charge for Red Bull so no big deal. Started off the night that way, and ruined what could've been a great time with good music good show and great people instead this girl totally blew my mind with her attitude and blatant disrespect. Will not return.
Best place to dance. Just a bit disappointed that they serve a few cocktails. No Manhattan.
Taylor M.
Saw Vundabar here last night upstairs. The venue is cozy and intimate and the drinks are fairly priced. I'm so sad to read the other reviews regarding the bouncers and such. I had a great experience with all the employees and security let us get away with things (within reason) that would never fly in Boston. Very accommodating to how intense the scene at a vundabar show can be. Thanks!!
Jacqui P.
So let me begin by saying that I went to the art show/local performance this past Thursday and had a GREAT time. Both performers were really good, and the vibe was nice. The beer on tap was decent as well. However, when I went THE NEXT NIGHT (Friday/yesterday) I showed up with my friend and got carded by a teeny bopper security guard named Kevin. He took my ID inside to "further examine", and came back with his minion Steve in tow saying I had to leave because it was a fake and if I didn't like it then call the police. OBVIOUSLY MY ID LOOKS DIFFERENT BECAUSE I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI. So I understand the hesitation - However, BURLINGTON IS A SANCTUARY CITY. YOURE GOING TO IDS FROM PLACES WAAYYYY FARTHER AND THAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH WAY MORE THAN MINE. As migrants, we should not be subjected to the humiliation of standing in front of the club with police in full garb because you don't know how to look at IDs from places other than Vermont. At any rate, I digress. I proceeded to call the non emergency line for the police to validate my very real ID. They validated it via phone, so the bouncers handed my ID back but said I still wasn't welcome to come inside. I asked the police to come in person. While waiting for his arrival 7 different people passed with nothing more than a fist bump. The police finally arrived, and said that he was "too busy" to run my ID and even if it's valid they didn't have to let me in. After visiting a more worthy bar, my friend and I attempted to go back to Metronome to give it another try. This time, Xavier very rudely told us, "You already tried earlier. Leave." I spoke with Officer Ross who was standing in front of Metronome while on patrol. He agreed to call in and validate my ID. Once he did, he walked in and told Kevin, Steve, and Xavier that it is indeed real. I WAS STILL DENIED ENTRY. The police reiterated that they cannot force them to let me in. At this point, it was no longer about entry (the place has 25 people on a good night). It was ALL about the principle. I felt that this act was discriminatory, so I asked for the reasons my ID was singled out. The bouncers mumbled half responses about the fact that it was issued in 2015 and had a peeling layer. KEEP IN MIND: IT'S AN ID THAT EXPIRES EVERY FOUR YEARS. IF IT WAS ISSUED IN AUGUST OF 2015, IT WOULD EXPIRE IN AUGUST OF 2019. A four year old ID will not look brand new. In the end, the Sargent from the PD came. He was extremely respectful and heard my point. Ultimately, I don't really care that I couldn't enter this sorry excuse for a club. The real issue is that I didn't want anyone else who moved to Vermont seeking asylum from WHATEVER to be subjected to the same treatment. It's unacceptable. Ultimately, if you're going to scrutinize that hard then you should have UV lights and scanners or other unbiased methods to check identification. Having some bouncer who isn't even old enough to drink judging IDs off of his (lack of) worldly knowledge is not going to cut it in 2019 or beyond. Most people would say, "I'm never going back." But I'm saying quite the contrary. I'm showing up every single week with the same ID until it expires. If you'd like to play that game every Friday Metronome, we can. If not, I look forward to enjoying my time with the rest of the Vermonters, and especially the migrants. Think twice before acting on bias the next time.
Michelle Graveline-Welch
Decent shows, no frills.
Linnea J.
Tonight, the security guards were racist, homophobic, sexist, and transphobic. They kicked me and my two barely tipsy friends out for trying to use the bathroom. They sexually caressed one of my friends back, and she said please don't touch me, and he said "what the f*** did she say? Get the f*** out." Another security guard told my gender non conforming friend that they were not allowed to use the restroom, and then took the drink they paid for away from them. I have a medical condition that makes me have to use the bathroom more frequently and a security guy said "you don't have a penis you can't come in here and I explained my situation to him and he said "I don't care, get the f*** out." Don't support this piece of s*** business.
Decent spot to dance and get
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
You have to pass the American lines, problem you don't have a passport
Epic Edm shows with a fantastic staff. This club is legendary and a must stop spot for all types of music. (I just like the edm shows haha)
I waited at the bar for at least ten minutes. I am a woman and the two men next to me got served before me. And then the woman next to me and the other man next to me got served. Wasn't the first time I've been ignored there at the bar.
really upsetting experience, honestly. this is a club, good reputation, who would bring a fake id here? my friend and I, both of age, tried to go to a themed night here. the bouncer bent her ID an insane amount and told us it was not real. when she asked to scan the ID, they refused. the bouncer then asked her fellow bouncer to validate, who told us, "this is not real, you're not getting it back. go get the cops, this is not real." he would not give us the ID back. we went to look for the cops where he told us we would find them. they were not there. this obviously put a damper on our night. why would you not just scan the ID? we went back because my friend needed the ID; it's literally her driver's license. we asked what to do because it seemed insane to call 911. they finally agreed they would call the number on the ID to validate it. they did and we got the ID back. The staff were neither apologetic or polite. We don't understand why they wouldn't just have a scanner to scan IDs and avoid this whole issue. Really rude experience. Won't be going back.
awsome place to hang put an dance and meet an love local bands and meet up to watch live shows an good drinks prices are good friendly I love Metronome
One of the few bars in Burlington with a "club" type atmosphere. Lots of space, great vibes, comfy couches, and fast service. Drinks are reasonable and the live music is always A1.
