EngineRooms Southampton Reviews Summary

Sound Quality

Pros:

• "The acoustics are great, resulting in great sound quality if you're there for a music event."
• "Acoustics are good - my ears are still ringing five days post the Joy Division tribute."
• "The sound was so good every texture was clear and crisp, the lights and visuals were gorgeous."
• "Very good sound......seen a few gigs here now.....nice intimate venue....only 800 when fully opened up."
• "Great band, good sound and lighting."
• "Great sound and lighting."
• "This is a decent venue equipped for some pretty big bands now."

Cons:

• "Tin shed, so abysmal sound quality, felt ripped off the moment we got here."
• "The sound quality was the worst I have ever heard in all my life."
• "Performance ruined by the dreadful sound system."
• "Is let down by chronically awful acoustics."

Staff and Security

Pros:

• "Security staff are impeccable."
• "Bar staff were fab, friendly, quick and it has to be said really good at keeping an eye on who's next!"
• "Security were well present but not overbearing and looked after wheelchair users really well."
• "Your staff are a credit to your company/ies."
• "staff and security were all amazing and helpful"
• "The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful!"
• "Security/stewards staff are polite and helpful."

Cons:

• "The staff are unfriendly."
• "some of the staff seemed slightly inexperienced and not particularly well informed."
• "Really poor customer service and staff really didn’t care."
• "The door staff are next to useless and really are unhelpful."
• "Security are mean."
• "Bar staff didn't know what ale was."

Atmosphere and Experience

Pros:

• "Brilliant atmosphere at the Jo Whiley 90's event."
• "The atmosphere was incredible and I had a wonderful time :)"
• "Great venue, this is my second trip, first to see monster magnet, this time ugly kid Joe."
• "Been for a couple gigs here & it's been a delightful experience."
• "This venue has a great atmosphere."
• "Always a good venue to go to, I've seen several bands here and I've enjoyed all the shows I've seen."
• "Been here for a couple of events now, one being Mo'Roller a couple of years ago and the other being Delain playing with guests Evergrey and Kobra And The Lotus."

Cons:

• "It's always very hot at the venue."
• "For a warehouse venue for events, it does its job, but having gone here half a dozen times I can't say I'm the biggest fan."
• "It was so crowded that it was difficult even to stand still without touching others."
• "Atmosphere was lame only about 5 people dancing."
• "The venue is long, flat and thin with the stage at the narrow end so you either wedge yourself in at the front or stand way back where you can't see."
• "live music nights are good but club night are horrific- unorganised and the whole time is spent queuing either for the bar or entry."
• "Won't be going again ever because of the manager attitude!!"

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

• "Disabled access was top notch."
• "Great small venue which really makes use of the space."
• "The hall/stage is laid out pretty well."
• "The venue is accessible and the accessible toilet was so clean."
• "Good 500/600 capacity gig venue with intimate atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The Engine Rooms venue is long and thin and the stage small so the bands looked cramped."
• "Omly downside is its all on one level so if you're vertically challenged then a tall person is guaranteed to stand in front of you."
• "Toilets were disgusting with no toilet roll and sick in 2 of the cubicles."
• "The toilets are awful and need updating!"
• "Small venue with a low stage so may be not the best for smaller audience members."
• "The seating however was small fold up stools that would be better used in a nursery class."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "The price of the concert was very cheap for what was an absolutely amazing night."
• "Sensible 'gig prices' (£4 per beer)."

Cons:

• "Drinks were expensive."
• "Tins of Red Stripe cost 6 pounds."
• "I had a choice of Fosters or Strongbow - I ended up buying 2 cans of Strongbow, which I don’t even really like, and 4 vodka & cokes. This cost me £36."
• "Extortionate price for cans of Old Speckled Hen, criminal prices."
• "Drinks are overpriced like every else."