Infinity Music Hall & Bistro – Norfolk

This is a gem of a place! Food is great and the venue is perfect to see your favorite artist.

I made my debut here last night attending the Walter Trout concert. I enjoyed one of the best dining & concert experiences I’ve ever had. The locals are friendly & informative. The staff & service was exemplary at this full house. The bistro & concert hall extremely beautiful. I sat five rows from the stage & the seating was very comfortable with plenty of leg room. (A 6’6″ guy next to me said the same thing negating that issue of leg room downstairs) I’ve already planned my next visit.

Nice place, seating is close together. Acoustics were very good. Not happy about the amount of booze that was consumed by others, resulting in drunk, loud and obnoxious people and staff didnt intervene until well past the point they should have. Not easily handicap accessible and then only to the main hall and not the mezzanine where they serve food. Food q I te expensive, $ 14 for a cheeseburger, $ 30 for a steak, $ 6 for a small plastic cup of beer.

Not happy at all with the food, ive eaten there about 8 times, the sandwiches are ok but about the same as any bar. The entrees are unjustifiably over priced considering 90+% are from frozen. I was served still frozen crab cakes twice, about a year apart. Even the 7.50 a slice pie is bought in frozen so explain that. Also the cool pictures of the musicians from the 60s and 70s are no longer there and have since been replaced with lesser photos. What a shame to lose those. Since they really were the best part. Go to the pub next door for better food and definitely better folks.

5 stars for the hall and it’s ambiance and 2 stars for the food from the bistro. 5 stars for the wait staff.
The place is absolutely beautiful and has great acoustics and lighting. This is a must-​see stop if you are in this town. We saw some Icelandic music there and had a good time.
My lonely beer was a local Berkshire Ale and it was good and reasonably priced (compared to that of surrounding establishments). My wife and I had ate before the show and got dessert here. We love cheesecake (my wife is also a professional NY style cheese cake baker) so we tried 2 orders of the cheesecake bites. My wife got 2 of the 4 down, I got through 1 and a half. I literally asked my wife if something tasted off (spoiled, moldy, etc). She replied no but said «they are disgusting.» We didn’t complain, just chalked up to not liking the recipe, or perhaps our tastes our pickier being from NY). At 8 $+ for something like that, it was disappointing.
All in all, a great experience. The staff was amazing & friendly… and kept our glasses of water topped off at all times. This place needs to stay open. I would love to hear more music and or theatre here (I don’t know if they do theatre) but they should.

An outstanding cultural venue in a music-​oriented small town, this 300+ seat «music hall» hosts hundreds of events per year, ranging from tribute bands, open-​mike nights, and something called «Enter the Haggis» to acts like Ani DeFranco, Lee Ann Womack, Spyro Gyra, the Kingston Trio, and George Winston. Which is to say: This is an eclectic place.
The wood-​paneled hall is gorgeous, and the acoustics are great. The seating is minimal and not particularly comfortable, but I guess there’s no way to replace it without rejiggering everything. The staff seems pleasant and efficient.
Having dinner or drinks in the bistro downstairs is a no-​brainer. The friendly servers (most seem to be musicians) will get you to the show on time, although the kitchen seems overwhelmed easily. The solid menu is creative, aiming for highbrow and almost getting there.
There’s now a sister outpost of Infinity in Hartford, boasting a similarly wide-​ranging slate of performers.

Nice, intimate music venue. Excellent food. Friendly staff in both the restaurant and music hall.

We love this place so much, we look at the lineup each month and even if we’re not that crazy about all of them, we’ll pick one just to get out there again. There is no bad seat in the house. We usually sit about halfway back from the stage. The seats are comfortable, but perhaps not for very tall/​heavy set concert goers. The Hartford venue’s seats are more comfortable, and have drink holders. The Norfolk seats are a little less cushioned.
The acoustics are fantastic. The huge fan overhead keeps the temperature very comfortable. The full-​service bar is easy to access during intermissions. Really, really great place for live music.

Everything a concert hall should be — small, intimate, excellent accoustics. A bit out of the way, but worth the drive. Time after time this venue has had acts put on classic performances.

Food is often very good, they have had not so great weeks in the food department. Bartenders Diane and Brock are really good and nice people. Overall great place to see a show, great acoustics, not a bad seat.

The security or should I say lack of… is a complete joke!!! Idiot threatens to have my motorcycle towed because I parked in front of the business… Then points to a portable «no parking sign» and tells me the spot is reserved for ambulances… Really … More like you were trying to save the spot for one of your friends. Wait until the dot finds out what you’re doing!!!

fantastic place to see a show! do it — do it now!

