Went last night to see the new incarnation of Liz Cooper, first concert in 15 months. I miss the laid-back, rambling style of her with the Stampede but it was an excellent show nonetheless. In any case the mercury lounge is a storied venue with lots of history and a good enough sound system for the type of shows they put on. A beer was $9.

Went to Mercury Lounge to see a band perform (ticketed event) and arrived a little before doors were scheduled to open. Once doors were opened, it took the venue so long to check people in (IDs, ticket, vaccine card) that we missed the first 15 minutes of the show! (Opening performance started 30min after doors)That is totally unacceptable.The venue itself was fine; its a no frills stage with standing room, which is fine for a late night band performance with fairly cheap tickets.I didnt get anything from the bar, so I cant comment on that aspect.

The Mercury Lounge is a Lower East Side legend. So many great bands have played here and the sound is great. The bar area can get a little crowded between bands but as you go into the main venue there’s a little bar just to your left, it can be a quick alternative on a packed night.

At the Mercury lounge. 24-7 Spyz and Funkface.. Awesome bands. The black rock coalition.

Middle of the week and am standing in the backroom of Mercury lounge having an awesome time. Keep up the good job and promoting the local bands with so much talent. Drinks were great and affordable.

I had attended a concert here and did not expect it to be very crowded. The place was super packed that people were shoulder to shoulder; this made me very uncomfortable especially during a pandemic despite all attendees we’re vaccinated. I did not enjoy the space due to the fact that I was uncomfortable with the amount of people in an enclosed space and no COVID measures were taken. Even though all patrons are required vaccination, COVID measures should still be in place.

The show itself (Cal Scruby) was 5 stars but this review is for the venue that lets unvaccinated people attend. They just give them a mask until the people walk through the door and then they take it off. They just dont seem to care about the health and safety of their guests.

Great venue. Only thing, double check show time. When they say 8, it seems they mean 8 sharp, not 830/9 like almost everywhere else. Not a problem of course, just so long as you know

My boy that I train in the gym is the dj, chill atmosphere, nice to come and get loose!

Interesting establishment, a small bar and stage area. I attended a local concert. Covid vaccination status was confirmed at the door. The concert was well attended. The sound and stage was nicely done for the performers. I did not have the opportunity to sit at the bar, but did see that hey serve local beers and drinks.

What an amazing night! Bartenders and atmosphere was great and the BANDS!! Hailes was EVERYTHING!!

We went to the Mercury Lounge to see Dylan Rockoff perform and had a great time. The drinks are a bit small and served in plastic cups but they dont kill you on the price so its a good trade off. The venue itself allows everyone on the floor to see and hear the performance well. We had a great time. As a bonus, you can grab food at Katz deli just a few buildings down.

Really fun venue! Bring back The Aberdeen!

Great venue super intimate & definitely reasonably $...enjoy!

Cool space but definitely need to be better about the no smoking policy. There are signs but no one says anything. Prefer not to breathe in someone elses smoke, especially during COVID season.They do require vaccines to enter though, which is great. The sound is nice.

The atmosphere is good, really old-school. When I went their COVID controls were really good (doorman was actually looking at ID and vaccine confirm and comparing names). The drinks are cheap for manhattan, and the music was great.

Great place to see a live show! I wish it was closer to home so I could be there more often. Its a fun trip to NYC to be there to see a band up close!!

Very nice, good sized, no matter wherr you are you have a good view

Classic NYC bar to see bands. Maybe legendary... Decent space, good sound and lighting. While they do have an $11 beer and shot special, $9 drafts does seem high. They dont sell food here and unlike other venues that dont, they dont allow outside food??? Cool space and location but docked a star for the too-cool-for-school staff (guys youre not, youre a late night bouncer or Monday night bartender). Manager should explain that it doesnt cost extra to be nice and btw theyre in a service business - oh, and it could help tips...

Awesome show! Lion Babe was everything!

Just went there for the first time last night to see this incredibly talented reggae band called the Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad. Great space on the Lower East Side

Was very pleased with staff

It was closed despite the business hours saying they were open. Very misleading.

Best Saturday night Goth party in NYC

I’m reviewing this from the aspect of a performer:We loved being at the Mercury Lounge! The staff were friendly and super helpful, allowing us to get in a bit early to set up. The biggest shout out I have is for the sound guy with the venue. He was a mega champ with knowing about the space, helping with the change over between bands, and getting things rolling fast on the console. Due to that, I definitely would love to come here again.

My first Red Party! I had so much fun. This was a great venue for a decent sized gathering.

