The Ardmore Music Hall
23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA, 19003
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Address :
23 E Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA, 19003 - Phone (610) 649-8389
- Website https://www.ardmoremusichall.com
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : No
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : Yes
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : No
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Jessica T.
I came here 3/6/15 for the Drkwav show. I got my email info in a timely manner concerning the times and parking info. Security and ticket handler were very professional and able to answer my questions about the opening band. Bathrooms were clean and the Merch tables were easily accessible. Additionally the bar service was prompt. As for my show experience, there was plenty of seating in the back, bar and balcony should someone need it. The standing area was ample and the back half was slightly raised, allowing for everyone to get a good view of the stage. Sound was good for a venue of this size. I look forward to making the trip to Philly again to see one of many great acts this place brings in.
(5)Brad C.
This place refuses to serve tap water or any potential tap water bearing vessel. Its ridiculous. I have never before been refused an empty plastic cup from a bar. They refuse to serve me a glass of tap water... fine. But I refuse to aim while I dispose of said fancy water. Maybe they can use the three dollars they pried from my pocket to help hire some poor (and probably thirsty) guy to clean my pee off the floor.
(1)Bill M.
A very solid 3 that could just as easily become a solid 4 or larger with a few tweaks and improvement with age. When I first heard that one of my ancient old stomping grounds of Brownies was going to be revitalized into a music venue like it used to be way back in the day I was excited and ready to hit up a show and see how it stacked up to a bunch of my other favorite venues. But Snowmageddon canceled the Sponge & Spacehog (remember them?) show that I won tickets to, a friends birthday prevented me from finally seeing the Felice Brothers as I originally planned, and the bulk of sifting through the rest of their concert lineup had led to me uncovering old man rock (they did manage to get me nostalgic for Filter like it was 1995 in 2013!) and cover bands that I had little to know interest in seeing. But whether it be old school (Hooters, Tommy Conwell, Beru Revue) or new school (West Philadelphia Orchestra, Hezekiah Jones, Johnny Showcase); they have been bringing a number of awesome local bands a little closer to my house, and it took catching up with my friends Hatchets & Hammers to bring me there finally. and ultimately I saw a good number of pros and cons. The first con happened right at the gate with the fact that I was originally going to see Hatchets & Hammers, Jeff Thomas Alt-Volunteer Army; and The Fleeting Ends who ultimately canceled due to an illness. There wasn't even a Facebook or website post about it from the venue, which would have been the least that they could do given that people likely did travel out to see them. The second con was my surprise in seeing how small the venue either was or appeared to be. One of the first things I noticed about Brownies 23 East years ago was how freaking huge it was with multiple seating areas, a good sized main bar, an upper level (that I wish I remembered how big it was), and plenty of room to walk around and socialize. But it seems like they cut at least a quarter of it down in scale, and hid at least a quarter behind a red curtain Wizard of Oz style. Hopefully they opened up the bulk of that red curtain space for shows like Rusted Root, Hooters, and Filter; otherwise I have no idea how they pulled it off. The final significant con came from the weirdful wrongness of the bathroom. It's not like I expect concert venue bathrooms to be pristine or anything. But the only toilet stall which also effectively doubles as their ONLY HANDICAP STALL thanks to its built in holding bars, DOESN'T HAVE A DOOR! I'd hate to be the wheelchair patron to use that bathroom! But overall the venue did have plenty of pluses. The sound and lighting was definitely on point and made for a good concert experience. The alcohol prices were also much better than most other concert spaces with most bottles and Yuengling drafts going for $3; and drafts from the likes of Dogfish Head, Victory, and Starr Hill going for $6. It also features an impressive fresh made, vegetarian friendly menu that comes from Firinji ( yelp.com/biz/firinji-ard… ). It also helps that it so easy to get to with or without public transit involved and is near plenty of free parking. So long as Ardmore Music Hall manages to bring in a few more well known bands from the past decade, that don't have me reliving high school, I can see myself coming here much more frequently. Until then I'll definitely satisfied with watching them improve as I check out awesome local shows like West Philly Orchestra and Hezekiah Jones on Match 29th.
(3)Lori M.
We traveled from upper bucks county to Ardmore to see one of my favorite new bands, Jeff Thomas' All Volunteer Army, and what a great night !! This was I believe their second week open, and once Jeff's band was ready to take the stage , it filled up in there like someone opened up the damn. Thankfully, we had secured excellent seats at the bar and had a phenomenal view of the stage! There is a food service that operates there that is separate from the bar service , but they have plenty of servers that come around and wait on you , with great attitudes and seriously amazing food! We had eaten dinner while waiting for the venue to open, so we really weren't hungry... But the menu was so intriguing , I had to taste something ! I went with the guacamole , and O M G it was killer !! With awesome bands , great sound, excellent drinks, fab food, and in a really cool spot (with the Ardmore train station literally out their back door ) AND FREE PARKING ... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ?!?! JUST GO !!!
