The Cabooze Review

I have called more than once for a concert that is literally tomorrow just to find out what time a band plays at. They rudely told me they didn't know what time the band would be playing even though it's less than 24 hours away. Very unhelpful and wouldn't help give me information of who I could ask to find out. No information online except for saying between "2 till 9pm". Both times I called they wouldn't tell me or didn't know when the bands would start or when a specific one would even be there.

This bar is a lot of fun. Very much a dive bar. Not like the other "dive" bars you find in the city. Cheap beer and awesome bartenders. Would recommended stopping here and getting a drink before you go over to the Cabooze.

I like the Cabooze for live entertainment. Definitely a good venue

Great Place to Hang out Next to your Harley and have a Cold Beer with Friends. Good Service. Good Food in the Back(Cantina)

A bit of a stripped down venue which might not always fit all bands well- recently saw Children of Bodom and feels a bit too barebones for them, but the opening band Lost Society s thrash metal sound was very fitting with venue.
Sound has always been its strength, the sound guys definitely get the most out metal. Biggest drawback are the two pillars sort of in the middle.
On the plus side it s easy to be very close to the stage.

First night.. AC was broken and was 110+ degrees. Second night some drugged up guy was starting fights while employees did nothing... I'm going a third night in a row... RIP

Excellent place to see a show. You get really close to the band. The acoustics are okay. Ticket prices are super good. Keep up the great work!

Great every time I go. One lady was rude but it was a big event. I understand. Drinks are small but still amazing. If you know how to have fun, don't need to rely on any place for that. :)

The sound staff and lighting have it down,
Oh yeah,the drinks.....so good...

The best edgy bar scene to see live music in the twin cities

Super hot not enough air conditioning for the amount of people that showed up for bone thugs n harmony concert but very liberal about smoking so it all balanced out

Great music, great people, The Joint is right next door, excellent bar food, they know how to mix a drink

Thursday night served up specifically for hardcore music lovers. You'll definitely enjoy your time.

Lovely nature of the same different species and the God and Goddess Egypt NBA's egotistical AMENITY RA GUIDED

I love the Cabooze! My favorite place to hangout, eat and visit in the neighborhood.

Been my home away from home for over 43 years so they must be doing something wrong !

Saw my 13 years old daughter lead singer for School of Rock Beatles rendition

The staff is great and has some of the most attentive security to make sure crowd surfers and audience members stay safe.
If you want a good view of the stage get there early there is a step up with a rail or right against the stage or you're way off to the side or in the pit.

Best drinks ever: The best drinks in the world and very good service, without any discrimination !!!
Thanks!
Angel R. South Minneapolis, Mn 55404

I came as part of a show. Staff went out of their way to help us out and meet our needs. Great people to deal with!

The workers were very nice to us. Cool spot to see a show.

I love this place, it feels like home to me. I get so comfy when I am here, all my worries fall away.

Great music environment. A few too many crowd facing lights for my taste.

We arrived less than 10 mins after the doors opened and we could not find a place to sit. We ended up at the front of the stage. It was insanely hot and overly crowded. The show started nearly an hour late. We left less than 45 mins in. We would have bought more drinks but it was so grossly over packed that it would have been impossible to get to the bar and back to our standing spots. It's probably great for a party kid that sneaks in their own drinks and doesn't mind being sweat on by people.

Went to Steel Panther. Wild night. Great outdoor area for hosting.

Only been once, but it was to see my all time favorite singer Cody Johnson! I loved the small venue and that we were able to get right next to the stage. He put on an amazing show!!!

Decent little venue. Basic but efficient set up. My only complaint is that grossly overbooked the concert I went there to see.

Sound quality was decent, drinks were affordably priced, but weak. I'm not a fan of how the stage is set up along the long wall of the room rather than the end.

Great little concert venue, easy access, sufficient parking

Very friendly staff and customers make a visitor feel very welcome. Great drinks and the music is unsurpassed.

4 stars for the venue, 5 stars for the Bob Pat band!

Small place but puts you close to the entertainment.

This venue is great. There are plenty of places to sit. There is also lots of space on both sides of the stage really utilizing the room. There is a coat check for a reasonable fee. They have a nice spot for the bands to sell their merch. There are two bars, a loft, and an area for a pool table. All in all this is an awesome place to see a show. I came from out of state to see a show with some friends. We had a great time. We will definitely be visiting this establishment again in the future.

Nice venue for concerts. Sound is good, not for those who like personal space on the main floor, but upfront has open spaces with tables. Little something for all. The patio out back is nice with heater.

A great place to see a rock concert. Dive bar feel. Great staff.

Saw In Flames in concert...it was packed, but such an amazing time and no problems. Would definitely visit again to see a favorite band.

When you have two lovelies like Victoria and Cassie, the experience is always Pleasant. And yes, the bathroom sucks.

Legendary place. Set your expectations low, and you'll have a great time. Parking will suck if you show up late FYI (but its that way anywhere)

Great atmosphere and location! Very laid back and chill

Three bars, 2 inside one out. Food is available. Hailed by Nekrogoblikon as "The widest venue in the country"

Great music tonight for a great cause the LGBT youth! Bartender, don't know her name, was fantastic! Security and money taker lady we're also awesome!

Been a long time, but still an awesome place to hang out.

Great venue. Not a bad view in the house. Staff is ready for a busy night.

Saw the Plasmatics here in 1986. It was intense, we were up front hanging on the Monitors. Wendy RIP

Good drink prices, friendly staff. They get in great entertainment

I have attended concerts here and I have played here with bands.

Cover is inexpensive, the staff has been polite. Finding parking hasnt been an issue. The stage is easy to see and the dance floor is plentiful. Sometimes seating is limited. I dont recall having tried any drinks or food. I've never had a problem parking even if I had to park on the street.

They seem to have a wide variety of music there. I've seen/played everything from bluegrass to reggae.

If I were invited to a concert here again, or asked to play here again, I wouldnt hesitate.

By far one of my favorite venues to come to. I love this place and come for concerts here often through out the year. The patio is HUGE. Complete with outdoor bars and fireplace. When we're ready for a drink or some food, we actually cut through The Cabooze, out to the patio, and into the neighboring bar The Joint. There's always great people watching here and they make the best drinks next door for what you're paying along with delicious quick bar foods. And incase you're wondering if you grab a drink or food from The Joint, no, you don't have to stay there to finish. You can bring it right back over to The Cabooze!

Good room to watch a show, wide stage and you can sit if you want/need to.

Bouncers are very pushy and mean. I had one even cuss at me. Not my favorite venue. But the concert was awesome!

Went to see Sunsquabi for St. Patty's day with some people. Cover charge was $20 @ the door. It was super packed & I felt like I couldn't hardly move sometimes. Making my way from the stage area to the bathroom, bar, patio or going back to the stage area from somewhere else was quite a challenge. However it was a big show so maybe I should've expected that. There's 2 bars and they are both super quick with service. There's a large curving staircase to the upstairs balcony that over looks the whole place. Staff is friendly. It's a pretty dope lil spot for shows. My advice to going to a show there is don't bring a purse and dress really light (you will sweat your butt off dancing).