Very good place. When we went we saw Hobo Johnson and everything about the venue was great. The bar was good and the view of the the stage from almost everywhere in the place was pretty good. One minor complaint would have to be the location of the bathrooms in contrast to where crowds tend to congregate. I love this place though, the house staff does a great job.

Venue is great for small performances. Good standing room and ventilation so you wont get overheated. Second floor as well if you like a birds eye view of things. Highly recommend seeing smaller acts here. Wish the bar was a bit better stocked though. Still 5 stars.

Great place it does get crowded, but what can you expect when you get a great view. At a great concert. Womens and mens bathrooms located on opposite sides and they are cleaned regularly through the concert. Bar in the front and stage in the back. Always ready to come back.

I am very late posting. My visit was Late July 2019. I had a great experience at the Ballroom. The employees were very friendly, I didnt know a soul and felt very comfortable. I used online ticketing, and easy email conversation to upgrade my tickets.Not to mention the show.. Motley II and my new favorite band Downtrend, Kentucky Metal.

Had an amazing time here last night! Facility was well kept! Bathrooms were cleaner than expected given the mass amount of people! Bartenders were super nice! The manager was an upstanding individual! Carried himself well and was very respectful! Definitely will be coming back for more shows!

We love the intimate space of the Mercury ballroom! The VIP tickets are worth it to use the seating upstairs, restrooms and the private bar. We will be coming back to see more great shows. Marcus King was amazing.

Great venue. Had a great time at the Chase Rice show

Love this place. Reminds me of some of the small back room music bars in NYC. Good amount of room and set up convenient enough with bar in the back. Little trickey to navigate to the restrooms. But overall an outstanding little venue.

Excellent and unique venue! We recently went to see Matt and Kim play there and chose to sit upstairs on the balcony. We paid extra, but it was well worth it. There were two bars upstairs. I would have liked to see a better craft beer selection, namely at least one IPA available, but oh well. They did have some Against the Grain and tall-boy PBR. Anyway, the view of the band was amazing! The staff was super friendly! I would definitely recommend Mercury and go back for another show.

Standing room only downstairs but Here Come the Mummies are always worth it!

As my first time visit, i enjoyed the venue. Well kept, clean facility. For what little need there was to interact with staff, they were professional, friendly, and aimed for efficiency. The only 2 forgivable things I dislike are: there is no seating for general admission, yet this applies to any concert here; and then there is the amount of close-quartered crowding at hand. The silver lining about these 2 drawbacks though is that earlybirds can be up close to the stage, and the size of the place makes crowd management easy. That said, if someone were to have either agoraphobia or claustrophobia, this venue is a good place to keep an eye on for your entertainment

Great venue. We were on the main floor right up front! Standing room only but we were able to interact with the musicians. Excellent acoustics and a very large floor. There is also the preferred seating up above with theatre style seating at the back and tables and chairs on both sides.They have a bar but I dont drink so I cant tell you about thebartending. I do know that one mixed drying and a large can of bud cost $18.

Great Friendly Venue/Staff, Multiple times leaving after a show the staff has given out free tickets to other Concerts. If your favorite artist is playing here Go and have a good time. There are no bad views in the standing room. Only complaint is the price of drinks but worth it for the music.

Great venue. Drink prices were a little high but overall an awesome experience. Saw Dance Gavin Dance there, drove down from Pittsburgh and it was so worth it.

One of the best concert venues in the area! (Photos are from The Fall of Hobo Johnson Tour w/ Mom Jeans, The Philharmonik and Nate Curry)

My fiance and I saw the band Perry here and it was awesome! We loved the old Louisville feel and the stage presence. It is a small venue but, has a great hipster feel to it. And the side allie is an awesome place for pictures with Edison bulbs.

Building was beautiful.. everything was great, it was just expensive... I get why its expensive, but I dont have to like it.

Nice intimate setting for smaller concerts, about 800-900. Good acoustics, fairly well maintained. But the big negative is that they dont have any seats. Its standing room only. That gets really old after four hours unless youre drunk. This also makes it somewhere between difficult and impossible to reach the bathroom or the bar and you lose your place to stand.

Love the set up inside. Small venue but makes the experience better. Sound was great. Dirty Heads concert.

