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| - Comparable in size to the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, but with a definite dive bar atmosphere, my visit to the Grog Shop was everything I expected it to be. Heed the warnings below about bringing quarters. The Coventry Deck, which looks rough to be sure, is nonetheless within comfortable walking distance and requires that you feed the meters with quarters at a rate of 25 cents per each 30 min block. Given that I paid under $20.00 to see Meg Myers here, paying about $2.00 for parking was not a big deal to me. For a list of municipal parking lots in the area, click here: http://www.clevelandheights.com/index.aspx?page=1298
Contrary to reports below, my experience with the bartenders was satisfactory. In the interest of full disclosure, this wasn't a sell out crowd. Even so, I was able to get the bartender's attention twice within 30 minutes. Be aware that there is a $10.00 minimum to open a tab with a credit card. Also contrary to other reports below, the show started promptly at 8:30 pm as it was scheduled. This show was standing room only and, consistent with one review below, might pose a problem for shorter people if they stand in the middle or back. I'm tall enough, so this wasn't a problem for me. The bathrooms have the same dive bar atmosphere as the rest of the bar, with stickers and graffiti on every wall, which definitely enhances the pissing experience. The toilet, though, looks like a relic from a local prison.
Perhaps the best thing about this place is the fact that it offers a truly intimate experience. I was within feet of the stage and I had an excellent view of the show. In fact, I'm pretty sure I made direct eye contact with Meg Myers. This obviously means we're a thing now, right? I mean, she wouldn't have looked at me that way if she wasn't...alright, I digress. In any case, if you enjoy literally feeling the energy of the show right in front of you, you'll be able to have that experience. For a sell-out crowd, you may have to get here early.
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