To find a favorite venue, you have to know what you’re looking for. Some people like big, expensive arena shows, some live to chase underground artists in cheap, basement hideouts; some want to dance, others prefer to enjoy a concert from their seat; some won’t journey all the way to Brooklyn, others are too cool for Manhattan. And with so many options, seemingly subtle things like the layout of the crowd space or the price of beer can make or break a venue’s reputation.