Reviews for The Forge in Joliet, IL
I love visiting this venue. Clean, great sound system and a really nice size for smaller, intimate shows.
Was smaller inside than I thought it would be, but the layout was very simple and we packed in like sardines. Lots of nearby... parking for reasonable prices. There is like a shelf around some of the pillars on the floor, so it was a great spot to setdrinks or brace for when the pit opens up next to you. I had such an enjoyable time and it was more stress free than some of thelarge venues. I will definitely be looking for more shows at this location. Read more
Great place to see a show. We spent extra to sit in "reserved" seats upstairs, Section F. Pretty good sound, sightlines were... excellent. Stools to sit on and a place to put a drink or food. Restrooms were clean and easy to get to. The bar drink selectionwas a bit limited, but the lines weren't long. Contrary to other reviews, the bar did take credit cards. We'll be back!! Read more
great venue to go for shows. good sounds system. very friendly staff. love going to live shows here
Visited the Forge for the first time to attend the Nile/Incantation tour in Feb '22. Really enjoyed the venue. The process of... getting in was easy and streamlined. Felt good about the level of security at the venue throughout the show, and the sound wasexcellent. Would definitely go back in the future. There's a nearby parking structure that allows for very inexpensive parkingduring the show as well (not owned by the Forge). Read more
Decent venue for concerts. It?s CASH ONLY so bring your money ahead of time otherwise you can pay the ATM fees if you use their... ATM. I didn?t try the food but it looked decent. I?d go here again. I?m from Minneapolis, MN and drove here to see the DeadDaisies. Killer show & amazing band. Overall I had a good experience here. Give it a try. Read more
Great place to see a show. Some of the best staff ever at a live music venue. Was our 1st time there and everyone from the... bartender to security was above and beyond friendly. Venue is on the smaller side with a great balcony. Sound was great as well. Read more
Very cool venue! We saw Night Songs & Night Snake (80s cover bands). The bands were great, and really hyped up the crowd. The... venue is neat it has a ground floor with open area and tables... It also has vip seating upstairs. The bar was stocked withessentials and had food. We didn't eat but the options were nice for the venue. There are a bunch of columns on the ground floorthat can be in the way depending on where you stand... But the key is to make your way around them. I would go back to thisvenue again. Read more