This establishment is disgusting and ageists. Rat man loves to power trip. Don't waste your time at this salamander farm.
Awesome place with awesome staff!!! DJ Raul n' DJ J Paulino totally set that dance floor on fire with awesome Latin sets...
Fiancé and I went out with some of her girlfriends paid $25 each to get in. Fiancé and friend went to order drinks bartender gave them two seltzer and vodkas instead of Red Bull and vodka. Easy mistake BUT also easy to fix. Instead bartender was rude condescending and reused to fix HER mistake. Had to get a manager to physically go behind the bar and make the drinks. The bartenders defense was she didn't charge for Red Bull so no big deal. Started off the night that way, and ruined what could've been a great time with good music good show and great people instead this girl totally blew my mind with her attitude and blatant disrespect. Will not return.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best place to dance. Just a bit disappointed that they serve a few cocktails. No Manhattan.
Saw Vundabar here last night upstairs. The venue is cozy and intimate and the drinks are fairly priced. I'm so sad to read the other reviews regarding the bouncers and such. I had a great experience with all the employees and security let us get away with things (within reason) that would never fly in Boston. Very accommodating to how intense the scene at a vundabar show can be. Thanks!!
So let me begin by saying that I went to the art show/local performance this past Thursday and had a GREAT time. Both performers were really good, and the vibe was nice. The beer on tap was decent as well. However, when I went THE NEXT NIGHT (Friday/yesterday) I showed up with my friend and got carded by a teeny bopper security guard named Kevin. He took my ID inside to "further examine", and came back with his minion Steve in tow saying I had to leave because it was a fake and if I didn't like it then call the police. OBVIOUSLY MY ID LOOKS DIFFERENT BECAUSE I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI. So I understand the hesitation - However, BURLINGTON IS A SANCTUARY CITY. YOURE GOING TO IDS FROM PLACES WAAYYYY FARTHER AND THAT HAVE BEEN THROUGH WAY MORE THAN MINE. As migrants, we should not be subjected to the humiliation of standing in front of the club with police in full garb because you don't know how to look at IDs from places other than Vermont. At any rate, I digress. I proceeded to call the non emergency line for the police to validate my very real ID. They validated it via phone, so the bouncers handed my ID back but said I still wasn't welcome to come inside. I asked the police to come in person. While waiting for his arrival 7 different people passed with nothing more than a fist bump. The police finally arrived, and said that he was "too busy" to run my ID and even if it's valid they didn't have to let me in. After visiting a more worthy bar, my friend and I attempted to go back to Metronome to give it another try. This time, Xavier very rudely told us, "You already tried earlier. Leave." I spoke with Officer Ross who was standing in front of Metronome while on patrol. He agreed to call in and validate my ID. Once he did, he walked in and told Kevin, Steve, and Xavier that it is indeed real. I WAS STILL DENIED ENTRY. The police reiterated that they cannot force them to let me in. At this point, it was no longer about entry (the place has 25 people on a good night). It was ALL about the principle. I felt that this act was discriminatory, so I asked for the reasons my ID was singled out. The bouncers mumbled half responses about the fact that it was issued in 2015 and had a peeling layer. KEEP IN MIND: IT'S AN ID THAT EXPIRES EVERY FOUR YEARS. IF IT WAS ISSUED IN AUGUST OF 2015, IT WOULD EXPIRE IN AUGUST OF 2019. A four year old ID will not look brand new. In the end, the Sargent from the PD came. He was extremely respectful and heard my point. Ultimately, I don't really care that I couldn't enter this sorry excuse for a club. The real issue is that I didn't want anyone else who moved to Vermont seeking asylum from WHATEVER to be subjected to the same treatment. It's unacceptable. Ultimately, if you're going to scrutinize that hard then you should have UV lights and scanners or other unbiased methods to check identification. Having some bouncer who isn't even old enough to drink judging IDs off of his (lack of) worldly knowledge is not going to cut it in 2019 or beyond. Most people would say, "I'm never going back." But I'm saying quite the contrary. I'm showing up every single week with the same ID until it expires. If you'd like to play that game every Friday Metronome, we can. If not, I look forward to enjoying my time with the rest of the Vermonters, and especially the migrants. Think twice before acting on bias the next time.
Decent shows, no frills.
Tonight, the security guards were racist, homophobic, sexist, and transphobic. They kicked me and my two barely tipsy friends out for trying to use the bathroom. They sexually caressed one of my friends back, and she said please don't touch me, and he said "what the f*** did she say? Get the f*** out." Another security guard told my gender non conforming friend that they were not allowed to use the restroom, and then took the drink they paid for away from them. I have a medical condition that makes me have to use the bathroom more frequently and a security guy said "you don't have a penis you can't come in here and I explained my situation to him and he said "I don't care, get the f*** out." Don't support this piece of s*** business.