Reviews of Phantasy Nightclub (Night Club)

Steve Newsted

Great little venue to see bands. Cash only bar, but not overpriced drinks.

Eat Meat

I wouldn't come in summer. Even in the winter, there is only 1 heater hangs from the ceiling and you only feel it in 1 spot on the floor. They turned it off at one point and i got colder. Other than that, it's "interesting".

Daniel R. Kidgell

Friendly staff

Patrick Sorma

The staff is fantastic. The door girl is wonderful. Great venue with intimate atmosphere. Hate to see it go!

Richard Berta

Well was the last show ever ! Very hot no a.c. but oh well

Richard Brown

Closing soon, the Phantasy used to be a hub of the alternative dance scene in Cleveland. Losing it is like losing a piece of Cleveland history.

Russ Richards

Wow I haven't been to the Phantasy in many many years. Place looks a lot cleaner than it used to. Classic old Cleveland rock club. A place where they're not afraid to crank up the PA system. Tonight I went to hear my friend Louis play his last gig with his original band Hot Ham and Cheese. The band sounds great. The place brings back a lot of fun memories. The ship is still there. When you're there you really never sit down because there's not tables and chairs. Everyone sort of meanders to the center of the room. The speakers are on the left and the right side and if you're standing in front of them it gets really loud. Hey...... it's a rock club. That's what they do. I have to admit, I always like the place, and I still do. I liked getting to see a new generation of people making rock music at a great old time Cleveland rock club. Keeping the traditions alive!!!

Nicka Petruccio

The bar is cash only and the older male bartender is incapable of making a simple mixed drink. The sound for live shows is abhorrent. If you're Just going to hear a dj and drink beer you'll probably be fine.

Dilly Dally

Yes, they're still open! An awesome, reasonably priced place to see a show. Dimly lit, a bit Gothic and a lil haunted.

Doug Waite

Two stars for the two pirate ships in this dump. How about investing in two circulating fans you shitbirds.

marie B

4 stars, because it's the end of an era.

Becca Clark

Such a sick place since under new management, definitely a positive change! Great shows and staff. I travel a lot and this is a primo spot. Super sick!

Joe Barber

Okay venue. Drinks expensive including bottled water @ $2. Sound mixing needs work or bring a usb to load into their Behringer X32.

Sheri Copley

This was my first time going to a concert in Cleveland. The venue is a decent size, boat is interesting. Overall experience was ok.

The She Wolf

This place was great. Saw the Ghost of Ohio Tour here and the venue is amazing! Lots of room, yet still a comfortable home like feeling. There's a pirate ship in the place too!! So cool! Can't wait to come back!!

Drew L.

The Phantasy is under new ownership, and speaking from a photographer's perspective, I love the changes! It is still a very intimate concert Club, but now the lighting is greatly improved, and that makes a world of difference! The direction the new owners are going is great, and I hope the improvements keep coming!

Solas

Venue is great. An iconic institution of the west side. Words cannot describe my affinity for this place. Find a band your interested in and check it out.

Dwayne Reuter

I love coming to The Phantasy. I've been twice now and each time is a treat. Lots of fun times to be had there and great music playing all the time. Definitely coming back in like 2 weeks for Counterparts best band ever!!!

Matt Savering

We saw Wage War, LMTF and Polaris here. Super fun show! Great stage and sound. Friendly staff. Nice bar. My only complaints were the line was crazy long because they didnt open on time and there is no one to answer the phone and answer questions. My suggestion would be at minimum, a voice recording, updated daily with info. We will be back. ????

Kanna Blade

Low to non-existent crowd.

Katie Kamykowski

Employee(s) take credit card details and go on shopping sprees.

Prime Xample

Cold

Tiffani Hawkinberry

Seeing circa survive was absolutely amazing. However, this place had no central air, in fact there was no air moving at all, their sound system cut out at least 10 times, their pos system was down and everything at the bar was cash for a flat $5, their drinks were the most watered down drinks I've ever had in my life (I ordered a Jameson and gingerale and couldn't even taste either), the servers were rude, the bathroom was disgusting, and the place smells musty. Now all of this aside, the photo of the bathroom shows a little sign, on that sign it said the place has been going through a series of changes due to new management/owners, hopefully this is a one off and not how they're treating their new business because it could be an awesome bar/club/venue.

Morgan Irvine

Pirate ship need i say more

Mike Waldon

Was amazing night.

Nicole Bilski

Awesome venue. Awesome bartenders.

Kaitlin Smith

I went to see Andy black here, and it was AMAZING! The staff was great, the venue was lit, and the show was awesome. I cant wait to come back.

Dan Wagner

Good sound for shows. Usually an interesting crowd. Pirate ship is still there.

Demi Overley

Super great and creative venue, more than enough space for the crowds too. Great bars.

Michael

Ahhh. Just as I remember it from my first concert ever 32 years ago as I saw The Ramones! Great for the price but needs air flow because it got hot!

brenda owens

Closing soon but the quintessential punk club

Yoshi Gish

Holy Ship! :) great venue!

Jennifer Standish

It is nice & roomy & bathrooms are taken care of but they need more air circulationbecause it gets really warm. Also the bar needs to carry iced tea.

William Brown

Friendly staff

Capt. Dab

As far as venues go, it's ok.

Marcus Schulte

Best sounding venue in Cleveland, love this place.

T Daddy

It was a great place with no air conditioning and is soon to be demolished so, if you haven't experienced it then you blew it

Deon Parker

This place was great would recommend to anyone in urban culture

Cory Wells

Great little place to see amazing shows.

Ann Bord

Belphegor and Dark Funeral, live concert was awesome and I will definitely be back for another show.

Chris T.