(5)Susan M.
Stopped in last night for Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead Tribute) and had a good time. There is only one bar with two bartenders and although they were working their tails off service was a little slow. They would definitely benefit from a third person behind the bar on such a busy night! We ate before the show, and I'm glad because the open kitchen looked like something John Taffer would cringe at! The food coming out of it didn't look too bad, but not sure I would be quick to order anything! The sound quality was great and they were advertising shows that would definitely keep me coming back. I look forward to another night here! $10 tickets for the show and reasonable prices drinks it made for an enjoyable night out that was pretty affordable!
(4)diane g.
Be prepared to re- live your college days. Be prepared to stands for 4 -5 hours as seating is limited. Be prepared to get hearing damage from half deaf audio engineers or to stuff your ears with pieces of bar napkins which I had to do for all 3 of the shows Ive attended so far. Also be prepared to have no, or if your lucky, a partial view of the band since the stage is low and there will be lots of people blocking your view. On a positive note the management and staff are super nice and responsive. Had high hopes for this place since its close to home and gets some great bands but World Cafe Live is a much better choice for a truly great live music experience.
(3)S M.
We were a party of three to see Canadian singer-songwriter David Francey Sunday night. As expected, the turnout was a little on the grey side. So please, management, turn on some lights, at least before the show. We arrived about 45 minutes before showtime, and couldn't even read the menus. I had to use the flashlight on my keys. The food tasted good, but I couldn't see it. This is a real safety issue. Turn up the lights! Please.
(3)Brian C.
Saw Beatlemania Now last night. First time here with the new table reservations. What a difference from Rusted Root! The only place to stand was on the second floor with an obstructed view. Since this drew an older crowd I guess 90% of the people reserved tables. They put them pretty much everywhere there was room leaving zero standing room in front of the stage. The only place we could find space was by the upstairs bar standing behind the tables that lined the railing. We could see the stage if we peeked thru people, but for the most part it was a big PITA. Both the view and sound were pretty lame from our vantage. There are plenty of bad places to watch and listen. I really think they should have left the stage on the side wall. In any case it seems they have a business model down now. You can buy cheap general admission tix and try to get a spot at the bar. Or you pay roughly double for the VIP experience which gives you early admission and first crack at the seats. The added VIP costs make the show that much better. But you are paying for it. As of now, I'm not a fan of this setup! I don't want to sit and I don't want to pay extra just so I can see the stage. I assume when Rusted Root returns there won't be so many tables jamming the floor. I hope so anyway! If the new trend is to rent out as many tables as possible the only way to get a good spot will be to pay the VIP pricing. At those costs I can goto the Mann or another bigger venue for an authentic concert experience. I would also like to see them upgrade their closed circuit video feed. They have a camera on the stage but it's obviously their security camera repurposed. So blurry it's not worth looking at. If you go GA get there as early as you can! If you are going VIP, buy me a ticket too!
(3)Stephanie G.
Standing room only and barely any of that! Last night was the grand opening of The Ardmore Music Hall. We were excited to see local favorites, The Hooters. The sound was great and once the crowd thinned out toward the end of their second set, it was much more enjoyable. We arrived about 15-20 minutes before the show's start time. It was sold out and we had no interest in standing in the line that snaked around the block and into the parking lot as it was absolutely pouring down rain. So, we sat across the street at Jack McShea's. We stayed in the back and did not attempt to push our way through the crowd. There was truly not another place to stand. Way too many people. If this were a younger crowd I think it would have been trouble. Fortunately, most of this 40+ crowd behaved themselves. I don't think I would return under the same circumstances. If something bad happens and that place has to be evacuated... I don't even want to consider the possibilities. Other than the great music I will say that I was pleasantly shocked by the low cost of drinks. $3 for a Yuengling Draft? Unheard of at a concert venue. Also, the Ardmore station is right out the back door! Great location.
(3)Julia C.
Came here with friends for the Melissa Ferrick show. We really enjoyed this space. The sound was good, and it was intimate setting which was nice to see this artist. We had dinner and drinks.Kitchen by firinji. Pretty good food. The staff was super friendly and attentive to all patrons. They even let us take the posters home for our concert which was great since I got mine signed by the artist! Itwas a relaxing evening. We hope to come back for more shows.
