Bouldering Gym reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 228 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Bouldering Gym brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bouldering, r/climbing, r/halifax, r/Denver, r/Munich. Top-rated brands include Bloc Shop (4.3/5), Seven Bays (3.8/5), The Cliffs (4.3/5).
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Reviews228
Subreddits34
Posts60
Brands90
Products21
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#1
Bloc Shop
4.3
(11)
"Bloc shop hochelaga is my go to pick, not often crowded, great training section."
"Bloc shop Hochelaga was always my favourite."
"I'm recommand going to BlocShop gyms."
"Bloc Shop definitely. Three different gyms, lots of boulders for all levels."
"Bloc shop is great! They have two locations."
"I went to Bloc Shop when I visited and loved it!"
"We have a ton of incredible gyms. Bloc Shop and Allez Up for more contemporary."
"I went to Bloc Shop a few years back and had a good time."
"You can get a week pass for 20$ at bloc shop."
"I've heard great reviews of bloc shop chabanel."
#2
Seven Bays
3.8
(10)
"I go to Seven Bays pretty regularly."
"We ended up going to Seven Bays in bayers lake. We had a great time!"
"I'm currently a member of Seven Bays."
"The walls on Gottingen Seven Bays are shorter than they a"
"Seven Bays has an intro pass if you haven’t been before."
"But a membership for sevenbays gives you access to both locations."
"The walls at the Bayers lake location are quite a bit taller."
"The walls at Sevenbays on Gottingen Street are pretty low, so that should help ease you into bouldering."
"Seven Bays is cheaper but just bouldering."
"I hear good things about 7 bays but it’s bouldering only."
#3
The Cliffs
4.3
(7)
"The Cliffs"
"The Cliffs is better than BKB."
"For bouldering, I'd only give a slight edge to BKB."
"BKB is literally swarming with kids most of the time."
"I was very impressed with LIC Cliffs for pure bouldering."
"I've heard very good things about LIC."
"I'd say it's a tossup between The Cliffs at LIC and Brooklyn Boulders."
#4
Bolder
4.8
(6)
"The number one reason I prefer Bolder over CCC for bouldering is because of the walls."
"Bolder is the best because the entire space is used for bouldering."
"If you just want to boulder, go to to Bolder."
"All the CCC gyms have good bouldering (Chinook is reputed to be the best)."
"Bolder down by Chinook is great."
"Bolder."
#5
Stronghold
4.7
(6)
"Stronghold! Touchstone is more convenient if you’re traveling through the city but stronghold has a more small town community vibe"
"I’d definitely do stronghold, it’s brand new and in your neighborhood."
"I love Stronghold. Everybody is super nice and the new gym is really great."
"If you are in Echo Park, I’d say go to the new Stronghold gym there. It’s not a big gym so it’ll be more intimate if that’s what you are looking for."
"Either of the 2 Stronghold chains."
"I prefer to Yonder, but it's a bit further away."
#6
Black Rock
5.0
(5)
"I recommend Black Rock (Phoenix) or Tempe Bouldering Project if you're looking for some place close to the airport."
"I second black rock!"
"Black Rock is great for bouldering, and it’s situated right on the north side of town where you’d be passing through!"
"My recommendations for Phoenix/North Phoenix are Black Rock Bouldering."
"Black Rock is a great gym."
#7
East Peak
3.8
(6)
"Try East Peaks! They have both options and auto belay, so you don't need a buddy."
"East Peak does have auto belay systems if you don't know how to belay."
"East Peak has a first- timer deal of $40+tax for a 10 day membership, all gear included."
"I’m going to go the other way and suggest you try the self belay options at east peak."
"East peak is great for climbing and has a small bouldering wall."
"East Peak will require you to do the belay course unless you can pass the test without it."
#8
Rock Spot
4.4
(5)
"Rock spot! for sure, plus their hours are the best of any gym in the boston area."
"They have some great stuff in there."
"If you care about bouldering, then Rock Spot is probably the way to go."
"Also, there are very pleasant, efficient ways to get to Rock Spot."
"The best gym for bouldering."
#9
GP81
4.4
(5)
"Listen to me, go to GP81, its the best gym in the city and its not even close."
"If you’re looking for something more challenging than V8 you should go to Gp81."
"GP81 is awesome but for close to Soho, the closest is CRG Chelsea (boulders only)."
"GP for bouldering, LIC for ropes, Manhattan Plaza for (this is how we did it in the 90s)."
"Definitely GP! Day pass is around $30 I think."
#10
The Climb
4.2
(5)
"I recommend TheClimb Yeonnam, which is located right next to the Hongik University metro station."
