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About The Empire Concert Club & Bar - Akron
The Empire Concert Club & Bar in Akron was a small, intimate live music venue known for its close-up, up-close performances. Located at 1305 E Tallmadge Ave (ZIP 44310), the space offered roughly 200 seats with a standing-room floor and perimeter seating, fostering an energetic, personal concert experience. While the venue itself is now permanently closed and the site has been repurposed as a parking structure with other tenants at the same address, the legacy of its shows and artists remains a notable part of Akron’s music history. Below you'll find practical details about the site’s current use, nearby transportation, parking options, and nearby hotels and dining that visitors often relied on when The Empire was active.
Today, visitors looking for similar experiences can explore nearby venues and eateries in Akron's East End. If you’re planning a night out in the area, secure your seats or tickets through trusted partners, and consider nearby lodging from affiliate hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Akron (1307 E Market St) for convenient access. For dining, Vaccaro's Restaurant & Pizza and Linq Bistro have been associated with the broader address in recent years, offering familiar options within a short drive. Transit options include METRO RTA bus lines along Tallmadge Ave (such as Route 20 Tallmadge/Brimfield and Route 22) with local stops nearby. Whether you’re tracing the history of Akron’s intimate music moments or planning a future visit, we’ve got you covered with practical, straightforward guidance.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and type: The Empire was a small concert club/bar in Akron, OH, located at 1305 E Tallmadge Ave (44310).
- Capacity: Approximately 200 seats standing-room floor with perimeter seating (venue described as intimate).
- Current status: Permanently closed; LoopNet lists the property at 1305 E Tallmadge Ave as a parking structure, indicating redevelopment of the site.
- Address usage today: The Linq Bistro and Vaccaro's Restaurant & Pizza are also listed at the same 1305 E Tallmadge Ave address, suggesting new occupants at the site.
- Notable past events: The Roadrunners – Joan Jett Tribute (Oct 2021), John 5/Jared James Nichols (Mar 2019), and Roxy Mae with L.A. Knights (Feb 2016).
- Parking: No dedicated Empire on-site parking; the site is now a parking structure, with nearby public parking options in the area.
- Transit: Nearby METRO RTA bus routes include lines serving Tallmadge Ave (e.g., Route 20 Tallmadge/Brimfield and Route 22/other east Akron lines), with local bus stops near Tallmadge Ave.
- Nearby hotels: Options include Hilton Garden Inn Akron (1307 E Market St) and other Akron-area hotels within a short drive of the East End area.
- Renamed/demolished: The Empire venue itself appears closed and not renamed as a current operating venue; the building/land use appears repurposed (parking structure) with other tenants at the same address.