The Usual
Cocktail Bar · Nightlife
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Average sound level of 73 decibels (Moderate Noise Level) based on measurements taken by users of the SoundPrint
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. A Moderate Noise Level is safe for hearing, conducive to conversation.
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73
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5am - 11am
11am - 6pm
6pm - 10pm
10pm - 5am
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Friday night at 9pm, a couple of loud people at the bar.
Saturday night can be loud. During the week it’s mellow.
Every seat taken on a Saturday night. Much quieter Sunday through Thursday.
10:15pm on a busy Saturday night. During the week, much more quiet and mellow.
Great place for quiet conversation, just not Friday or Saturday.
Moved to a booth
Busy Thursday night. If you want quiet, come on Sunday through Tuesday or possibly Wednesday.
My quiet list recommendation does not apply to late on Friday and Saturday nights, but otherwise, if you want a place to actually talk to the people you came with, this is it. They have even installed acoustic solutions on the ceiling. Also, there are many private alcove spaces which are usually available Sunday through Thursday, or early on weekends. If you want to be more sociable, sit at the bar, as the bartenders are friendly and skilled at their craft.
Busy Friday night at 9:30PM
This bar is a quiet and senior-friendly venue from Sunday through Wednesday. They tend to play oldies which for me is now Motown, or vintage rock from the 60s thru the 80s. On the other nights it can get louder, with a younger crowd, but even then they seem to have figured out to keep the music at a reasonable level so people can talk.
Quiet Sunday through Thursday, but loud on Friday and Saturday.
The Usual is great on weeknights, early in the evening. There are alcoves which also help to reduce the noise and create privacy. We are seniors, and feel totally comfortable in our little alcove. The venue attracts a wide range of ages and genders, so you need to be OK with that.
More people and not in a private booth
Friday night at 10:25pm, in a booth
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