Hideaway next to the Lakewood Theater presenting live jazz shows in an intimate, laid-back setting.
There were actually 5 of us. We tried to arrive early to get a seat, we barely made it, it was pretty packed. There is a $15 cover charge. The club is smaller than I expected. There is seating at the bar and then small tables with seating towards the stage and I "think" there were tall (yet small) tables as well. They even squeezed out a small dance floor - of which I partook when the atmosphere called for it. 😶🌫️ There is no food [not even appetizers], went to dinner prior to going. I think you had to order your own drinks at the bar - mine just turned up, when my hand/glass was empty (thanks to good friends). I did not see any waite staff taking orders. We sat through a band that was not a genre that I would normally engage, but they were ok and it was pleasant. The 2nd band [I don't remember the name - but thier genre was THE FUNK] was freakin' awesome!!! The songstress allowed me on the mic [😎, of course I was ready] I was glad I went. Had a great time. I could do that again.
This is not a safe place if you’re a woman or someone concerned with privacy. I went with my boyfriend last night and while the bartender asked us both for ID’s, he only turned to ask me (in front of a packed bar) what my address was. It’s not safe to tell complete strangers where you live, especially not at a bar. He claimed it was to test if I had a fake ID. A simple google search will tell you a multitude of other (safer) ways to see if an ID is fake if that is a legitimate concern. I’ve been going to balcony club for the past few years and have never been singled out in such a way. Not that it matters, but my ID is real, I’m almost 30 years old and I ordered a gin drink that not a lot of young people would order. The jazz band was great, but having to recite my address in front of strangers felt really weird and demeaning. We left shortly after since we couldn’t get into the groove following that encounter. We saw the bartender smoking a cigarette in front of the entrance on our way out and told him to never ask a woman her address in front of strangers at a bar again. However, I’m concerned to return and wanted to share my experience to help warn others. If you’re anyone not wanting to have your safety compromised, be aware of a possibly uncomfortable encounter with the bald bartender at Balcony Club.
The band of the night (Gabby and the Birds) is fantastic. Jazzy root but extremely danceable. Couples and singles type dancing. The venue itself is quaint and intimate, friendly, mature crowd, clean establishment and welcoming to all (to include LGBTQ)
Cool vibe with a great band that played that night (Delimac). The club is pretty small, so get there early if you want to sit. Music was good and kept us dancing most of the night. Drinks were pretty reasonable. There is an outside smoking section if that is something you're looking for. $15 cover pp on a Saturday night.
We checked this place out on a Saturday night, the music was great but that's pretty much the only good thing about this place. Atmosphere is nice but a bit too crowded for such a small place, not enough seating, you have to push your way in to get closer to the stage at the back of the room and I suppose you have to get there early otherwise you're standing the entire time. Cocktails could be better too. There was a $15 cover charge at the door.