I'm gonna miss this place ????

vidzrus

Legendary venue. Still needs A.C. though

Earl Smith

Sound is terrible....too pricy...

David Santana

Is this place ever open?

Alyx Weaver

This is a great place to see bands up close. The atmosphere is fun. Some of the people there smelled funky, but it still deserves five stars.

Matt Smith

Awesome historic venue! Cash bar, friendly service, I'm gonna miss this place!

**

Been attending concert/events here for nearly 3 decades! A staple of the Cleveland music scene.

tenbux

Bye.

Drae Genius

Awesome I havent performed there in a few years but when the place is fully loaded plus the artists have great music it can be quite epic

Jamie Young

Love this venue!!

Bill Neuman

Great local music is on a come back!

Miss Mel

Had a great time on my first visit at the Andy Black show! The sound was great for the whole show and the staff were super friendly. The bathrooms were good and clean. Nice place would definitely return!

Madi Rafail

Very intimate venue!! I've seen some complaints on the pricing, but honestly it was not bad compared to most other venues! I was able to get right up next to the stage. I had a great time! The staff was also super friendly and helpful!

Gwyn Isabella

Last night at the venue, the end of an amazing era.

Justin Kobak

A cornerstone in the Cleveland music scene. If its still open make it a point to visit. Hopefully they have another Larry Szyms 80's music dance party.

Katie Holden

Amazing venue

Casey

Shiver me timbers and ahoy. This is a great spot to catch a punk or metal show. The pirate themeing throughout adds an extra touch to the show.

Angela “Mistress Angie” Drake

Had an AMAZING AWESOME TIME!!!!! Searmanas ROCKS!!!! Both pics are of me and my girl Searmanas!!!!!!!

Briel Andu

Went to the Van's Wapred tour after party and had a blast there!

Joe Ropelewski

La Dispute was incredible, but that's to be expected. The venue was dark, dank, poor sound quality, expensive drinks and parking sucked! I drove 2 hours for this??? Staff was at least partially friendly:)

Peachy Keen

Went once with a friend for his birthday. He had us all chip in to cover for it. The selections were weird. The atmosphere was okay, but the place felt really empty. The real problem was that the drinks and food were exorbitantly expensive to the point we didn't even want to order water. We ordered two fruit platters, but it was difficult to enjoy tart fruit when they wouldn't even give you free ice water to wash it down. Even ramen was RIDICULOUSLY expensive. I wish I still had my pix of the menu so you could see what I mean. I'd say to sneak in drinks and snax if you think you can get away with it. Otherwise, just go to karaoke night at any bar or freestyle karaoke from YouTube at home. It'd be a way more relaxed atmosphere.

Steve Ford

Hasn't changed in over 30 years People go here for the entertainment, not the atmosphere.

Angela Wishart

Great vibe, not disability friendly.

Ron Rothschiller

It rocks everything about it does

Rob Dorsey

Ooof. I was hoping for it to be updated from the last time I was there 15 years ago. Sure, they added a bar and get great bands now, but still no ventilation in the building. It was so hot in there, I had to go outside for my asthma's sake and to throw up. I hope to hear that they find a way to cool it down in the near future.

Sean Taugher

Only drove by

blackwidow216 blackwidow216

Great music. Wish they took credit cards. Atm machine has large fee. Beer/drinks pricey

Cheryl oliver

Many genres play in one night and that's what makes it so good

Kristal Pittenger

Awesome music venue with friendly staff & a pirate ship inside!!

Mark Kaminski

75 degrees outside .. no air conditioning.. about 90+ degrees inside before band even started playing.

John Wagner

Awesome place to see great new bands...

lynn-ann Marks

This place is pretty cool. Especially the decor inside. How ever if they are going to have security at the entrance they really should invest in a wond instead of patting people down

Zachary Shellhammer

ilIT HAS BEEN RESSURECTED

Lea McNoldy

Great staff. New management

Ben Havlicek

Nice small local venue on Detroit to see shows. Seen The Alter Boys, best show I've been to in years.

Jim Hardin

Did not live up to its advertisment and very very very costly to buy items

Suzanne Kisley

My boyfriend had a concert back in April 2018 (Evil Lunsr Creatures) . The place was packed and so much fun!!! Great crowd, fun people The parking isnt fun on a very crowded night but Drug Mart closed early that night so we were all able to park there.

Jeff Titus

This place is original and the staff was very friendly. It was a good time. I would recommend everyone try it out.

Richard Keyser

Place has no phone. Sent message to club through messanger and after receiving a reply got no response to any questions. Update... show was very good. Place had a good vibe and Cleveland folks were amazing...great people. Drink prices were good. It does get hot so dress light. Richard

Jason Johnson

Cleveland landmark, I have watched a bunch of shows and also performed here. Cleveland music history spoken through stickers and markers off stage.

Russ Snow

Creepy, crazy good time.

Sam Barnes

Not my favorite show venue. Very hard to hear the vocalist from the back, couldn't tell if it was because the band's mix was bad or because of how the venue is set up. Drinks were quick, staff seemed very friendly

Jeff Burton

Absolutely awful venue! Ever have the urge to stand in a sauna with a few hundred people fully clothed? No? Me either, but that’s exactly what a going to show here was like. No air conditioning and zero seating, by far the most miserable concert experience I’ve ever had!

The Judge

Absolutely amazing place the sound quality was superb but all the stairs you got to climb to get to the stage is pretty hard on someone if they've had knee surgery like my wife and if you want to smoke you got to walk all the way down those stairs and back up.... but besides that this place is actually amazing ...would be nice to have some stools for people with ADA issues

Robert Torres

Dirty and expensive

Martin Schmidt

Average...