White Eagle Hall

This is such a great venue! Intimate with a balcony level. Bars on both sides of the show room. A few take out places around so an easy neighborhood to have a good night out in. Depending what kind of show youre seeing you can get right up in front of the stage. Bathrooms were clean and the staff was friendly. Street parking was super easy

I'm a chef at "The Market Basket" in Franklin Lakes, NJ...and catered a private party for an Incredible Private Company...Darryl RUN DMC & The Gin Blossoms performed !! Staff was Amazing and treated my staff outstanding !! Security was amazing as well !! Home Run for a Private Party !! Keep up the Great Work !!

Beautiful place. Candlelight show was amazing. Great drinks. Comfortable space. Extremely friendly and courteous staff.

Great place for music and various events. Bars nearby or down the street. They held Bingo Loco there and I must say that there were enough tables and chairs plus extra seats left over on the lower level. Seating available on the balcony deck that covers the entire upstairs. 2 bars on either side of the room downstairs and 1 bar upstairs. 2 spacios unisex restrooms located upstairs. While I was waiting for the restroom, I saw an employee check to make sure that both restrooms had the necessities. Need a restroom downstairs as drinking and climbing stairs don’t mix well so . 🤣

I love White Eagle Hall. It is local for me so that is a big factor but I also really like the venue. The staff arw friendly, the bar tenders are great. The bathrooms upstairs are phenomenal. When the balcony is open I head strictly up there because I'm older now and like to sit down.

Beautiful venue for live music. Came here to see the Candlelight orchestra perform Hans Zimmer & Queen. Acoustics are fantastic and the balcony seats are great for an unobstructed view.

Beautiful venue, well organized. Not a bad seat in the house, no matter where you're sitting. Two bars in the room, served ice cold drinks. The music was incredible. Musicians were fantastic.

My partner and I came her for a candle light concert. The staff was amazing and super generous and accommodating. Parking was a bit hard to find street parking.I was in a wheelchair and I did have to go down a few steps with my crutches but once inside they had an elevator. It was super clean and we had a beautiful time. Once inside I had no issues with my wheelchair.

I saw a show here recently, The Mission. The place is set up almost EXACTLY like the Bowery Electric musical venue on the lower east side in NYC. Is that a coincidence? I wonder... did the same architects & engineers design the White Eagle to mimic the Bowery Electric? It sure looks that way! The ambiance was good. Drinks were not expensive, as in, NYC expensive. It was decent

Fantastic music venue in Jersey City Large room with balconies and great sound. Security is a breeze and the bar rings reasonable drinks and beer. This location was a total surprise and I would not hesitate to return. I saw the Gorilla Biscuits there and if there is a criticism they might have oversold the show. The parking situation is ridiculously difficult, tow away zones and 2 hour limit parking makes this a very difficult venue to drive to. There is a church parking lot on Columbus Dr about 3/4 of a mile away that charges $10 to park there on the weekend.

Saw Teenage Fanclub here. Had a blast. Cool venue with good sound, local brews, open floor and balcony. Only drag was the parking. There is none! We were told there was plenty of street parking but it's ALL resident zone 2-hour parking. Make sure you mapquest some parking lot options before you drive there as the streets are alittle confusing if you've never been there.

I'm not sure how I managed to miss out on visiting WEH for so long. Once I heard Badflower was going to be making an appearance, I had to buy tix. I recommend reserving parking at the mall and walking the 15 minutes to the venue to avoid driving around looking for a spot in JC. I intentionally arrived after the doors opened so I could skip waiting in line. The outside steps are quite tall, so I can only imagine how annoying it would be to wait on them trying to get inside. The inside is a decent size, bathrooms were very clean, but I witnessed a lot of people leaving without washing their hands. Always be mindful of the surfaces you're interacting with. I had plenty of space all night without people constantly being squished against me. I was able to thoroughly enjoy the show without common annoyances that are ever-present at venues in the city. The bar prices were beyond fair and the bartender/other staff I interacted with were awesome. The sound quality was one of the loudest I've heard at any show, ear plugs are an absolute must.

I went to see Joe Bataan very nice place organized not big, but it was comfortable and roomy. The bar had excellent drinks. We had a great night.

Great venue! Seen many shows here. Most recently, got to see Parquet Courts, P.E., and Public Practice a few weeks ago. Covid safety precautions are enforced. Still an awesome place to hear live music.

