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The Shattuck Down Low Lounge

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2284 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

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The Shattuck Down Low Lounge
Local(510) 548-1159

2284 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

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User Reviews of The Shattuck Down Low Lounge

Yelp.com Review - by Gay H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Since I wrote this piece, the owner of the club contacted me, and pointed out that buju banton, the genocide-promoting gay-hater that they booked, in fact met with some gay folks after the concert....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shabz A.

4.0 of 5 stars. saw collie buddz here, i go here when i want to chill with friends and enjoy reggae....:)))) good times real real chill u can come in your pjs if you want?? lol
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel F.

2.0 of 5 stars. what a skeezy little night club. I would only get dragged here if I was in a dirty dive bar let's have another drink n stranger would u please dry hump my leg kinda mood or they booked a really good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rose S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to go on Sunday nights/reggae night! The cover is always 5-10 and the drinks are always on point.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea A.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give it 3-stars for the salsa night that they have on Wednesdays. The dancers are mostly older men, some a bit pushy, but that's always expected. They do have live bands playing though, so that's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Luis D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Went to reggae night... nobody wanted to dance w/ me :(
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kent P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jah know dis place besa one of da best Reggae venues in Berk mon. I went there and saw Sean Paul in concert. I was in my white pants and reggae shirt girls were jockin and I let out a little flow as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't come. No, seriously, most yelpers will probably hate it, but it was a great event and deserves every one of the four stars I'm giving it. I didn't think I liked Reggae until I went here -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by hello t.

2.0 of 5 stars. I came here for karaoke night and wasn't very impressed. First I got there and wasn't pleased to discover that I had to pay a cover charge, which you almost never do for karaoke. The wait for karaoke...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Definitely one of Berkeley's underrated clubs! Sure, right outside, stinky hobos and boisterous drunkards abound, and when you walk inside, you may be hit by the noisome smell of pee; but the venue...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Down Low is a place you wanna go to when you just want to dance. You have to go a couple steps down the stairs to get into the place that has a kind of 'grimey' appeal to it being very dim & smoky...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by JJ R.

3.0 of 5 stars. They get some good acts in here. Decent venue.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess V.

1.0 of 5 stars. I told myself I would never write a bad review unless I was really disappointed. To keep it short, walking down the stairs to this place makes you feel like you are at a high school dance. No dress...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary C.

4.0 of 5 stars. No dress code. Minimal cover charge. 2 bars. Free shots sometimes. Lotsa seating. I like their reggae nights. Haven't been in a while. It gets kinda packed, but good vibe. People give you space. Dance...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yanicke W.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Shattuck down low is one of my favourite spots. I have been living in San Franicsco for three years now and since being here I have been pretty home sick. Being from Jamaica and living half my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gaby R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Update: I have come here with a wheelchair-using friend, and other times have seen folks in wheelchairs here. It *is* accessible -- you just have to let the bouncer or someone know, and they'll open...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Neil I.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good for live hip hop, kind of a rookie crowd though. Drinks flow freely but the bars could use a bit more support. They do book some badass artists here, but those shows seem kinda few and far...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Destiny T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here multiple times specifically for karaoke night on Tuesdays. There is a $2 cover so not too bank breaking. It is only a couple of blocks from the Downtown Berkeley BART station, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marilyn N.

4.0 of 5 stars. No dress code enforced.Small minimal cover charge unless its a promotional party.One random pool table. Tuesdays are karaoke nights skip the weird no-can singers, more like good amateurs.Wednesdays...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny E.

3.0 of 5 stars. NOTE: This review is for the Shattuck Down Low as a karaoke bar, which happens on Tuesday nights at 8 pm. [ 3.5 stars ]Numerous times I've hosted birthday drinks here, and I highly recommend getting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Gail N.

4.0 of 5 stars. After growing up in Berkeley...I can't believe I never discovered this place until just this past weekend!Who woulda thought you could find an underground hip-hop/reggae club right in the East Bay!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyce S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Sort of a miserable looking place...DJ sucked. Came here just to check it out for a good half hour....and honestly just seemed like a last-resort type of spot. the only reason why I gave it an extra...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ABBY A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dark. Spacious. Lots of seats and tables. Diverse crowd. Good drinks. Good music. Good vibe. You might want to do some research on what's going on that night or else you might come expecting Hip Hop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suavecito m.

