I had never suspected that the Red Room served any beer, probably because I was so distracted by the beer and the... interesting atmosphere.
The old location on 6th and Main caught my attention when one of my buds told me about an experience he had when one of the regulars randomly walked up, patted him on the back and said, "well hey there, neighbor." (no, it was not Mr. Rogers). Â When I decided to check it out, well I never had a neighborly greeting, but my ears did hurt from all the noise.
We made a return visit not long after their move to the old Terrepin Station seven blocks to the west. Â Again, no neighbors, but it was a lot larger then the original location - with similar decor. Â Never went here for one of their live concerts, which I bet is rocking. Â Just get there early for a good spot!
I don't go here enough to give the full five stars, but I dig the Red Room. As others have mentioned, it's nine blocks and half a world away from Idiot Corner. I've been to a couple local shows since the place at 15th and Main opened, and went to Treefort shows there on two different nights (including the famous Teens show when they invited everyone to "come party" on stage). It was loud, crowded and a little rowdy - in the best way possible. The stage appears to be big enough for a three- to five-piece band, and doesn't create a lot of separation between the band and the crowd. It's easy to see why this is one of the more storied spaces in the history of rock in Boise. I mentioned the loud rock shows, but I've also enjoyed dropping in on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The beer selection ranges from cheap and domestic in a can to local pale ale - varied, but not overwhelmingly so. Finally, this is not a yuppie/family/tourist/let's meet there with our banking clients kind of place - so you should probably visit before someone with a bag full of money and no soul comes in and decides to "redevelop" the building.
Review Source:Now that the Red Room has become the closest bar to my house, I've paid it a couple of visits. Â I never set foot in the version on 6th and Main so I don't know how it compares, but I like the new digs. Â It's red in there, as one might imagine. Â It has velvet paintings on the wall, they do live band karaoke (and I seem to remember that has some sort of clever name...) on Thursdays sometimes, and there's an excellent selection of malt liquor if that's your thing. Â I like to visit on slower days for a $5 grilled cheese sandwich, which is admittedly mediocre but still fits the bill, and I enjoy it while watching a movie on the screen behind the bar. Â The bar tenders seemed really friendly and it's nice and loud when they have live music.
Review Source:I'd always been afraid to go to the old Red Room, because it was down by 6th and Main, and I just hate the bar scene down there. Â When I heard they moved into the old Terrepin Station/JD and Friends/Crazy Horse, I figured I'd check it out.
We got there just as they were opening at 5. Â I liked the decor, although it may have been a touch too busy. Â I felt like it was the best use of that space since it was called Crazy Horse and I was too young to drink.
The stage has enough history alone to make it worth going in for a drink. Â I don't make it downtown much anymore, but I'll definitely go back. Â I didn't have the food.
Can't recommend eating here.
We ordered fried pickles and the breading was super thick and some of the pickles weren't even covered still... so it was just like random fry breading.
Also, ordered sushi. Â Big mistake. Â First of all, they didn't have the fish available (trout) so they had to substitute on one roll. Â Then, they didn't have jalapenos, which is basically impossible to substitute, so it completely changed the one roll. Â Then, when they brought it out they had forgotten to put some of the mango sauce on top of the one roll. Â Now, it was time to eat what we were given. Â There was so much rice and such little content to these rolls. Â Just awful.
Also, I had the joy of sitting next to some freakazoid who was discussing the merits of his 1 year prison sentence for aggravated assault ("it was worth it" in his eyes -- but he wishes he got some more punches in).
Yikes.
Never again.
This was the only place downtown that was open on Christmas Eve. We were starving so we checked it out. To drink I had a white zinfandel and he started with a champagne and then a red wine, both of which were just ok. To eat we tried the Mac and Cheese and the Yam Fries which were both yummy.
for as slow as it was that night there service was even slower, but if that was the only problem they are doing ok.
as for the previous posts...WELL SAID! Agreed about the bar being in between upscale martini bar and the frat house college drinking//*lets get put on fame fifteen for this* Bar. this place is entertaining  and chill...crazy people, fun stuff, good booze. im leaving off one star for the f**king bathroom!!!!!!!!!!
and yes, you will need a bike or taxi to get home.
Boise Idaho.. such an oddly fun place. One of my very best friend's lives here.. and a good friend of hers was a bartender here at the Red Room, so when in Idaho, we stopped in here quite a few times.
Its very small.. and dimly lit with red lightbulbs (imagine that!). It definitely has a large cast of regulars, who are pretty damn entertaining. There is also a huge "Last Supper" print hanging on the wall.. its a very popular photo-opp spot. Their myspace page has hundreds of pictures under the Last Supper.. pretty clever.
They have no beer, or pop for that matter, on tap. But who the hell cares, they have a NES! And since thats pretty much the only vide gaming console that I know how to play well, I'm very down with it.
A few of the bars surrounding the Red Room are bro-ed out meat markets.. Beware!
The Red Room is the perfect place if it is for a place like the Red Room you are looking. Dark, smoky, blaring punk rock (and on occasion 80's dance party.) This place is a gem with great employees and great patrons. It has been featured in both local as well as national media. You never know whether you'll be sitting at the bar with a local regular or a rock star such as Jason Mraz, members of Flogging Molly, the Alkaline Trio, 3OH!3... Etc, etc. The drinks are cheap and strongly poured. So, squeeze yourself in the the crowed space and have a great time!!!
Review Source:Cheap drinks, interesting decor, and an NES. This place provides a welcome respite from the shitshow that is the Bistro next door. It seems to attract a lot of interesting people to chat with too. The only downside is the INTENSE smokiness of this bar. Granted, this is Idaho and you can't avoid smelling like an ashtray when you go out, but this smoke is tenacious.
Review Source:In the words of my good friend Tank, 'People will just put a bar anywhere.' Â Yeah, I have to agree. Â Tucked away inbetween and martini bar and a frat bar, it's a little like the purgitory. Â I have had bigger closets then this bar. Â But, hell, you got to love the glow of the red light and the great prices. Â The bartenders are actual friends of mine, and amuse and intoxicate me. Â Thanks for that. Â Here are the pros: lame people to watch and laugh at, cool people to chat and drink with, a velvet Last Super painting and in general just a low key place to drink in red plastic glasses. Â Here are the cons: Â Frat bar next door will occationally bring in the Frat Boys and chicks with tramp stamps, the bathroom is @#$! SCARY! Â And a bit smokey and cramped on weekends. Â But, like Tank said, 'People will just put a bar anywhere.' Â And I am happy for that.
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