Three of us came here to see Yo La Tengo and all of us were impressed with this venue. We were lucky to grab some seats upstairs so we could sit back and enjoy the show. Acoustics were great! They also had a nice bar upstairs and had food items available for purchase. Everyone showed proof of vaccinations in order to gain admission. It felt good to get out and see a concert again- we hope to get back here again someday!

A comfortable neighborhood venue. The building is historic and well maintained. The room is large with a high ceiling and a second floor seating area. There are limited food options that are tasty and reasonably priced. The three bars offer a variety of beers and wine. The staff and security are pleasant and efficient.

Came here to see one of my favorite bands, I don't venture into Jersey for just anyone, and I had a great time. The venue is just a quick 15 minute walk from the PATH through a quaint street. You'll be safe walking back solo late. Bouncers and bartenders were incredibly nice. $20 credit card minimum and they have ATM's. They had a food menu surprisingly enough: spring rolls, chicken tenders, personal pizzas, spinach balls (?), and warm chocolate cookies, as well as snacks like chips, chocolate and jerky. I didn't try anything and didn't see any tables, so I'm not sure how you'd juggle that pizza during a show. There was a balcony that I didn't take a look at so maybe that's where you go. The building was opened in 1910 and has some beautiful details, in the center of the ceiling is what looks like stained glass but I don't think it is, I'm not sure what it is. It's recessed into the ceiling and can be lit up in different colors for shows. Moldings line the ceiling and the ladies room has old ornate locks on the doors and old warm charm. The coat check area is especially beautiful. There are alcoves set into the base of the stage that are perfect for chucking a purse or something into so you can dance better. My only complaint is that the sound could have been louder, and I'm not someone who needs the knob on 11. But you could easily hear people talking over the music, clapping, etc. Even as I shouted I tried to be careful I wasn't making someone else miss the actual performance by doing so right in their ear and drowning out the band. And while the crowd wasn't a Jersey stereotype, they did shout way too many unfunny things at the band in-between songs. No one's here for you dude, keep it down. And to the middle aged couple who tried (and failed) to aggressively get between me and my friends at the front of the stage so they could take my spot - I hope you have terrible sex for the rest of your lives. At your age, you should know show etiquette. Upcoming shows included Screaming Females and Budos Band. If the band you want to see can't afford to play NY, but they can play here, this is an easy trip to make to see them, so go!

JERSEY CITY FINALLY HAS A PROPER MUSIC VENUE!!! Up until the opening of White Eagle Hall there haven't been many live music options in JC. Sure, lots of bars and restaurants have live music. There's also a spot called Monty Hall that books some smaller names in independent music. (( if I am missing anything else please let me know)) But there are not any full fledged concert halls. This has always made me sad. Manhattan and BK have so many music venues, why can't JC have at least one?! White Eagle Hall is here to solve that problem. They have a pretty diverse concert calendar, but it seems as if there is a heavy concentration of old school emo and indie acts. I'm sure as they continue to grow they will continue to book a vide variety of acts. The space is large and beautiful. I love the high ceilings and the glass artwork. There is a bar area on each side of the room with a variety of tap beers, wines and liquor. There is also a small food menu that had some decent options! Drink and food items are around 7-12 dollars and tickets seem to be priced at around 15-25 depending on the act. In addition to concerts, White Eagle also have other types of events and live performances. The space can also be rented out as a private event space. I'm not sure if White Eagle Hall will ever book 'huge' names, but I also think that is really subjective because everyone's musical tastes are totally different. Whether I've heard of the band or not - I love seeing live music. Because of that, I'm very happy to have such a legit music venue in my neighborhood. Hopefully I'll continue to see more names that I am excited about on the roster. If not, I'm still jazzed about visiting White Eagle Hall to get my live music fix while enjoying some drinks in a beautiful atmosphere. It's about time!

came here for the first time in feb 2022, i am so ashamed to admit that! i have always wanted to attend an event here, but never could make it or never found the line up interesting. i found the location stunning, with high ceilings, marble and ornate designs. the sound for the bands were top quality too. there is an upstairs balcony that allows anyone to see the stage from. yes, theres a vip section. upstairs is another bar so keep that in mind when lines are long on the main floor. there are also bathrooms up here. ps, they serve some food up here too. great section off to the side for merch. if youre looking to drive in, good luck because parking is shitty. take the path to grove street and enjoy the 5 min walk to the venue.

