House of Independents

Reviews 35

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Am Metal

I read all of the reviews and really was expecting a good venue. This place was not it. I was there for Butch Walker and it was sold out. When you walk in, there is a bar and a balcony and you can look down on the crowd and stage. If you arent in early, you wont be able to see from here. You can go down a flight of stairs and thats where it gets awful. It was so packed you couldnt get passed the bottom of the stairs. You could not move anywhere down there. We were meeting a friend and had no way to get to him. The crowd was standing there smooshed together and in an emergency there would be no escape. I imagine its how livestock feel packed in a truck on their way to the slaughterhouse. This place is not for the claustrophobic. The sound wasnt great either, with the bass bouncing off of the brick walls. There was no security on the way in, which took forever because they checked ID for everyone, even people who were not drinking. Anyone can walk right in with a weapon. Finding parking in the area was another nightmare, especially for a Saturday night. We only paid $6 for 3 hours when we finally did find a spot a few blocks away. Give yourself extra time to park. I used to think a show at Starland Ballroom was bad when it was sold out. This was 10 times worse. I will never go back to this venue for a concert and do not recommend it.

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Charles Silvey

This is a spectacular space in the heart of revitalized Asbury Park. If you get the opportunity to see an artist, musician in this hall, jump at it. Beautiful acoustics, multiple configurations and a bar that serves local draft beers. We were able to enjoy beer from Carton, Kane, Little Dog and Dark City. Spacious area in the back and downstairs makes this the perfect venue. 300-500 is the capacity for this great hall. Go you will not be disappointed.

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Amy M. Toman

This venue is AMAZING. It is an intimate setting with great bars and great sight lines for viewing performers. It is situated right in downtown Asbury near a great selection of restaurants and parking is on-street or nearby. We loved this concert venue and will definitely be back!

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Gregory Schreiber

This is a fantastic new venue in Asbury Park. Small but you are never far from the stage wherever you are. Staff is friendly. Street parking but if you are willing to walk about 5 minutes, there is a municipal lot down the street.

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Michael Forgie

More intimate than other venues. Enough room to enjoy a show even at capacity. Plus, compared to other venues, the drinks are not wildly overpriced (still more than you would pay at your favorite dive bar though).

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Christopher Michael

I have had good and blah experiences. Both times coming with a group. Great place to grab a beer or straight up drinks, okay barfood. Mixed drinks dont impress. The food left me feeling heavy and regretful

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Ryan Fleming

Nice venue, decent seating, staff were professional and proficient. Did not try the bar, but the sound system worked very well, lighting was good, and video department was handled pretty well

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just a little

An interesting venue. Ive been to a few events including a documentary on food waster, a fundraiser for Ghana, a craft fair, etc. The beer selection is fitting and mostly local

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Gina Marcello, Ph.D.

A great local intimate venue to see concerts, speakers or films. Clean and nicely renovated. Friendly bartenders.

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Mark McDonald

Spectacular, intimate performance and music venue. A wide variety of entertaining acts. Great fun with friends!

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Lawrence Lapitan

Place isnt afraid to take risks with events. I went there for emo night. Great time.good people. Cheap drinks.

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Darrell Sandrue

Good sound but NOWHERE TO SIT. Yes, they have pull out seats, but when Ive been there they dont use them.

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Shawn KirK

Interesting event space with a unique layout. Was there for a DJd event and it was very well put together

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Stephen Leanza

Held a great intimate show with Brian Fallon. Drinks were relatively inexpensive for a venue.

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Joshua Markman

Great intimate local venue! Books a wide variety of acts and events, highly recommended

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Jersey Guy

Best music venue in Asbury Park, friendly staff, cool and eclectic lineup of artists.

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John Cardinale

This was a cool place Saw a rock band, Modern Chem Place was small but good

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David Warner Photography

Great little theater for all types of shows. Nice gem at the Jersey Shore

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Joe Kimlinger

Great venue, seats were all good. Saw Bobby Kelly and had a great time!

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Kim P

Great service. Great hosts for some awesome shows. A very nice venue!

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Keri Oleniach

Great venue for smaller shows. Does a great job for live music.

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Robert Lauck

great place for a show...awesome bar service and friendly staff

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Jon Thompson

Cool venue. Upstairs & downstairs bars. Good sound system.

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Christian Fuscarino

Cool venue space and very supportive of LGBT community.

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ruben contreras

Decent sized venue two floors and few bars great vibe

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Matthias Bonnici

Great venue for a show, cant recommend it enough!

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Manny Bravo

Great place to rock out with your block out!

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Jeremy Fultz

Amazing, intimate music venue in Asbury Park

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Jake Naroden

Really neat venue especially for NJ

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mattchrisSTARCRAFT

Very nice place, very nice people.

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April Centrone

The best theatre in asbury !

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kim fazekas

Good place but odd layout.

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Isaac Martinez

Awesome venue

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Ron Beaton

Good place.

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Kate Dwyer

Cozy.

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