Visitors have praised the venue's beautiful old church setting, which has been tastefully and ingeniously renovated to provide a range of spaces. The atmosphere is described as great, with a reasonable bar selection and clean facilities, making it a wonderful place to enjoy arts and entertainment.

Some highlights of attending events at The Gate include the excellent performances by artists like Lemfreck, the fantastic little theatre in a stunning converted church, and the opportunity to enjoy a variety of events and activities in a community theatre setting. Visitors have also mentioned the great atmosphere and the venue's nice bar/cafe with good service.

Visitors have noted that the seating at The Gate, while not the comfiest in the world, is reasonable considering they are old church pews. For seated shows, it is recommended to bring a small cushion for added comfort. Despite this, the venue is still highly praised for its cosy and intimate atmosphere, making it a great place to enjoy arts and entertainment.

Visitors should be aware that there is no parking nearby the venue, with on-street parking being the only option. This may be a challenge for larger shows, but it is a characteristic of the inner city venue. Despite this inconvenience, visitors have highlighted the venue's great community theatre and variety of events and activities, making it a worthwhile destination for arts and entertainment.