Never knew that jersey city would have an event space that catered to concerts. Here it is! Beautiful event space in Jersey City...ran very well, decent drink menu, fairly priced. Pro tip: find the cute bartender at the bar to your right and tip well :)

Beautiful venue and decent sound. I was very impressed with the venue. Clean and bar was very well stocked and service was great.

Pretty good place to see a show. Great acts come through. Very small for how many people they seem to normally pack in. Need more people behind the bar(takes forever for big shows). Security was bad but I guess fairly appropriately diligent for the area.

I had a blast at White Eagle Hall and I'm so happy there is an extremely cool venue just around the corner in Jersey City. I went on a Saturday night in April to see the band Russian Circles perform. The sound quality was excellent. I was even standing off to the side, leaning against a wall, and it still sounded awesome. The venue is gorgeous, small, but has a really nice layout. The bathrooms are at the front of the venue right before you enter the concert space. The bartenders were nice, and from what I could tell, they had a really good beer selection. Of course the drinks are a bit pricey, but that's to be expected. Parking was obviously such a hassle. I don't know how long we drove around looking for a spot, but it was a good amount of time. We caught the tail end of the opening band because it took us so long to find something, but we finally did. I think some people made spots up, but it looks like by the end of the night no one got a ticket. I was bummed that the upstairs wasn't open for the show, I would have loved to go up to the balcony, but maybe next time!

Finally reviewing this place after being here in November for a Newfound Glory concert. Taking me back to my college days was nostalgic and I was feeling pretty happy walking in here. This venue is an awesome place to rock out at a concert. It is small and intimate which is always great. There were two issues with this venue which one has already been discussed by other Yelpers: the parking.....and the coat check. We had to circle around for a long time before finding parking on the street. We were here on a Tuesday so I can't imagine how much worse parking is on the weekends. The other issue is the coat check. That night it was pouring rain and cold and I wore a jacket which I decided to check. This was a horrible idea. at the end of the night the coat check line was so long it reached the back of the venue. Then after waiting on line for almost 20 minutes you can see why things were so hectic. There were two people working at the coat check and they had lost coats left and right. Two people in front of me were angry because the workers gave away their coats and left cursing and yelling. Then it was mine turn and they spent about ten minutes looking for mine. Good thing they found it because if they didn't I would have raised hell. The numbers they gave to people did not correspond with where they put the coats so it was mayhem. Bottom line:venue is awesome. Parking and coat check are not. You're better off taking an uber and holding onto your coat!

IT IS VERY RARE to find a venue with the history of Jersey City's White Eagle Hall. It is still more unusual to find a concert hall so beautiful. But a local spot boasting such history and beauty which is as unpretentious and well-managed as The White Eagle is indeed--if not unprecedented in J-City--a most welcome return to some distant glorious past. The New White Eagle books the best rock acts at the best prices in the country (outside of rural Iowa). Cadillac features include sixty foot ceilings, a superb sound system, intense yet understated lighting, cool competent bartenders with a heavy hand and a genuine smile, and perhaps most notable in my last three trips around the country: A FRIENDLY AND PROFESSIONAL DOOR STAFF who understand their patrons and can tell a knife and mace from a bat or a vape... [The (declining) San Francisco Fillmore should send their thugs to intern here. Not kidding. Ugh!] [Probably the only reason Mr. Newcombe hasn't played here yet is that Mr. Vile hasn't told him about it. Yet!] The Eagle's drinks are full-sized and reasonably priced, and both the menu and cocktails (six tasted) in Cellar 35 (downstairs) will satisfy very picky hipsters and limo-driven Sutton Place bon vivants alike. I have met neither the owners nor senior mgmt, but doubtless someone is closely choreographing the best door and floor we have seen in recent years in the Tri-State. And that, as you know my friends, is saying TONS. Anyone (fatigued or amused) by the show scenes in Manhattan or Manhattan B should get on the mailing list of The White Eagle Hall in Jersey City. Bonus: Before or after the show you can wander off and find a REAL DIVE! Ciao.

We had our wedding at White Eagle Hall and it was perfect. The inside of the venue is beautiful with stained glass art in the ceiling and the outside has a very urban Jersey City feel. Because it's a concert hall, you will not be able to find a venue that will do a better job with sound and lighting. From start to finish, the General Manager, Justin, and the Production Manager, Matt, were instrumental in bringing our wedding vision to life. They were very accessible and very willing to accommodate whatever we needed (within reason) to put together our Hindu/French wedding - from ceremony to reception. The owner, Ben, was also so very understanding and flexible with the changes we had to make as a result of COVID. We could not have had a better team to pull off one of the biggest events in our lives.