(5)Lydia B.
A grateful dead band playing here that is tight in a good way.. "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams To another land Maybe you're tired and broken Your tongue is twisted With words half spoken And thoughts unclear What do you want me to do To do for you to see you through A box of rain will ease the pain And love will see you through" come out to hear "splintered sunlight" and feel nostalgic and current at the same time. This is a small venue with plenty of bar space to get a drink. Young and old approved
(5)Rachel K.
One of my favorite things about Ardmore is the easy access to all kinds of cultural events. This venue is a charming part of that. You can buy your tickets to the shows online very easily, which they have a record of at the door. I came here with a group of friends to see Kermit Ruffins, the amazing New Orleans jazz musician! At first glance, the space seemed pretty cramped, but there were actually open seats at the bar and plenty of standing room near the stage. Our lively crew threw down a few rounds of (rather expensive) beers during the uneventful opening act before making our way to the stage for the real show! We honestly had the time of our lives. The resonant sound, the jazzy lights, the rowdy show--everything was marvelous! We even got called up on the stage to dance for a number or two. I'm deducting a star because my friend had his very nice jacket stolen from the rack. I know it's not the venue's fault directly, but they should definitely look into establishing an actual coat check. Still, I will definitely be back. This spot is right up the street and they have a great lineup of performances that I'm dying to check out.
(4)Erin M.
This is a cool venue. The layout is a little interesting, I would prefer that the balcony/bar area faced the stage. If you sit up there, in the back, you will likely be looking at the back of the heads of the performers. It's an interesting birds-eye-view but you can't really hear the music that well because of the way sound travels in the room, and the fact that people are generally chatty at the upstairs bar. I do appreciate the inexpensive, delicious eats from Firinji and the fast service. We split a spicy baba ganouj dish. I also found that the drinks were not at very reasonble for a music venue bar. My mixed drink was $5, my husband's large glass of beer was $6. We were there to see Joan Osborne and she did not disappoint. It was also amazing to walk there and home as I live right in the neighborhood.
(4)Elliot M.
Saw a great show but the VIP is a complete waste. The "buffet" was rice and beans, salad, chicken with veggies and pita bread which they called Mediterranean food. Mediocre and not enough food either. Only plus was we had great seats because we got in an hour early but next time we will come when the doors open @730 for the riff raff and either grab a seat at the bar or a table a bit farther back.
(2)S M.
We were a party of three to see Canadian singer-songwriter David Francey Sunday night. As expected, the turnout was a little on the grey side. So please, management, turn on some lights, at least before the show. We arrived about 45 minutes before showtime, and couldn't even read the menus. I had to use the flashlight on my keys. The food tasted good, but I couldn't see it. This is a real safety issue. Turn up the lights! Please.
(3)Lydia B.
A grateful dead band playing here that is tight in a good way.. "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams To another land Maybe you're tired and broken Your tongue is twisted With words half spoken And thoughts unclear What do you want me to do To do for you to see you through A box of rain will ease the pain And love will see you through" come out to hear "splintered sunlight" and feel nostalgic and current at the same time. This is a small venue with plenty of bar space to get a drink. Young and old approved
(5)Erin M.
This is a cool venue. The layout is a little interesting, I would prefer that the balcony/bar area faced the stage. If you sit up there, in the back, you will likely be looking at the back of the heads of the performers. It's an interesting birds-eye-view but you can't really hear the music that well because of the way sound travels in the room, and the fact that people are generally chatty at the upstairs bar. I do appreciate the inexpensive, delicious eats from Firinji and the fast service. We split a spicy baba ganouj dish. I also found that the drinks were not at very reasonble for a music venue bar. My mixed drink was $5, my husband's large glass of beer was $6. We were there to see Joan Osborne and she did not disappoint. It was also amazing to walk there and home as I live right in the neighborhood.
(4)Elliot M.
Saw a great show but the VIP is a complete waste. The "buffet" was rice and beans, salad, chicken with veggies and pita bread which they called Mediterranean food. Mediocre and not enough food either. Only plus was we had great seats because we got in an hour early but next time we will come when the doors open @730 for the riff raff and either grab a seat at the bar or a table a bit farther back.
(2)Susan M.
Stopped in last night for Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead Tribute) and had a good time. There is only one bar with two bartenders and although they were working their tails off service was a little slow. They would definitely benefit from a third person behind the bar on such a busy night! We ate before the show, and I'm glad because the open kitchen looked like something John Taffer would cringe at! The food coming out of it didn't look too bad, but not sure I would be quick to order anything! The sound quality was great and they were advertising shows that would definitely keep me coming back. I look forward to another night here! $10 tickets for the show and reasonable prices drinks it made for an enjoyable night out that was pretty affordable!
