Shepherds Bush Empire

leandygandy

I'm off to Shepherds Bush Empire tonight, anybody else been before?

I'm wondering what sort of layout it has with regards to bars and toilets? Is it on more than one floor? Are there any areas one might be able to stand and enjoy the gig rather than get crushed by the crowd?

Just trying to decide whether to go early or turn up as late as possible...

Sharon87

Probably too late now, but for anyone else. The toilets are near the back as well as the bar. Also there are places to stand at the back if you don't want to be in the crowd. There are 2 layers but there are 2 different ticket types, so you'll only be allowed in the downstairs if you have standing tickets.

gonemental

I'm not too keen on Shepherd's Bush Empire as a venue. The stage seems too low to me, so if you have a stalls standing ticket, it can be difficult to see the band unless you are a) a giant, or b) right at the front. The floor is flat, though there is a raised area behind the sound booth at the back.

Avoid level 3 - it's ok if they're the only tickets left but it's VERY high up and you'll be looking right down on top of the band. Never been on levels 1 or 2 but I image they are good if you like to sit.