Wonderful space with great service, friendly security, and good sound. It's easy to get to (much easier than I thought): PATH from 34th (which the signs on the PATH mysteriously call 33rd street) and .55 miles in a straight line from the train. I went to see Liz Phair for my first time. Drinks cheaper than Brooklyn Steel or any rock music venue in Manhattan. Specialty cocktail for 10 doesn't happen in the city. I loved the stained glass domes. Would go back in a second.

When I first visited this place I wasn't expecting a standing only stage. I've never experienced a standing-only venue for a concert. This location is not what I expected either. I was full of surprises that night. However, parking can be tricky especially on a work week. After 6 the meters are free, each time I came here I had no problem finding parking. I might have gotten lucky because it looked like a lot of permit parking near the venue. You had to park a few blocks away, but its totally doable. On the outside it reminded me of a library, but once you step inside its like an underground secret hideaway, which made that place mysterious and perfect for a concert. I loved the layout of the inside of the venue. Once you walk in you had a bar to your right and left. The stairs led to a kitchen( had a roasted chicken sandwich) and balcony sectioned view. It's actually ironic; I came to this same venue for two different concerts in one week. The first one was for a yelp event to see "Misterwives" and a the second concert to see " DJ Sliink, and Dougie F etc". Ticketfly.com provided both tickets. Yelp of course was complimentary and the other concert was $20.00 per person. For the first concert, all the bands that played on stage were really totally great performers. I enjoyed all 3 bands that played that night. You had Vinyl Theatre and Small Pool come out for the opening act followed by the main event - Misterwives. You can check each band out from my uploaded videos. The second concert was more hip-hop/club music which I love all music. I enjoyed this venue, I'd like to return for an event again totally worth coming back. Food- 5/5 Service- 5/5 Environment/Cleanliness- 5/5 Location- 4.5/5 Parking- 4/5

Quality music venue to rival Music Hall of Williamsburg - and its in Jersey City! Entry to the venue is restricted to a slow moving line up a flight of stairs before a full security patdown and wristband process. The line snaked around the block and took us 20 to 30 minutes to enter the venue. The venue layout offers a merchandise room to the left of the stairs, and two floors of a large concert venue. Ground floor has at least two wide bars on opposing walls that seemed to be relatively well staffed with a good selection of beers and spirits. Wine is a little rough but its a concert venue, not a wine bar. Charging for water, and not offering tap water seemed wrong but we paid for the water anyway after quite a few beers. Perhaps they're relying on that. Sound is excellent, well balanced in most parts of the standing room only main floor. Upstairs, the space along the balconies doesn't allow for more than two people deep, meaning if you do find space up there, people will be constantly brushing past each other. All in all, an excellent addition to the music scene in the greater NYC region, looking forward to seeing/hearing more shows at WEH.

I went to the Early November concert at White Eagle Hall in October 2017. I really enjoyed the venue. The sound quality was very good and the room is very intimate. I can't comment if the concert was over sold or too crowded because I believe there were still tickets available on the day of the show. Driving in from North Jersey was not an issue. We were able to find reasonable $10 parking about 0.5 miles away from the venue. There are several bars and restaurants nearby too. Seemed to be a good area surrounding the venue with a lot of nightlife. I didn't have an issue getting a drink at all and the bar tender severed me in a reasonable amount of time. They have a decent selection of craft beers too. A little pricey for a beer but its expected. I also noticed they have a few food options including chicken skewers and seasonal appetizers. I didn't see anyone getting these so I'm not sure if they stop selling food at a specific time. You are also able to freely travel to the upstairs area. At other venues these areas are reserved for VIPs or people who bought a table package. The crowd wasn't rowdy but security was noticeable but not overly intrusive. Overall, I haven't been to Jersey City much before but I would definitely be keeping an eye out for tickets when another band I like makes a stop at White Eagle Hall!

The space is really cool! The main hall is really large and there is a cozy upstairs too. I attended for the Good Homes concert. Good lighting, good sound. Their check in staff was a little disorganized - I think they said you need a wristband 20 million times before realizing I already had one on my wrist. We didn't let that stop us from having fun though!

