Union Transfer is a great live music venue.I’ve traveled here from out of state for a few shows now, and each one has looked and sounded great, and was a great overall experience. The venue itself is a great space; the acoustics don’t have any sound issues, the space is wide open with some balcony-type space above, and the bar is opposite the stage against the back so its out of the way and a bit elevated to be able to watch the band clearly as well.This space is also small enough to have an intimate show where you can get right up to the stage and watch if you like.An added plus is the surrounding area; lots of opportunities for food and drink immediately around the venue make it easy to hang out before or after a show.I will definitely see more shows here in the future.

Great venue! Sound was excellent, and cool bar area. Saw American Authors and Magic Giant Band of Brothers tour, and we definitely got our moneys worth!

I’ve only come to this venue to see of Montreal about 8-12 times. The venue itself is beautiful, there is a lot of standing room and balcony room. There are two bars that connect and viewing room from the bar area. The tickets (depending on band) are usually pretty inexpensive and usually start on time. The line to enter always moves pretty fast and there is normally parking pretty close.

This venue is easily the one of the best places to catch a concert, especially in the city of Philadelphia. Prices are usually very affordable, its a great setup, great sound, and the mixture of a large crowd, yet intimate experience.

Great venue with more them enough room. You can get up close with the bands and also have enough room in the back to stretch your legs. If you’re thinking about taking your teen, there’s plenty of space for parents to hang out and still be able to keep an eye on the kiddos. The staff are very friendly and cleanliness is above average for a club/bar. Go have some fun!! Pricing is good too.

Easy to get to with convenient parking behind the venue. Picked up tickets at will-call and the security to get in was quick. Forgot to bring earplugs, but they have a vending machine in the lobby selling them - I thought that was cool! Great venue for live music. Will certainly return.

I love this venue! The layout is similar to the Electric Factory or the Fillmore, but its smaller and cozier. Even if you hang at the back you can still have a great view of the show. They always have plenty of tasty local brews on tap as well, so you really cant go wrong.

Been there two times. I saw Sleeping With Sirens on the 28th of January and Union Transfer is always so organized with their concerts! Security is amazing too and deals with problems right away.c

Seeing Aurora live March 9th was absolutely mind blowing. AMAZING venue, great staff to help out. Theres a bar in the back for the 21+There is also standing room on the first floor and the second floor balcony. Like most venues it does get a little warm so be prepared for it to heat up a bit if theres a large crowd.Also parking in the back of the venue but there is a fee, theres also metered parking on the street.

Dope venue. Must get there early. Pick a spot so you can see. If your short definitely get there early and dont move, until showtime start. Clean venue. Sound and mic clarity is good. No complaints. Definitely a great spot to see a performance.

Process of lining up and entering the venue for the concert was simple and well organized. Plenty of space inside to stand and I loved being able to use the parking lot behind the venue for only $15.

DJ Joe Kays show was amazing!!! So grateful I got to see him again! Had so much fun I lost my keys and had to come back to get them! Thanks for finding them! Philly and Union Transfer has been good to me and my friends this weekend!!!

What an amazing venue to see a show. Saw the distillers and opening act death valley girls Monday Oct 7 2019. Bar service was top notch, sound was amazing, and the venue is small enough for a intimate show.

Nice & cozy small venue. Drinks are a tad pricy for a small venue, but not horrible. Sound was good. I just wish they had food options. Parking was a good price and only a block away. I will definitely visit again if there’s a band performing there that I like

BEST MUSIC VENUE IN PHILLY. One of the only venues Im willing to see a band. I dont know why but the service fee B.S. is usually cheaper there and beer prices are almost normal bar level.

Great sound and staff make for an excellent venue for all kinds of music. 100% general admission with limited seating options on the second floor only.

Quaint little venue in Philly.Good for acoustic settings as well.Had a nice balcony area as well as some reserved seating.Lobby area was clean and snacks were available.

Wow, what an amazing venue for a show. Not a bad spot in the house. No BS, easy in, easy out, incredible sound system.

My favorite music venue in Philadelphia. A really cool space, converted from a former Spaghetti Factory! The sound is great, and the space is organized so its easy to find a good spot to see the stage. Its got a nice bar space in the back where you can take a breather, or sit out an opener youre not interested in. This venue hosts a lot of indie acts as well as some more popular bands and singer/songwriters. The ticket prices are always really reasonable and its not a Ticketmaster venue which I love!

Awesome venue! Sound is amazing. Rival Sons 4/16/19

New to Philly and I liked this place. It was easy to get to and from. Cool layout and style. Sounded good. Quick bar service, sizable bathrooms. Getting into the venue was quick and easy too. I parked on spring garden and walked a few blocks rather than using their lot so I’m not sure how that is. Def a good show and I’ll def return.

