Ottobar

[Disaffection]

Anyone been to the Ottobar before? I'm drivin up from DC tomorrow to see Ultimate Fakebook, The Reunion Show, and Fallout Boy.  How does it compare to 930?  Also, what's the parking situation like - is the neighborhood safe?

[Ikarus]

ottobar is topnotch.  capacity is ~600, so its smaller than 930.  cheep beers.  much better compared to the old ottobar.  plus, you might find one of the dudes from sixty watt shaman running around during the night. lock your car and hide your valuables.  same rules apply.

[raw]

Found this old thread and wanted to see if anyone had current info on the parking situation @Ottobar. Is there private lot parking like @9:30? If so, where is this lot located? Thanks in advance!

[Jaguar]

You will have no problems, providing you don't park in the bus stop. If you get there early enough, you may very well get street parking. If not, there is FREE parking in the back of the club. There is also a FREE lot to the side of the club. If you opt for the back lot, it's probably easiest to access via the alley, I think along 26th St.. It will all make sense once you get there.

[RustyOrgan]

Awesome club!!

[killsaly]

My favorite area venue by far.  I wouldnt worry about parking.  Ive never had a problem finding one in a decent, lit area.  I usually aim for the back lot though. 

And it holds around 600?  I could have swore no more than 400 could squeeze into that place, but I wouldnt know the difference. 

[azaghal1981]

I think the old post was referring to a different location.

[nkotb]

Also, big ups to Disaffection.  He may like shitty music, but he likes it years before anyone else!

I think the old post was referring to a different location.

[miss pretentious]

psssh. i loved ultimate fakebook circa 2001.

[Got Haggis?]

yeah pretty sure ottobar capacity is 400.... the new side lot is nice to have, although haven't parked there myself. 

i've had friends mugged walking home from the ottobar before (recently) but that can really happen anywhere, especially in baltimore.

the old ottobar could hold maybe 25 people lol

[Ardamus]

great venue....haven't been in years so i probably was at the old one. but i've seen about 4 to 5 good shows there each time i went.

[killsaly]

I didnt realize there was an old one.  I only went to shows there after January 05, and the place seemed pretty old then. 

[RustyOrgan]

The old ottobar was fucking fantastic!!

[K8teebug]

The old ottobar was a dump.  But, it was still fun to go there.  Ah, the olden days of 2000.

[nkotb]

Isn't the old Ottobar the new 8X10?  I know I'll sound like sweetcell here, since I haven't been, but I'm pretty sure that's the case.

The old ottobar was a dump.  But, it was still fun to go there.  Ah, the olden days of 2000.