2.0 of 5 stars. Use to come here a couple years back for the live salsa bands. The ambiance was pretty cool going downstairs but the crowd wasn't as lively or as friendly as other venues like Jelly's or Cocomo's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maureen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my number one spot for good reggae, and for my most favoritest place to do my dutty wine! Come when Angel Magik throws a party here! you won't regret it! Drinks are reasonably priced. I just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevan M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Down Low pulls some surprisingly desirable acts from all over for affordable entrance fees. It's essentially a large basement in downtown Berkeley. The stage is pretty small (as I'd expect in a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jessica r.

5.0 of 5 stars. First Saturday of the month is SAMBA NIGHT!!! So I went this past Saturday and drank a few caipirinhas and blacked out. So according to my friends, it was packed and the band was great. Great vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit - I usually don't attend clubs in the Bay Area because they don't play any decent and/or up to date reggae or dancehall. However, I have been to the Shattuck Down Low before and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily J.

4.0 of 5 stars. My review is focused solely on Tuesday night karaoke since I have only been here on Tuesday nights. I love karaoke. A friend of a friend found this out and kindly invited me to check out The Shattuck...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Yousef A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here a few weeks ago to see Murs, it was dope!! Firstly, let me express my undying affection for the town of Berkeley, it's residents, and the chill police. Smoking joints on a crowded street...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great space, but DJ sucksMy friend took me here last night (Saturday). It was empty and the DJ sucked. The whole time I was bored. I even tried to get myself drunk, so I wouldn't be bored by the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by natassia s.

4.0 of 5 stars. Thank you for bringing One Block Radius back to the Bay!!!And..Mavrik (opener) was rapping over their recorded tracks in their entire set!! what's up with that? thought it was a live show!
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went for Salsa night on Wednesday. After hearing some shady things about the place I was a little skeptical, but it was awesome! There were more guys than girls (which worked in my favor), it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gladys D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Huge Space!Totally worth throwing a party/event here! There's 2 bars, a pool table and even karaoke! Tons booth space to lounge around and plenty of tables to sip on your drink and chat with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes I'm only reviewing this because of the Yelp event, but hey I was there right?The name is due to the basement like setting of the place. You'll have to walk down a flight of stairs and I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sus.annah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I swear I'm not updating this *just* because of the EB Elite Event. True, I probably wouldn't be had I not attended, but to wit: *There are two bars, not just one * I hadn't noticed the areas beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MANG P.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK so I was pissed that I missed fishbone playing here cuz I used to party pretty hard at this place. My buddy Forrest Day had a cool show here and I had fun when I saw Pigeon John and Zion- I lay it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jillian J.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I got a hotel room nearby for this one night to surprise my cousin for his birthday. I've never been to any bars/clubs in Berkeley before so I was excited. Down Low was okay. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

4.0 of 5 stars. So, I'm still happy (or buzzed?) from my birthday gathering here 2 nights ago, but I think my review will hold up over time. Good things: the manager waived the cover for my party, even though I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is an amazing story that will redeem your sense of the good of mankind: I have been listening to Anthony B since I was about 12 years old and have spent the last decade hoping to see him live....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sharon m.

3.0 of 5 stars. good when there's hiphop
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Belinda S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Maybe this place has got better, but the fondest memory that I have of it is being angry that I actually paid cover to get in. The music was ok, I didn't go when there were any performers. But the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm gettin' old and don't go dancin' like I used to, but when I did, I liked going here. I've been on New Years before and it's fun. If this place was in the city it would probably be lower rated,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Theodore V.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the real deal downtown Berkeley spot.Ladies watch out for the hot Banking Guy's flowing in to Berkeley from new companies established on Milvia and University.Guy's keep an eye on some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherilyn A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time I've been was for the Katchafire and Natural Vibrations show. It's pretty small but I do like the venue. I do have to say that at no time during the entire night did I feel air. I felt...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Button L.

1.0 of 5 stars. OK So I went last time and DEFFINATLY didn't get in before 11 for free. It was bootsy, the girl at the door just looked at me like I was crazy!!! I even got my girlfriends together and we came from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always have a blast at the Shattuck Down Low... the music is fun and the place has a great vibe in general. It's a fairly decent size with seating around the dancefloor. Friendly staff and decently...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Karoake Tuesdays is awesome here ($2 cover). There's a huge dance floor to get your heels kicking when the KJ is playing the song list. Everyone is extremely down to earth. But place your name on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I may be biased here since I do work here. BUT....the Shattuck Down Low is the destination spot if you are looking for great music, and stiff drinks (with a smile). Did I mention the staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the spot for Sunday nights! Great mixing bowl of Dj's-okay, I may be biased, I DJ on the 3rd Sunday. (Queens night)Ladies, come before 11 to get in for free. But don't worry, if you miss the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cynthia O.