Great place to see rock music. Features a large balcony and spacious bar, and they get good acts. A real Philly institution.

Awesome venue. The building is an absolutely perfect setting for more intimate concert going experiences. Aesthetically quite pleasing, sound is great, staff was friendly. More than one bar for your adult beverage needs. Open floorplan with upstairs and downstairs general admission standing. Not a bad view to be had. Easy enough to get to in the big city of Philadelphia as well.

Decent looking place, with 3 bars if you happen to drink. Nice size venue for events, 1,000 person capacity but mainly a standing venue with a few seats on the sides in the back sides and balconies. I give it only 2 stars because some of the staff are rude and ignorant. The Manager was the only person competent on site and Security guy with a ponytail. If you happen to have an early VIP for an artist with Will Call tickets, please print your tickets at home or get them mailed if your not local because 5 out of 7 days of the week the box office doesnt open until 5pm.

Great venue, the sound is always superb. Theres always some confusion over whether drinks are allowed on the floor, this seems to vary show to show.

We came here for The Driver Era concert on 3/16/19. Cool double decker viewing.

Beautiful venue, great sound system. I wish there were more tables out, but since it was a low attendance concert, I understand why there wasnt. The security guard seemed to think one of my keychains was possibly usable as a weapon...

I never knew this venue was so great. I live so close by and never took the chance to check it out, but glad I did now! The drinks are definitely overpriced, and you cannot bring them onto the floor, but luckily for me I live close enough that I can drink as much as I want at home.

Nice venue for concerts with balcony. Just wish it had seats instead of general admission. Soon as we walked in my wife remembered it was the old spaghetti warehouse. Plan to return for other shows.

Nice. Nice. Really nice concert. Corrine Bailey! Best concert ever!!!

Really great small to midsized venue. Thought the sound quality was fantastic. Could see all the way from the back area which was a 21+ bar area. Definitely would come back to see more shows!

Intimate venue with decent acoustics. Very comfortable, with easy access to several bars inside the facility. Be prepared to stand unless you get there early.

Best acoustic sound around and easily an A for sound in general!! Staff is always friendly crowds never seem to get out of control always a good time!!

I saw Aurora here on 3/9/19 and it was amazing!!! Love the location of the place, nearby really cool places to visit like the Edgar Allen Poe historical site and Chinatown. Would definitely come back to see another show!

Great venue with good security and a parking lot out back for $15 per car. Sound equipment and acoustics are great in the venue.

Great concert venue. Good space. Service was fast and efficient and drinks were great.

One of my favorite philly venues. Its a perfect size since popular artists play there but it isnt a huge arena and still feels intimate. The bathrooms and general space are always clean and well maintained. Drinks are good and not too overpriced for a music venue. I especially like the balcony. Overall a good place to see shows.

Great venue with a bar. If you buy your tickets there there is no service fee! Affordable concerts!

Standing room only music venue but small enough that there are great sight lines & excellent acoustic. And the alcoholic beverages arent $12 for a plastic cup. Most drinks were $7-$8 which is unheard of in these types of venues.

Not great sound quality and limited space for the amount of tickets sold (nobody goes upstairs so the floor is packed). But their drink service is great. The venue has made some changes over the last year and it seems like they make a lot of changes to their policies on the fly. I went to a 2 night stand this weekend and the first night they allowed the usual smoking outside. But on Saturday without any notice they prevented people from going outside to smoke. Also the lines for entry and for will call are much longer than they were before.

Very cool venue. The bar is awesome and the balcony is excellent. Would definitely recommend for musical acts.

Awesome venue to see a show. Great acoustics, nice atmosphere, and easy to get to.

A great small venue , I been there a few times and had a killer time!

Excellent venue....extremely intimate

When going for shows this place is a great venue! Its all standing unless you reserve seating but still an awesome venue. Will call is outside west of the entrance. Usually security is cool if you dont know about willcall and see them first. Theres concessions for you as well as ear plugs for a buck if you forget. Beer and ciders are available after getting in and and receiving a stamp.

Excellent venue. Parking in the rear of the building in a secured lot was nice. Not a bad spot in the house. Was there for the Noire tour for VNV nation and the balcony spot we had was excellent.

This is a great place to see a show, however there is only general admission. That means there are no seats, there is a balcony also with no seats. The venue sells virtually no food but has several bars, three? Ive been to several shows here and have enjoyed them all.

