David Witzel

Review of Bell House Bar & Restaurant

Sized for a few hundred concertgoers or event atte...

Sized for a few hundred concertgoers or event attendees, though popular shows with mixed seating/standing will fill seats (around 150) well before curtain. They're simple folding chairs, so one might be better off standing or better still, leaning at the bar; there just aren't any bad seats. While I've attended a number of comedy shows from established acts (locals and otherwise), Bell House also attracts a lot of lesser-known comedians and offbeat acts. There's a ton of music programming as well that runs the gamut. Tickets are definitely not expensive. As long as the fans aren't running, sound quality is fine, though I could see a loud rock band creating a massive echo in the space.

Entry is smoothly chill, with the door people likely to stamp you. There are two bars, one near the stage, one in the entry foyer, stocked perfectly well for simple mixed drinks, and a surprisingly good selection of craft beer both draft and can, tilted toward local breweries, at reasonable prices. Simple food is available as well.