Based in a small town Connecticut, middle of nowhere — at least for a New Yorker, this music hall features many national and regional artists. One in particular and also my favorite, Howie Day, has performed here numerous times. I really enjoyed the intimate performances/​concerts held in this warm, beautiful and historical venue.
Of course, the experience is not complete without dining at the Infinity Bistro. The restaurant is conveniently located inside the hall with beautiful décor, attentive service and delicious food. I’d recommend the scallops for any seafood foodies. Scallops were fresh, huge and cooked to the right texture.
Although the round-​trip drive from NYC to Norfolk, CT in one day was a bit of a stretch, I’m delighted to say the overall experience was amazing. Who knows, next time I might stay and explore the cute little town for a couple of days.

This one star is only for last night. We had a great time until we went to the bar after the show.
Hey bartender. If you think someone has had too many, serve them or don’t. We don’t need accusing looks or lectures.
Never mind that the «drunk» in question wasn’t driving, had three drinks over four hours, and walked just fine. You can’t tell the difference between drunk and tired?
Hey security dude. We sat there speechless. There was no problem you needed to make a presence about. At a bar, be invisible. If someone gets out of line, appear out of no where. That’s how they do it at respectable venues. No one wants to see idiots talking into their shoulder. And I don’t care what skills he might have, using a 5’8″ security dude is asking for trouble (the one outside talking into his shoulder). 10 — 4?
I’m guessing Infinity Hall should pay more so they can hire professionals, but next time I’ll go somewhere else for an after show drink.
I love the venue but I’m still dreaming of a place like this that can serve drinks in real glasses instead of plastic. And I’d rather not be marked or tagged in some way especially with a wrist band. The hall used an invisible marker. That’s an improvement but I still feel like cattle.

I’ve driven past this place for 25 years and always said «that place looks amazing, we have to see a concert there one day». Well that day was last night when we saw a Judy Collins concert.
Infinity is small, just 335 seats including the balcony. Its stunningly gorgeous inside the concert hall– lots of dark wood and high ceilings and a pretty starlight stage background.
OMG was the sound system GREAT. Clear as a perfect bell. She sang a lot of a cappella last night– both song snippets and full songs. The clarity and tone were incredible. She put on a helluva great show by the way, her range and tone and power sound the same as they did 40 years ago.
The staff at the Infinity was great, everyone we interacted with was friendly and helpful, and dare I say it. cool! Infinity also has a bar and a restaurant, and if you want to see the show in the balcony, they have bar tables and chairs to sip your Zin while you groove in a groovy place.
What a sweet discovery the Infinity was!

Second visit to Infinity Hall. A bit out of the way but worth the drive. To start, the town of Norfolk is a perfect New England setting. Makes you feel good just arriving and seeing the outside of the building. On street parking is readily available.
Arrived an hour before the show. Greeted by a friendly staff and shown to our mezzanine seats. In the mezz you get to order from the bistro menu. Waitress friendly and efficient. Food selection is very good. Ordered some wine and had a delightful dinner.
As a small venue — no, not small. .. It is tiny!, every seat is up close to the stage. View from upstairs as well as the acoustics all perfect. We were entertained by the jazz quartet Fourplay. Great show! Delicious food! Excellent seats! Perfect evening out. Can’t wait to return.

Outstanding.
I cannot wait to come back here for another show. This music venue is by far the most beautiful I’ve been to, ever. Vibrant victorian detailing, wooden rafters (perhaps aiding in the glorious acoustics of this venue) and low mood lighting make this place unbelievably gorgeous. Come here for the whole visceral experience. Despite its elegant attractiveness, it maintains an entirely unostentatious vibe.
I saw Big Bad Voodoo Daddy here, and they fit right in perfectly with the ambience of this place in their zoot suits and shiny instruments. WOW– come here!
You can also get dinner, drinks, etc. before, during and after the show. I sat in the mezzanine section, which was such an intimate experience. We had our own little «bar» overlooking the stage (prime location for people watching, pay special attention to the «dance floor»). If you sit in the mezzanine section, you also get a waitress who will tend to your drink needs. A huge plus! Downstairs you’ll have to waltz up to the bar yourself.
I was completely in awe with the utter beauty of this place throughout the entire show. Truffle fries and Back East beer add to my love for this venue! I wish the one coming to Hartford would look the same as this, but alas, buildings circa 1883 which once functioned as combination opera houses/​barber shop/​saloons do not exist in every corner of the state. Norfolk is a quaint New England town which is perfectly suited for this venue.