I really liked this place. Pretty easy to get to. I like old buildings. I could have spent a few hours just photographing it. Sound was really good. [Mixed quite well. Saw Ingrid Michaelson last night] The only problem for us was my wife has a bad back. Also, she cant stand for long periods. If you have the same problem. Get there early. Go into the bar [assuming youre old enough] & go up the short flight of steps to the small bar. There are chairs there. She still did good. [Not too much pain today.] We loved the intimate setting. Staff are extremely helpful and kind.

Great venue!! Loved this place. Acoustics are fantastic. Beer selection is great. Youll love it

Nice space, nice atmosphere. Horrible place for a metal show due to poor sound quality. Do not go here for a metal show because either the PA system blows for rock/metal guitar or the people there do not know how to set the system up for metal bands. This venues sound is better-suited for pop contemporary, hip-hop, and lighter music. The sound at Union Transfer made a top metal band sound like their guitars were buried or hiding; sort of analogous to many speakers and sound systems/stereos nowadays: many are not good for rock/metal. Go elsewhere for a metal show or youre wasting money.

Excellent venue! Many of the historical characteristics of the venue were preserved and give this place a lot of personality. Great stage, three bars, awesome acoustics and plenty of space.

Saw Born Ruffians there! Would go back. Balcony up top seems like a prime spot to avoid crowds

Cool venue for general admission shows. Theres balconies so if you dont want to stand with gen pop on the floor head upstairs for a better angle to see your fave perform. The staff is friendly and the bar is readily accessible for all your needs.

Best venue in the area. Everything ran smoothly and on time from doors open to close. The venue itself is easy to get to and theres an official parking lot directly behind the building thats secure and affordable (you know, for a lot) that makes parking a no brainer. Sound system was great, employees were friendly and polite (!!!), and bar service was quick and reasonably priced. Signage is clear throughout the place, and bathrooms were clean as hell and offered plenty of stalls. Im not sure what else you could possibly need in a venue.

First time for the Uncle Acid/Graveyard show and loved it. Picture The Factory if it were a little more intimate, a lot cleaner, and with better sound. Heres a pic of Twin Temple, give them a listen.

Great atmosphere and plenty of bars with the best sound I ever heard for a Clutch concert. So far that was my first and only visit, impressed.

Beautiful venue with many different available sceneries. Multitude of bars, balcony seating, bleacher seating. Very clean and beautiful wood interior.

Great venue to see bands play at. The view is excellent from just about any spot in the venue, and the sound is always spectacular.

One of the most enjoyable and accessible live music venues in Philadelphia. I’ve seen just about every genre of music performed at UT (from folk to metal to hip hop and everything in between) and, each time, the sound has been very good. The beer selection and pricing is certainly better than average for a live music venue, and the bartenders do a good job of managing the crowds. Spring Garden Street is wide enough to get to the venue by Uber or Lyft, but, you’d be better off taking SEPTA to a nearby bus or subway stop. There’s also some solid places for food around the venue, so, make sure you explore before and after the shows you attend!

Nice venue with friendly staff!

Fantastic venue for shows and other events! The balcony has a great view of the stage and the bar has a great selection of beers. Loved seeing Touche Amore here

Great venue, atmosphere was wonderful. Multiple vantage points, and even more bars to prevent crowding like most concert venues. If they have more artists I am interested in seeing, ill definitely be back.

Excellent music venue and bar. If anything its almost too nice. Caught Sharon Van Etten yesterday at UX and found it is still a great place to see a show. We found a free parking spot easy and got through will call and security quickly. The show was sold out but we were far from packed in, and it was a piece of cake to get a really good (but not cheap) beer at the bar. The space is intimate with a variety of ways to watch. Tickets were only $25 for SVE and Amen Dunes was just $18 last week.Great musicians, reasonable prices, excellent views without being packed in like cattle. I do love a good divey venue with some edge too and UX is not that kind of place, but its hard to find fault with the experience here.

Such a great venue! I wish we had one like this back in Pittsburgh. I came to town to see The Glorious Sons and had an amazing time. Bathrooms were a little confusing to find but no biggy.

Been to a few shows here, always had an easy time picking up tickets from the box office. The standing area is spacious and nice.

The space was dope! Not too small but not to big! I loved it!

Second time going here for a concert, had an absolute blast. Perfect sized venue, bar in the back,great acoustics

This venue is not my favorite in Philly but its still a great one. Bartenders are always great, security is doing their job thoroughly but with kindness. Ive seen so many of my favorite musicians here and found new ones to fall in love with.

One of the better live music venues in the city. Great views, sound, and brews.

Awesome place for a concert. Got to see CLUTCH here on New Years Eve during their Holiday Run shows on 12/31/2019

This was the most fun Ive had in my life, they are great place if youre going to a concert.

