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The Pub Station
2502 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
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Al
Review №1

Went and seen Granger Smith / Earl Dibbles JrLast night and the show was out of this world! Fantastic Establishment with Great Staff good Food & Drinks and Plenty of Room.A +++ In my book.

Al
Review №2

Versatile & clean ballroom event space! Im glad to enjoy the updates. The selections of beer on tap are also impressive with numerous local options.

Ta
Review №3

I loved this place they had great music! A group named Vibemind was playing and they were so fun. Easy to dance to and they loved what they do!

Er
Review №4

Great place to see a show! Sound is awesome and stage is up close and personal. Easy parking in the ramp one block up the road.

Je
Review №5

Great local venue doing a great job of bringing acts to Billings. The space isnt huge but doesnt need to be. The concerts feel more intimate that way.. I dont drink but the selection looked pretty good and they have good pizza. Go see the shows and keep places like this alive and well!

jo
Review №6

Great but kinda small venue. Bartenders were on it.sound system was excellent, really enjoyed myself!

Br
Review №7

Very nice concert venue. The bar had a fair selection of good beers but the bartending staff was a little weak. I know she is pretty but the polite guy with cash in hand would like a beer as well.

La
Review №8

They get amazing bands but I am not a huge fan of a beer and wine only bar. Other than that.... Hollywood undead rocked.

An
Review №9

Nice layout of the building, however, sound quality was quite poor in the building. Im not sure if it was the house PA or the bands PA, but whichever needed some adjustments. Maybe trying a different wall panel where the stages are and out into the rest of the building would help with the sound quality? Security and bartenders were friendly, but the bartenders need to learn what too inebriated means so the patrons who cant moderate their alcohol intake have some sort of decency by the time headlining bands start to play. Not everyone drinks alcohol, but the obviously drunk patrons ruined the experience.

Pa
Review №10

Such a nice venue. Staff was polite and helpful. Enjoy the atmosphere. Came to see Doobie. So dope excited to see him perform tonight. Bout to get lit

Kr
Review №11

This was my first concert here but definitely wont be my last! Love that they have 2 lines at the entrance for for men & women where they pat you down, check purse, boots, pockets for weapons it made us feel alot safer while there. They do not serve food or liquor just an assortment of bottled/can beer, a couple little bottles of wine, draft beers & ALOT of different microbrews on draft. They also have at least 3 bar locations we never waited more than a couple min to get served even with it packed. The sound system for the concert was good quality. There is no seating other than in the VIP for the VIP ticket holders which wasnt a problem for us we wanted to be up by the stage.

Gr
Review №12

Great intimate venue with two separate stages and a great sounds system. Huge selection of beer and wine and constantly bringing new bands and some culture too out town.

An
Review №13

The Pub Station is an excellent music venue. With the variety of music that comes through there, anyone can find something they like. I will definitely be back.

Ma
Review №14

Best Music Venue....professional is the best way to describe it...its a safe and fun environment no matter the show ..

Re
Review №15

I only attend the pub station for concerts. I don’t drink so I can’t say anything about the bar. The area is not very big and it does get pretty packed it does sound pretty good in there.

Ta
Review №16

Best happy hour in town! Come for a beer and a slice of the day. So many taps! ... For Billings, 32 taps is a lot! Seriously awesome IPA selection. Damn good pizza. We come here way more often than we should.

Ro
Review №17

Good selection of musical performers and bands. Decent acoustics. Sometimes far too loud for a small venue.

Da
Review №18

Great place. Really good wings . Stop in once a week or so to get take out wings for dinner.Great venue for music, good draft beer selection.

Ka
Review №19

Great venue, first time in. Listened to a few bands in the smaller bar area with some friends. Had good beer choices and great prices.

Za
Review №20

Saw Reel Big Fish here and I absolutely had an amazing time here! The venue crew was super friendly!

Da
Review №21

Great scenery and atmosphere with a lively crowd and great employees. We were here for an event and it was well put together. Overall 5/5.

Da
Review №22

This Billings Montana based music venue is nothing short of excellent. I love the variety and quality of the regional and national featured entertainment, plus the obvious commitment to supporting local artists too!

Wo
Review №23

Good music venue in old bus station

Cl
Review №24

I liked this place for the venue I saw¡!¡ Hellyeah played and the place made it feel like it was more of a show for me?¿? Because, I was a lot closer to the band during the show, hell, Chad was drippin sweat all over the crowd and me?¿?

Ro
Review №25

Such a great venue for the city of Billings. Sean and his staff do an amazing job. It consists of one smaller size room with a bar and tables. The Main room has the large stage with an elevated area with tables. Handicap accessible, easy access to bathrooms. Ear plugs are recommended, especially in the main room. Beer and Wine Only.

