Bowery Ballroom is a hipster's paradise - street cred mixed in with great acts (Liz Phair,Modest Mouse and other alt/indie bands play here).
It's located in a rather desolate and not so pleasant part of town and can be difficult to find (it's near Chinatown/Lower East Side).
But it's a cool place nonetheless.
There's a lounge area/bar downstairs that is dark with a bar in the center. The bathrooms show their age, covered with graffiti over the years.
Upstairs is the 'ballroom' with two levels, the stage and of course a bar area in the back and then a smaller, VIP, area up top.
It's a great place to catch your favorite band in an intimate setting. Get there early and snag a spot near the stage; you won't be sorry.
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