Been here 20 years and had never been to a gig at Shank Hall. Remedied that this weekend and was very impressed. Laid back and intimate vibe with a good sound. Friendly door staff. Bar and table service. Decent drink prices. Will be keeping an eye out for future performances here.

Saw the Milwaukee Comedy Festival, it was a great show well worth the price of Admission.Shank Hall never disappoints, very friendly staff and very well run. I will go back again many, many times. Took the Hop to Burns Commons and it was just a block walk to the club.

We went to this place to see think Floyd which was a cover band for famous British rock band Pink Floyd. The crowd and the atmosphere was amazing we really enjoyed the show and all the energy from the small stage. They have pictures of many famous figures and their signatures hanging on the walls this place has a lot of character and history I recommend this place for grabbing drinks or seeing some really old school shows.

Great show, great seating, moderate priced drinks.

A fantastic, intimate venue. They (unfortunately) tend to book a lot of cover/tribute bands and other sub-par acts, but once in a while they hit a home run with their booking (e.g. Samantha Fish) and suddenly all is forgiven. Once in a while they have Pun Slams which are a totally different kind of event but a TOTAL BLAST, and I highly recommend checking them out.

What a great place for music! The sound was awesome when we went to see Jagged Little Pill on Friday night. The drinks after not over priced and its a quaint place to see a band.

Clean, courteous staff. Nice soundstage and atmosphere. Saw a band there called In The Flesh. Fantastic show!

Amazing sound and great atmosphere. Extremely intimate and cozy. Staff is extremely nice and fun.

Good music and ok prices for drinks. Clean bathroom so thats a plus. But there just something in the air that makes me feel like... how do I put this.. its like Im breathing in either mold or asbestos. Either way, that carpet needs to go and so do those ceiling tiles.

TAP INTO AMERICA! Loads of cool artists have played here (Lisa Loeb, Tony Levin, Goo Goo Dolls, etc). Great size room and sound is on point. BUT, the owner named the place after Shank Hall (of Spinal Tap fame) as he booked them back in 1984 at a nearby venue. And Tap did hold a press conference here back in the day. Rock n Roll history in downtown Milwaukee!

Was at the gas station across the street, and could hear the band warming up inside before hours. It was about 30 mins till open and I am sick so I didnt wanna go in tonight, but will definitely be making a point to visit in the future. It looks like a cool place to vibe and the band sounded good even from across the street.

Shank Hall is a Music venue, not a Bar.Alcohol is served here, but its really all about the tunes. Local, National, and International artists have played here over the many years that it has been open.Named after the Shank Hall ( actually The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee ) made famous in the movie This is Spinal Tap .Photos of many of the artists who have played there cover every wall.A true Milwaukee gem.NOT OPEN TILL BAR TIME.Closes shortly after the music ends for the night.Photo is of the Milwaukee Band Altered Five Blues Band .They recently signed a National recording contract, and have been featured on Sirius / XM radio.

Great live music venue. Waitresses sling drinks in the mosh pit.

Very nice and cozy place. Seating very close to each other makes interactions and socializing a fun experience. Might not be fun for claustrophobic people. Tickets sold online on the club website.Only 21 or older allowed. It would be nice if they mention the age limit for the events. The website does not specify the age limit. Had to call to figure it out. Got recorded message and had to listen to the whole recording in end of which they specified age limit.Only street parking available. Please allow yourself extra time to find parking.

Historic venue, awesome intimate environment to see a show. The sound seems better than ever and great bartender! Noe they just need a place to park my frickin car!!!

Small venue with a very rich history!

This is a great, intimate venue. Plenty of seating and great accustics with live bands. The bartenders and cocktail servers were friendly and fast. Thanks for a great time!

Historic venue with lots of top talent. No nonsense pricing so if your performer comes here just go. You really cant get closer to the stage.

Great time as always at shank!!

Very intimate music venue. Definitely needs some serious updating

It’s been along time since I’ve been to a concert at Shank Hall, and this place has been completely transformed since then (the early ‘90s). It reminds me of clubs in New York where there are autographed pictures of those who have played on its stage adorning the walls.Several celebrities have played on this storied stage — if these walls could talk!The sound system for the band we heard was excellently built and its elaborate console expertly engineered, giving a clean and clear mix to the band’s precision performance.The bar staff was attentive and accommodating, mixing up drinks almost as quickly as we could order them.Our experience at an elegant private party here simply could not have been better. Bravo!

Great place for a delightfull show. Great sound, clean restrooms, friendly cocktail waitress. Can pick up next show tickets there with no fee added.

Classic small City night club with 60&70s feel and atmosphere.

I really enjoyed this place....not too bug...not too small, very friendly staff, clean bathrooms...Ill be back! Saw John 5 here....watta show!

