The Basement

i have been to close to 150 shows and this is the worst concert venue i've ever been to. the sounds fine, but that doesn't matter when most people can't see the stage because of the weird layout and Giant pillars blocking the view. the show i went to was sold out, and more people couldn't see than could. everyone around me was complaining and struggling to see. everyone there was super nice and it's nothing against them, but they need to figure out their logistics because it was such a disappointment to fight to see for almost 3 hours

The Basement is hands-down the worst venue I've paid to see a show at. It's borderline unethical to sell 300 tickets to this space. The "stage" is actually below floor level; there's space for 30-40 people directly in front, and every other view is either partially or fully obstructed. If you don't feel confident you'll be one if the first 30 people through the door, don't even bother buying a ticket.

It's been years since I had been to the basement and I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound quality. It used to be pretty brutal but it seems they have upgraded and I had no issues hearing anything at the show I attended. All of the staff we encountered at the door and at the bar were friendly. The good part about the venue itself is that it can only fit about 300 people. It's basically a bar with a stage, so catching any act here is always fun since you can be so close and actually see. They also have seating against the wall which is nice if you want to sit and take a break or just hang out. However, the ambiance isn't exactly nice. It's a basement bar and the bathrooms are what you would expect from a basement bar... definitely not the greatest. It was also super hot/stuffy on my recent visit which can make it especially brutal if it is a sold out show. Overall it's a decent place to catch a show thiugh. There are better places and there are worse.

Went to see krash on Saturday. The venue was ok, but they insisted on cutting mics right at 11 which kinda sucked but the show was dope

A top tier "rock" venue (quotes because, definitely suitable for all styles). I've both played this venue and attended shows here and loved it both ways. The green room is spacious and relaxing, the bar is wide and welcoming, there is adequate seating for waiting around by the bar and lining the inside of the venue. The standing room configuration is right for about 300 heads. Top of the line sound and engineering. Nothing feels quite as good as hearing the drummers sound check as the kick reverberates through the hall. Whether visiting as a performer or as a patron/fan, you're sure to have a great night.

I like this venue. It's a small and intimate venue with a nice bar area and is perfect for smaller or local acts. It's conveniently located next to Express Live and the A&R. I have seen lots of amazing local and USA talent here taking this stage! Nice restrooms as well.

Horrible venue. They list their capacity as 300 but only about 20 to 30 people can actually see the stage. There are other local venues like Rumba Cafe and Woodlands Tavern that do a much better job and respect your money spent on tickets. Also, these guys are a little ridiculous with the small purse policy and groping pat downs. I go to a fair amount of shows at various venues and know what is normal and what is excessive. I have been to this venue twice and have had a horrible experience both times. The sight lines in this place are so awful because of the layout that it is a wonder how anyone ever decided to make it a music venue. Respect yourself and your hard earned money and steer clear of this pit. You will not have fun. You will not enjoy yourself. Drinks are also way overpriced.

My ears are still recovering from the show last night (The Kopecky Family and Milo Greene), and I'm still waffling over whether I want to go back for more shows. Parking can be a bit of a bother when other events are also happening in the Arena District (Blue Jackets game last night). I toyed with the idea of parking up in Victorian Village and walking in, but the cold wind convinced me otherwise.As a short person, I try to avoid standing room only venues since it really isn't much fun not being able to see and getting knocked into all night. The Basement is not really a bad venue in that sense. We ended up grabbing a spot right at the railing, which was great since we could see over the audience and taller people could still see over us. Unfortunately, this spot was also right next to the left speaker stack, hence the ringing in my ears presently. Still, it was a good view -- definitely saw sweat droplets being flung across the stage. If we had gotten there any later, I think the experience wouldn't have been as good since we'd be further back in the crowd. As others have noted, the layout is long and narrow -- swapping the stage and bar in the layout would make slightly more sense, but maybe it just wasn't feasible.I didn't partake of the bar or the restroom facilities, so no comments on that. I guess I probably would come back here to see another show, but definitely need to make sure I grab some of that prime railing space. And also bring some ear protection.Also, you can explore the inside of this venue using street-view on Google maps!

Horrible I'll drive to Cleveland or Nashville to have a good experience watching my favorite bands.

Worst venue in Columbus.Period.I would happily take a day off and drive to see a tour in another city than spend 2 minutes in this acoustically inept venue. I am standing here pissed that due to a last minute change in venue I didn't have a chance todo that very thing.