Ivy Room

Category: Live music venue

Address: 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA

Phone: +15105265888

Reviews

Alberto Vega

Jul 21, 2022

All the staff was really cool and friendly. I went to see a live performance and the sound levels were just fine. It's in a nice area too and parking was not a problem. I'll definitely go back.

Chris Relva

Jun 6, 2022

Awesome dive bar vibe excellent place to see your local bands

Devin Cooke

Apr 23, 2022

I have been wanting to experience the Ivy Room and I was out and about saw a show going on. Decided to go and the venue did not disappoint. Had an absolutely wonderful time. Enjoyed the band, the atmosphere, the people. Even randomly ran into some friends, whom it was their first time being at the Ivy as well! I will be going back regularly!

Deborah Joyce Windisch

Mar 14, 2022

Oh, man, this place rocks! From the door manager to the bar staff and everyone in between, it is welcoming, friendly, and absolutely fabulous as a gig venue. They have a very small stage, and a four-person band barely has room to move around, yet the action is close to the crowd and mesmerising. The acoustics are great, the ambiance is warm and cozy. There isn't much seating, just one large booth in the back. Bathrooms were clean, well stocked. They literally let people hang out and talk until they were locking the doors. The guests and artists intermingled after the show which was great, and we got to chat with bay area notables that we haven't seen in ages. Seriously, I feel like the show I saw on 3/12/22 was one of the best gigs I have ever attended, and the "cloud-nine" feeling still is with me two days later. I loved going to the Ivy Room. In fact, just the name made me think it was an old-school type of place, and indeed it is. The Ivy Room opened in 1943 in the middle of World War II. The original neon sign is still on the building. You can picture sailors and soldiers on leave, filling the place with laughter and hearing music. There are multiple restaurants nearby for a delicious dinner. We went to the White Lotus across the street, Thai food, and had a fabulous experience there. The Ivy Room is now on my Top 10 places to see a band!

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Questions & Answers

Can you take BART to the Ivy Room?

Heidi Chiao | Aug 24, 2018
Erik Rosin | Aug 24, 2018

You can take Bart to El Cerrito Plaza and walk 1/4- 1/2 mile to the Ivy Room

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Is there live music on Thursdays?

Gabriel Shimelash | Aug 24, 2018
Delsa White | Aug 24, 2018

I think so .. but check with them.

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Is teenage bottle rocket outside do u have to have proof of vaccine

Andrew Mojica | Nov 26, 2021
Anthony Paterson-Díaz | Nov 26, 2021

Yes

Are there any accommodations for disabled people?

Sylvia Turner | Oct 27, 2021
Tracey Lowmiller | Nov 26, 2021

Not specifically for handicap no stairs and very limited seating i was disappointed in the seating as im disabled...the bathrooms cannot fit ur standard wheelchair at all...

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Where's the best place to park? What's street parking like. Is there are a parking lot nearby?

Julie Parish | Aug 23, 2021
Erik Roberts | Aug 23, 2021

Park in the Bevmo lot. Also lots of street parking.

Cash only? Or are cards accepted?

Cyrus Nazarian | Aug 24, 2019
Marisa Leto | Aug 24, 2019

Credit cards accepted

Is there cover

ximena soza | Aug 24, 2018
Barry Lefsky | Aug 24, 2018

Most Tuesdays, it's free. Boxing day, not sure.

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