Natalie's Grandview is our readers' favorite small music venue
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The exterior of Natalie's Grandview, our readers' favorite small local music venue. Photo: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
Give a round of applause to Natalie's Grandview, the undisputed champion of our Music Madness venue bracket.
Reality check: The final matchup against The Bluestone wasn't even a contest, with the crowd favorite claiming 84% of votes.
- 🙏 Thank you to everyone who participated!
Catch up quick: Known for its intimate concerts and coal-fired pizzas, the Natalie's brand has been a staple of our local music scene since 2012.
- The original Worthington location closed in 2022 so its owners could focus on the newer, larger Grandview location, which opened in 2019 with two stages.
- In 2024, the site added a coffee shop by day and cocktail bar by night.
What you're saying: Readers praised the friendly staff, tasty food, great acoustics and abundant seating.
💎 Terry F.: Natalie's offers a wide variety of music, including free happy hour shows. There's always something to see there — and the food and drinks are great too. It's a real gem.
✅ Susan S.: It's the rare spot where every single element hits. Easiest vote I've ever cast.
What's next: Check out the schedule of upcoming events and experience it for yourself.
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