The Merc lounge is the Lower east sidess cathedral of indie rock and rising stars. It was my old stomping ground back in the day. I was thrilled to see my cousin Kevins amazing band Kate Usher and the Sturdy Souls band play there recently. They truly rocked the hallowed walls of this great downtown music den.

Great venue for up and coming acts. Its a small place so it keeps that small show feel but with a heavy sound. Youre close to the stage and some acts will crank it, so dont forget some dampening ear plugs. That way you can keep that high frequency hearing range so you can hear all the dog whistles or something I dont know.

Great place for live music

Best music venue in NYC.

A NYC institution returns just like i left it Lets ROCK!!

Cool spot for live music! Decent space in the back where bands play.

Wow, Never listen to the Complaints.... Yes its small, yes its old, yes its crowded... But for the price and the experience to be almost able to touch the artist performing...... Ive never Enjoyed an intimate evening with a musician like that before...Freya Ridings couldnt have been a better experience....I will be back Mercury Lounge.....😎😎🙏🙏

A live music institution on New York City’s Lower East Side for 25 years. The Strokes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs were among the bands who launched their careers here. The venue is intimate, all sight lines are excellent, sound mix allows you to hear lyrics and instruments, and musicianship is of the highest quality, whether by well-established musicians or emerging artists, local and on tour.

Great venue and nice vibe. I saw outasight there.

Still a great venue for great bands. Tookes-The brother and sister duo killed it.

Great NYC landmark. Simple professional drinks and a great show. Then a sandwich at the deli on the corner. No paparazzi Awesome!

Up close & personal experience with the musician, small venue but intimate atmosphere. Loved the concert!

A great venue for great artists! Saw Thin Lips open up for the Bad Bad Hats and had the time of my life!!!

Great venue and quality service. We enjoyed the night and would definitely return. Also, The Clarks put on an amazing performance.

First attended event since the pandemic.

Great selection of drinks and a nice little place for a gig

First time seeing somebody perform at this venue so take my review with a grain of salt but ... my main complaint would just be the drinks , personally i didnt feel they were mixed well. The bartenders were nice just didnt feel like they were amazing. But the venue itself is a decent size. I like that they had couches lining the walls, very comfortable. I would possibly go back to this venue if I wasnt drinking

Saw cuco here, so glad I bought tickets, it was an amazing show and performance!

Great Defunk show last September

Intimate venue, excellent for seeing favorite artists

Mars Motel rocks!

Fantastic music venue, came here to see Joanna Teters and Braxton Cook (with Jeremiah Hunt on bass, whooeeee). Great lineups, great focus on real musicians

Saw Dawn Richards here and the venue was packed to the brim. Very New York venue, dirty and small...and it was beautiful. It’s not a venue you want to have to go to the bathroom in but it’s great if you want to be close to the act you’re there to see.

I love The Mercury Lounge! I tend to listen to and support smaller artists, so this is the place I usually end up at when I want to see a band. The venue is intimate, the lighting is cool, and the sound engineers usually do a better job than they do in Texas (lol). The drinks are reasonably priced for the area and the bathrooms are decently clean as well. I’m sure I’ll come back here in the future!

Great inexpensive venue for smaller artists.Sound quality of the show I saw was mixed. Some artists had very clear and well mixed sound whereas others had a mix I didnt like.

Saw Corinne Bailey Rae perform here. Its a beautiful and intimate space for performances.

Great little venue, intimate atmosphere. Lauren the bartender took great care of me. Will definitely catch another show here on a future visit.

Small and intimate experience. I liked that the bar was able to be closed off from the show room,in case you needed minute to get a drink. There are seats along the wall of the showroom. The bathrooms were pretty clean and the bartender (female) was really nice. All in all Id absolutely want to go to another show here.

A great venue, intimate setting and great sound.

Ive seen tons of shows all over Atlanta and this is easily one of my favorite venues. Its small enough to feel intimate, but not so small that Im claustrophobic. And I love that they put out free water towards the end of every show - every venue should do that!

Intimate venue for intimate performances. A great place for anything from jazz, to hard rock, anytime theres a show, expect to have a great time. Will never forget my visit.

Startles the line between music venue and bar the good thing bar is front of house with dedicated performance space in the rear. Sound was good, typical NYC a few couches along the side walls but for all intents and purposes a standing room.Photos: The End of America by Perry Stein

Good music venue cozy and holds a lot of people but not overwhelmingly large and the bar is well separated with swinging doors from the stage area in the bathrooms are decent. Also in a great location so after the show or before the shows or you can go have for dinner or after show meals and various restaurants and bars. Very recommended.

