Toad's Place

Toad's Place in a concert venue located in New Haven that provides a nightclub environment and intimate place to see a show. The venue has been popular among locally known acts as well as world-renowned acts. In 1989, The Rolling Stones rock band played a surprise concert for less than a thousand people at Toads. The first performances at the venue included Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and John Lee Hooker. The location was originally the Yale Co-Op and during the 1960's was a Hungry Charlie's and then Caleb's Tavern. In 1975, a student from the Culinary Institute of America bought the place and turned it into Toads. In 1990, Bob Dylan began his tour at Toad's Place. Other acts who have performed at Toad's include Black Crowes, Billy Joel, U2, Rob Zombie and Jeff Lorber. In addition to the big concert names that play the venue, there are a number of special events held at Toad's that showcase local talent. If fans of Toad's want to host a special event, they can do so at Lily's Pad. The Rainforest area and the performing and dance floor are both available for rent. Toad's Place has had to pay some hefty fines and has even been closed on more than one occasion because of serving alcohol to minors.