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Schubas Tavern
Music Venue, Bar, and Restaurant
Lakeview, Chicago
The experts at Redeye Chicago and Chicagoist recommend this place
"Schlitz on tap because it used to be a Schlitz brewery."(4 Tips)
"If hungry Mac & Cheese is great and it's half price on Wednesdays."(14 Tips)
"$4 bloodies, mimosas, and screwdrivers all weekend...awesome!"(2 Tips)
"Lizz Kannenberg's band is the best."(2 Tips)
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Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014The beautiful wood-accented back room of this 100-year-old building is one of the city's best places to catch local acts before they get big, while the front bar serves up a mean mac'n'cheese. Read more
Great beers, bartenders, and brunch. Oh and some of the best live shows the city has to offer. Check the calendar and go see one!
Brad SaxonAugust 9, 2014The omelettes at brunch are fantastic. If you're here for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend the Mac & cheese. You can add whatever you want to it and make it taste amazing. Get funky with it.- Great venue, nice bar setup (maybe 40s? 30s?) food looks amazing too. Particularly the mac & cheese. Schlitz on tap because it used to be a Schlitz brewery.
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014Intimate room? Warm décor? Check. Cool bands? Check. Mac and cheese? Check. Schubas was right away one of my favorite places to see a concert in the city. Read more
Anna-Karin BerglundJune 15, 2012Great place to play if you're a band. Fantastic sound, good stage, nice staff, air-conditioned green room, great food especially the vegan burrito. Best venue on this tour!
Diego RufoMarch 29, 2011Spoon, Wilco, Neko Case, My Morning Jacket... You can see some of the best up and coming bands in the country here. If you're not in the mood for music, you can take a couple well made cocktails. Read more
One of my absolute favorite music venues in Chicago and it serves some of the best mac n cheese in the city, too!
RCRD LBLJune 29, 2011The back room's a great size and has the best touring and local indie acts. The front room is where everybody knows your name. Check them out on Facebook - they're always giving away tickets to fans.
Bill I Am TDecember 17, 2012Come to see one of many great shows and while the band is warming up you can get ready for a long night out with the Mac'N'Cheese. I love it with the pulled pork and broccoli.
Tornaparts !October 16, 2013Its Schubas man! ...the best bands in the city play here. They don't let my band play here. Stroll in, pick up a $10 Schlitz and groove. This is where its at.
The FeastJune 10, 2011If you can't squeeze into the front, stake out a spot just in front of the soundboard. The view's decent, the sound's perfect, and best of all, you're beer-line adjacent for the whole show.
Emily S.December 27, 2016Intimate music venue with more small act performers. The sister of Lincoln Hall.
Digital Tour BusMay 11, 2011This venue not only has an awesome room for shows, but they also have a sit-down restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner! So, grab a bite to eat before the show. You won't be sorry!
KooterDecember 12, 2013Might be small, but this place is great. Live music and the people are amazing. Decent prices, too.
Julia SergeevaSeptember 26, 2014You can always sneak inside and listen to some nice bands live when the guy at the door isn't around ( which happens pretty often).- Awesome bar for a night with friends or to see great music. If hungry Mac & Cheese is great and it's half price on Wednesdays.
- ChicagoistJanuary 27, 2015Here, there are several live lit shows you can catch in Chicago this winter. Guts & Glory, hosted by Keith Ecker and Samantha Irby, is never a disappointment. Read more
Joseph B.October 15, 2018I like Schuba's for it's neighborhood bar vibe, good service, and cheap drinks.
Karen R.February 17, 2012Fun music venue but gets so packed that you can't fully enjoy or see the performers even if you arrive early and get a table.
Chioke McRaeSeptember 3, 2013Cool place in Lakeview with nice wine, service and amazing buffalo chicken tenders.
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Anja HarrisFebruary 4, 2013They have an event hall upstairs for rent. It's beautiful and cozy. Excellent food.
Megan OgulnickFebruary 21, 2012If you're a tall gentleman, please stand to the side or back. If you stand in the middle I can't see. Thank you. :)
Christina CosterFebruary 5, 2011We're getting the band back together! Welcome to the EventCamp National Conference Welcome Reception! Thanks to Eventbrite for helping us throw this shindig. Don't forget to tag everything #ecnc!
Fri. 5/18. The Fine Time DJs upstairs all night! Funk, soul, jazz, boogie. 9pm. FREE!
For some sold out shows, show up an hour early and grab something to eat. When someone shows up at the door for the music room ask if there's any tickets being sold at the door and you may have a shot
Mac and cheese is amazing here! Great brunch and bloody Mary's
Honey Chicken Brie sandwich. Probably one of my favorite sandwiches anywhere. Not just Chicago. ...ANYWHERE.
Koko CooperNovember 27, 2011I love Schubas, but $14 for a blind russian in essentially a sippy cup filled with ice? C'mon guys....
The Mayor gets their 2nd drink (draught beer, glass of wine, or well drink) FREE every time they come in! Let the games begin :)
Chuck DonahueMay 12, 2012Use the parking lot next door. Street parking isn't the easiest or cheapest.
Nick GDecember 3, 2011Go for a show. Leave after the show. Go to a different bar on Southport or Lincoln.
WILSONFebruary 27, 2013The Midwest's Gnarly, Rock N' Roll Juggernauts
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Schubas presents a diverse line-up of live music seven nights a week. Honky-Tonk, Indie Rock, from Americana to Jazz, from Pop to Country, it's all here.
In August of 2011, Schubas was designated a Chicago Historic Landmark as a result of its history as a Schlitz Tied House.
Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–2:00 AM
(773) 525-2508
View menu on http://www.lh-st.com/Pages/Eat
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music, Jukebox
Parking
Street, Private Lot, Valet
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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