Shank Hall

1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

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Address:	1434 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
Phone:	+1 414-276-7288
Site:	shankhall.com
Rating:	4.3

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Andrew Olson

First of all, let me be clear that it is extremely rare for me to give a negative review and to post comments that give a poor rating. However, with Shank Hall, I felt my only recourse in trying to reclaim my wasted night there was to clearly describe my experience so that others never fall victim again. Steer clear of this place!! It is a great shame that Shank Hall is run so poorly because it is inherently a good performance space. That is overshadowed and completely diminished by what we experienced and witnessed. We have never received a more rude, toxic, spiteful manner of service from any staff of any establishment weve ever been to. The person running the door on the night I visited Shank Hall exhibited the most bizarre, angry, "jaded to the world," attitude to nearly every patron. My wife and I traveled 3 hours, stayed in a hotel, ate at several restaurants and brought Milwaukee a decent chunk of tourist dollars all centered around going to a concert at Shank Hall. The only regret about our whole visit to Milwaukee was going to Shank Hall. The door person threw a tantrum anytime anyone wanted to step outside. He refused to provide coats (from coat check) to our friends because they had "used the service too much." And he insisted on an overly-complicated, silly, antiquated "ticket" system for entering-reentering the hall. If a person lost the little piece of paper ticket, they were harassed or not allowed to enter despite having a valid event ticket and/or stub with ID, etc. When challenged and questioned about these things, in a friendly way, he grew very angry and proceeded to kick one of us out. For no reason at all! Add to that, our bar tab was clearly padded - or the bartender was charging other drinks to our tab. We were with a group of people (30+) attending the same concert - were all professionals, civil, not trouble makers in the least - and every single person with us was flabbergasted with how poorly they were treated by the staff. I called and left a message, sent a Facebook message, and an email via the website - again very polite and asking for follow-up from a manager or the owner. I wanted to make sure that the business owner knew about our terrible experience. I have never received any type of response or acknowledgement. All I can say is that if you are a band considering this as a venue - I urge you to look elsewhere. Go somewhere where your followers will have a nice overall experience. If you are a patron considering going to a concert at Shank Hall - go elsewhere! Wait for your favorite band to play at another venue. This place doesnt care about their patrons, they dont care about their business, they dont care about anything except padding their pockets.

A Private User

The venue is nice, but I also had a problem with the employees. I happily bought my ticket online in advance and drove all the way from Madison. I went into the venue in advance to check in, see what the opening act situation was, etc... I then needed to run across the street to the gas station, get some change, and plug the parking meter. Not only would the ticket taker not let me, he was rude to me and basically called me a liar (he was sure there were no meters that needed to be fed at that time of the night- completely WRONG). I am the most polite, least confrontational person in the world, and I was about ready to punch the guy. And why would the venue have such a ridiculous policy to begin with? If you have to go to this venue, be prepared for this kind of BS.

A Private User

Shank Hall cranks it up to 11. The close-up stage really helps to set this place apart from some of the other venues running in Milwaukee. The staff are professional, the acts are almost always top-notch and the location is great. Parking is always an issue on this side of town, so I wont use that as a metric for rating Shank. The drinks are cold, the musics loud and the night always rocks at Shank Hall.

tracy apps

best sounding club in milwaukee. hands down. also, if youre catching a more low-key show and are running early, stop by one of the many east side restaurants to get take out and carry it into the club. they allow outside food. some of the best shows are made even better with a plate of indian food in front of you. :)

Kathleen Gutzmer

Sound is exceptional, bartenders are good, maybe a little off the night I was there but we all have off nights (being a bartender myself, I know all too well) what I love is that you get up and close with your favorite band. No place in Milwaukee can you watch the expression on the band face while playing.

Lance Newby

Saw The Features here with about 50 other people. Will never have another concert experience this intimate. If youre lucky enough to catch a group with a handful of hits, or discover an act that hasnt yet taken off, you wont be disappointed. Great seats everywhere and you dont even have to leave the bar!

A Private User

This place is cool, minus the people who work there and their policies. The ticket taker and bouncer type person are literally the rudest, most insecure/aggressive, ridiculous people to encounter. You have to pay $6 to go outside, they argue with you, and they are unprofessional. Really sad actually.

Laura Vanderbilt

Shank Hall is the quintessential live music experience - a small venue with very little seating, a bar and a stage. The experience is intimate, and the interaction between listeners and players is up close and personal. Ive enjoyed it everytime Ive been there, mini stonehenge and all! :-)

Dan Eastwood

We went to Shank hall to see Adrian Belew. It was a very intimate. show and we still talk about it. Photo: Thats Julie Slick rocking on Bass guitar, with Belew in the red hat, doing things with a guitar that guitars were never meant to do. :-).

Mac P.

It was my first visit and enjoyed the music & environment ... prices, quaint atmosphere, live music, friendly employees. The Atmosphere is just wonderful!!!!! And also Jared James Nichols as a good singer, Hes got a new fun!!

L Fritos

My friends and I have always had a positive experiences at Shank Hall. We love the Blues. We have had some great nights of music. Sit back and enjoy the tunes in a quaint, small venue. Love the price, too.

Robert Mentecki

Could be a decent music venue. There was a constant humming/static sound coming from the speakers for The entire show. SAD!!!! The sound needs major work and parking is atrocious.

Sam Kasten

Good atmosphere for watching live music. A little steep on the drink prices if youre from out of town , but presumably normal for the area.

Ruth Burant

Old school night club that is cozy. The sound equipment is really good. The street parking can be tough, so arriving early helps.

Adam Beranek

Great sounding system, and while there is a bar, its main focus is being a venue. Ive seen some great bands here.

Edmond Bedjeti

The place is awesome. The staff is friendly and the drinks are strong. Ive also see some great shows here.

Rick Schwamb

Excellent venue, sound quality is awesome. Just saw Mojo Perry Saturday May 2nd, unbelievable show!

John Piraino

Fun place to see intimate concerts with reasonable drink prices during show times.