Very spacious event spot. Have a great time Everytime I attend. Great atmosphere. Does have a…read moreparking lot as well right next to the facility.

Attended a live music event on Sunday with a party of 8. Everything was wonderful until they had to…read morekeep washing out our plastic glasses after every order. Not sure that I have ever been to a venue that didn't have ample supplies. I reported it to the guys upon entry and of course I got the 'I will find out what the issue is right now' but he never moved. So disappointing. I asked to just take the bottle to our seat but there was a significant difference in price for a bottle.

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....

I came here with a group of friends for the Jerk X Jollof event that ruled through Chicago this…read morepast weekend (you had to purchase tickets), and we had a great time! The line to get in was a bit long (however covered since it was raining which was nice). The venue is located upstairs so we waited along since a long set of stairs with everyone else. The security here wasn't rude or anything which was a good sign from off the bat, and once we got inside we had a lot of space to roam around towards the back when we wanted drinks or whatever which made it easy to not stress about needing to be at the very front of the dancing floor space. Drinks weren't outrageously expensive which was nice, and we genuinely had a good time here! We saw Chance the Rapper make an appearance in the crowd and he was standing right by us which was super cool! Overall - nice space, and I know they always have events here and apparently food(?). I didn't see food, but I see reviews mentioning food. Anyways, would recommend.

i love this place. came here for a dear silas concert . the bartenders are amazing but i do think…read morethe drinks are fairly pricey . bouncers are kind as well as the bartenders . the venue is spacious and there is vip seating surrounding the dance floor . they have weekly events going on , so there's always something for you to check out

An absolutely beautiful outdoor venue space. Great for parties and celebrations. This is the home…read moreof DuSummer Jam Sessions which hosts local talent; singing, live bands and comedy. To bring your experience to life, get up and move your feet, your arms, your body and dance. Thaddeus Tukes was awesome on the xylophone! It was a very entertaining night. Tables are first come first serve. You may also bring a lawn chair, food and drinks but NO liquor. There is a cash bar. I can not wait to go back!!! The weather was perfect and it was a really good time.

Very nice good music and vibes we loved it they had 2 stages one end u could bring your own chairs…read moreother end was standing room and In between was food and liquid venue's

Maybe Yelp should plan to attend this festival next year, since so few reviews are available. It's…read morehard to tell we are attending a 'party' on a college campus, as there's no silly pranks or screeching co-eds! The Midway Plaisance is actually NOT quite completely owned by the University, which is probably why this is able to be here. On Midway P, you are literally in the the middle of the street, with long, gorgeous soccer fields around you. There are 2 stages, going east and west, with great acoustics (ok I'm not an expert). There are food trucks and beverages, but you can bring your own; same with chairs too. It starts early afternoon and goes until 9 or 10 at night, but it is NOT wall to wall music, as there are other venues (indoor) that need attention too. The artists may be up and comers or veterans, maybe not whom you would see in Jazz Review. Note: The big bands are on the outside stages, whereas the the 'small' groups (trios, quartets, soloists) are in the small indoor areas (churches, art centers at the U of C, even Hyde Park Bank!). There are shuttle buses that can take you to vendors, and a down and upsides are that one can't stay in the same venue for too long. On a nice day when strolling is fun, with NO limited mobility, that's a good activity. The downside to late Sept/early fall is cool weather, rain and HORNETS!

To have great food, unique atmosphere, wonderful staff from the hostess to the waiter (excellent),…read moreand the chef perfectly crafted cuisine, then you can't go wrong with this spot!!!

This place is magical, first when you walk in there is a beautiful wall display of flowers then you…read morewalk in and see romantic candles on tables with dim light. The ambiance is perfect if you are celebrating your anniversary or birthday. Now let's talk about the music, LIVE MUSIC!!! When I was there it sounded like jazz, besides the house of blues, where in Chicago can you go and hear live music? (I'll wait) The service was exceptional, very kind and personable staff, very attentive and easy to talk to. The food was utterly delicious, I've never had a steak so good in my entire life, & I've had steak at RPM & STK Overall an amazing experience, I will definitely be coming back and telling everyone about it. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.

Woodlawn Tap, or Jimmy's as the locals call it, was a great experience. They have multiple rooms so…read moreit was nice to sit around with friends in a quieter setting. We got a pitcher of beer and an order of cheese curds. It was great to just vibe here!

