The Ottobar is by far my favorite area venue. Decent sound, cheap booze, and its nice and small. No frills and it kind of looks run down, but I think it gives it a nice bit of character. I am not able to catch many shows there nowadays, but when i do, I always have a blast. Also, Ive never had an issue parking, as i usually get there early enough to park out back, and walk through the well lit lot to the door, 50 feet away.