Do
Review №26

Best wedding Ive ever been to.

Mi
Review №27

Pub Station is always a great time whatever venue is playing! Definitely my favorite spot to Jam!

Bo
Review №28

Prepare for lift off. Good cozy atmosphere with plenty to drink. Even though its standing room only, the venue is small enough that everyone can see the stage from anywhere in the venue.

Be
Review №29

Some of the best music in town. Lots of different beers on tap. Always a good time!

Je
Review №30

My fave music venue in Billings. Not too big, so sort of a more intimate concert / show experience. Alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages are a plus, as well as some food; Pie Guys Pizza had a booth here the last time I went.

Ed
Review №31

Good happy hour. Terrific shows. Excellent pizza.

Ca
Review №32

Tons of beer options, great bands, adequately staffed. Made Sold Out feel busy, but not insane.

jo
Review №33

If your into mostly live music with other live acts also, as farvas l know the pub station is the place to be.My only MINOR complaint is, unless things have changed, they serve only beers and wine type alcohol. No hard stuff if your into that.

Lo
Review №34

Im usually pretty happy with this venue. However, August 9th we went to see Hinder. Our tickets said, Hinder. We rushed 100 miles to get there after our work day and had to sit through two acts, which werent all that spectacular, in my opinion. I wanted to see Hinder. When they finally got on stage after 10:00 p.m. they were a huge disappointment. I can see why they are no longer a cover band. This place doesnt serve anything but beer. Its over crowded and I felt the wait staff was a bit rude. Granted with screaming banshees playing on the stage its a bit hard to conduct beverage service. Ive been to other shows here and was pleasantly surprised. This event was a huge let down to me. I question whether I will need to return in the future. If the former glory bands suck because of band member replacements then they arent worth the time.

Da
Review №35

Had a blast! The staff was really good about promptly mopping up spilled drinks in the high traffic areas. Bathrooms were clean, and the music was dope!

Ca
Review №36

The concert at The Pub Station tonight was awesome tonight! The bands were all amazing!

Lo
Review №37

Clean open space. Friendly staff. A few more tables would be nice. Good sound.

Br
Review №38

Saw Clutch here last night (March 1st) venue was great. Acoustics were about what youd expect for a square room with a sizeable stage in one corner. So pretty good sound anyway. The two bars were busy and the buddy bar was a good idea. The bathrooms were a good size and fairly clean. A coat check would have been a nice addition and a checker would have probably made fairly good tips. And there was food, but I didnt partake. Good Time!

Br
Review №39

Saw Steve Earle and the Dukes. Great show. Pub Station is great when its not overly crowded.

Me
Review №40

Great concert and venue...the sound and band were on point!

Ha
Review №41

Really nice venue for concert even if a bit on the smaller side, had a great time highly recommend!

ch
Review №42

Good central location with mediocre parking access. Good location for parties and bands. Has a nice size bar and food court.

gv
Review №43

Thank God we finally have a place where decent bands will play in Billings.

il
Review №44

Went to see the show The Crystal Method and it was awesome! Sound quality is great, their draft beer options are amazing. They also have other beverage options besides draft. Staff are always polite and work really hard! Would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone looking to enjoy a night out!

Bo
Review №45

Very nice venue. Sam Riddle was very entertaining! I hope he will return soon!

H.
Review №46

To got but loved Hell yeah

Ke
Review №47

Great music. Wonderful people I was with

Br
Review №48

One of my favorite venues for concerts! Its a converted Greyhound Bus Station with a very large tap beer selection, a large ballroom and a medium sized front room. The staff is kind and helpful and there is a little pizza place tucked in the corner.

Za
Review №49

Good favorite local music/ pub spot.

Mi
Review №50

Best beer prices for a safe place with a variety of entertainment. Huge beer selection of local and regional beers.

De
Review №51

Excellent facility! It was used for a wedding in our family. Lots of room for seating plus a dance floor. There is plenty of room to serve a large buffet. There is a large open bar. There are lots of restrooms. Plus it is very very clean everywhere.

Ja
Review №52

Best bands come to this place to rock and roll!

Ja
Review №53

Da best, and their sound system has improved with awesomeness!

Ja
Review №54

Where else can one go?

Bo
Review №55

They got mighty good beer selection, and they have music that and it is like music you can taste it smell it hear. OVERALL I would highly recommend it to any man woman and child

Di
Review №56

Sean and crew do a top notch job. Great beers and great music...

Jo
Review №57

Very nice place to enjoy a concert

Lu
Review №58

Great concert at a very cheap price.