Woodlawn Tap is a nice little dive bar in Hyde Park. It's a great place to grab a drink and a…read morelittle food. Nice atmosphere and a great place to chat with friends after a long day. We got a pitcher of beer and some tater tots. Highly recommend!

I have patronized this business more times than I can count but my first happy hour was a SUCCESS…read more Ja 'Grill never disappoints on the friendliness of their waitstaff, the vibe is always great with good music going, and the food NEVER disappoints I frequently order their jerk wings (not pictured) which never disappoints. This visit I ordered from the happy hour portion of the Ital stew and a mango-tini as well as the Blueberry Smash Gin Martini (not pictured). The stew was a hearty dish that accompanied well with the spice of the wings. The cocktails were both on the sweeter side for my pallet but I would order them again. I HIGHLY recommend this happy hour if you're on a budget my bill came to $40 with the tip.

We came here on a my Monday for lunch and we got seated it quickly. The place was mostly empty…read more They have lots tables/chairs and a full bar. I ordered the jerk chicken entree and curry chicken. The jerk chicken was good, not the best. And the curry chicken was OK I was expecting bigger flavors; the chicken was well made, fallen off the bones. The service was mediocre, didn't get any water refills. Made sense after we got our checks, 15% gratuity was already included on each checks (3 of us). Tipping doesn't bother me, only bothers me when service is whack. I don't know if I'll come back again because there's other Jamaican restaurants that are better.

Oh wow! So this is what real blues music sounds like! And who knew my mom would become such a fan?…read moreOverall an experience like no other. Down to earth, no frills attached, and located in a so-so neighborhood, this could be a place that has you raising your eyebrows doubtfully. Cast those aside, and sit yourself down for some of the best music this side of the river. Crowd is dressed up but chill, and everyone is clearly enjoying themselves. We were the only brown people in the joint, but didn't feel the least bit uncomfortable. If anything, Lee's is welcoming - everyone seems to know everyone else, and with all the hugs and hellos, it really seems like a party. Oh, and there's no cover or drink minimum! Hello people, how's that for a true steal?

Since someone beat me to getting a first review I'd kept meaning to post for ages(for Windy City…read moreInn), I might as well get this review over with, and get my 1st ever 'Chicago first' review over with and do one for here, before someone else beats me to posting a review for Lee's. I went on the Chicago Jazz Club Tour back in August(also the same night I later went to Huck Finn Donuts, to finish off this night), and concentrated on going to the South Side clubs, during that night. I went to 3 out of the 4 far South Side clubs participating on the Jazz Club tour(in addition to other jazz clubs north of here in the city), and of those 3, this was definately my favorite of the 3 I went to. Music was great, and the only downside about this place was that the interior is slightly cramped. Of course too, I also know that was probably somewhat b/c of the fact that so many people on the Jazz Tour came in, at the same time that my dad and myself stopped in here. Anyway though, I'm hopeful I can do a return trip here sooner, rather than later. Not to mention, the location of Lee's isn't in as iffy of an area, as the other 2 south side jazz clubs I went into were in. Plus, it helps that it's easy to heck to park on the street around here, and that there's a White Castle just southeast of here, if I ever make it back down here again, and have a jonesing for a late night snack.

Room 43 is what you make of it . . . literally set in a clean modern cosmopolitan room, hardwood…read morefloors for dancing this 2 floor event space is ideal for social club events, private birthday parties or even a Meet & Greet reception like I hosted when in Chicago. There was no way I could get around to seeing everyone so I invited them to meet up with me at Room 43. Food and drinks, DJ are available and compliment the party atmosphere in a comfortable grown-up environment. The beauty of this space is that with the lighting, the music, the movable furniture, the choice of food, drink and decorations you get to create the ambience of your dreams at a more than reasonable cost. Photos below limit your perspective. You do not have to have the tables shown, you can choose the bar tables and chairs if you want more of a dance space presentation as I chose. Like I said there are many choices to make to suit your vision of the space. And further parking is available in lot across the street

Norman Bolden is also the owner of Haven Entertainment Center. This a beautiful venue. The owner…read moredoesn't know how to treat customers he has a oh well attitude. I waited two hours for food the owner was informed and he was like oh well. No offer of a free drink or meal on us. I will surely eat before I go.