Came this past Friday for the Eric Roberson concert and I had a great time. Nice and spacious;…read morestanding room only, but they have an upstairs area with seating. The bar staff is great and fast. Had a couple of Effen Vodka and cranberry drinks, which crept up on me (made for a nice walk home). I see myself coming here for more shows I will return to the Double Door in May for the Tortured Soul show. Looking forward to it!

This place has a certain energy because of its size: smaller than the Metro, bigger than the Empty…read moreBottle. I've seen so many shows here at a reasonable price: Billy Bragg, Sparklehorse, Lemonheads. And so many local bands I couldn't name them all. Beers are a bit expensive, but cover charge is reasonable for what you get. If you're going to see a local band, go to their website and they'll most certainly have discount tix available. Sound is good almost anywhere in the House. Go upstairs and try to get on the couch that's facing the stage for a more private viewing experience (with small speakers too!). Or head to the newly remodeled downstairs for pool, low lighting, a private booth, extra bathrooms, and a chill vibe!

I've not been to the Green Mill in decades, but my lovely wife and I went yesterday afternoon to…read morecheck out the Paper Machete, a free weekly two-hour variety show that occurs every Saturday at 3:00 PM. Somehow we ended up in the front row for this extravaganza featuring comedy, performance, and loud rock'n'roll accompanied by optional ear plugs. What an interesting program held in a legendary Uptown venue such as the Green Mill. Cash only if you visit the Green Mill, and you should certainly go one of these days. The restrooms are basically next to the stage, so be careful if you need to go.

A Chicago classic and a definite highlight of my trip. The Green Mill's preserved interior,…read morelighting, and old-school atmosphere make you feel like you've stepped back in time. The live jazz was excellent, with incredibly talented musicians. We came mainly for the music and ambiance and enjoyed a few drinks while taking it all in. Service was okay, but the history and live music make it worth visiting. Keep in mind it's cash only, has a cover charge, and doesn't take reservations, so come early if you want a good seat. If you're lucky enough to get a booth or table, they do have wait staff for drink orders.

It's been a while since I have stopped in here and it is high time I did a review. I met The Queen…read morefor a drink at the Uptown Lounge one sunny Saturday afternoon this summer. I am happy to report that the place has not changed: still a chill vibe and an impressive beer/cider list if that is your jam, plus bubbles for me. Uptown opens from 4 pm to 4 am, so this was the place I use to hang out before shows at the Aragon and the Rivera before and after shows. The lounge still has the booths and tables as options if you don't want to sit at the bar, but me and The Queen sat at the bar. Uptown sort of reminds me of a TARDIS, it is bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside when you are just strolling by. spread out around its surprisingly spacious interior. The Queen ordered the Raspberry Beret and said it was great, followed by a Blakes's El Chavo cider (Habanero and Mango). She is big lover of ciders and according to her they have a decent list to select from. They also serve coffee in the morning, which is new for me. Not sure how that work in terms of the place being open and I don't know if they allow you to bring food into the place or not, I didn't think to ask. I do remember back in the day you could order from Papa Ray's (which closed some time ago), I will have to inquire about this as it would be nice to spend a leisurely nosh over drinks while sitting at the bar. Service was good. There were two ladies behind the bar. I think one was in training. Both were talkative but in a good way, and they took care of us. Because we were there at 4ish, it was pretty quiet and I did not mind that. The Doctor ended up joining us after completing his errands and we had a great time. We definitely will be adding this to our rotation of places to chill and have a drink.

This is a nice bar just off the Lawrence Red Line stop and close to Aragon and Riveria, so perfect…read morefor a drink before or after a show. I stopped in here once before meeting friends and enjoyed the vibes. Prices were reasonable and staff is very friendly. It can get packed with a cover but still a good time

I've been to the Aragon many times and stood in various areas from the front row barricade to all…read morethe way in the back and seen many different genres of music here. I've been near the front at crazy shows and got smushed from people pushing/moshing. The security is pretty good about handing out water to the crowd though. Also, if it's a crowded show, it does take awhile to get out of the venue because you have to go down a staircase. The stage is very high up and kind of far from the front row, but it's nice because even if you're in the back you can see the stage performers. If you're at barricade, the sound is EXTREMELY loud so bring earplugs! The speakers are huge and directly in front of you. I made the mistake of not having earplugs at barricade. It's an average venue. I wouldn't say it's my favorite or that it's one of the worst. This venue probably has one of my favorite women's bathrooms though lol--I just love how enormous it is and all the mirrors and vanity lights in it. I also love the historic interior design throughout the venue! It's beautiful. They sell alcohol, snacks, candy, pizza (overpriced of course). I've never had a problem getting through security. Just don't bring in items that are not allowed and have a small bag. Although this most recent time it was weird because the bouncer asked if I was drinking and I said no, but he still wanted to check my ID for some reason.

Soooo easy to overheat. Unless you're in the front you can't see or hear. Of course overpriced…read moredrinks. Made me throw out medications cause it wasn't in the original packaging (this is on the website but I've never been anywhere that has this). No free water.

Great dive with food at a reasonable price. A very welcoming ambiance. Love the characters who…read morehang here too

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read moreRestaurant: 59/50 Month tried: October Favorite dish: Fried Pickles We've heard so much about the legendary Carol's Pub and were happy to finally swing by for drinks and music. I can't really rate it as a full restaurant yet because we only had fried pickles, but the menu is small and simple and smelled delicious. The serving of pickles was HUGE! Fit for like six people, not just the two of us. And they were yummy. The artist playing when we went was great. I've heard the music lineup is always reliably good, as are the events. It's high on my 2026 goal list to come back for karaoke, bingo, and drag brunch.