"TheClimb also has a lot of branches around Seoul with chalk rental."
"I recommend going to any of the 'The Climb' branches."
"The climb at yeonnam is pretty great for beginners."
"The Climb has a few gyms around Seoul which are really good and clean."
#11
The Spot
4.8
(4)
"Highly recommend The Spot. Way better vibes and atmosphere than Movement."
"If you’re into bouldering only, I think The Spot Denver is far and away the best choice. The route setting is just phenomenal, and the vibes are immaculate."
"Bro go to the spot Denver. They got taps in there and the setting is great."
"I’m close to The Spot. I’m willing to try Movement and DBC as well."
#12
Cafe Bloc
3.6
(5)
"Cafe Bloc itself had fun setting, friendly vibes."
"Another +1 for cafe bloc, was great fun whole I eas there."
"Cafe bloc is fun IMO, great vibes!"
"I also recommend cafe bloc and bloc shop."
"Cafe bloc is an elitist vibe, not very welcoming to foreigners especially."
#13
Hangar
4.0
(4)
"I climb daily at Hanger, £30 a month compared to depots £40."
"Hangar has the nicest environment and vibe for a beginner."
"I’d say Hangar or Depot for beginner friendly but tbh even the Works will have plenty of things you can climb."
"The hanger , flashpoint or dynamic rock."
#14
Movement
4.0
(4)
"Movement is the most spacious and imo has more intricacies in their routes, but ventilation is kind of bad."
"My son climbs at Movement - it's pretty impressive."
"Movement right now has a bogo deal where you can buy two 2-day passes for $54"
"Movement Rino is in a cool neighborhood with lots of bars and what-not. It’s bouldering only though."
#15
Mesa Rim
4.0
(4)
"Mesa Rim North City is a little further but it is world class. I think it’s the best gym in the county."
"Mesa rim Mira Mesa which has a facility dedicated to comp boulders."
"Mesa Rim is newer and sometimes has comp style climbs. 3 locations in San Marcos, Mira Mesa and SD. All 3 good for bouldering and top roping."
"I go to mesa rim and the two gyms are really nice."
#16
Denver Bouldering Club
5.0
(3)
"Denver Bouldering Club. I prefer their 24/7 membership as it allows me to climb at night."
"Denver bouldering club! best boulders in the state!"
"DBC buys tons of new holds and resets at a crazy fast speed."
#17
Bump Bouldering
5.0
(3)
"Great facilities, a good variety of routes."
"Biggest by square footage."
"Bump Bouldering at Pavilion Bukit Jalil."
#18
The Hive
4.7
(3)
"Project Climbing (cloverdale or Abbotsford) are the best."
"If you are out in the valley, the new Project Climbing location has been very hot lately."
"I would recommend the one in North Van because it's a nicer facility."
#19
Nulu
4.7
(3)
"Nulu is tops, great set up, plenty of route changes, people are super nice."
"Nulu and its not even close."
"Nulu is all bouldering and is definitely more modern feel."
#20
Elements
4.3
(3)
"Also elements !"
"I prefer Element but it's a bit annoying to get to."
"I can really recommend Element and Einstein."
#21
Yonder
4.3
(3)
"Yonder and Substation are the top two for sure."
"Yonder easily."
"Castle or Yonder both have a more difficult grading imo."
#22
Coyote
4.3
(3)
"Coyote without a doubt."
"Coyote bouldering courses are more newbie friendly."
"I feel like Coyote bouldering courses are more newbie friendly."
#23
Core
4.3
(3)
"Core is massive and good crowd, nice holds; my regular gym."
"Core was softer than alpine in my opinion but both worth a visit"
"Core or Alpine"
#24
The Castle
4.0
(3)
"The Castle has a fairly good selection of slab."
"The Castle and the Arch are your best bet if you're only planning on going to two walls."
"I prefer them to Mile End and the Westway."
#25
Northern Rocks
4.0
(3)
"Northern rocks is great, worth a try imo"
"Northern rocks on the shore has better setting imo but smaller"
"Northern Rocks in North Shore is pretty good too."
#26
Sequence
4.0
(3)
"It was awesome to see such a large bouldering gym, and I had a great time!"
"Good collection of interesting boulder problems and a really solid community."
"Sequence is a good one! It's got a good collection of interesting boulder problems."
#27
9 Degrees
4.0
(3)
"I prefer 9 Degrees (one in Enoggera, one in Morningside). Dedicated bouldering gyms, pretty large and have a wide range of routes."
"I'm a 9 degrees regular."
"If you are new to climbing or like comp style problems then 9 degrees is the best option."