Ca
Review №59

The Coco Montoya concert was really great.This venue has VERY limited seating and limited standing room. Get your tickets early if you want to attend an event without being uncomfortably limited in standing space. Refreshments are extremely high priced, so bring ample funds if you want to have a few drinks while attending an event. The personnel are very cordial and accomodating. They need lower tables for wheelchair bound individuals !!!!

Ja
Review №60

The band was great. Awesome beer!!!

Gl
Review №61

Great beer, lovely acoustics! Saw the Hooten Hallers and it was super awesome! Crowd is lively and their beer collection is pretty great.

Da
Review №62

Good place for craft beers and a decent pizza from the Pie Guys. And an amazing concert hall with good entertainment

Ja
Review №63

Most amazing tap selection (32 taps) in Billings. Beers you wont find anywhere else. No other tap room holds a candle. Happy hour every day! $2 beers and huge slices of pizza. This place should be standing room only. IMHO - Best kept secret in Billings. If you havent been here and you love beer - youre wrong.

Br
Review №64

Fantastic venue with a friendly and attentive staff. Went to see Mushroomhead om the Summer of Screams tour. The room sounds great, the only feedback and only for that night was that the singers were only just audible over the music and could have used some balance.

Je
Review №65

Great beer selection! Happy Hour is the best deal in town! $2 pints from 4-5pm, $3 pints 5-6pm. I cant comment on the pizza, as Ive not had it yet but it looks great.... Thin crust.Small crowd, great selection of brews....cant go wrong here!

Be
Review №66

Awesome small venue but hosts some great music from all over from every genre you can think of. Also is available for private events all of the ticket prices I have seen are extremely reasonable and normally can be purchased at the window or online. Security does use a metal detector so dont bring anything you wouldnt take to the airport.

ro
Review №67

Good selection of beer. Great happy hour prices.

Ja
Review №68

They have shows and they are good to watch. Buy a ticket.

To
Review №69

Cant wait for the text concert

Ti
Review №70

The Pub Station is probably the best thing to happen to Billings for entertainment. They are hosting top notch shows, and the size of the venue really makes for a personal experience with the performers. Its clean, the staff is friendly, they have plenty of beer to choose from, and the security does a great job keeping it safe and fun for everyone. I have seen numerous shows here and would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great time!

Co
Review №71

Awesome venue to get up close and personal with our favorite artists!

Br
Review №72

Great concerts and venue as always!

Pa
Review №73

So I have been going to the pub station from when it first opened I am a glass blower and work 10 plus hours a day and enjoy downtown billings..... Except every time I go the security is some of the rudest untrained people I have ever seen they look at my clothes and I assume they pin me as homeless I have been verbally assaulted a number of times and will not be back I watched a number of people go into a punk show before me with studded wristbands and a few studs on the coats and vest with out incident when I go in security almost without skipping a beat literally scream and curse at me without me saying a word then tell me that the 5 or 6 soft rounded studs I have on are not allowed thus I have to go outside thus I am not allowed back in and my cash is no good at that point and cant wear my vest and am now forced to change my apearence even tho many have passed through without incident among other things...... The security run the venue like they are the third Reich and are above human respect and decententy towards others its sad we no longer have other venues and this is what were left with shame on all of them for the way they treat people..

Co
Review №74

The Pub Station has come a long way since it opened. Theyve expanded their venue space, have a ton of local/craft beers and the caliber of talent they bring in continues to impress. They offer a place for big name acts and local, burgeoning ones as well. The owners have done an excellent job with their vision.

He
Review №75

Music was fantastic! This place is great if you drink beer or wine. No hard alcohol and no coffee. Staff was amazing!

Wi
Review №76

Super cool modern vibe inside. It’s downtown Billings so it’s really fun. They even have a little pizza shack inside! My friend ate two calzones.

Ap
Review №77

Went to my nephews wedding there it is a great nice big place for plenty of people !!

Xi
Review №78

Venue has great artist!

Ja
Review №79

I love the live music and great selection of beer.They need more seating.

Ji
Review №80

It was our first visit and it was top notch

Al
Review №81

Great beer selection and brings in great music

Ke
Review №82

Awesome intimate atmosphere and a very hard working staff

Pa
Review №83

Concert was good, a little crowded for me, but that is what you want here. :-)

mi
Review №84

Best venue in town!

Co
Review №85

Great venue for modern shows that metra wont get.