When I was younger I used to come to standing room only concerts here but now I don't do those. I…read moregot tickets for my daughter and her friend for Thee Phantom and Illharmonic Orchestra, in the first row of the balcony, which was great because we were right in the middle, with no one in front of us. It is an old theatre as many have said, but it's a beautiful, historic one and it's convenient with reasonable tickets to most events. The bathrooms are downstairs (two for women) and there's a bar right outside the theatre doors. My husband drove us this time but there is metered parking in the area. We arrived early and had time to use the bathroom, get drinks and get comfortable in our seats. Very nice evening.

I love that it's still around, but this is the worst venue in Chicago for seeing a crowded show. If…read moreyou're not in the front 25 or 30%, and under the balcony overhang or in the back, this place is the worst! If they elevated the stage 2 feet it would solve a lot of visual problems

Ahhhh the Metro. Just the other day I was chatting with friends about which music venue in Chicago…read morewe've been to most - and I can safely say for me, it's the Metro! Located right in Wrigleyville, parking can be a biotch, so I deff recommend taking the cta or ubering here. The bar is cash only, but there are ATMs inside the venue. The staff at the bars is always really nice! Pro tip: There's a nice balcony if you get there early enough you can be in the front of the balcony and see the show from up above!

One of the worst venues I've ever been to. They over sold tickets and crammed people inside. The…read moreservers were few and far between (i did feel bad for them though since they had to go through the crowd to give drinks) the main stage is elevated, but the viewing area is barely sloped so if you are not in the front three rows you can't see anything! They didn't even have screens showing the stage so people in the back could see. Overall terrible set up. Plus they had a second elevated surface with poor signage that people kept tripping over all night. The women's bathroom is all the way on the top floor and very inaccessible. They have a coat check which is nice for a few bucks, $5 maybe? Parking is spot hero and like $20. Overall a bad venue

I attended Will Anderson's show and poetry reading on Thursday, November 13, 2025…read more My 37 year old ankles were so happy to see the venue had set up rows of white seats for the 90 minute show. The white seats + the ambient Christmas lighting matched the content of the show perfectly. The acoustics were good and I was only pulled out of the show mentally a couple of times by the roar of an emergency vehicle siren. The sound system was crystal clear. My friend went to go purchase us Waterloo Sparkling Water for $2 per the wall, but the bartender gave it to her for free from the soda gun--I wasn't mad at that. Due to trekking from the suburbs to Wrigleyville, the timing was off to try the restaurant, but I appreciate the venue and look forward to the next show that piques my interest there!

Schubas Tavern is an interesting place. When you walk in, it looks like an unassuming little bar,…read morebut the place is much larger. There is a back room where live shows take place as well as an upstairs area with a bar and a dance space. The Queen has been there many times for their live shows and on certain nights they do a DJ upstairs. On this particular night, it was a dance night and The Queen asked if I wanted to go with her and I said yes. I mean, who doesn't want to dance? The bar itself was small and crowded, with a few people sitting on the side having eats. Can't speak to the food, but The Queen said she has eaten there and enjoyed it. I was not even aware that there was an upstairs until I saw a door open near the end of the bar and The Queen pulled me over to go up the stairs. Once upstairs, we entered this small room bathe in a red light. There were a few seats and tables. I would say that there are not a lot of seats, so you would have to get there to grab a seat at one of the tables or at the bar. The DJ that night was cool, spinning some great tunes. The Queen and I took turns dancing and drinking for several hours. I loved the vibe, it was like being in someone's basement chillin like a villain. After about a 2-3 hours, the place got crowded and we ended up leaving as it was getting hot. But we did have fun dancing with ourselves as well as some other folks on the floor. I could definitely see myself going back to Schubas Tavern to dance as it was cozy and intimate. I would be interested in trying the food as well. From what I could see, it looked pretty decent.

I went here to see L7. An absolutely fantastic hundred plus year-old facility. I really love it. I…read moresat on the rail in the loge right in the center. Was a dream! Tremendous bonus: parking right across the street!!

I visited The Vic for the first time in years to see comedian Janelle James. For whatever reason,…read moreshe chose to film her Netflix special there instead of a nicer venue. We arrived 30 minutes before the doors opened and found a line wrapped around the block. We had tickets for the second show, so we had to wait for the first show to let out. It was a little chilly so standing outside sucked. But the line moved quickly and finding a seat was painless. I found the venue and seating underwhelming. The seats are cheap folding chairs. They're packed tightly so good luck if you get stuck next to someone that's on the heavy side. During the show, a patron fell out of his seat twice and Janelle James ended up mentioning it in her act. He fell because the chairs were terrible!! Poorly constructed doesn't even begin to cover it. The acoustics were good though. I had no problem hearing Janelle James. I could barely see her though. The seating isn't elevated or sloped, so if you're short and surrounded by taller people, then you'll be staring at the back of their heads all night. That sucked, but what can you do? I caught glimpses of her sporadically, which ended up being fine. I didn't buy any food or alcohol, so i have no opinion on that. We exited the venue as quickly as we entered, which was a plus. I think it helped that we were seated towards the back. We got to the brown line in no time and were home soon after. The show was entertaining and I had a good time. Overall, the experience was satisfactory, but, I doubt I'd visit this venue again anytime soon.

Best dive bar in the neighborhood. Pool and darts are pretty easy to get on if you go at the right…read moretime. They have TWO golden tee machines also. For people from Michigan, they have labbatt blue and blue light. Staff are the best, they're super nice to everyone and are always friendly. You can't go wrong going here for a night out, you'll always feel welcome.

Spent many nights there, and I drank my fair share of Guinness. Better to have Galway as a memory…read morethan to ever return. Love the Orange - 1690