Historic venue. Love it. Great staff, sound tech and vibe. Pi. Lots of great 8×10 photos of world famous past performers but still missing one...China Crisis. :)
Very small venue with numerous tables and chairs. Friendly staff. No public wifi. No food sales except for chips. $8/beer. Would for sure go back and if you go, stay at the County Claire Inn!
Shank Hall has a well-deserved place in the history of live music in Milwaukee. This club hosts performances by the most interesting collection of artists and continues to be THE place to see entertainers from the most promising "up and comers" to the legends of a generation! Shank Hall is run by folks who have a deep commitment to live music and truly know how to find and promote the best talent. The staff is friendly and efficient. The bar is cozy and the atmosphere has interest and an energy that unique in the industry. The drinks are crafted by expert bartenders so feel free to order your favorite (they will have what it takes to make it a great one)! Shank Hall is a must to experience on a visit to Milwaukee. It embodies the very best of the city's night life!
We had a great time seeing a favorite band. They have a variety of drinks available and it was an energetic atmosphere but never felt crowded.
Laid back and intimate. We could see the performer easily from the back row. Set up like a medium sized banquet hall. Drinks were good, server personable. Parking across the street behind the gas station.
It's hard to answer a yes or no question when it comes to a recommendation for this venue. Depending on who I'm talking to I'm going to give a different answer. If you think that your band can draw 10 to 25 people in attendance then this is probably not the place for you. If you can guarantee 50 or more to pay to come see you then it'll definitely be with your while. As a music lover who loves going to shows, if a band that you like plays here I highly recommend going. You will have a wonderful experience as a customer. The bathrooms are really clean and a server walks around with a drink tray. Bring a few extra bucks because drinks are twice the price of your homely neighborhood tavern, I paid 8+tip for a vod. cran, the hospitality is worth it and the live music sounds amazing.
I’ve been a foh live sound engineer for 15 years and I have to say, this is the best sounding small club I’ve ever been too. Tight controlled audio- absolutely fantastic place to mix and see a show!! Plus the management is top notch! Hats off to peter jest and the whole shank hall crew!
Show seating was theater seating style with chairs close together, but I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. Small venue seats 300. Definitely will go again. Drinks serve at your seat too.
Great music venue. Great bartenders, reasonably priced generous pour cocktails. No frills just great bands!!
Always a great time at this East side music venue! We went to see our dear friend Steve Ziel play for the first time in 2+ years. He opened for the lovelies! We had a couple beers. Covid vaccine required, which made us feel a little better about live music.