This place is glorious. My husband and I have so much fun when we come here. I love the fact that you can watch a band play while eating dinner and having drinks. There is really not a bad seat in the house, but if I am not in the section that allows you to eat during the show, I would prefer to have front row seats only. It is a very intimate club and most band members will offer to meet you after the show or even have a few drinks at the bar in the bistro with you! The food is decent but not the best I have had. You might as well stick to the common dishes then try anything outside of the box because some of the more unique dishes just do not work here. The parking could be better but it is so worth the walk! Just a side note, you really need to stay on top of the band announcements at this place. While they have a calendar set up for upcoming events, sometimes a band will just book last minute and sell out in like 30 seconds. This happened when Tori Amos came here last year (WHA-WHAT!!!)…we found out the day before, tried to order tickets and found out the whole place was sold out in seconds. This is one of my favorite places to see a concert because even if you are not the biggest fan of the band playing, you will STILL have a great time. 5 stars for the hall and the atmosphere, 3 stars for the food, = a solid 4 stars!
ps.the Bacon Brothers Band is coming here for no reason in a few months. I do not know why I find this silly. All I can picture is Kevin Bacon dancing like a maniac in the abandoned factory in FOOTLOOSE.

(I’m tacking this on to my last update) — I’m bringing it down a notch. While I still LOVE the Infinity, and still give it Five Stars in my heart, I appreciate the concerns of other reviewers. It is excellent. But it isn’t Five Stars. Our server was a newbie (not her fault, of course), and while our meals were fantastic, and our server tried her best, it just wasn’t Five Stars. I have to be fair. The EVENING was Five Stars. An excellent meal and an awesome concert (2d row center seats) made the night Five Stars. And I guess that is why I gave it my first Five Star rating. The experience. But if you’re just dropping in for lunch, it’s a whole different story. With that… let the update begin…
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I hear the Infinity is opening a Hartford venue… that would be awesome, but I can’t imagine how anything could compare to this Norfolk gem. I guess the remote location is part of what makes it «special.» It’s a rare treat that we get to go there.
We had that treat last night, and I’m happy to report that the Infinity Bistro is still superb. Prior to an incredible evening with Cowboy Junkies, we enjoyed a leisurely dinner in the Bistro (TIP: reserve as far ahead as possible. The restaurant packs quickly on concert night, and the coveted 6:00 — 7:00 tables were unavailable. I called and did some finagling in order to get even a 5:30 bar table, two hours before the show).
The calamari with daikon radish and lemon-​ginger aioli was still on the menu, and was as good as ever. We shared a house salad (big! — we took half of it home) and a most excellent soup of the day, a Thai broth that was sweet, spicy and delicious.
We each decided upon the specials instead of the menu offerings: good choice! I got a locally sourced pork chop, stuffed with goat cheese, spinach and sun-​dried tomatoes, grilled to perfection. Tender, moist, and nearly two inches thick. It was accompanied by some roasted fingerling potatoes and petite stalks of grilled asparagus. Wow! More stuff to take home… good thing it was a very cold night and the car was parked right out front so we had somewhere to put the food while we enjoyed the show.
The other special featured four seared sea scallops wrapped in – something. I forget… seaweed or spinach. Either way, very good! They came on a bed of sautéed onions and greens, with fine strips of cucumber and a delicious glaze.
Bottom line is, dinner at the Bistro before a show upstairs at the Infinity Music Hall is still one of the best nights out you’ll find, in one the most unsuspecting locations.

The newest reincarnation of this building, Infinity Hall, is a grand masterpiece and a fine venue for Northwestern Connecticut. Over the years, it’s been through many changes. I remember, pre-​Infinity Hall and during my high school glory days, watching a film screening of «Arsenic & Old Lace» there (Cary Grant… HOT. But, I digress…). I also remember some friends performing a few small plays on stage as well. The space was grand, but it didn’t sparkle and shine the way it does now!
Dining and drinks are downstairs, and a grand staircase leads you up to the main concert hall. It holds less than 300 people. There is absolutely no way to have a bad seat here. The music and atmosphere is absolutely enveloping.
I went for my dear father’s 63^rd birthday, as he wanted to see Average White Band like nobody’s business. My parents and I went, having seats just left of center, and DAMN, man! What an amazing show!
Granted, a lot of the acts that come through aren’t particularly ones that cater to my personal liking (…WHAT?! No Childish Gambino!!!), but you’d be surprised as what comes through! The Bacon Brothers, LeAnn Rimes, Shawn Colvin, Bela Fleck, Shawn Mullins… not too shabby!
No one from the NWC necessarily wants to drive to Hartford, Albany, or NYC for a concert. Heck, some may not even want to drive the extra 20 minutes to Torrington if something good is happening at the Warner. This is a shining gem in the middle of Norfolk and a venue to be experienced.
So…GO.