Va
Review №86

Awful. My husband and I drove three hours to see an artist here. We have two small children so this was our Christmas gift from both our parents and to each other....we never get to come out and do this kind of thing so it was a big deal. The venue shut down two hours early. Absolute false advertising I will never come back. I stepped out to smoke while my husband went to the bathroom and tried to come back in to get him the staff literally screamed at me to get the f*@$k out. Super professional. It was like 5 degrees out side and Im standing there alone just hoping I run back into my husband. If we had been informed prior to the preformance that even though our tickets said the show went until 2am that it was going to end at 11:30 I absolutely would not have driven hours or wasted the money. the venues staff needs more training. They were extremely rude. Im just sad we no longer get our summer weekend vacation because we wasted time off on this trash.

Jo
Review №87

Great venue. Good beer.

Ni
Review №88

Amazing time. Our son was at front of stage and my husband got hit in stomach several times. But thanks to the lady that was there for her 9th concert who had our back. An amazing woman. Thank you for everything.

Je
Review №89

Such an amazing venue! The atmosphere is great and the shows are so well planned and executed. They bring big names as well as smaller bands and local talent to get their name out there! The history is fun for the locals as well.

Vi
Review №90

We went to go see atmosphere it was a fun and exciting concert the sound was good and they do a good job of getting the drunk disorderly people out of there in a hurry it was a very cold night and a long wait in line but it was well worth it because the concert rocked

T.
Review №91

Food was great. Who the hell lets minors and little kids into a show like that? Everyone was sloppy drunk before they even got in the door. Cool to go to Billings but no thanks, cant even have a good time cause all the kids running around.

Mi
Review №92

Went and watched Evidence and Atmosphere last night. Great concert as these entertainers are awesome. The venue is really cool and nicely redone. This is the only good things I have to say.Your security staff is the most untrained unprofessional people I have ever witnessed. I have been to 100s of venues and you folks get the prize for being the absolute worse.I witnessed so much alcohol being served with no guidelines or concern for how drunk these individuals were. Your security was more focused on catching people smoking a little weed than they were about the OVERLY intoxicated patrons that your bar tenders continued to serve. You will get your ass sued off soon because one of these patrons are gonna leave your event so trashed there going to kill someone driving.I watched one of your security people grab a woman that was about 5 8 maybe 130 lbs and she wasnt drinking anything but water so she was not intoxicated she was simply taking a hit off a joint. The amount of physical force that he used on her to throw her out was absolutely uncalled for and the verbal abuse that he portrayed was amazing. If she has bruises I hope she sues your ass.I dont know if I will return to your venue ever again. If you wanna get bullied and yelled at and watch people get so drunk and the venue wont do anything about the drunks but want to physically and verbally abuse people for smoking a little weed, then this is your place to come to.

St
Review №93

Lovely space and staff was uber friendly

Ja
Review №94

Venue gets some pretty good shows.

Co
Review №95

I attended a recent concert here. The band was great however your staff are very rude, clearly untrained and management needs to focus on the basics like customer service. The inside of your venue is nice. A witnessed one older female security member physically assault other patrons and was overly aggressive and out of control. The security staff here are like a bunch of out of control Paul Blarts on power trips harrassing patrons who are good paying customers who arent doing anything wrong but enjoying the show and not disturbing other patrons. Yet the problem people are left alone, management whats up with that? You need to get rid of your entire security crew and start over. Focus on hiring professional security team if you want to be taken seriously. I been to lots of other venues and it was yours was run by amateurs not professionals. Based on previous reviews,Im not the only one who agrees you team lacks any professional staff. Plus the drink prices are very high so I dont think the poor customer service is worth the prices your venue charges. Plus how about adding a coat check? Im hoping you take this feedback and make some positive changes

T
Review №96

This is the best place for a concert!! Wow!!! Up close and personal with the band

Ju
Review №97

Had Xmas dinner and party there great place.Thanx First Mark its an honor to work for you.

Ja
Review №98

Show I saw was great shame they will never be back. Venue was ok.

Ma
Review №99

Great staff to aid in deciding which of the amazing beers they offer to try.

we
Review №100

The security here are ego maniacs that pull major power trips! Six months ago i went to a show, left my cash in my truck that was parked right out front. When heading back inside security said to buy another ticket, i responded with wow! Ok i will buy 10 if i have to! He responded with I don’t like your attitude, you can’t come back in! I then decided that i would not return for a show here anytime soon. Well i bought tickets to Michael Franti for my mom and my niece at the ticket booth the day before the show, they decided to kick me out after 30 minutes of being inside and a couple drinks! For nothing! They never told me it was permanent, or i would have never bought $130 worth of tickets for my family! I have never been kicked out of anywhere in my life! These guy’s are real winners!

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  • Address:2502 1st Ave N, Billings, MT 59101, United States
  • Site:http://thepubstation.com/
  • Phone:+1 406-894-2020
Categories
  • Concert hall
  • Event venue
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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