What an awesome little music hideaway! Seeing the venue from the street view just made me think that this place might be leaning towards the sketchy side... which threw me off because the lineup of events is quite stellar!
First thing - the entrance and parking us behind the venue...which is an entirely different world.
Bunkhouse is like a discovery zone! Upon entry, there is an old piano that you can play. TONS of spaced out outdoor seating... looks like chairs and tables collected from yard sales and thrift shops but it's super cool! There is also a music tree to your left. The music tree is fantastic at night! There are about a dozen headphones hanging from lights on that tree... each one featuring a different genre of music/sound. We listened to each of them and found some favorites. While outside you can also order food and drinks at their outdoor bar. We learned that you don't have to pay cover to play outside... there are speakers surrounding the outdoor space so that you can hear what's going on inside. But if there is an event, the cover will be charged when you go to enter the actual building.
Inside the building is a stage (on the smaller side) seemingly set for more intimate feeling shows. There's a full service bar, tables that line the walls and a nice sized area in the middle to dance and/or crowd around the stage. The bar has seating surrounding it - kind of a U shape. They have a nice selection of beer, wish they had more draft selections, but thats the beer snob in me. Inside there were flyers saying that every night (didn't give a specific time) the draft beers are $3. :)
Our first trip to Bunkhouse was for a local hip hop artist showcase but we will be returning for a DJ event in November. I will be sure to update my review then!
As of now though, I am a fan of Bunkhouse. Can't wait to try what their kitchen has to offer!