(4)diane g.
Be prepared to re- live your college days. Be prepared to stands for 4 -5 hours as seating is limited. Be prepared to get hearing damage from half deaf audio engineers or to stuff your ears with pieces of bar napkins which I had to do for all 3 of the shows Ive attended so far. Also be prepared to have no, or if your lucky, a partial view of the band since the stage is low and there will be lots of people blocking your view. On a positive note the management and staff are super nice and responsive. Had high hopes for this place since its close to home and gets some great bands but World Cafe Live is a much better choice for a truly great live music experience.
(3)Brian C.
Saw Beatlemania Now last night. First time here with the new table reservations. What a difference from Rusted Root! The only place to stand was on the second floor with an obstructed view. Since this drew an older crowd I guess 90% of the people reserved tables. They put them pretty much everywhere there was room leaving zero standing room in front of the stage. The only place we could find space was by the upstairs bar standing behind the tables that lined the railing. We could see the stage if we peeked thru people, but for the most part it was a big PITA. Both the view and sound were pretty lame from our vantage. There are plenty of bad places to watch and listen. I really think they should have left the stage on the side wall. In any case it seems they have a business model down now. You can buy cheap general admission tix and try to get a spot at the bar. Or you pay roughly double for the VIP experience which gives you early admission and first crack at the seats. The added VIP costs make the show that much better. But you are paying for it. As of now, I'm not a fan of this setup! I don't want to sit and I don't want to pay extra just so I can see the stage. I assume when Rusted Root returns there won't be so many tables jamming the floor. I hope so anyway! If the new trend is to rent out as many tables as possible the only way to get a good spot will be to pay the VIP pricing. At those costs I can goto the Mann or another bigger venue for an authentic concert experience. I would also like to see them upgrade their closed circuit video feed. They have a camera on the stage but it's obviously their security camera repurposed. So blurry it's not worth looking at. If you go GA get there as early as you can! If you are going VIP, buy me a ticket too!
(3)Stephanie G.
Standing room only and barely any of that! Last night was the grand opening of The Ardmore Music Hall. We were excited to see local favorites, The Hooters. The sound was great and once the crowd thinned out toward the end of their second set, it was much more enjoyable. We arrived about 15-20 minutes before the show's start time. It was sold out and we had no interest in standing in the line that snaked around the block and into the parking lot as it was absolutely pouring down rain. So, we sat across the street at Jack McShea's. We stayed in the back and did not attempt to push our way through the crowd. There was truly not another place to stand. Way too many people. If this were a younger crowd I think it would have been trouble. Fortunately, most of this 40+ crowd behaved themselves. I don't think I would return under the same circumstances. If something bad happens and that place has to be evacuated... I don't even want to consider the possibilities. Other than the great music I will say that I was pleasantly shocked by the low cost of drinks. $3 for a Yuengling Draft? Unheard of at a concert venue. Also, the Ardmore station is right out the back door! Great location.
(3)Julia C.
Came here with friends for the Melissa Ferrick show. We really enjoyed this space. The sound was good, and it was intimate setting which was nice to see this artist. We had dinner and drinks.Kitchen by firinji. Pretty good food. The staff was super friendly and attentive to all patrons. They even let us take the posters home for our concert which was great since I got mine signed by the artist! Itwas a relaxing evening. We hope to come back for more shows.
(5)Lori M.
We traveled from upper bucks county to Ardmore to see one of my favorite new bands, Jeff Thomas' All Volunteer Army, and what a great night !! This was I believe their second week open, and once Jeff's band was ready to take the stage , it filled up in there like someone opened up the damn. Thankfully, we had secured excellent seats at the bar and had a phenomenal view of the stage! There is a food service that operates there that is separate from the bar service , but they have plenty of servers that come around and wait on you , with great attitudes and seriously amazing food! We had eaten dinner while waiting for the venue to open, so we really weren't hungry... But the menu was so intriguing , I had to taste something ! I went with the guacamole , and O M G it was killer !! With awesome bands , great sound, excellent drinks, fab food, and in a really cool spot (with the Ardmore train station literally out their back door ) AND FREE PARKING ... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR ?!?! JUST GO !!!
(5)Rachel K.
