Roxy
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (781) 859-9570
- Cross Street:
- Stuart Street
- Specialties:
- Dance Club, Live Music Venue
- Hours:
- Varies
Editorial Review for Roxy – by Eric Grossman
The Scene
With room for roughly 1,400 concertgoers, the Roxy is one of the city's largest music venues. On weekends, when there's not a national touring act on stage, scenesters come from as far as New York to let loose to DJ-supplied house and dance tunes while dropping serious cash on cover charges ($15-$20) and drinks. Thursdays are usually college nights (the only time the city's large 18-plus set is allowed in), while Fridays and Saturdays see older fashionistas lining up down the street.
The Draw
This converted 1920s ballroom fuses red velvet drapes and marble staircases with a state-of-the-art sound system, hired dancers and a 3-D laser-light show. Those looking to take a break from the city's largest dance floor escape to the second-floor balcony and its comfy banquettes, many of which are reserved for VIPs. Drinks are expensive, but easy to get (bars and cocktail waitresses are everywhere).
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoGot a jones to dance? Double-check to make sure you don't show up on a night when the club hosts a rock concert or nude male revue.
User Reviews for Roxy
07/02/2008 Posted by salserosam
I've been to the Roxy on many different occasions and have generally found it to be upscale. The venue itself is great . . . actually beautiful really, however their Friday night Latin Night is barely Latin (mostly just hip-hop) and really not representative of the kind of people whom I thought frequent the Roxy. The one night I went there the crowd was rough and the night ended in a brawl. I recommend that the Roxy enforce a dress code like Vincente's (no jeans, button up shirts etc.) so that they can keep out this element!
Pros: Parking, venue, lights
Cons: rough crowd, fights, dress code too relaxed, drinks served in plasic only (because of fights)
06/28/2008 Posted by Leq777
I have gone here twice and both times I encounter really rude bartenders. One bartender completely ripped me off. She told me $8 then changed it to $10 so she could get a bigger tip. The staff is so arrogant and rude. I will never go here ever again. They need to learn better customer service!
Pros: Nice place
Cons: Bad service
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Schedule
| 10/15/2008 | Yelle with special guest Passion Pit & Funeral Party |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 10/27/2008 | Indie 103.1 presents Uh Huh Her |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 11/05/2008 | CONOR OBERST AND THE MYSTIC VALLEY BAND |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 11/12/2008 | THE ACADEMY IS, WE THE KINGS |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 11/21/2008 | Chippendales |
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| 8:00 pm | ||
| 11/24/2008 | THE ORIGINAL WAILERS |
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| 7:00 pm | ||
| 12/04/2008 | The Dan Band |
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| 8:00 pm |
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