Open for over 10 years now, the Beachland Ballroom & Tavern is so much more than just a hipster's paradise. It's become an iconic place of sorts. One that appropriately characterizes the surrounding North Collinwood neighborhood. The Beachland has become THE place to check out the latest hip indie band while also moonlighting as one of the best places to find mass gatherings of skinny jeans with kids swilling tallboy cans of PBR. But don't let all those hipster traits fool you. This is a place with a lot of soul.
The two-part venue survives mainly on music with larger shows playing in the Ballroom and more intimate acts relegated to the Tavern. The beer menu is as extensive as they come and the food offered is appropriate and reasonably priced. On Sunday's, they offer a brunch between the hours of 11am and 3pm.
What makes this place better than the other venues such as the HOB? It's less corporate, less expensive and more intimate with a much more sense of community. If there was a show to be played, the Tavern is my venue of choice.