The Forge - Joliet

Really nice place to have some food/drinks and see live music!

Really neat music venue, there is more space than I expected actually. The bar is pretty accessible even when packed. My only complaint was the bathrooms. I basically had to maneuver around the toilet cause the doors are so squished against them. There isn't much room. It does make getting in and out fast a priority though ? we had some food and it was really good, not bad priced. The acoustics were awesome and the place really rocks with the music. There is a parking garage a block up that isn't awfully priced. Otherwise the parking is a little rough. Overall this was a really neat venue. One of the better small ones I've been too!

Great venue! I've been going to shows here since 2012 and they never disappoint. Staff is kind and the overall environment is positive.

Came here for a show. Parking is tricky but free after 9pm. Drinks are incredibly strong. I got a Long Island and the bartender left almost no room for the Coke so I got a lot of alcohol in that but I also paid around 10 dollars for it. It is pretty small place so it gets crowded pretty fast. Staff and security is super nice though. There are also balconies inside. The restrooms were very dirty and there was water everywhere.

Saw Bang YongGuk there and had a blast! It was a lovely, almost intimate experience, and definitely a great venue that I'd like to visit again.