1.0 of 5 stars. 1.5 stars - Meh. I came here for salsa lessons so I don't have much to say about the bar or the food. This place is tiny, and has a grimy feeling to it. I came here for the beginners class and found...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's literally "down low" where you descend a flight of stairs into the bar. Because of this, it can get pretty hot. Saw Flipsyde here, which was amazing being THISCLOSE to the stage. The only...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Karim R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Maybe its just me but for a Sunday night bitches know how to get over dressed for some dancehall. Wait I'm sorry Mama I didn't mean to say bitches but I don't know they names. The Down Low has a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by douglas b.

4.0 of 5 stars. karaoke on Tuesday was awesome. you are on stage and there is dance floor in front of you. sing or completely slaughter your favorite song. Some girl had the whole crowd line dancing it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kay M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Worth a visit if you are going to see a group you know you like. (Saw Les Nubians, here, and that was awesome.) Otherwise, its $15-20 cover to get in, and what you get is a regular bar, with a big...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew H.

5.0 of 5 stars. good salsa on wednesdays
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to the Down Low for the first time a couple weeks ago to see Fishbone and I have to say this place gets it right! The door staff and security are super friendly. The bartenders are competent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonny X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Jonny's Grassroots Rating System is:PeopleAmbienceFood/Drinks(see profile for more info)First off, I'm from SF - I go there for Salsa on Wenesdays. I used to dance at a ballroom studio in Chattanooga,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chi L.

4.0 of 5 stars. **This is for salsa Wednesdays**When Fred, the promoter, first started salsa Wednesday (I think it's over 5 years now) I was the assistant teacher here to Ava Apple. It's been some time since I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by T A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Call me a dive bar diva, but this place was too "clubbie" for me.Big dance floor with lots of people drinking basic drinks, no one is chatting it up with each other, everyone is huddled in their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamila N.

3.0 of 5 stars. How much you like this place depends on what you're looking for. They really cater to the UCB crowd but for a die-hard dancehall-er such as myself, it really just don't cut it. I can go on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by trey c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been once. It was fine - the DJ spun good hip hop, the drinks were a little weak and pricey, and the employees were fairly attentive. Nothing really stands out, except that I saw the most...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack M.

1.0 of 5 stars. They mix their drinks light and slowly.Their Trumer tastes like it will cause botulism, and Trumer should stop letting them sell their beer. It is extremely gross.And the bar's expensive.Their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only ever been here for the Brazilian nights and it's always quite the show. I'm no great dancer by any means, but it certainly hasn't kept me from making a fool out of myself on the dance...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Selecta K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best and only place to see live music in the east bay! Big named acts like, Barrington levy, Eek-A-Mouse,, Fishbone, Krs-one and many others have played here and this summer is gonna be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanne F.

4.0 of 5 stars. ive been to the downlow a few times before, but last night i came for karaoke for the first time and i thought i would yelp about it. no cover ... awesome place already! i entered around 1015 and most...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Saw Dead Prez here last month: DOOOOPE!! My boyfriend and I had great spots in the front and enjoyed the opening acts (minus one). Fun times.However, this annoying, wierd, gypsy looking girl, stood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here about 2 or 3 times from 2005-2007 and had an ok time at this place each time. Normally I would've given them 3 stars for their Wednesday night salsa nights, but after giving them another...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been to this Berkeley club a few times, most recently to see KRS-ONE. It's always been a bit of a mixed bag for me. On the plus side, they do seem to draw some of the biggest names of all the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't go to hip-hop shows much but I wanted to support Anna L.'s bf, Malcolm aka Overflow (think of a toilet overflowing) and his partner in crime, Joey aka Apakalips last but not least, Phil or as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 Stahs (yes, I am talking like I'm from the east coast or an old rich white lady)! Maybe I'm feeling generous, or maybe it was the magic of the night. Who knows? And no, I did not smoke out or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Great reggae scene

I actually came across this by accident, the people i was with thought it was a gay club. Its not! it is a cool layd back smoky scene reggae club. Honestly I dont remember how the drinks were but i do remember...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerard Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Came here for the KRS-ONE show last night. Even though I drove and found it not too hard to find parking, I like the fact that it's located very near a BART station. At least you have an option if you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hayley L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced drinks? Check. Unrealistic cover charge, considering who and where they are? Yep. Bad music? Of course. Greasy perverts who think dancing involves rubbing their boners on unsuspecting...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alani F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I take away 2 stars for the watered-down drinks. I was recovering from food poisoning, so I'd eaten next to nothing for the last two days. Yet after three drinks at this place, I barely feel buzzed....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J. Ass. M B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first time at Shattuck Down Low... (Tony Vic perfomed last night with a Live Band - it was dope!) I think this venue is so cute...I like that they have [comfortable] seating around the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lea B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We came here for New Year's Eve ('07-'08) because my friend's sister (DJ Zita) was spinning after midnight. It turned out to be a decent NYE deal ($35) because Lyrics Born was performing as the main...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a karaoke whore.Cons:You can only have your name in line for one song at a time.There is a cover charge most nights.Occassional groups of drunk girls trying to sing Baby Got Back, Bohemian...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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great east bay scene