We went to Shank hall to see Adrian Belew. It was a very intimate. show and we still talk about it.Photo: Thats Julie Slick rocking on Bass guitar, with Belew in the red hat, doing things with a guitar that guitars were never meant to do. :-)Update: We went back, this time to see Stick Men. Another great date night! Photos: Markus Reuter (touch guitar), Pat Mastelotto (percussion), Tony Levin (Chapman Stick).

Amazing venue! Allows for a much more personal experience.

One of the best places in Milwaukee for live music. 30+ years great performances and rich history

Great venue to play at. Love the Spinal Tap association & they have pictures of a diverse range of artists who have played there.We had a great gig there - Good atmosphere, with friendly, helpful staff!

It was my first visit and enjoyed the music & environment ... prices, quaint atmosphere, live music, friendly employees. The Atmosphere is just wonderful!!!!!And also Jared James Nichols as a good singer, Hes got a new fun!!

Cool little concert venue. Get there early for best seats. Great attentive wait staff. A couple of craft beers on tap.

An intimate venue, but it is a bit dingy. Its got a bit of a dive feeling to it, but that does add to the atmosphere for some performers. They are a great location for performers with small followings

Shank Hall should be a great place to listen to good music. Its just the right size and has a good bar and staff. And when it all clicks, it can be a great scene. But they dont get enough decent acts, and dont always draw the crowds the acts they did draw deserve. There have to be good local artists who need a venue, and there must be a way to get people in the doors. But until Shank Hall figures that formula out more consistently, its never going to be more than just ok.

The staff was friendly and fast. The bathrooms were clean, and that is a big deal!

Seen many a show here. Sound is good, fun venue. Check it out!

I love going here to listen to bands.

Sound is exceptional, bartenders are good, maybe a little off the night I was there but we all have off nights (being a bartender myself, I know all too well) what I love is that you get up and close with your favorite band. No place in Milwaukee can you watch the expression on the band face while playing.

Great place to see your favorite artist or discover new artist one.

Been here many times the last 10 years the best in music very nice staff good prices.If you want to see a band you will because their playing on your lap. Great time every time.

Great area for music. Plenty of stage area, good seating, bar is well placed towards the back. I always have a nice time here !

Great Milwaukee nite club for music. Saw Kiefer Sutherland play live and he was outstanding. Club has intimate atmosphere that puts you close to the stage, a full service bar and friendly service.

Every time we go, its a blast. Obviously were seeing acts we want to, but the venue is nice and quaint. Drinks arent too expensive, but expect to pay $10-12 for a round with two people.The only thing I could say about the venue is the stage could be higher for the shorter crowd. The sound makes up for that. I could hear everything and it wasnt loud for the sake of being loud.

Absolutely wonderful venue! Very kind sound man!

This place sounded amazing for Trashcan Sinatras

Great history here. Staff alternated between very nice and helpful and rude. Very little seating for the show (Kings X) who were awesome, just standing. Sound mix was meh.

A great place to see a show! Local H, from Zion, IL, came to Milwaukee and jammed! The show was sold out. Its a busy venue/bar with good and thorough service.

Reasonably priced drinks and a great show

Music was great but for $40 per ticket, we didnt even get a seat anywhere and had to stand the entire time. Otherwise, I would have rated higher...

Great place for live music.

5 stars. The best place in Milwaukee. Hands down

Think Floyd was a fantastic show. Shank Hall is a Milwaukee icon.

I loved the atmosphere there especially for a small and intimate concert. Great experience and would love to go again and see a show over a big arena.

Went and saw Act of Defiance and Armored Saint. Amazing bands in an amazing venue. Had a great night!

One of my favorite venues.

Not nearly enough tables and chairs for the people with tickets, but security guard tried to make up for it.

Owner & Employees Helpful & Friendly!! Had an Awesome Time!!

Small venue.I love that. Great service. I would go back again for sure.

When you saw the R&B Cadets the best band ever

A great venue for a show. Great staff.

The Sleighriders show is a fantastic collection of many of Milwaukees best musicians. Highly recommend!

Very nice staff. Nice venue

My favorite band was coming here and I am almost 20 years old so I didn’t meet the “21 critera.” I emailed them in advance and told them my story, they said it was no big deal and long as I came with my valid ID, ticket and the email. I got there and they wouldn’t let me in. I wasted time and money. Then I was waiting for my ride in between the two doors because I didn’t want to drive and park my car in Milwaukee and someone from their staff kicked me out of the building completely and made me stand outside in the middle of December!!! I get it, I’m not 21, but I wasn’t going for drinks, I was going to listen to my favorite band and planned according by sending them an email!! I am an adult and handled the situation professionally unlike them. Beyond rude and beyond disappointed in staffing and coordination.

Okay place to see a band, they could have used at least one more bartender on the night we were there

Terrific venue in a historic building. Acoustics arent perfect, but still a highly recommended place to see a concert.

