I'd happily return to this venue despite the lack of booze. Parking is mildly annoying if you're as lazy as I am (and arrive late). Basically you'll park on a side street and walk a block or two. That's like a 2 out of 10 on the annoying scale so not a big deal unless you've given up walking for Lent or something.
I thought the sound was pretty good. Honestly, I don't know shit about sound quality but it was pretty crisp at the show I saw. Seating was great. Roomy with good views of the stage.
I'm a big fan of more intimate venues and was pleasantly surprised by this place even if it is a high school auditorium. I didn't know Lakewood Civic Auditorium was in Lakewood High School when I bought the tickets.