Highline Ballroom
(Now Closed)Music Venue, Concert Hall, and Rock Club
Chelsea, New York
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Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 26, 2012If you're not ordering food you'll have to stand, but there is plenty of room to stake out a spot if you arrive early. Small plates are recommended. Watch out for gratuity included on your bill.- Stefano GuidolinMay 7, 2014Nice venue! Get there early and take a table upstair if you wanna be conformable and have a good view of the show. They also serve food!!
The Corcoran GroupAugust 1, 2013This spot doubles as a night club and concert venue. If you're coming to see a show, get here early, as you may be able to snag a table, which are first come, first serve.
David TaylorJune 1, 2014Instead of going through the door to the main floor, do a 180 and take stairs to balcony, get a table and enjoy the view (drink minimum for tables though)
Catalina RestrepoFebruary 25, 2016Definitely thee spot to go to on a Saturday night! It has a great atmosphere, great drinks,and staff is exceptionally helpful. Often host to numerous musicians, leaving people coming back for more!
Jan PlassJanuary 14, 2014Beautiful venue, but unless you arrive early to have dinner you end up standing in the back or at be bar. Add the slooooow coat check and you'll need a lot of patience to enjoy the show...
SarahNovember 16, 2011Have dinner before you get here. We were supposed to get three cheese grilled cheese, tomato soup, and medium rare sliders. We got cheddar sandwich, acorn squash soup, and well done burgers. Ick.
Kourosh BehnamOctober 12, 2014Highline ballroom is the economy class of clubs. Full of club promoters. The venue is big and the entertainment was great. Paid $30 bucks and the three of us had free drinks all night (2 girls 1 guy).
CMJAugust 29, 2012When the Highline conversion crept across Manhattan it was a no-brainer to open a music venue to go with it. Thus the Highline Ballroom was born to meet all world music, jazz, and indie-rock needs.
Dee PhunkDecember 7, 2011Don't check your coat. Hold on to it. You'll be waiting a while @ the end of the night to retrieve it. Unless you plan on chilling in the back to be the first one to grab yours when the show ends.- David MilbergDecember 8, 2015This is a cool place. Has a nice upstairs balcony. I'd be cautious on the stairway entrance; it is narrow and when there is a crowd, it seems to be a bit tight.
Gabriel HayesJuly 19, 2015Point Break Live! Is preformed here. Such an awesome experience. Definitely worth going to.
Karissa✨July 14, 2015Intimate venue. Even if you don't have VIP, you can sit in GA seats and get some food and drink!- Gabriel HayesApril 15, 2015One of my favorite smaller music venues in NYC. Has some particularly great rap concerts.
Jacqueline AsenciosJanuary 6, 2015Wear confortable shoes. You will be standing unless you order food, you can get a table
Roc MavenJune 29, 2017Sat July 8, 2017 YARDBIRDS Classic rock n roll blues concert. Highline Ballroom NYC. Advance Tickets on sale now.
OctaneAugust 7, 2014Everybody that works here is really nice. Great sound system. Love the disco balls in the stage.
CompassJuly 23, 2013The music venue hosts eclectic rock, folk, and classical acts, and on some nights just a quality dance party.
hafeez rajiAugust 8, 2011First time at this venue although I'm sure it was something else in the 90's and I just can't recall, but the acoustics were really nice, got a private view of the backstage which was nice, fellow pee Read more
Taiowa WanerMarch 11, 2016Cheap drinks and a good view with easy access to the bar if you stay in the back of the room.
This Week on LotFebruary 4, 2011The food and beverage menu really stand out at this club. Get there early and grab a table upstairs. If you are a baller, go for bottle service and snag the couch.
FYI if you buy two tickets and can only use one, you're outta luck. Sit upstairs, ask for Colette to be your server. And Over the Rhine is off the chain amazing.
A OAugust 31, 2017Was only there for the recommended Soul in the Horn event, which to my surprise was pretty good😎- Gabriel HayesApril 15, 2015The bar on the right (when facing the stage) is usually much less crowded.
BingAugust 2, 2012This awesome, relaxed environment frequently hosts some of the best musicians in the world!” – Andy Grammer
Phillip RosehillMay 19, 2009Go to Highline Ballroom for The Roots' residency. Once a week, Jimmy Fallon's new house band does a loose late-night jam after taping. Small venue, lots of guests, lots of fun.
Diana MaranoOctober 3, 201014$ for a rum n coke gtfo ...fun but come drunks drinks hella $$- get upstairs in VIP u have ur own bathroom if I get a bottle say it's a celebration they come out wit sparklers
Rae GJune 4, 2013God forbid if you're thirsty and all you want is water. If you ask for a glass of it's a fight, you have to get a $5 bottle!! NO BUENO!!
My absolute favorite venue in NYC. Get to the show early and score a table. So civilized!
Dustin LeeNovember 23, 2013Shady practices. Auto 20% gratuity when paying at the bar with card. No tap water. I guess when it comes to illegal practices, their motto is "go big or go home"
Stephanie SussmanAugust 9, 2014$30 for a double vodka soda?! Yea it was strong but at that price I would have split a bottle. According to the bartender a $30 double means better vodka "like Absolut or something". EEEEKKKKKK!!!!
CultivoraOctober 12, 2012Get there early and grab a table ($10/pp minimum) for the best seats in the house.
Miss Kayla RaeJune 21, 2012They give out glass everything! Beware of broken glass! Super small venue with assholes at the door who try to touch girls when they pat u down!
JaysenJanuary 4, 2010Go on Saturday night for the Rewind Show. Get a table and go with a good group of people. Had some single friends looking for other singles and it was tough. People in groups had more fun.- The Parlotones ManagerApril 27, 2012Check out The Parlotones live June 1! Get your tickets here:
Charles CarliniApril 23, 2011This venue is owned by the Bensusan's who also own B.B. King's Blues Club in Times Square and the Blue Note Jazz Club.
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