Awesome!! Great staff in a great venue!! Awesome band that far exceeded my expectations. BB.B. rocked every aong!

Venue was really great for watching live music. It was a short walk from our hotel and a short walk to a restaurant we decided to eat at. Average beer selection with fair prices. Coat check available when we visited in the winter. I must have made one of the fellas mad because he gave me a hard time when I was getting my coat back. Ive heard from others that some staff can be a little rough around the edges.

Cool place to see a band. I think the drink prices are a bit steep, especially for tap beer. But it was a local draft brew.EDIT: I lowered my review to three stars. Still a great venue for live music, but the bartenders SUCK! They are rude and slow. The drink prices are obnoxious.

Had a great time seeing Xposed 4heads! Then the Fantastic Plastic, the bands were fun. The crowd was up and dancing. Bartenders were fast. There typically is a cover charge. Parking is on the street and can be difficult to find.

A nice place to see really great musicians up close. Arrive early to get seating. Nice bartenders, affordable drink prices. A Milwaukee gem.

This venue is the perfect cross of intimate feel and laid back atmosphere with still the audio strength to put on an excellent show, with clean, distinct sound stages and crisp differentiation in channels.

I end up at Shank Hall because the bands I tend to want to see play these smaller venues. They do a great job of what they do. Its clean, set up well, and the drinks are decent. Im glad theres a place that brings bands like Satsang to MKE.

Cozy with no bad seats and great sound. Highly recommended. Parking is tricky but we did find street parking. Seeing Brand X here was awesome.

Great shows intimate setting.local and national acts

Friendly people. No bad seats. Nice bar. Great prices!

Great bands, great sound

Nice venue to catch a concert at. Small and personal!

First time there! Had a great time. Nice place to see live music!

OMG....Let me start by saying, Ben and Noel Haggard put on an excellent show!!It was a cozy setting with small cocktail tables. My glass never remained empty for long. Wait staff was 5 stars themselves.Id definately go back.Photo: Noel Haggard (Merles son) and my brother, Mike Pingel, taken just outside Shank Hall.

Awesome Place to see a Show!!!

Good place to see live music. Hard to find street parking.

Older venue with great as t sound and great artists. Smokeless!

Classic mid/small sized venue with a vintage feel. Obviously a MKE staple judging by the amount of artist pictures signed on the wall.

Small venue, great for seeing a comic!

Saw The Features here with about 50 other people. Will never have another concert experience this intimate. If youre lucky enough to catch a group with a handful of hits, or discover an act that hasnt yet taken off, you wont be disappointed. Great seats everywhere and you dont even have to leave the bar!

Fantastic venue to see musicians! Ive been coming here for years to see bands like Brand X, Buckethead, Warren Zevon, Ray Manzarek, and most recently Adrian Belew for the second time. Small enough where any seat is awesome, even if sitting at the bar, though Ive always got there early enough for close seats, being gen admission. Coat check available, and recommended, as things get a bit close, with stackable chair seating. Beverage prices are average for East Side, even coffee available, for a quick after-show java before hitting the road. Also if you stick around after, you may get a chance to get a CD autographed or a picture with, as were the cases with Adrian and Buckethead. If a band you like is playing here, dont miss a chance to see them in an awesome and intimate setting...

Excellent venue for live music. The REAL talent

Uli Jon Roth ~ Metamorphosis Show Brought Tears Of Joy To My Eyes!! Love Him & Band!

A great little spot to go to for live music. Its always a good time here!

The place in mke for blues rock

The room sounds good but the staff is obnoxiously rude. In a packed room one of the staff told me I had to move so people that came to see the show could see. I was standing in an open area not bothering anyone. I replied that I was here to see the show too and he immediately threatens to kick me out of the venue. 5 minutes later several people were standing in this mysterious forbidden area and he said nothing. Later in the evening I saw him pull a chair out from under a woman that was sitting down and she fell to the floor hard. He proceeded to yell at her that this was his chair and that she should never do that again.

Venue could definitely use some TLC but the show was awesome

Great service during the show, place was super clean for how old it is. Lots of history here. Good energy!

Very nice venue. The sound was great, the decor was awesome and it was very clean. Will be back for sure.

Nice small venue to see a band

Good, intimate venue for events.

Great intimate space to see a band. the only drawback is the lack of parking

Cool venue! Great night with Neal Morse. Very entertaining.

Excellent small venue concert hall. Very intimate. Truly a one of a kind place.

After waiting in line for 45 min to get a seat up front the main event came on and 50 people came in last minute and stood in the area between the chairs and stage. Couldnt see a thing. Its only logical to put the chairs up close to the stage so all the late arrivers had to stand behind the seats so they wouldnt block views. Wont go back.

Perfect size, perfect price on drinks, good taste in music.

The place is awesome. The staff is friendly and the drinks are strong.Ive also see some great shows here.