The Basement
📍 City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL, UK
About The Basement
Tucked beneath the historic City Screen Picturehouse in York, The Basement is a dynamic and intimate venue renowned for its vibrant schedule of live entertainment. Seating up to 100 guests, it offers a unique underground setting for an array of performances.
Visitors consistently praise The Basement for its lively atmosphere and energetic vibe, making it a popular spot for a memorable night out. Reviewers often highlight its welcoming environment, perfect for enjoying a diverse range of artistic talent.
What to Expect at The Basement
- Live Music: From emerging bands to established acts, the venue hosts regular music nights across various genres.
- Stand-Up Comedy: Experience intimate comedy gigs with both up-and-coming and well-known comedians in a close-up setting.
- Open Mic Nights: Discover local talent and enjoy spontaneous performances, fostering a strong sense of community.
- Diverse Arts Performances: Beyond music and comedy, The Basement also showcases other artistic expressions, contributing to York's cultural scene.
With a strong Google rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 98 reviews, The Basement is well-regarded by patrons for its quality entertainment and engaging experiences, solidifying its reputation as a cornerstone of York's nightlife.
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📍 City Screen Picturehouse, St Martins Courtyard, 13-17 Coney St, York YO1 9QL, UK
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Was advised to take a look here as had an open Mic night on the Sunday night, the downstairs area and bar was lively with a good atmosphere and then upstairs an area set up for people to watch some local performances, really enjoyed this aspect. Was open late too which was great to carry on the night.
Fun, Small little venue. Only 3 rows of chairs deep for comedy gigs, with extra seating round the sides. Very wide area which Rhys James found a bit off-putting I think but managed to make plenty of jokes about the venue! Really enjoyed our night, great upcoming comedian, just get here early if its sold out as some views will be blocked by pillars if you have to sit round the sides or back corners
We were wanting to buy a bottle of bubbly £30 but they couldn't/wouldn't put it on ice for us and insisted on pouring it into pint (plastic) cups to take downstairs!!! They said health & safety. Have they ever tried to break a champagne bottle? I am NOT that strong. Stupidity at it strongest. We ordered beer. The venue was hotter than hell, i asked "is the air con on? I'm about to pass out" She replied "i don't thinks so" . I ssked "can you turn it on?" She replied "i don't thinks so " unbelievable! The music was great, but my enjoyment of it was taken away, by staff/management who just don't care, at the end i asked if i could have my ticket back, i go see a lot of live music and like to keep tickets and was told it had been shredded, i strongly feel this was a lie. 👎👎👎👎
Our first time here, but we loved the venue and the music provided by Navigators Art & Performance made it even more special.
Went here to watch a band. Tiny tiny venue holding around 50 people. Bar was upstairs which was a bit of a chew, beer selection was small and prices were high. Wouldnt go unless I really wanted to watch someone play. Left straight after show