This is a great place. It is the only dance spot in the East Bay, with a large room, lots of seating and friendly staff. Each night is a different scene, from Karaoke to Salsa to Reggae to Hip Hop, you chose....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaytee M.

2.0 of 5 stars. I almost hate this bar. Filled with sketchy ass people who actually paid $5 to sit on disgusting couches and stare down everyone else. The drinks are ok and the bartenders are nice, but the people...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mollie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This club puts on the best live shows in the East Bay: Fishbone, Wisdom, Eek-a-Mouse, Barrington Levy, Buju Banton, Jennifer Johns, Lyrics Born, L.A.E, the list can go on and on. They also have an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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love this place by M H. at InsiderPages

watched some friends perform one night. the place was at capacity. perfect for girls night out, i think. it has a mellow vibe. no dress code! come in sneaks, jeans & a tee and you're all good. in the midst of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Big Raw T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only dance spot in Berkeley, centrally located and always a different scene, Monday-Friday. Check for live shows, some will surprise you - Barrington Levy coming in November and Lyrics Born for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyra T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm editing my original review after receiving some responses clarifying who owns the club/the building the club is in.One person let me know that Laki Reddy (slum landlord who let his illegaly...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I only go here for Angel Magik (like once a year) because my best friend is part of the promotion group. They play pretty decent music and the sound system is quite nice, especially if the DJ...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kreativess ..

5.0 of 5 stars. Fuckin love this place!! Reggae Sundays is whats up with DJ Smoky!! Killin it!! You can find parking around Shattuck with no sweat, theres always a cool crowd smokin out front, before during and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Berkeley C.

1.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here on a night when there's music, but I think this place stinks. It's basement space, stuffy, and not well staffed. Waited forever for a drink. There are so many cool, funky bars...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by apple r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent salsa dancing. Small dance floor and not too many dancers. It may be a good place to come with a date. More of a hang out place than a serious dance place but cool to hop over here if you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

4.0 of 5 stars. First off let me tell you that I love Brazil...This place is great. First Saturday of the month is Brazilian night. Go then! A very nice time will be had. Bring a group of friends and grab a booth and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to the karaoke night on Tuesdays, but it rocks. The decor is straight out of the 70s, but I dig that, and the staff are very friendly. The drinks are cheap enough that it's conducive to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ines T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here before and it was great but watching Le Nubians here was not so good. They didn't come on till midnight and performed for only 45 minutes. I know that isn't necessarily the fault of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maricel A.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the few clubs/lounges that I really like. Awesome music - they play a lot of hip-hop (early 90's, independent/underground, political, & alternative), the crowd is pleasant and diverse, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Because I just reviewed Ruby Skye, I must cleanse myself and review the Shattuck Down Low. I love Reggae. I love to see it live and up close. I love to see it in venues that are nice and not Club 6...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a theory. A club/bar experience is in direct correlation to the fools you roll in with. If you happen to kick it with a bunch of haters you barely know, or don't want to know, it doesn't much...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kymberli C.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has a pretty good vibe. The crowd is diverse and friendly. It does get a little hot in here, lacking some ventilation. The drinks are pricey but really strong. The bartenders are very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nikki c.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had an interesting new year's here once, which included one of my friends falling asleep in the bathroom. Perhaps they need to consider changing the name, in light of Oprah exposing the whole "down...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by donna v.

3.0 of 5 stars. Unexpectedly ended up here tonight... door and bar staff are really friendly and the crowd is cool.The music (hip hop) started off great and then after about an hour, the second DJ sucked ass so bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

3.0 of 5 stars. $12 cover? No thanks. The drinks are cheap, it's seriously crowded, but the music's been good for dancing most nights. Thursdays are a good day to go because it's full, but not packed.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nat M.