One of my favorite things about Ardmore is the easy access to all kinds of cultural events. This venue is a charming part of that. You can buy your tickets to the shows online very easily, which they have a record of at the door. I came here with a group of friends to see Kermit Ruffins, the amazing New Orleans jazz musician! At first glance, the space seemed pretty cramped, but there were actually open seats at the bar and plenty of standing room near the stage. Our lively crew threw down a few rounds of (rather expensive) beers during the uneventful opening act before making our way to the stage for the real show! We honestly had the time of our lives. The resonant sound, the jazzy lights, the rowdy show--everything was marvelous! We even got called up on the stage to dance for a number or two. I'm deducting a star because my friend had his very nice jacket stolen from the rack. I know it's not the venue's fault directly, but they should definitely look into establishing an actual coat check. Still, I will definitely be back. This spot is right up the street and they have a great lineup of performances that I'm dying to check out.
(4)Bill M.
A very solid 3 that could just as easily become a solid 4 or larger with a few tweaks and improvement with age. When I first heard that one of my ancient old stomping grounds of Brownies was going to be revitalized into a music venue like it used to be way back in the day I was excited and ready to hit up a show and see how it stacked up to a bunch of my other favorite venues. But Snowmageddon canceled the Sponge & Spacehog (remember them?) show that I won tickets to, a friends birthday prevented me from finally seeing the Felice Brothers as I originally planned, and the bulk of sifting through the rest of their concert lineup had led to me uncovering old man rock (they did manage to get me nostalgic for Filter like it was 1995 in 2013!) and cover bands that I had little to know interest in seeing. But whether it be old school (Hooters, Tommy Conwell, Beru Revue) or new school (West Philadelphia Orchestra, Hezekiah Jones, Johnny Showcase); they have been bringing a number of awesome local bands a little closer to my house, and it took catching up with my friends Hatchets & Hammers to bring me there finally. and ultimately I saw a good number of pros and cons. The first con happened right at the gate with the fact that I was originally going to see Hatchets & Hammers, Jeff Thomas Alt-Volunteer Army; and The Fleeting Ends who ultimately canceled due to an illness. There wasn't even a Facebook or website post about it from the venue, which would have been the least that they could do given that people likely did travel out to see them. The second con was my surprise in seeing how small the venue either was or appeared to be. One of the first things I noticed about Brownies 23 East years ago was how freaking huge it was with multiple seating areas, a good sized main bar, an upper level (that I wish I remembered how big it was), and plenty of room to walk around and socialize. But it seems like they cut at least a quarter of it down in scale, and hid at least a quarter behind a red curtain Wizard of Oz style. Hopefully they opened up the bulk of that red curtain space for shows like Rusted Root, Hooters, and Filter; otherwise I have no idea how they pulled it off. The final significant con came from the weirdful wrongness of the bathroom. It's not like I expect concert venue bathrooms to be pristine or anything. But the only toilet stall which also effectively doubles as their ONLY HANDICAP STALL thanks to its built in holding bars, DOESN'T HAVE A DOOR! I'd hate to be the wheelchair patron to use that bathroom! But overall the venue did have plenty of pluses. The sound and lighting was definitely on point and made for a good concert experience. The alcohol prices were also much better than most other concert spaces with most bottles and Yuengling drafts going for $3; and drafts from the likes of Dogfish Head, Victory, and Starr Hill going for $6. It also features an impressive fresh made, vegetarian friendly menu that comes from Firinji ( yelp.com/biz/firinji-ard… ). It also helps that it so easy to get to with or without public transit involved and is near plenty of free parking. So long as Ardmore Music Hall manages to bring in a few more well known bands from the past decade, that don't have me reliving high school, I can see myself coming here much more frequently. Until then I'll definitely satisfied with watching them improve as I check out awesome local shows like West Philly Orchestra and Hezekiah Jones on Match 29th.
(3)Jessica T.
I came here 3/6/15 for the Drkwav show. I got my email info in a timely manner concerning the times and parking info. Security and ticket handler were very professional and able to answer my questions about the opening band. Bathrooms were clean and the Merch tables were easily accessible. Additionally the bar service was prompt. As for my show experience, there was plenty of seating in the back, bar and balcony should someone need it. The standing area was ample and the back half was slightly raised, allowing for everyone to get a good view of the stage. Sound was good for a venue of this size. I look forward to making the trip to Philly again to see one of many great acts this place brings in.
(5)Brad C.
This place refuses to serve tap water or any potential tap water bearing vessel. Its ridiculous. I have never before been refused an empty plastic cup from a bar. They refuse to serve me a glass of tap water... fine. But I refuse to aim while I dispose of said fancy water. Maybe they can use the three dollars they pried from my pocket to help hire some poor (and probably thirsty) guy to clean my pee off the floor.
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