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Berkeley's top 4 music venues, ranked

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Published on September 24, 2019
Berkeley's top 4 music venues, rankedThe Greek Theatre | Photo: Rithika V./Yelp

Looking to check out the best music venues around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top music venues in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt for live music.

1. The Greek Theatre

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Topping the list is The Greek Theatre. Located on the campus of UC Berkeley, at 2001 Gayley Road, The Greek Theatre is the highest-rated music venue in Berkeley, boasting 4.5 stars out of 692 reviews on Yelp.

2. Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse

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Next up is downtown's Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, situated at 2020 Addison St. (between Milvia Street and Shattuck Avenue). With 4.5 stars out of 172 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite.

3. The Back Room

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The Back Room, an intimate venue in Downtown Berkeley, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 15 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1984 Bonita Ave. (between University Avenue and Berkeley Way) to see for yourself.

4. Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center

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Last but not least, there's Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center, a local favorite with four stars out of 94 reviews. Stop by 1317 San Pablo Ave. (between Camelia and Gilman streets) to hit up the venue and dance school next time you're in the mood.


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