Not a place to quietly chill..lol! An amazing loud, darkened…read moreand rambunctious place of music, rock and roll+ live when I was there Sunday, art, eclectic people watching, edgy part of Chi. Great food, ordered garbage fries, huge huge order loaded with chili, cheddar melted, salsa and jalapeños VERY GENEROUS ON INGREDIENTS! TV screens every ware, nice layout, plenty of seating, can smoke and bring drinks outside, door guy great vibes! Bartender on it. Very helpful in navigating bus to Tinley. BTW, bus was fantastic! Ty /:-D

Awful experience with the two voluminous and bulbous "bouncers". I didn't have my physical ID with…read moreme. But had my digital ID. I understand they can turn you away from the venue. However, the way they went about it was unprofessional. Both were dismissive. I have been to this venue to see a friend play and wasn't carded. I was polite and trying to understand the situation. The voluminous woman was very dismissive. I will never visit this venue again. Might want to replace the stool she was on. It was quite literally on its last leg. Others were also turned away with valid IDs even those from out of town.

The Blues Heaven Foundation is located in the building of the former Chess Records. It's on S…read more Michigan in Motor Row District - between 14th St. and the Stevenson Expressway, with the core from Cermak Road to 25th Street. My husband coordinated this visit for us. He emailed the non-profit and signed up for a group tour of the landmark on June 9th. Tours are only done by appointment. We were in the city during Chicago Blues Festival, so this was their very active time of the year. Our tour guide, the Executive Director of the BHF, was telling us how their was a private concert the night before. The tour is amazing, and starts on the ground level in their gallery (which has rotating works on display). Then you get to see Chess Records offices and also go upstairs to sit in the recording studio. From my gift shop, I bought a key chain and a tee-shirt for my husband. Proceeds go to the works of the Foundation, which include educational youth programs, assistance to musicians, and outreach to the community. Right next to the building is a small fenced off garden where concerts are held during the summer. Note: You can take still pictures but absolutely no video or audio recording. They are very strict about this and will remind you about it. No joke.

1st time in Chicago and Chess Records was my 1st point of interest to visit. Now, it's the Blues…read moreHeaven Foundation run by Willie Dixon's family. Our tour was run by Jacqueline Dixon, who did a great job. She presented its history with numerous facts and with great respect! Hearing all of her stories about Willie and his musician friends was absolutely fascinating. This is a must see and do...set up an appointment, get there on time and get a great history lesson about Chicago blues.

Has to possibly be the best South Side rooftop, with an inside and outside bar. It's been a long…read moretime favorite for watching sports and hanging out. Reggie's is best known as the sports bar near the McCormick Center station. For those wanting a dive bar experience, the lower part is pretty cool. The rooftop is where it's at though, so make your way to the upstairs. Back in the day they used to have more specials that brought people in on weekdays at the upstairs bar. It unfortunately doesn't have most of these anymore, and also doesn't seem to have as large as crowds. The last time here there were only a few others on the rooftop. A good thing about that was service was fast. The prices are unfortunately what have increased. It's about $10 for Long Island iced teas, which used to be cheap. These were still pretty strong though. It's about $9 for shareable bites. We got the Hummus. It came with quite a lot to dip. There was a generous amount of pita slices and vegetables. Atmosphere here still is pretty cool. There's a pool table and they still play hip music. Good to use the bathroom before. It's pretty gross, especially the one on the rooftop. The weather can play a part too, as the rain gets in everywhere, including on those at the pool table.

Loud but good service. Mixed crowd. Food was hot and the shrimp platter was good. Burger was NOT…read moregood. Drinks were strong and staff was kind.

I am originally from Chicago and was in town and decided to stop by. Went to the Sunday afternoon…read moreset after July 4th and it was standing room only. So go on-line and reserve your spot if you're planning to attend. We saw a local talent, (singer Tammy McCann) and she was excellent. The space is a cool vibe -- it has a bar, couches, tables and chairs, high tops (pics attached). I didn't have any food so can't speak to that. I highly recommend this spot. I've been coming for years The cost of admission is budget friendly and they do a great job of featuring famous musicians as well as local talent.

I love this jazz club! Established in 1947, it's the oldest jazz club in Chicago and the second…read moreoldest in the country. As soon as I walked in, I could feel I was somewhere truly special. The dark lighting and swanky vibe creates a lovely ambiance. A variety of seating options, including sofas. Attentive service and excellent cocktails and mocktails. The musicians are incredible!

Buddy Guy's Legends is fantastic!! I had no idea I'd enjoy this place so much! The music, the food,…read morethe staff - everything was outstanding! I had the fried fish dinner. Delicious!!

I always wanted to come and visit The Legendary Buddy Guy's for a night of Jazz. This particular…read morenight Toronzo Cannon was getting married at Buddy Guy's & after will be performing. I got there early to get a good seat close to the stage. It was a packed out night. Grown Vibes and some of the best performances. I enjoyed the atmosphere and show. The flip side is the service & food sucked. The server Katarzyna was rude and unprofessional. I understand it was crowded that night and service was slow. It was the attitude and demeanor and rudeness. The staff also seemed to be unorganized and unprepared on that night. I ordered the fish and chip and it was greasy and very salty. I did enjoy the performance of Toronzo. But, disappointed with the service and food.

Gorgeous classy new martini lounge with live dj music. Narrow yet plenty of seating. Professional…read morefriendly staff. Fresh EFFECTIVE cocktails. Street meter parking.