Came here recently for a concert and it was fantastic. The setup itself is nice and efficient with a bar on each side of the room to service multiple people. They had a nice selection of beers and they had food as well which although i did not try, look great. Going upstairs to grab the food kind of sucks but it is what it is. The workers were all very nice. The stage itself was large and i was able to see from anywhere which is most appreciated because I'm short and usually get stuck behind a monster. My only gripe with the place is the parking. Although there is parking all around on local streets i wish they had their own lot or something. JC isn't exactly the safest place to be walking around at 11pm and if you have a nice car i sure wouldn't want to park it on the street.

Dopest local spot for music fans. Never disappoints. Highly recommended. Most recent Budos Band show was one of the best live music events I've been to in a long time. Thankful this venue exists in our community. I wish them continued success.

Came for the first time to see Misterwives! The venue is pretty awesome. It's a decent size with two bars and a balcony area upstairs. The light and sound acoustics are fantastic. I love the old stained glass on the ceilings. The staff are really nice although the foyer area could be a bit bigger. I would definitely come back and check out more shows here.

By far the best concert venue I've ever been to. I'm already looking at every upcoming show just so that I can go back. It starts at entry - the ID checker, security, and coat check staff are the friendliest I've encountered at any concert venue. They do their jobs well - I got a full pat down and coat search, but they somehow make it a pleasant experience. Very friendly and pleasant to have a quick conversation with - as opposed to a lot of security at other places that grunt and look at you like you're just an annoyance. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful. Their restoration work and the character of the building itself is stunning. It's a pretty intimate venue, really the perfect size. The bars are easily accessible, service was quick and friendly, and the prices were surprisingly fair for a concert venue. They've got a decent selection of beers and drinks, as well as some food (real food, not just chips and snacks). I went with a few Yuengling beers and followed up with a hot apple cider with whiskey. I didn't get any food this time. The sound quality is perfect here - no echo that I could notice, very clear and very high quality in general. It's all GA, so no seating, but it never got too packed. If you aren't a fan of being stuffed in a crowd (which we never were despite being right by the stage), they have an upstairs balcony that's usually a lot less crowded and still provides excellent views. On top of it all, Ripe and their openers put on a great show. Like I said, I can't wait to find another excuse to come to White Eagle Hall and I couldn't be happier that I live so close to this place. A+++.

Live music, yes please! Every event and concert I've attended here has blown me away. Crowd is always fun and down to mingle and dance. Acoustics are top notch. This space was a gymnasium and I love that some of the original elements are still in place. Restored gyms make the best concert halls, don't cha think? Bars on both sides and in the back make getting drinks a breeze. Lines are pretty short if you have to wait they move quickly. Lots of great beers, wines and spirits including JC's own Corgi Spirits gins. There's food for the shows but also right next door is Cellar335 so depends on how much time you have to eat. Coat check is near the front door and highly recommend it. There's not a good place for coats as it's pretty much general seating. Bathrooms are also near the entrance. Get tickets ahead of time. It's a fairly small venue so hot shows do sell out ahead of time. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for a night that is bound to be unforgettable.

Why 5 stars?! To start with, the area in jersey city is where the entertainment is at. The venue its self is badass, came here twice for my cousins birthday. The venue hosted a dance party for WFUV. The staff is great and friendly no complaints. I havent been upstairs since the action is on the dance floor! Came here again to see a great band, second time was amazing. Definitely coming again in April!!! Woohoo

Gorgeous renovation in this intimate neighborhood concert hall. We were there for a wedding and reception, an interesting choice by the bride and groom but not all that surprising as they are a hella cool alt rocker couple. There were large round tables set up behind a few rows of chairs and stand up cocktail tables in the back end of the room between two open bars. For shows, I imagine the tables would be removed for SRO. The ceremony was held on stage with the bride and groom, front and center. After sharing their lovely vows and being blessed by the celebrant, they walked up the aisle amidst cheers and the attendees streamed up the stairs at the corners to the second floor catwalk for cocktail hour. Watch your step as this is a one by one traverse, unless you're Flat Stanley walking sideways no one is getting by you on this staircase unless you plan to get real close. The acoustics are great for live music and the reception band rocked out to a full dance floor all night until it was time to go. Don't focus just on the band on stage and forget to look up at the ceiling. The stained glass windows there depict famous faces and are simply beautiful. There was a posted list at coat check of alt, indie and punk bands booked for future dates. Kudos to the talent agent for organizing that lineup. We're looking forward to returning to catch a few of those shows.

