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About Lime Spider

Located in the heart of downtown Akron, Lime Spider was a staple live-music venue and bar from 2001 through September 2007. Situated at 207 S Main St, the space hosted intimate early performances by now-renowned acts such as The Black Keys, Guided by Voices, The National, Deerhoof, and more. After its closure, the venue space transitioned to The Lockview, with the stage removed and the space repurposed as a restaurant/bar. This page provides a complete overview of the Lime Spider experience, including seating style, parking options, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a visit or relive the venue’s storied history.

Whether you’re tracing Akron’s indie-music roots or researching venues for a project, we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss details to help you secure your next night out in downtown Akron.

Important notes: Lime Spider operated as a standing/general-admission space with a stage. There was no public seating chart published, and the focus was on high-energy live performances. The venue’s legacy includes notable performances that helped shape Akron’s music scene and contributed to the early trajectory of bands like The Black Keys. If you’re visiting today, consider the nearby hotels such as Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Akron (East End) for convenient lodging. Parking in downtown Akron includes street parking and nearby parking decks; The Lockview listing provides parking details for the same address, 207 S Main St. For dining, Lime Spider’s spirit lives on in the area’s evolving live-music culture and neighboring eateries that welcome visitors looking to extend a night out.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 207 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308 (Lime Spider; later The Lockview).
  • Active years: 2001–September 2007.
  • Venue type: downtown live-music venue and bar.
  • Renamed/reopened: space at the same address became The Lockview (late 2007); stage was removed during the transition.
  • Notable acts: early Akron shows by The Black Keys; also hosted Guided by Voices, The National, Deerhoof, and others.
  • Seating/chart: no public seating chart; venue was primarily standing/general-admission with a stage; after closure, the stage was removed as it became a restaurant/bar.
  • Parking: in downtown Akron, with options including street parking and nearby parking decks (parking listed for The Lockview at 207 S Main St).
  • Nearby hotels: Courtyard by Marriott Akron Downtown (41 Furnace St) and Hilton Garden Inn Akron (East End) are nearby lodging options.
  • Notable events: Grilled Cheese Festival hosted at Lime Spider; the venue also served as a launch point for bands like The Black Keys.