Hollywood Palladium

The Palladium is a classic example of disappointing LA nightlife. Staff is rude to the patrons, shooing them and treating them more like dogs than people. "Don't walk over there! Don't sit over there!" Hello? We paid good money to see a

Pros: high quality, if somewhat too loud sound system

Cons: staff on the floor is rude to patrons

The new Palladium suffers from some of the same problems the old one did. UItra aggressive staff and tape lines in the venue herding you into specific spots to stand. In other words, you get in and can't see a thing and all of a sudden

Cons: Staff, size, parking, prices

the Bob Dylan show was great. The security harassed us for sitting on the rail,only us!Once you leave they won't let you back in to buy merch. They allowed children(8yrs,old) and families in and they carried on as if they were in their

Pros: good show

Cons: high prices

Saw Keane at this recently renovated venue last Saturday. What an amazing place to catch a show. I loved the fact that there was TONS of parking, friendly security, minimal lines for drinks AND clean bathrooms. I couldn't recommend a

I was one of many who vowed to never return to The Palladium. I was talked into going back to the place of so many headaches just recently. WOW....what a change. Remember the JackA$$ Security?...It is NO MORE. I will be going back.

Pros: Great sound

Cons: Drinks still $$$

I went here on Mother's Day to see Keane and wow how this place has changed. Low key security, and a cool new retro vibe. The sound was AWESOME and even though we were standing in the back we had a great view of the show. My one beers

Pros: great sound, clean, no lines for bathrooms

Cons: expensive drinks

Had a great time at The Shins on Sunday...the vibe there was great. I had some problems here in my younger days - the security was so heavy handed I swore I'd never go back. But I did, and now I'd go again.

Pros: Sound, Security, Short Drink Lines

Cons: Parking

i used to go here all the time but hated it cause of the security and the sound. since they've re-opened they fixed both! security is actually super nice now. the sound is good no matter if it's jay z, bloc party or flogging molly. i was

Pros: sound, security, bands

I've only been to the Palladium for big dance events, so my view of the place in general is probably not typical. The Palladium though makes for a fantastic special event venue. The dance floor area is large. The crowd flow is great.

Don't know about everyone else but I had a blast there. I went to see Morrissey "after" reading all these bad reviews. I guess it must depend on who you see because I had great time . The lounge was cool the A/C worked just fine and we

Pros: great if you get there early

Cons: tight and packed near the stage

I saw the Wolfmother show there last night even after reading all of the previous reviews. I went in knowing that the staff would be heavy handed and rude but the treatment I saw left me appalled. We went with a large group and were

Pros: Good Bands

Cons: Ghestapo-like Security, Overpriced Drinks, Terrible Sound Sysyem, $20 Parking

i have seen a few shows here and the staff is so mean and rude. i wouldn't even bother going back again. the security is super tight!

Terrible sound. Awful staff. Awful parking. Ridiculous security - no GUM?!! Long lines. Want to have a drink and chat with your friends in the lobby while the opening band plays?Forget it - the doors to the gymnasium-like main room are

Pros: absolutely none

Cons: everything

the security here is a bunch of nazis. they'll take your car if they can get your keys from you. once you get past the gestapo, things dont get much better. the place is crowded and hot. the sound is distorted. it amazes me that they do

Pros: getting out

Cons: crowded, security nazis, sound system

I have never hated a venue more than this place! The people there are so terrible. You get searched beyond beleif... I am not a thug or a stoner but still have been treated like a criminal. They will take your shoe laces if they feel

Pros: not one

Cons: hot and gross, intense security, bad sound

It's like a police state in there. You can't bring ANYTHING in with you, so leave it at home or sneak it in your undies. The sound is bad, the drinks are weak and overpriced, and there are a hundred fat girls who think they can push their

Perfect size venue for a good rock show, $5 or so beer way too small, but still possible to have a good time

For a venue of this size and stature, the owners should invest in a decent sound system. If you stand in the back of the hall, the music is distorted. From the sides is all echo. The best place to hear a live band at the Palladium is front