This small and intimate venue rocks an amazing atmosphere and quality facility. I was here for a Louisville art and music show and the production was flawless. Anything hosted here is done right

First time ever, visiting this well known establishment... It was awesome! Atmosphere is perfectly tuned for a diverse audience -all adult ages are welcome here. The staff is super helpful, and friendly. Prices for tickets are also great, typically a lot cheaper than other local venues, which is a huge plus. There is limited seating, so get there as early as possible to get a good seat. Theres plenty of standing room though if youre running late. Absolutely worth a visit! I know Ill be going back! ;)

This is a pretty good venue decent sound good lightshow have seen some really good bands there not very good on the Ada seating situation

This was my fiances first concert of her life.It was AWESOME, LOW KEYED NOT AS CRAZY AS THE ORIGINAL CONCERT WAS SO IT WAS EASY TO SHOW HER AROUND THE PLACE & HOW REAL ROCK CONCERTS USED TO B LIKE

Cool venue worry lots of space to walk around. Smoking spot outside with reentry allowed. Only thing I would say against the venue are the drink prices, theyre way too expensive. Other than that, good venue.

I try to make it to most of their reggae shows. Very respectful security and staff, and the sound system is straight-up top notch! Love The Merc!

Great venue to have good bands perform and share the vibe with their fans!

Very nice Venue . Upstairs had a Separate Bar and Restroom and seating to view the Concert. Very nice and Acoustics were pretty good . Kali Griffin was a Very Talented Young Lady that I believe one day will be will be on the Radio for sure .

Great venue, prices are a little too high and would make me think twice about seeing someone play there! However, well worth the cost to watch The Dead South amazing band, amazing performance!

What a great venue! The Rumple Mountain Boys rocked!

Ii is an awesome place to see live music. Great prices and wonderful people.

Saw The Cadillac 3 here. This was my second time at this theater and I havent been disappointed either time. Very well taken care of facility and clean. A bit on the small side, but still a very nice venue.

Iv been here twice. Its a good place for music! Only thing I would complain about is the price of beer! 14dollars!!! I think thats is just down right ridiculous! They could sell more alcohol if they lowered the price some. I was expecting to pay around 8 not 14. Other than that I like the place!

Went to see an AC/DC cover band. They were AWESOME! The venue is nice and clean and its easy to get to.

Nice place when not too crowded. Not enough places to lean/sit/rest for a whole show, and prices for the only seats available (upstairs, various VIP levels) are steep for what most need / want. Great sound and great band. All employees I encountered were friendly and helpful with an extra serving of customer service excellence - bonus points, for sure. Parking was also easier than I expected for downtown (free street parking after 6pm), but I was there on a weeknight.

Balcony seating was amazing! This place is the perfect size venue for concerts.

Great small venue concert hall

Great venue! Intimate, good acoustics. Get upstairs if you can.

One of the best Prince Revelations I have been to..open atmosphere..standing only.

Excellent smaller venue! Drink prices are expensive. There is a couple good places to eat nearby before you go to the show too.

Had a blast. Drinks are a little high dollar but still fun

Great small venue for concerts. Floor is standing room only, but there is a VIP section upstairs with seats.

My boyfriend and our friends attended this venue this past weekend for a country concert (Chase Rice). It was fantastic. Not a bad place in the house. We actually chose to do VIP seating upstairs due to there being chairs and a much less crowded bars and restroom. I highly recommend purchasing this option. Its very affordable, especially with our tickets being such a great price to begin with. I will suggest purchasing tickets via LiveNation, not Ticketmaster if you are wanting Fast Passes. I used Ticketmaster & didnt have the Fast Pass option. You can also purchase them at the box office window the day of the event, but hurry because they sell out very quickly. Personally, we decided they werent worth it unless you just want to be in the first row right in front of the stage. We had a great view either way and were satisfied with not being right up front. Overall it was a fun experience and we cannot wait to attend another event at this location.

We love going to concerts here!

Nice venue.. Drinks are a bit pricey but the staff are nice and bathrooms are kept clean. Elevator acesss for handicapped folks to get up stairs is nice

We were expecting a classy, entertaining experience and were sadly disappointed. The show started 20 minutes and consisted of more talk from the owners than entertainment. Dont waste your money!

Good venue, great staff. We went for the first time last night. Sound and light show were great.

I love this place always meet awesome people here

Awesome place for an intimate concert. sound was great. both bands were very good. almost allman bros second generation. just need to add Barry Oakley jr.

Intimate venue with full bar and balcony seating. Go see a concert there!