Good venue. Just know that the bar doesn't give out cups for water. You have to buy a water bottle but there is a $20 minimum card charge

Please work on the sound checks and mix. The Future Islands and Gary Numan sound was abysmal. All you could hear upstairs was booming, muddy bass. The vocals and synthesizers (which should have been out front) were inaudible. To add insult to injury, the handicapped lift and other metal structures were all loudly rattling. Not a great experience at what was otherwise an excellent performance. White Eagle Hall was a beautiful renovation and has become a vital part of the NY/NJ music scene. WORK ON THE SOUND PROBLEMS

Awesome space right in my hood! Very cozy and intimate, balconies on the 2nd floor overlooking the stage. The Wailers were playing and so glad I went - there's great food nearby as well.

Terrific venue for music in downtown Jersey City. Staff were first rate and friendly. Cozy inside and the building has great bones for live music. Saw Allah-Las perform here yesterday. Nice craft beers on tap (Jersey City's own 902) plus food (didn't try). Parking was much easier nearby than expected, I worried too much. I'd go back here in a heartbeat

This place is great - reminds me of a smaller terminal 5. I saw the October Misterwives concert here and watched from the balcony - fantastic views from someone who is not the tallest person. Street parking is available within walking distance and there are a few restaurants to grab a bite before the show. I am looking forward to coming back here.

This is an awesome venue to see a band live! The acoustics and the internal architectural features are excellent.

Awesome. Amazing. Love it. Such a fantastic venue with great acoustics and booze. Get your ass here ASAP!!

Came here when I was going to see a concert and the staff were very rude. They were very strict about the fact that they were closing to the point where they wouldn't even let me use the bathroom or go upstairs to the bar where I'd left my charger. The bartenders were very nice as were the coat check girls but some of the other staff were terribly rude. I begged them to let me use the bathroom and they said no which resulted in me having to walk very far and genuinely peeing on myself before I even got to a bathroom. I also asked them to let me go to the bar upstairs to see if I could find my charger because my phone was about to die and I needed it to get home they told me no and to come back tomorrow, I live in NYC so this was not an option. I've never been to a place that wouldn't let someone use a bathroom especially considering it was right there past the doors. Terrible customer service.

We needed this Jersey City. Still in its infancy stages this point, The White Eagle Hall is starting to gain momentum as the best concert venue in town. Eclectic acts on the bill every weekend. From punk to Jam to theatrical performances all in the scale of a week. The dance floor is what can be described as an old grade school gymnasium setup re-purposed for maximum rage space! A few small high-top tables near the bar area in the back serve as a decent spot for casual chilling. The bar doesn't have the best selection of top shelf but they made up for it with a healthy craft selection. Bonus points for having many local options. Management was also great...although not very responsive on non show days...when I got them they came through in a major way. Upon having such a great time that I left my card at the bar...The White Eagle Hall staff got my address and sent it back to me the next week! Keep up the good work ladies and gentlemen!

Awesome new place to see a show. The renovation here looks phenomenal. There are 2 bars on the lower level and they have free water which is great. There is only street parking for the venue, which kind of sucks but due to its location thats expected. They have an upper balcony area but I didnt go up and check it out. Bathrooms are super clean for now, but I dont expect that to last. I will definitely go back for another show.

Really cool intimate venue. Would be an amazing space to see an artist you really like. Plus there are bars and food in house whicch is very convenient. The food situation could use a little work. We had sausage and peppers and a chicken sandwich. Both actually tasted very good but were cold. And the area where the food is served could be spruced up. The display cases for food were empty and unattractive. But they are still newish so hopefully theyre still working on this. Plus food is not the main event.

The venue itself is beautiful and well designed, but that is pretty much all that was positive about our experience there. We bought meet and greet tickets for a concert which said that the meet and greet was from 530-630 and that after 630 no one would be admitted. We arrived at 545 to a huge line that snaked around 2 blocks. At about 745 we finally entered the venue (no one had come around in the 2 hours we were waiting to explain why we were all stuck waiting outside for so long). The show was supposed to start at 9 (actually went on at 10 but I guess that's not the venues fault). We wanted to eat before the show so we went upstairs to order, and that is where it became totally apparent just how disorganized and unprepared this venue is. Taking care of about 20 people on line was just 1 bartender who was taking food and drink orders, ringing people up, and making the drinks. The line took absolutely forever. I ordered food for 3 people and was told to wait at the opposite end of the bar for the food. Orders started to come out but were just left on the bar with no indication as to who the orders went to. Basically it was a total free for all with people just grabbing food as it came out. We got some of our food but after about an hour told the chef we were still waiting on 2 sliders. He angrily threw one out on the bar and barked that they were all out. When I explained we had already purchased another one he basically screamed at me that that was too bad and I should just go get a refund. At this point there were another 20 people on line at the register so we just gave up. All in all poorly managed and very unprofessional.