Mercury Lounge is a pretty nice, cool and intimate space for drinks and performances. I went there a couple weeks ago for the Blutopia tour and saw the performances of Cherry Pools, Tillie and Micky James. The room was smaller than the average venue I’ve been to, but still it wasn’t crowded and there was air conditioning so it didn’t get hot in the room. The stage decor and lighting were excellent! I really enjoyed my time in here.

Nice venue, excellent location, friendly staff. Somewhat limited bar (freezing cold night, and couldnt get an Irish coffee because no coffee) but there were several wine options, and at least 4 beers on tap. Im a newbie to venues of this type. Theres only a row of upholstered benches along each wall. Its a watch the band standing kind of place

Intimate live venue located in lower Manhattan. It has been around for many years. Numerous local and international bands regularly play on its stage. There are no barriers, so that the audience can actually get close to the musicians. Tickets to shows usually cost less than $20. There are bathrooms available, and there is also a bar. Staff are professional and friendly. There are also couches lining the walls near the stage.

The Mercury Lounge is a long walk from the train, but this is still one of the best intimate rooms to catch an up-and-coming act before they hit the big time. The sound of the room is fairly good with decent sight lines and a small number of seats on the sides. The bar is seperated from the performance space to cut down on the noise.

Ive seen a few shows here, most recently about two weeks ago. I enjoy myself every time, but the drinks are really expensive for this type of place - doesnt make sense to me and many other apparently.Tickets are always decently priced and its a small venue. When a good band comes around its a cool atmosphere.

Small front area and a nice space in the back for small gigs. Id go to another show if I knew about one there, but I probably wouldnt stop in otherwise

Cool intimate spot! Tiny venue with a pretty nice front bar area. You can buy tickets at the door without any fee (you dont actually get a ticket though 😕) or online with a fee (that makes sense right?..) and they put your name on their list. Fun place!

The venue is cozy for meeting friends and grabbing drinks at the bar but large enough for a healthy amount of people to stand in and watch the band perform

First time in New York and it was AMAZING . The place is so cool. Theres a parking garage RIGHT BEHIND the venue that made it so easy for us ( its kind of expensive tho ) the bathrooms were super clean and had posters for up coming shows. The bar was very roomy, great drinks. The staff was super cool as well! The stage area was really big surprisingly . Couches to sit on. Candles. It was a really great place and experience I would totally make the 5 hour drive again

My sister performed here and it was a cool experience. Nice bar that you walk through that doesnt have terribly high drinks and nice venue for the band to perform. It was cool to learn the history of it as well. Also down below where the bands wait in the green room was pretty cool to see all of the graffiti of past bands.

This tiny intimate venue is the perfect place to catch a new band before they get big. The venue has great seating on both sides and is basically standing room only but not in a bad way. The bar is large and the service is swift so you can get right back to the bands. The bathrooms are as clean as youd expect from a place filled with drinking music fans. I love how close you get to the band and how amazing the sound is. One of my top 5 venues in NYC.

Cool venue. And you can get up close to the stage. I went this past Saturday and the show was awesome. Great sound system and that first DJ was not playing games on turntables at all. A few acts didnt show but it was for a great cause and worth the money. Eat before you go there because all they have is snacks if youre hungry.

Awesome venue! I saw Octave Cat here recently. Sound quality was great, music was great, venue was clean and comfortable. Drink prices were actually very reasonable for a nyc venue, but I took off one star because the bartender was very unwilling to make any adjustments to the beer/shot specials, even though we were the only patrons when we asked. When it was clear I couldn’t mix the beer/shot, I decided to instead splurge on a top shelf drink. I used to bartend (and like to monitor my consumption) so I pay attention to how much is poured, and I got just over a single, for a $22 double :(. Here for the music, not for the drinks, so I’ll be back for sure.

Sang here for the United States debut of The Pub Choir! A great cozy venue. Perfect for medium-scale festive events.

Its actually not a bad music room and good sound system. The man running the sound, etc. Did a fine job. As far as the bar, overpriced substandard product. This is not a food venue. Front end staff didnt seem to care about anything. Not sure if I would give a second try. BTW the music act we went to see was excellent.

I went for my friend Andy Pops performance. He was awesome and commanded the stage and he was very interactive with the crowd. I would have to visit the bar on another occasion to get a real feel of the crowd but it felt very tight in the bar area. I think I only had 1 drink, it was strong and good.

Unique venue very tight bar area. A nice small room to be in. Very interactive for the artist if they are so inclined. We saw a great show there and I think it had everything to do with the size of the place. The bar wench was a little bitchy. No big deal I wasnt there to see her.

Acoustics are horrible. The only good spot in the all place is at the bar. Drinks are very adorable.

