The Fillmore is a pretty great place to go for a show. You walk in and you've got the stage in front of you and the merch is set up to the right so you can load up on t-shirts and stickers before you find a spot to stand. There are tiered levels so it's possible to see the stage even from the very back of the venue. Please note, if you come to the Fillmore you will be standing unless you buy VIP tickets!
The sound is pretty good and you'll notice the chandeliers that add a touch of - something - actually I'm not really sure what they add but it's a "Fillmore thing" so we'll go with it.
There are bars all over the place so you won't have a problem finding a short beer line. There are pretty good options for beer and liquor. The bathrooms are off in the corner and are easy enough to get to. The problem is trying to fight your way back through the crowd to your group, especially if you are like me and have short friends!
Oh and the parking! It's a pretty good set up. It's free so that's a plus, and the main lot is paved so that's another plus. Getting in and out is much easier than some of the larger venues in town (I'm looking at you, Verizon Amphitheater).