Welcome to The Barrelhouse Ballroom, a mid-sized live music venue tucked inside Five Wits Brewing Co. at 1501 Long St, Chattanooga, TN 37408. Known for hosting mid-scale acts and special events like Grunge Fest and Jerry Garcia tribute shows, this venue delivers a lively, approachable atmosphere with a brewery backdrop. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan an easy night out.

Whether you’re in town for a show or exploring Chattanooga’s downtown scene, The Barrelhouse Ballroom offers a straightforward ticket-buying experience and a reliable place to catch great live music close to hotels, restaurants, and convenient transit options.

Practical tips for your visit: The Barrelhouse Ballroom operates with mostly GA standing room, along with a small ADA area and 24 VIP seats plus hi-top tables. The venue commonly hosts around 500–600 attendees, so arrive early for the best experience. Parking is available in a lot directly behind the Five Wits building, with additional options nearby including street parking and nearby lots like HiFi Clyde’s and areas around the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Downtown Chattanooga bus routes, such as 1 and 15, serve the area for convenient transit. If you’re staying the night, several downtown hotels are within walking distance, including The Chattanoogan, Staybridge Suites, The Read House, The Westin, and Chattanooga Marriott. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure convenient options for your visit. For parking, transit, and venue specifics, check the latest event details on our site and secure your seats ahead of time.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location: 1501 Long St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, inside Five Wits Brewing Co.
Capacity: commonly cited around 500; some sources list about 600.
Venue type: mid-sized live music venue attached to a brewery; mostly GA standing room with limited seating (ADA area; 24 VIP seats; hi-top tables).
Parking: lot directly behind the Five Wits building; additional street and nearby lots (e.g., HiFi Clyde’s lot, Chattanooga Choo Choo area).
Transit: served by downtown Chattanooga bus routes (e.g., 1 and 15) near the venue.
Nearby hotels: multiple downtown options within walking distance (e.g., The Chattanoogan, Staybridge Suites, The Read House, The Westin, Chattanooga Marriott, etc.).
Notable events hosted: Grunge Fest, Jerry Garcia tribute shows (St Owsley), Logan Crosby, and other mid‑size acts.
Renamed or demolished: no evidence of demolition or renaming; currently operating as The Barrelhouse Ballroom.