Beautiful venue with good sound and an excellent calendar of acts. I'm glad this place exists. However, they don't offer free drinking (tap) water. If you want water, it's $3 per bottle. That's so incredibly petty. And potentially dangerous when serving so many alcoholic drinks. Why not offer your patrons free water as a courtesy? Also, of course, parking is a nightmare. That's to be expected in Jersey City, but still a reality of the location. If you don't want to miss the beginning of your show, give yourself an extra 30-40 minutes to find parking and walk over.

I'm currently at this location about to view the Dobre brothers with my child. We paid for VIP which included 10am early admission. We did not enter till 11:10 am. The unorganized bouncers allowed people who arrived twenty minutes ago to get on the first line meanwhile several of us arrived before 9:45 and stood in the cold and rain. We pointed it out several times and their response was that a couple of minutes made no difference. They could care less!!! NEVER WILL I ATTEND AN EVENT AT THIS LOCATION NOR WILL I ATTEND ANOTHER DOBRE BROTHERS EVENT. The line to meet them is extremely long and the 35 minute show is starting on time, therefore cutting into our meet and greet. NOT AT ALL HAPPY!!!

Alright, y'all need to figure out a better system for serving drinks. Throughout the entirety of Julien Baker's performance, not a single person around me spoke. It would have been beautifully quiet. Except for the fact that the entire show, beer cans were being cracked open at the bar, the soda gun was going off constantly, and glasses were being clinked and filled with ice. You can't be running a bar that loud during an intensely intimate, solemn, and quiet concert. It's ridiculous, I couldn't even hear her voice at times. Insanely distracting. Edit: I also want to clarify that I was by far not the only person to feel this way. A few different people around me made comments about it. Many others kept looking back towards the bar. We weren't really even that close to the bar itself. Additionally, the security to get in bordered on overkill. The person checking my bag individually opened each zippered pocket, even the tiniest pockets where I couldn't conceivably have fit anything that would have endangered anyone. If the issue is one of security, perhaps invest in metal detectors.

I've been twice now (The Feelies and then Jonathan Richman). Great venue and both shows were great. However, I felt compelled to write my first yelp review. Last night, the security guy was on a total power trip. Ok cool, I'll stop recording with my phone. OK, I'll stop chatting with my friend. But both times, the dude (dark hair, goatee with glasses ) accosted me with a really bizarre tone of authority. Security bro: "Hey did you pay to get in here?" Me "Yeah" Security bro: "OK, well so did everybody else, so you should quiet down." To be honest, Jonathan Richman was amazing, and I enjoyed the show immensely. But sorry Security Bro, didn't realize I was entering a library Friday night. Both encounters could have been handled much more amicably. So four stars for the venue so far, but it would be five had I not been talked to like a child from goatee/glasses security guy.

Just saw Get Up Kids. Excellent venue! Sound quality is great. 2 bars downstairs. There is a balcony which was packed. Staff were super friendly. The inside is awesome! Looking forward to another show there. Downtown JC so plenty to do before and after.

Gorgeous venue! Getting more and more top notch acts. Very clean and staff was awesome. Bartenders very attentive. Stand out food now served in the venue as well. Super tasty meatball sliders, spicy popcorn, a dessert options, tacos - nice touch! Will be back!

This place keeps getting better and better. I'm so glad that us Jersey people don't have to shlep all the way to NYC to catch a great show. It costs me $50 just to cross the river and pay for parking in NYC. Now I can keep that money in my pocket and use it towards another show at White Eagle or grab a bite at one of the restaurants below the venue. Nice!

Great small venue; it's the only one like it that I know of in JC. It's a small hall with standing room on the first floor in front of the stage and two bars on either side in the back. They had drink specials and a few seasonal cocktails, as well as a small beer selection. They had the standards plus a couple craft beers from what a I remember. I think beers were around $7, cocktails $12-$15. The bartenders were attentive and friendly, and service was fast--no long lines for drinks at the show I was at. There is standing room and limited seating on the balcony and it's a calmer vibe up there. Also the bathrooms were super clean!