3.0 of 5 stars. While they seem to have all the genres covered (reggae, hiphop, soca, salsa, karaoke), few-to-none of the DJs featured here are top-notch. Best to go when they have the occasional live stageshow...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kione E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Salsa Night! Cool!Any place that I can dance at, with out getting elbowed, kicked, stepped on or bumped into is cool by me.Having friends who work there is even cooler.Thank you everybody. (B,G, & H.)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mango d.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for Grace's KICKASS performance tonight. "don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me"rockin granny.
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Berna T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I walked in and thought I died and went to Karaoke heaven. Although I arrived in the middle of the Halloween karaoke contest, I could tell this place was super awesome...HUGE dancefloor, stage, giant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by gRaCe M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Previously voted as the best spot for karaoke in the East Bay, the Shattuck Down Low is located conveniently in downtown Berkeley, on Shattuck and Bancroft Way. There are a lot of places around to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by One Black Mans POV.. ..

3.0 of 5 stars. Regarding Fri/Sat night when they are playing hip-hop or reggae.This place is an example of the Berkeley melting pot. It seems like a lot of locals or regulars go here.Good:Music is good.Crowd is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Hong K.

3.0 of 5 stars. This review is for Salsa nights at the Down Low.The Down Low is a subterranean bar that has a pool table and a very sticky dance floor. On Wednesday nights, they have a salsa lesson with John and Liz...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by may l.

2.0 of 5 stars. been three times on different friday nighs-- and i never wanted to go back after the first and second time but we were being hosts and i got suckered into going by the homeboy last week. for some...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This review has to do with Salsa nights on Wednesdays...So my friend and I went to this place at 8 o'clock, thinking that it'd have the crazy and fun salsa experience in order for us to meet loads of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel E.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is a wierd one....went on a friday night (10ish). As we entered, there was a band playing some live music (I want to say they called it "smooth R&B", but when they whipped out the jazz...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cheap well drinks on specials (although mine was nasty), plenty of seats to chill, and a dance floor make this club a nice attraction. Certain nights the crowds seem to mug but hell its a club..
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ick. Ick. Ick. This place smells kind of musty and is full of nasty wannabe homeboys and posers. I try to imagine getting out of here in an earthquake and it makes me cringe. As it is, literally,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel P.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is cool but it gets too hot! At first you think it will be chill but then the crowd rolls in and you feel the sweat rolling off your forehead, the music starts to get loud, people get all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Drinks aren't anything special, but the Karaoke is a blast.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place for the first time for New Years this year. It was pretty crazy. Crazy in that we were going there to see Lyrics Born. Anyway, long story short, I was up to my old shenanigans...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jill O.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've heard some horror story rumors about this place from many of my middle eastern friends but I have no idea if they're true or just rumors...the story goes that this place used to participate in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dela J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This has got to be my ultimate favorite place to listen to the band on Wednesdays for salsa dancing. I got turned on to this place by a hot Peruvian guy and Ive been hooked ever since. I remember...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Fun place to let it all hang out

Shattuck Down Low is a fun bar to bust out the mikes and sing. The Karaoke bar has a great selection of songs and, with enough requests, you can get additional songs added to their song list. The dr...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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I really like this place.

Located in a nice area. Friendly and fast bartenders. Nicely decorated venue. Great music! I went on friday, two live bands performed. One of the things I like about this place is that it's very diverse....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Since there isn't any really exciting night life in Berkeley, I'm glad there's finally somewhere to go without jumping on the BART.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

4.0 of 5 stars. they had a great new year's event with lyrics born, and for that, they get 4 stars!it's also nice to have a venue that i can actually walk home from!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by maiko h.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like this space. It's comfortable with a lot of great couch seating and booths which is great when you have a large group. I think the layout is a bit off, though. I've been there on Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very laid back Berkeley-esque atmosphere at this club. The drinks are strong/weak depending on the bartender and the dancefloor is usually filled with people dancing to the live bands that usually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The dancing is fantastic and the crowd is ethnically diverse. The drinks are strong, the bartenders are funny, efficient, and patient, and the sound system is clear. Sometimes, there's even some free...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Friday L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like fiyah water...... Now I don't really get down like this but sometimes things just be goin' on. So I ran in to B and told her that I have sundays off and that nobody really can kick it on sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2005
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Rockin' B-town

The Shattuck Down Low represents in many ways...live music, good hip-hop DJ's, lots of different types of peeps and student discounts and promos. With a huge dance floor, sweet stage and full size pool table-...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2004
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Finally There's Dancing in the EB

I love dancing at this club. I love the deals for chicks. Come on Thursday nights for Top 40 & Hip-hop. The best place in Berkeley. I love the downstairs atmosphere...sho is on the DL.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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Finally a Hip Joint

The Shattuck Down Low offers a first rate night club experience that resembles a NY venue. Sunken beneath the vibrant Shattuck Ave, SDL gives you that relatively clean underground-esque scene that the East Bay...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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