Nice place with parking close by. If you are a photographer the lighting is low, bring a flash or have a camera that handles low light well, even with a fast lens you are going to be around 1600-3200 iso.

Small venue, very intimate which I prefer. Great sound for Phantogram!! Get your libations prior or you will pay $10 for a bud light.

Great venue for smaller concerts. I really look forward to seeing more shows here.

Great venue. Intimate views wherever youre standing. And you will stand before theres no seating.

We had fun. Standing most of time. If you dont want to pay for seating you have to grab a seat quick. Beer was 12 for a 24oz. 10 for shots. Band was southern accents and they were awesome! Lower level was packed and upper level had lots of room.

Great band and intimate setting. If you want to be up close and personal with your fav band this is the place!!

Their handicapped section is a joke. I was also told by a person over phone in box office since I was in wheelchair I would be permitted to go upstairs and sit in a seat only to get there and be told I would have to pay a. Extra$60 and upgrade to premium seating to do that. Its a great atmosphere to watch a show prices are a little outrageous $4 for a soda WOW, THEY DEFINITELY NEED TO UPGRSDE THEIR ACCESSIBLE SEATING AND WE BOUGHT FAST PASSES BUT WaSNT MUCH FASTER THEN RDGULAR LINE SO ANOTHER WASTE OF MONEY.

What it gives it takes away.The butter: The bartenders and staff are incredibly friendly, and they make all the before-show interactions fantastic. Mercury Ballroom also books interesting acts, especially for a small city like Louisville. Ive had one of the best concert experiences here, seeing Here Come the Mummies. The band was fantastic, but the crew also handled all the instrumentation well, and the sound was great.The fry: I had one of the worst sonic experiences of my life here watching Atreyu. The sound system was so loud that my ears were ringing after I took my ear filters out. And despite that volume, there was next to no articulation in the sound. Despite the fact that I knew many of the bands songs, I couldnt hear that they were actually playing them, except for the bass drum or treblely notes on the guitar. I left the set halfway through because I was so frustrated.

Excellent venue. Great staff.

Venue is good to watch some great music, but it can get too crowded and is mostly all standing room only. Can make it tough to enjoy the music.

Great concert! Please add additional accessible seating upstais for those who would like to attend but are not able to stand.

This is one of my favorite concert venues. Good size, not a bad spot in the place. Great location and great atmosphere. The staff were always professional and on top of things. Standing room only but well worth it.

It is a very unique venue to experience a concert in. Great location with plenty of nearby parking.

The worst time I ever had a a venue! Drinks way too expensive and the staff latterly dimwits.! Management pretty much the same.. 22oz bud light for $14.00. Just because it’s on 4th street in Louisville, please just have a couple drinks before you go. Very rude staff!!!

How is VIP on the balcony over top of the stage to see Ella Mae she had mahalia open for her. Because the way this venue is set up it is hands-down the best concert I had ever been to. Sounds on point, cold, wonderfully dim lighting, the balcony is literally right over top of the stage we had our own cocktail waitress that came to our seats. It was an amazing experience. Clean bathrooms we got catered too only complaint I have is they do not serve any type of food not even snacks.

This was the best experience ever!

It was a great place for the concert I went to see and it mightve been the best concert Ive been to

Ive been here twice, and it has always been superb. The atmosphere is phenomenal, the staff is friendly, and it is extremely clean, bathrooms too!

So much fun for such a small venue

12$ beer, I should have asked, but I didnt know the price until thru swiped my card. Great venue!

Got roofied. I dont blame the fault of the venue. Be careful out there!

Traveled to Louisville to see Coheed and Cambria. It was nice to be in a smaller venue for this instead of a giant place. Sound was pretty good and had a pretty inexpensive bar.

Ive seen two concerts at Mercury, sound was good, floor was a good size, and temperature was good (sometimes places dont seem to adjust their temperature for their crowd).

Standing room only venue, when I purchased my tickets that was not communicated. Seats were available but for an additional charge. Intimate setting but would make the seating clear at the time of purchase.

Saw the Billy Joel dueling Elton John tribute show, great music good venue. Cozy atmosphere.

Great small venue! Saw Coheed and Cambria... They sounded AMAZING! The place was packed, but still didnt feel over crowded. They have video monitors in the back, which was kind of nice. I mean, the place isnt that big, so the monitors arent really necessary. But they did have a nice clear picture of the entire stage, so it was nice. Got a Jack Daniels drink for $5, which seems reasonable. Like I said, this is a great venue for live music.