#28
Crux
4.0
(3)
"Crux is in the downtown. Although it has only two rooms, there are some good routes there."
"Crux is literally in the city centre"
"Crux (for slab comp style) , Camp Four , Player."
#29
Central Rock
4.0
(3)
"CRG Chelsea (boulders only). Personally I like this gym, especially in off hours."
"The Upper West Side location has top rope and auto-belay."
"Closest is probably central rock Chelsea, it’s new and pretty big bouldering only."
#30
Brooklyn Boulders
5.0
(2)
"Both fantastic."
"It has more square feet of bouldering than any non-megagym."
#31
Rose Bloc
5.0
(2)
"Rose bloc for sure."
"I would go to the Rose Bloc on the south shore of Montreal."
#32
Manga Climbing
5.0
(2)
"Manga Climbing, for sure!"
"If you're looking for bouldering you probably wanna go to Manga Climbing."
#33
Grotto
5.0
(2)
"Grotto is definitely the best!"
"In San Diego, Grotto, Mesa Rim, and Vertical Hold. In that order from my favorite to least."
#34
First Ascent
5.0
(2)
"Sounds like FA Uptown is the place to go."
"Sounds like First Ascent it is!"
#35
Verdigo
5.0
(2)
"I like the community at Verdigo Boulders in Burbank"
"My favorite was Verdigo in Burbank. Not huge, but it was never really packed. Easy to find a quiet spot by yourself. People were very friendly and encouraging"
#36
Café Bloc
5.0
(2)
"I vote Café Bloc."
"Cafe bloc is a sweet gym!"
#37
Bhub
5.0
(2)
"I would recommend you kl eco city camp5."
"Bhub is the best bouldering gym that I've been to so far in KL."
#38
Sportrock
5.0
(2)
"I second Sportrock."
"The setting is great, and there is tons of climbing."
#39
Boulder Co
5.0
(2)
"Boulder co in westgate is huge"
"Boulder Co at Westgate is the best."
#40
Batuu
5.0
(2)
"One of the nicest I've ever visited (facilities-wise)."
"Batuu is brand new and very nice."
#41
Blocs
4.5
(2)
"Blocs has the best setting imo."
"Blocs is best but probably not by enough to be worth driving there from downtown."
#42
Boulderwelt
4.5
(2)
"Boulderwelt ost is amazing !"
"Boulderwelt Ost is good and pretty central."
#43
Earth Treks
4.5
(2)
"Largest gym in regards to wallspace in the country."
"Earth Treks Englewood and Golden are both 20 minutes away."
#44
The Wall
4.5
(2)
"The Wall is amazing and the staff is super friendly!"
"Great friendly staff. $16 for a day pass."
#45
The Works
4.5
(2)
"Best vibe and best setting by far!"
"Works has truly brilliant setting, though be aware they are less generous with their grades than other places."
#46
Rockspot
4.5
(2)
"My roommate who went 3x times per week always loved Rockspot!"
"The biggest gyms are Rockspot and Manga."
#47
Shakti Rock Gym
4.5
(2)
"I loved it I wish I could’ve gone more."
"Great vibes and a good sized overhang."
#48
Hangar 18
4.0
(2)
"Hangar 18 is by far cheapest but doesn’t open till 10 am and is the furthest away from campus"
"Hangar 18 is by far the cheapest, they have a student rate that’s $44/month."
#49
Brooklyn Bouldering Project
4.0
(2)
"We lead and TR at PRG then boulder and use the gym area at BP."
"Brooklyn Bouldering Project is pretty dope."
#50
Muuberi Bad
4.0
(2)
"Muuberi Bad is really cool and yes super close to the train station."
"Muuberi Bad is a small but very cool gym not too far from the train station in Bern."
#51
Acme
4.0
(2)
"Acme in downtown"
"Acme or Benchmark for slab."
#52
Volt
4.0
(2)
"You can also check out VOLT"
"Volt was also good, but i have not been there for a while"
#53
West
4.0
(2)
"WEST is big, clean and has a good connection from the city center with the WKD train."
"West good setting also and is newer"
#54
Beyond Bouldering
4.0
(2)
"Can recommend beyond bouldering."
"Beyond is more popular than ABC but try both and see what you think."
#55
Boulderhaus
4.0
(2)
"Boulderhaus in Darmstadt is great."
"Boulderhaus:
Furthest away from the city center, cheapest, built inside an old gymnasium so it has that feel."
#56
Urban Climb
4.0
(2)
"Urban climb west end is the biggest and the busiest."
"Urban Climb has a few locations throughout the city."