Great, small venue for intimate concerts

Only been here a couple of times, but each time was a blast. Not super big, but hasnt been crazy crowded either. All the bands I heard play here were great. And when the bar was too full, one of the service ladies actually went out of her way to take our orders and bring the drinks to us. Also met a beautiful woman there so, that might be bias but, heres the extra star.

This place is in a really great location. There are plenty of things to do and eat in the area. The venue itself reminds me of VFW hall shows I went to as a kid, Small space, but intimate with good sound. Its another great spot to catch a band in the LES.

Its a small and intimate space to see live performances. Its a good place to see a show if you dont mind standing through it all. There were seats along the sides where the wall is.

The place was is always packed whenever Ive been there for a show. Its just an open area as far as the venue is concerned. The sound was a tad muffled I thought - not *bad* but not the best. The performance area is essentially a plain black-walled room. It works, but it couldve used perhaps a bit of personality?Anyhow, theres a bar area as you walk in, and then past coat check, theres a door to enter into the performance venue. Tucked inside to the left youll find a smaller bar area as well - just in case you dont want to bother to go out after the show has started. Nice gesture.My main complaint though was the temperature. Goodness it was a sauna in there. There were so many bodies in there (show was sold out) and I couldnt understand why they couldnt get a bit more air circulating? Hard to be too upset with live music though - at least it wasnt a ridiculously tiny space. Bonus points for that.

Nice place to hear good music, saw run river north here along w common souls, tickets were very affordable

Gr8 rock venue with multiple talents streaming in every week...reasonable drink prices.

Nice place it’s a nice intimate setting to watch your favorite band acoustics could be better but overall a decent experience. Get there very early if you want to sit on the couch for the opening act. Stand up front and get the small band experience.

Really liked this place. Extremely small and intimate. My knees were practically touching the stage. There is a coat check; $2 a piece. The bar is in the front of the venue. The only real downfall of it was the band was not able to leave the stage and come back on for an encore because of the set up. So the just let the audience know ahead of time so everyone wasnt disappointed. Overall, nice, intimate experience.

Clean and nice. Small at the same time. All around nice place

The place is ok,just need cleaning between shows and a better customer service. That singer Paul Beaubrun was on fire .Make your forget about everything .His music is life .I had a wonderful night .Thanks to him.Just forget about the place go for the artists and have fun

I watched my favorite Norwegian singer, Dagny, in this venue mid-2017. Very cozy inside. A small gathering area with a small stage where you are armsreach away from your idol. In fact, I would definitely come back here some time just to discover other new promising artists. They didnt have the beer that my boyfriend wanted but they offered something of the same kind and so much better. I wish I had a chance to ask for the beer name.

Fun venue if the right band is playing, but tight, small, so get there early

Fun LES bar where you can catch a good concert. One floor with a decent size stage can fit a good amount of people. Very unpretentious bar where you can enjoy yourself with friends or get into a mosh pit during the concerts if you are into that. However, note to all: avoid restrooms at all costs towards the end of the nigh or be sure to take a shot of liquid ignorance before you go there.

This place is all about the space. Its not too big to where you are so far back from the band you cant see what they are doing but is big enough to feel like you are at a concert. The stage is at a perfect height and the sound is amazing. Catch a good band here and you wont be disappointed.

I was commuting to this place directly from my work and had my electric skateboard with me. The lady told me I couldnt bring it in. I had no idea what to do. After a few minutes the lady asked me if that thing is electric. I said yes. She took my skateboard and kept it somewhere and said that thing is so cool but dont bring it in next time. 5 stars..

Mercury Lounge is a great venue to catch an up-and-coming (or established) band. The space is intimate, but not cramped, the stage is at the perfect level, and the sound is good. Whether youre right up front or taking it easy on one of the seats on the side, you can enjoy yourself. The bartenders in the front are quick and friendly, and drinks arent horridly expensive.

Great hangouts and awesome spot to jam....see a favorite band

Excellent sound system. Intimate dark vibrant venue that has some of the best shows in the city, especially for the price. Smaller than a Bowery or Williamsburg hall of music, it brings out an intimate side of musicians that other venues don’t.

Has been around in this area for as long as I can remember. It offers the locals a great place to hang out on a Friday night and just kick back with friends. Its nice, its a great place to get together. The staff is friendly and always willing to converse with the customers. Place is not too expensive depending on time.

Very cool place to go to to see bands of all genre from heavy metal to rap/hip hop, etc. And to have some drinks and hangout for a little bit.

Went to the Spring Fling 98 and it was AMAZING. I just felt bad that that bartender was all by herself dealing with all of us. I hope she gets a huge bonus and/or raise because she was fantastic.

One if the best NYC venues for live music. I love the Red Party