Security got everyone in very fast. Drinks were reasonable. Merch is in a decent location and parking was easy. Theres only 1 bathroom so if its crowded you might have a small wait.

Great venue for many types of performances.

Went to a show here multiple times now and have always enjoyed myself

Sound and stage are top notch. Unfortunately drink prices are simply too expensive. While there is a full liquor bar, the beer selection is slim and even the specials are overpriced. Skip the alcohol and the VIP.

This is an amazing concept.There is seating upstairs, an the main floor is open for the crowd.You can get right up to the stage.The drink prices are fair.

Been here to see Yelawolf twice and had a blast both times!!

The small venue makes every spot feel intimate

Ive been here several times for shows and they have all been great Id would pregame before not much at the bar

GREAT VENUE! Booze is pricey, but I guess thats how they make their money. Ive never regretted going to the Mercury. ALWAYS a good time!

Nice place to see a concert. Small venue for certain events, so it can seem to crowded. There is only seating for VIP, so think twice when you are choosing your shoes. I have enjoyed several concerts here, and a few parties. The bars are crowded, but the bar staff are pretty good at handling the crowd and so the line moves pretty fast.

My first time at the Mercury Ballroom. Not as luxurious or comfy as the Palace. Still Im really happy we have this local venue for Acts. I wish they had some feeding on the main floor even along the walls would be nice. Next time I will wear very comfortable shoes. The lighting and sound system system work spectacular

Its a great venue.Ive seen a couple shows theyre looking forward to seeing a couple more in the upcoming year.Like I usually say its not just about the actual business that youre reviewing but the atmosphere it produces and this place ranks well as far as thats concerned.The staff at the venue the patrons at the shows and even people outside seem to all share a very similar vibe of excitement, happiness, and peace.Now after I typed that last thing I realized how hippie it sounded but that was not my intention what Im really just trying to convey here is that people that werent even going inside to enjoy the show were vibing with people outside and you seen all types of people that wouldnt normally mingle all hitting it off with each other like they were old friends.Also on a personal note and anybody that knows me thats reading this will laugh because theyve heard this a thousand timeswere walking out to our car once and seen Tech Nine and Krizz Kaliko walking down an alley right after the show.So yeah good memories of that venue.

Went to The Crystal Method show and it was GREAT! nice big floor, standing room only unless you purchase an upgrade to VIP. VIP area is upstairs and has lots of seating available. Coat check available for $5, security does make you empty pockets and check all bags and purses before entry and every time you re-enter after that. Security also gives everyone a full pat down before entry to any event. Full bar but pretty pricey. All in all a great venue I would recommend and will be returning to in the future!

Another awesome concert!

Cozy, spectacular space. Great show!

There is not a bad seat in the house... Had a great time watching pink Droid and will go see them again and cant wait to go back to Mercury ballroom... Great time

Awesome and the best bands around,for sure,its always a great time !!!!

You can feel the every beat of the drums. Can get a bit crowded, but it stays friendly. It has a bar, and a mixed aged crowd. Every song is uncensored, so be aware of the music and what you wish to expose your kids to on the night you go. Yes, supervised kids are also allowed in, and they do sell ear plugs, it does get loud and stays there for rock/alt music. Have id ready, and bags/pockets will be checked. This is to avoid random acts of violence in their building, so please let them do their jobs.

I am giving one star as Mercury Ballroom allows their artists to smoke with no consideration for the audience. Blues Traveller are not above the law. As an ex smoker and a musician it is disrespectful to smoke inside an establishment that is open to the public. Oh.. and illegal, you know, the law. Not happy at all.

Great venue! Great sight lines from almost anywhere in the room. Good acoustics for a room this size.

They closed off the upstairs. Expect to stand for the whole time unless you pay $30 to go upstairs - which used to be free.Im not planning to come back because I count on being able to stand and sit intermittently. And $30 is too much to sit on a couch out of the way!!!!

Great venue. The main floor is standing room only but there is some seating on the outskirts and in the balcony. Easy to locate, accesible parking, great spot.

Went there for a concert, which was good, enjoyed it, didnt explore the place very much, but the sound system was good.

Great place for concerts, and I love that its all-ages so my music-crazy son can come to concerts with us. My ONLY complaint was the ridiculous cost at the bar...$25 for two PBRs? Seriously?? Ill come back for shows, but will NOT be drinking.

Great music venue but drinks are pricey!!