Turf Club

Reviews

• Rob B.

  star star star star star 13 September 2026

  Saw kraus and lo moon here.  Took uber down to find an easy drop off and was the first to walk in. Made it down to the downstairs bar and had a ok burger and some good pretzels.  A couple of beers and it was time to head up and grab a seat and watch the bands.  Wait staff were very attentive and the club is unpretentious and perfect to hear some good music.  The crowd as mellow and in spirit with the acts.  
  
  Kraus was a cool percussion focused band who offered ear plugs but there music was deep and you could feel there intensity in what they wrote.   Would hear them again!  
  
  Lo moon out of LA was a creative awesome group with an amazing vibe.  I bought their record on iTunes after the concert.  They are a great band.  I met Matt the lead and he was a cool and chill guy.  Great voice and great music makes for a band that I hope hits it big!  
  
  The club is a great place and I would come back again!

• Monique H.

  star star star star star_border 4 September 2026

  The Turf Club has been on my venue bucket list for a while. Got the chance to see Jeremy Enigk here and it was a phenomenal show. When we showed up there was a little kerfuffle happening at the door. Not sure what was happening there, but we were finally directed to go around the disgruntled gentleman.
  
  We grabbed a high top and ordered a couple of Mexican Cokes and some fries. Our server was friendly and attentive, even after the crowd picked up. There's limited seating so if you're wanting to sit for the show you'll need to show up early. Otherwise, you can stand up front or right next to people that are seated, which was kinda weird. The layout itself just seems weird, but it works I suppose.
  
  Parking wasn't an issue and it's right off the light rail so getting here is pretty convenient. Would love to catch another show here.

• Mikhala S.

  star star star star star_border 3 September 2026

  I've seen some pretty awesome shows here. This is where The Current and New Belgium host a lot of their Microshows, and I've been to both The Head and the Heart and Spoon here -- both amazing! Great sound quality.
  
  The set-up is kind of funny--really long instead of wide, so there's like 30 stools to belly up to the bar, but only like 6 people can be "front row" for the concert. This can give it a really intimate vibe while still making it look like the place is jam packed--the crowd goes on and on into the back of the bar!
  
  I've never eaten here, but drinks are your run of the mill options and good service.
  
  I do like that there is a long row of high top seating adjacent to the bar that looks on to the stage. This is prime seating because you can sit down, put your beer on the ledge, but still be basically third row.
  
  Check out some music here!

• Sue S.

  star star star star star_border 22 August 2026

  This is slightly embarrassing to admit, but I had actually never been to the Turf Club before First Ave took it over. So I can't really comment on its pre-renovated state or compare the difference between the pre and post states. But in its current state, it's a really fun place to see a show. So first downstairs, there's the bathroom, the coat check and the Clown Lounge, which can be a cool spot to chill a bit before, after or during the show. If you aren't scared of clowns. Upstairs in the main room, there are some tables in the back, an open dancing area up front by the stage and the bar that runs the length of the room. Service is generally pretty decent. Show up early if you want a good table. But one thing I like about this spot especially is that it's never so packed that you feel like you can't walk around or get to where you want to go. There are some good acts that come through here, and also some acts that set up weekly residencies. So it's worth keeping an eye on the schedule to see who's coming up. It's a really intimate place to see a show where you can hear and see the music up close or hang in the back and talk if you want. It's a great little spot. Parking in the back and/or usually the neighborhood streets behind the bar.
  
  The only real complaint I have about it is that security sometimes could be a little more on top of things. I was once at a show where a kid took a pint glass and threw it up in the air as high as he could and then let it smash into a million pieces on the floor. No one was injured but he could have seriously hurt someone if the glass came down on their head. Security didn't seem to notice or care. My husband wound up saying something to the kid because no one else did.

• Chris C.

  star star star star star_border 17 August 2026

  Great little music venue. I like the setup for music. The drinks were good and the waitress was awesome. Now, if they would get rid of the tattooed little turd that works at the front.. This guy was a complete moron that would have turned me around if I wasn't there to see an awesome band. Attention management! This guy needs a job cutting onions in the back room or something. He tried to force us to go downstairs even though our friends were already sitting upstairs. I asked if the upstairs opened at 8, which it does, and he looks at me and say's, "We'll let you know when it's open". At which point the upstairs manager said come on in. Bad apple in a great place.