Let me set the scene. It's Saturday, and my friends and I have officially started the shenanigans…read more We're looking to loosen up a little more and figure a local watering hole might do the trick. Well, we heard that M Lounge had been resurrected from the closed and was serving customers again, so naturally, we fleet-footed right on over to see what all the hubbub was about. Okay, first off, whoever decorated this place deserves a gold medal. It looks amazing. The mix of old and new, the gold accents, and the lighting all come together perfectly. It has everything visually that you would want from a neighborhood bar you could eventually call your Cheers. The music was just right, and the vibe was definitely vibing. But wait. I only gave this place three stars. How Sway? Well... let me tell you. You don't just go to a bar for the vibe. You go to a bar for the drinks, and as much as I loved the atmosphere, the drinks left me wanting. And it wasn't just me. Everyone in our group was a little confused. How can a place look this good, feel this good, and then have drinks that are just... so-so? And I take my drinks seriously. So when I say so-so, I mean SO-SO. Hell, the Old Fashioned wasn't even an Old Fashioned. It was some sort of sweet abomination. Was it a bourbon drink? Absolutely. Was it an Old Fashioned? Absolutely not. For now, I'm going to chalk it up to growing pains because there's way too much I like about this place to write it off after one visit. The atmosphere is there. The music is there. The neighborhood-bar potential is definitely there. So yes, I'll be back. But M Lounge, I'm asking you nicely. Please make me a proper Old Fashioned next time. Otherwise, I might have to cancel my subscription to the Martini Lounge.

Chill, unpretentious bar in the Loop. Kinda sporty, with carnival games and TVs in back, but not…read moreoverwhelmingly so. Good whiskey selection, and they have Templeton Rye ON TAP. What a country! They wouldn't pour me a pint though.... Great to visit on its own or for post Exchequer digestifs.

This bar is within a couple of blocks of the Art Institute, and I happened across it after getting…read moremy art history nerd on for a couple hours. I was hungry because I skipped lunch to maximize my time in the museum. I searched for bars and lounges in Yelp and ended up here. It was a good choice. Despite being a geezer, I am always a softy for cute and friendly servers. Yep, check that box. I was welcomed in a friendly manner, and I received very good service during my time here. Facing a good selection of beers and ale, some of which were unknown to me, my server was right on the money with a solid local ale recommendation. Wish that happened every time I came in to a new establishment. I needed something to eat, but didn't want a huge meal, so I ended up with the wings. They were meaty and the flavor I chose was outstanding. (Sadly, I forgot to write that down, nor did I write down the ale that I chose.) There were a lot of locals here, judging by the interactions with the staff, but I did not feel out of place as a stranger. I stayed for a couple of pints and left a very satisfied customer. Hope to make it back on my next visit to Chicago.

It was our first time at a club in Chicago and we absolutely loved it. Radius has two "stage" areas…read morewhere DJs are simultaneously playing. We only stayed on one side and I was quite impressed by the lighting, production and sound. There was a lot of dancing room, everyone was respectful and there was just a lot of space. Also amazing how efficient the bar area was. Never had to wait long to get a drink. We'll def. Have to come back here when we visit Chicago. Glad we came by right after ARC on Sunday night for Anyma. I believe he came out around 12:30-1am and performed till 3-4am. We ended up leaving around 3am since we needed to rest up. Going to and leaving Radius. I wasn't quite sure how to get there but we figured the Uber ride was too expensive so we decided to take the train and walked the rest of the way. While it wasn't dangerous and the streets were empty, we did feel safe. Luckily, another group joined us on the way to the club. Going back, we walked to the station and we really didn't see anyone else there until we got to the station. I really wouldn't want to be waiting for an uber right outside the club.

I've been to a few shows both at radius, and the smaller open spaces Cermak Hall, and I've always…read morehad a great time. Security moves pretty quick compared to other concert venue, and they have plenty of bartenders which keeps moving along. It styles itself in a large warehouse approach, which can hold larger crowds. If you're close to the stage, the sound is phenomenal, when you're little further back, there is some minor reverberations. It definitely doesn't have a cozy, or historic style feel like some of the other venues or clubs in the city. However, they're not trying to, they bring in big-time names, and it's always a fun time.

Hidden Gem of a Dive Bar. If you're looking for an alternative to Maria's in Bridgeport, just to…read moremix it up, this place is perfect. Also a fantastic place to bar hop. Cash only. Mildly sticky floors (But in the good dive bar sort of way), overpopulated wall decorations, and friendly looking bar people who've been curating the classic rock playlist since before George Bush ran for president.

Cute little dive bar. Stingo is fun! Literally a dive bar, very small liquor collection but always…read morea good time with friends! :)

My husband and I watched an improv show last night. We bought the tickets day of, when we realized…read morewe had no plans for the evening. Buying tickets on their site is so easy! Also, don't forget to add a donation! We got to the theater about 25 minutes before show time, they have a big lobby area with seating as you wait. There's also a small bar, with assorted mixed drinks, beer, cider and wine. The staff there is so nice, they let me try something before I committed to it. The theatre itself is large with different types of seating. I prefer the high top tables in the back row. The show started a bit later than advertised but it was all good. The show was so funny! And of course in true improv style, they had the audience participation by asking for prompts and input. I would 100% go back!

I'm not sure I can even type words without falling into what might be mistaken as hyperbole…read more I had the luck to stumble upon tickets for a one night only show of Dorff, Jagodowski, and Messing. That's Kevin Dorff (writer for Conan), TJ Jagodowski (umm legend for more than Sonic commercials), and Susan Messing (the spitfire that spits the hottest fire (and who I had the good fortune of studying under at the Annoyance)). The show was phenomenal. $20 for 45 minutes of pure, smart, incredible comedy. With the comedy 20 feet away! I saw in the back at a high top with a cider and a mocktail. Drink service comes through halfway through the show or you can order before obviously. A few snacks are available. This is such a cool venue that more people should be talking about.