#57
Depot
4.0
(2)
"Depot, works, hangar, foundry 🤷♂️"
"I'd say depot but the only other gym I tried was the hanger and I hated it."
#58
Alta
4.0
(2)
"Alta probably has the best combination of lead/TR and bouldering."
"Alta climbing and fitness"
#59
Flashpoint
4.0
(2)
"They set for all grades and cycle their walls pretty quickly."
"I personally go to flashpoint in Parc tawe, there’s also the hanger in llansamlet. Both excellent gyms."
#60
Makak
4.0
(2)
"Makak, West, Obiekto."
"Best bouldering gyms for me are Makak, both Murall's, West and Crux."
#61
BFF Bendemeer
4.0
(2)
"I go to BFF bendeemer often :) i think its quite beginner friendly with the low wall!"
"I'd recommend bff bendemeer! have brought a few of my friends there - they've quite enjoyed themselves."
#62
Cliffs
4.0
(2)
"Cliffs has a good mix of compy and more traditional stuff."
"Cliffs is newer with many more problems and much larger bouldering space."
#63
Bloc
3.5
(2)
"Bloc and Flashpoint are very similar in that they're modern gyms."
"Bloc: Pros: - expensive modern holds - big and airy."
#64
DBC
3.5
(2)
"I go with a few friends to DBC central at least three times a week."
"DBC is a close second but you can't drink beer while you're climbing there."
#65
BKB
2.0
(3)
"I preferred BKB over The Cliffs but both were pretty sweet."
"BKB is overpriced and when I was in the windy city they fucked us over pretty bad."
"BKB is the MOST like that."
#66
Metro Rock
3.0
(2)
"The focus there is definitely more on route climbing than bouldering."
"It is generally crowded - really crowded - evenings and weekends."
#67
Allez Up
5.0
(1)
"Oh, for sure check out Allez Up!"
#68
Studio Boulder
5.0
(1)
"It's smaller, but I've been loving Studio Boulder. It's been open a year and a half, and the owner is the routesetter."
#69
Camp 5
5.0
(1)
"Camp 5 near mid valley has big and challenging boulders."
#70
Nomad Bloc
5.0
(1)
"Nomad Bloc is a nice option if its sunny."
#71
BlackRock Bouldering
5.0
(1)
"BlackRock Bouldering! I am friends with the owner so I am very biased!"
#72
Rocher Canon
5.0
(1)
"So many good boulders (hundreds), impeccable setting, all difficulties."
#73
Stonegoat Bouldering Gym
5.0
(1)
"Loved stonegoat in bangkok"
#74
Steil
5.0
(1)
""Steil" in Karlsruhe 5/5 on google."
#75
Der Kegel
5.0
(1)
"One of my favourite gyms in the world is Der Kegel in Berlin. Old school vibes, outdoor area, and beer garden next door for after."
#76
Vital
5.0
(1)
"Vital Oceanside is the best bouldering gym near you"
#77
Greifhaus
4.0
(1)
"Greifhaus in Braunschweig is also nice, more modern style gym."
#78
Einstein
4.0
(1)
"I can really recommend Element and Einstein, even though Einstein is quite crowded in the evenings."
#79
Camp5 Eco
4.0
(1)
"I like to also work on my endurance with high wall auto belays."
#80
DAV Thalkirchen
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the bouldering area at DAV Thalkirchen. Heavily underrated"
#81
Rendezvous Climbing Gym
4.0
(1)
"Try Rendevous Climbing Gym on State Line Rd."
#82
Kraftwerk Bern
4.0
(1)
"Solid gym setup and great atmosphere."
#83
A Bloc
4.0
(1)
"A Bloc is good overall, lots of space but the routes can be on the hard side."
#84
Urban Sports Club
4.0
(1)
"Check out urban sports club. With the L membership you get access to most bouldering gyms in Germany."
#85
Arkose
4.0
(1)
"Arkose is quite good overall, not the greatest routesetting but solid and spacious."
#86
Heavens Gate
3.0
(1)
"Heavens Gate (small), various 'Boulderwelt' gyms."
#87
Sender One
3.0
(1)
"Sender One is the most expensive and doesn’t clean their hold as often as they should, but offers a 5 day punch pass + rentals for only $69."
#88
RoKC Underground
3.0
(1)
"ROKC underground is small, but you'll be in a old mining cavern, which is neat."
#89
O'Bloc
3.0
(1)
"There's also O'Bloc in Ostermundigen but it's a bit too expensive if you're only bouldering."
#90
Factory
3.0
(1)
"Factory for lead in Baoshan"
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