They serve alcohol to minors and overserve adults to the point where NH Liquor Enforcement should pay them a visit. Many, but not all staff seemed to be there to party rather than perform their duties. The acoustics are poor at best. Management seems to be most interested in promoting their sponsors and least interested in providing quality and value to attendees. Have been to about a dozen concerts at Meadowbrook over the years and the past three have been progressively worse to the point where we won't go back. They do seem to learn from their mistakes (like the season when they tried parking cars bumper to bumper so you couldn't leave when you got to your car) BUT these lessons are being learned at patrons expense. Perhaps their next lesson learned will be not to promote tailgating.
Yes, I remember when it was just a small wooden board stage at the end of a hill. Too bad if it rained, LOL. NOW, however, OMG!!! This is a world-class venue that has attracted big names. I have enjoyed the concerts I've seen; however, a word of caution. I wrote, "The little venue that could...and did!" Well, things have suddenly become expensive and the venue has started charging very high prices. I'm not sure whether it is to pay off the artists that are being brought in or it's all going to Meadowbrook. It remains to be seen. I can attend several moderately priced shows; however, it will become prohibitive and limited to one or two per season if the prices continue to escalate. Cannot think of a bad experience outside one where a couple of rowdy teenagers REFUSED to sit down and blatantly blocked out seniors who just could not stand. Oh, I know! Suddenly, there is a fee for parking. What is up with that??? A once FREE parking site is $10 per car. Holy cow! Oh, the money they are making on this!!! They may have their renovation paid off in a year at that rate. Watch it, Meadowbrook...
We live 10 minutes away so of course we come here all the time...but we would travel even if we didn't live close. The staff is so great here, even security. They are always doing giveaways and getting the crowd excited. Drinks are average price and there is enough of a selection. Thankfully they added new bathrooms this year. Parking has improved over the years and it doesn't take too long to get out. They have an awesome selection of concerts. We go to almost every country show and look forward to every season!
This is a good value for shows. Every seat is good and the ticket prices are reasonable. We saw Steely Dan...great show!
I haven't been there for two years since all the expansions were made. I did like the old Meadowbrook and the small friendly atmosphere. I expect that the new venue is like looking through a long tunnel with the stage at the end ! I hope that the management improved the wait on the long drink and restroom lines. I do remember over-priced drinks and Terrible microwaved Pizza Hut Pizza. Saw allot of shows here but find that the Tweeter Center in Mansfield is closer and from what I have seen,is better run.
I couldn't even think of giving this place more than one star, considering how they run the pit area. I was so disgusted. They sell left and right pit tickets and have two separate lines into the pit. Myself and the group of people I was with stood in line for the left put for about 2 hours, in 90+ degree weather, in the sun! We were at the front of the line. However, we ended up in the back of the pit. Yeah, it makes no sense. Why? Because the staff decided to give out wristbands to the right pit line before the pit open, and let them file in, while the left pit had to wait after the pit opened to get wristbands before we were allowed in. The staff was extremely slow giving out wristbands. And there was nothing dividing the sides of the pit, so all the right pit people filed into the front of the left pit area. That left us all in the front of the left pit line way in the back. Very disorganized and unfair to the people who get in line 2 hours in advance for no reason at all. If it wasn't for that, I probably would have given this venue a lot more stars, but I'm extremely unhappy about that.
We had a really good time, nice venue, options on seats were good, plenty of food, drink, fun for all. Security was well handled, being a small venue, only 20 minutes to get out of parking lot. Parking charge $10 -- 20. Opted for premium $20. Good choice. Tailgating allowed.
Excellent place for a summer concert. The layout is well done, plentiful bathrooms & peaceful area. Some times a long wait for a drink, but overall one of the best
great time! have seen a few concerts here & have been pleased again. great venue friendly workers will be excited to see next years summer line up!
Meadowbrook books really great talent. They fly into Laconia airport which is closeby so they can get better talent that other venues where travel in and out is difficult. They continually upgrade their amenities as well.