Wish it was closer to home. Beautiful venue with great sound. Try balcony seating if you want comfy seats and a private bar with high top tables.
Negronis on tap!
Best venue in Chicago and 2nd place isn't close.
Awesome place - owner is extremely hospitable, very good setup and music. Classic place...don't expect anything fancy - just damn good music and a great vibe.
This welcoming neighborhood hangout in Logan Square presents renowned local and national bands 5 nights a week. Read more.
Great old school feel. Sit down blues and friendly staff.
Great ambience, cool music, fresh beer.
Chicago: "It's a regular guy bar for irregular folks who just don’t fit in, or just don’t want to fit in. It is the bar that Granddad went to when he was young and crazy" -IFC Staff Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place used to be a third-shift bar for garbagemen and snowplow drivers. Now, not so much. But it's still good. Read more.
Dont miss the classic album once a month! Where they play two full albums LIVE in thier entirety, by hand-picked local musicians! MUST SEE ! Read more.
Best rooftop hang in the South Loop. Shoot some hoops and cool down under the shower...
Get a clue. Don't be dumb!
A Chicago gem! Was a treat to visit!
It's SRO, so be sure you wear comfy shoes. Free SmartWater and Vitamin Water in the fridge, just don't take anything labelled for the band.
Helping up and coming bands out for years!
Great bookings, affordable prices, the second floor architecture is so cool. Great place to see a show.
Solid tunes every night.
The views from the straight on part of the balcony are better than you would expect. Drinks are inexpensive and the bar is quick. Nice bartenders too.
The arrangement or seating is great. The sound is amazing... And their craft beer on Nitro was perfect
Get there a little early and stake out a spot on the upstairs balcony railing; sure, the floor's more fun, but the view from up top's unparalleled.
Best place to see a show in Chicago
Great, intimate music venue with a surprising beer list.
Give "partying" a try... It's good for you.
A small club featuring local and regional acts 7 nights a week, this noted venue stood at the center of Chicago's emerging acid jazz movement in the '90s, helping to launch groups like Liquid Soul. Read more.
Eclectic. This art-filled, off the beaten path tavern has seen performances by, now famous, rockers and comedians. Note the unpretentious vibe. Growing craft beer + cider list at a good value. Cheap.
Sundays and Thursdays are my favorite. Cheap pitchers of Leinenkugels and open mic!
Every Sunday night there's Open Mic (7 & 9pm I think) & Free Buffet, kinda southern style. Very cool, a must see.
Great bar, nice people and always a good time.
Known to be one of the best dive bars in Chicago. Read more.
Psycho nights down stairs are awesome on Thursday nights:)
Everyone on staff last night was a total pro, especially so for the folks manning the back bar. They were hella fast and friendly. Kitchen offerings are solid, and delish beers cheap. Good times.
$3 shots of jameson, almost nightly. 'nuff said
rad and random.
Big Bricks across the street is a great place to eat before a show, or to have a tasty drink during set break.
Go to The Moth story slam held here once a month. Get here early.
I hate the seating here...or lack thereof.
In addition to a packed lineup of live music and comedy, this bar and grill also cooks up sandwiches, pizzas and tacos to keep your hunger at bay while you watch. Read more.
The Beat Kitchen hosts The Chicago Underground Comedy showcase each Tuesday with some of the city’s most talented and promising comedians. The showcase is every Tuesday at 9:30pm; tickets are $5.
go to Beat Kitchen and see Lucky Boys Confusion!!
Beautiful vintage venue with striking architecture. Good music picks but so-so audio. Entry is easy with covid vaccine, ticket check, and security search. Takes 20-30 minutes to exit after a show.
Ticket scalpers suck! Buy your tickets from people or online...
Best woodwork ever. Love this place. Great acustics.
Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Read more.
In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Read more.
Turkey's are easy to get on these lanes, gooble, gooble.
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