71 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06510
New Haven County
Phone: (203) 773-9161
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by Lissa Rougeaux on I'm sure this place is great for dancing and burlesque, but it's also presented as a rock 'n' roll venue. Given that I was there to see a band, I'll have to judge it on those merits. The lighting is terrible, so you can't see the band all that well. The band isn't on a stage, so you couldn't see the band even if the lighting was better unless you're one of the lucky few on a small number of raised areas (or in the front). Note to clubs: When I go to see a band, I want to see the band. On the upside, the sound is actually pretty good. It's certainly an interesting place, though I didn't feel the vibe was right for rock 'n' roll. There were tons of people there, but most of them were at the bar and not the least bit interested in the live music. If you're like me and you don't like valet parking, you're in for an adventure. You might be driving around for a while looking for a space, and run into some of the less-than-savory riff-raff in the area surrounding the club. They probably aren't dangerous, but they sure aren't welcoming. Too bad the school across the street can't open up for parking! Hi, LAUSD, I'm paying for that space...I should be able to park there when the school isn't open.
by T S. on This place has one of the toughest doors in the city. Brooklyn bred Johnny boy guards that door as if it was his sister's purity. He has even gone on record saying that he has denied his childhood friends entry (I am talking about the bar here). Once you finally get in, you feel as if you were in Donatella Versace and Christian Audigiers den. Gold and skulls galore. (It is not as bad or tacky as it sounds.) The party doesn't get rolling till late and Sundays the crowd is a tad more diverse. (aka a bit less eurotrashy). Occasional celebrity spottings can occur. If you manage to get past Johnny, it can be fun. But just remember that not everything that glimmers is true gold. (fool's gold bar?!?)
by Margarette Hsueh on I have been to Shout twice, for dancing, and that was twice too many. Parking is ridiculous! $10 valet? $15 parking deck? But I know...that's downtown..pavement ain't cheap The first time I went, it was only salsa music..none of us salsa dance so we basically sat around and had few drinks. The second time I went, they wouldn't let us in because my friend had on a white shirt....not like a plain white ratty t-shirt. This was a nice, fitted white shirt. But since it wasn't a button up.. no go. I'm sorry but from my first experience..this club isn't swanky enough to turn people away. They're just posers. That's the problem with city life...too many "trendy" places pop up that people go to for social status but they don't live up to the hype.