Great venue. Good sound. Three bars in the place so hardly have to wait for a drink even with a sold out show. Neighborhood seems safe.

Sound was great here, good views from all around. Beer could be more reasonably priced but whatever. Loved seeing múm here

Great venue, plenty of space and Ive never felt to crowded even in a packed show.

Good lord do I love Union Transfer.Im from Boston so I only ever go here when the Growlers are touring and my wife, cousin, and myself follow them for a few dates around the northeast. But both times Ive been here Ive walked away begging for the place to just be lifted via crane and dropped in Boston.They have affordable parking in a spacious lot right out back. They have an incredibly friendly staff. They have a fully fledged lobby for you to hang out in before and during the show. They sell delicious pretzels and treats at an affordable price. Theres tons of places to go - two elevated sectioned off platforms on either side of the floor, an elevated bar in the back, and a sizable mezzanine. Viewing options are limitless. Everything sounds great every time weve been. I genuinely do not have enough nice things to say about Union Transfer. One of my favorite venues Ive ever been to without question.

Saw King Gizzard melt faces here. Lots of room and a bar to get your drink on comfortably.

Awesome venue with some really cool history.

Great Venue! Clean nice set up and seats good selection of drinks!

I have never been disappointed seeing a band at Union Transfer. The location is of moderate size, intimate enough to see well from wherever you are but big enough to have well known bands that draw crowds. The staff have always been friendly. My biggest complaint for most venues is the bathrooms. While I dont love the size of the stalls or the spacing at least there are a reasonable amount of stalls for the size of the location.(Im look at you Keswick.)

It is the best part of a short philly trip!

One of the best venues in Philly. Intimate space with great sound and easily accessible by highway or any parts of Philly.

Great smaller venue, friendly security, and staff on hand. We were seated comfortably close and in terrific intimate proximity to the stage. Loved the concert and experience!

Love this venue and wish I lived closer. Still easier to drive here from Central NJ than to go into Brooklyn, and better atmosphere than NY crowds anyway.

I was here for new years and the people were great and a very good venue to see a band.

Favorite local venue. Perfect size, fits around 1,000 people. Looks like it use to be an old church. Music always well mixed and sounds great. Second floor balcony for shorter concert goers so everyone can see. Tired hands craft beer always on tap.

Great venue to see a show. Multiple levels, so if youre short youll be able to see the artist performing.

Really great venue! Music sounds great and staff is wonderful! My friend passed out in the middle of a show and staff was very kind, offering water and checking in on her.

Another great Philly music venue! The sound is great here!

Decent venue. Can sound good at times. Lousy neighborhood (sorry locals). Hit up Prohibition Taproom for some pre-show food and beer.

Loved this cozy small venue. A must return to place.

I saw Misterwives tonight and WOW... Just wow. Coat check was pretty easy, $2 fee is like way cheap. Also there were multiple access points to different bars so youre never waiting in a crowded area. This is probably my 3rd or 4th show at Union Transfer and I will always recommend this venue!

One if my favorite venues in Philly! They always book awesome shows!

Fantastic venue! Pretty much standing only, but great lines of sight to the stage from just about anywhere. Cool, historic building with lots of character and great acoustics.

One of my favorite venues, although Ive only been there two or three times since it opened. It has come a long way though, and the shows are spectacular. They could tweak the upstairs situation to improve visibility, but with a bunch of tipsy people shuffling around I can see why they want to keep it simple.

One of my favorite venues in Philly. The balcony and the tiered risers make it so there isn’t a bad spot in the place to watch a show. There are multiple bars and bathrooms so you’re not waiting long for either. AND parking is super close and convenient.

Ive been to this venue twice for the same artist that was performing and both times I love the size and the atmosphere. I appreciate that there is plenty of parking space. It is definitely one less thing to worry about when you are traveling from out of town.

Amazing venue hosting great musical entertainment! I love concerts here and bar staff are friendly

Union transfer is a great place to see a show! theres not a bad spot in the house you can see the entire stage and everything thats going on from every spot. It is a relatively small place, which means you will be up close and personal with your favorite band which makes for a very intimate experience. Its general admission entrance and there is no seating. who needs seating anyway when youre having such a great time at the union transfer.

Great place to see a show. I went to a sold out show but still never had to wait long for a drink. The guys working the doors were friendly and organized, so going in and out to smoke was not a hassle. I watched the opening acts from the balcony and then went down to the floor; great views of the stage from just about anywhere. Also, there is a $10 parking lot right behind the building.I would definitely see more shows there.

Very cool venue. Several bars and several places to sit/stand before and during the show.