I like Ravinia for live music, once you get inside. The challenging parts are getting here, getting…read moreparked, walking inside with all your stuff and finding a place to setup on the lawn. Yes, there is VIP experience and parking available, but the typical experience is anything but easy. On my last visit, we stayed in a nearby hotel and took a shared ride in. The challenge? Getting out. Expect a half a mile walk to the Braeside station to get a shared ride back after the concert, unless you are up for leaving before the last 30 minutes of a show. There's plenty of staff here walking around and keeping things safe but some of the staff seem cranky and short when asking them questions. Some people are first-time attendees so maybe a little more patience is needed. To me, it's just common courtesy. One man at the North Gate was very rude. I do appreciate that the sound quality is great around the venue and the big screen on the lawn is nice.

One of the most unique concert venues around. It's located in Highland Park and they have a variety…read moreof options as far as tickets: general admission lawn, reserved lawn and reserved pavilion. What's unique about Ravinia is you can bring in your own drinks, food, blankets & chairs. Basically you can setup picnic style anywhere in the lawn. They also have a food court, beer venders and lawn chair/table rentals, so if you want to just show up, everything you'd want can be provided. As far as getting there, I'd recommend the Metra which is included with your ticket purchases. You can get off at Ravinia Park or Braeside. There is a parking lot, but you do have to get there early to get a spot. If the main lot is full, they have shuttle service from other local locations. Grab a crew, plan a picnic and enjoy live music under the stars!

It's a place for peaceful music lovers and the owner is so welcoming and gracious ,…read more I saw David Hildebrand perform there and it was a perfect location to see a mellow show in their intimate but classy main room I'm still Sean Logan and I support this review and I encourage you to visit MoJos for all of your mellow music and libations needs in the near future

I grew up in Highland Park and was always hanging out in Highwood, and I wish this place existed…read morewhen I grew up. A lounge with a wall of vinyl that you can select from and have the proprietor play for you is just a really cool idea and I'm amazed that more places don't offer this type of nostalgia. There is a tiny bar up at the front that the owner sells water, sodas (bottles and cans) and alcohol. There is a menu of drinks available that the owner can make for you or that he has available in bottles and cans. There is no food available, but you are allowed to bring in your own. There is a small private room to set up a table of food, place some tabletop games and listen to the music, host a meeting, have small gatherings or other type of event. They do offer different events in the main room and for the birthday I attended there; karaoke was then offered later that night. It seems there are some regulars who turn out for that so it's definitely a great neighborhood spot for regulars and newcomers alike. They also offer some board games and party games to make the your time there a lot more enjoyable with fun games, great music, and good vibes. I can't wait to visit again.

Saw Yot Club here, hope he comes back because it was super fun…read more Good cocktails, very cool inside, awesome show. Also shout out faerybabyy

My favorite concert venue on the North Shore of Chicago. It seats around 150 and most shows have an…read moreoption of table or general admission. The sound quality is fantastic and the staff is very friendly. It also gives off an intimate concert vibe because you feel like the artists are right there (they actually are!).

Always excellent service, great menu selections and a fun atmosphere…read more Prices are not inexpensive but portions are very large. Consistency is their name.

Too expensive and we left after looking at menu, but did not order anything. Food choices were the…read moreusual fare but not paying $25 for a burger!

The bald bartender you have refuses service to people of age that are clearly sober. He wants to…read moresee verified zip codes regardless of where you have lived before. I got refused service at 26 at 1:30 am when they were open for another hour and a half. I had cash to give you guys

very cool venue and good people at this spot. Pool tables, tvs, outdoor patio, and nice vibes…read more Highly recommend

I visited here on a recent Friday with a group of almost a dozen and had a great time. We had a…read morelarge table (not sure is someone reserved it or not) looking right out onto Roger Williams ave. We had plenty of room and it was nice to have delicious beer, good food, and a pleasant view of this part of Highland Park. I've been here before when it had a different name, but it seems like little has changed. This is a well warn bar! Comfy seats at the bar and a smattering of booths and table with a homey feel - lots of wood and available light from the large front window. This is not a huge room by any means but it never felt crowded. Our group had mostly apps like guac and chips and a quesadilla or two. I tried a Kolsch lager and a Marzen lager both if which were a little cheaper than usual due to the Happy Hour Special of $5 a beer. Margaritas are $6 at Happy Hour. The beer was very good! We had a great waiter and being seated just a few feet from the bar meant no one went thirsty or hungry for long. On past visits I was seated on the back patio but we had rain on this most recent visit, and it's also March! (Patio season does not start in the Chicago area for at least another month or month and a half!) The patio is a nice little wood fenced in area with lots of tables and a back tap bar. Not sure if that set-up is still the same.... This is a great local bar with a lot of rustic, homey charm. I'd definitely recommend if you want good local beer in a friendly old-school bar.

We love how cozy it felt & it was super clean! The service here was awesome & so was the…read morefood/drinks! If we find ourselves in Highland Park again, especially in the nicer weather we will be stopping by. They have a section in the back that we want to check out.

I love this place. Have been here at least 4-5 times. Loud, unpretentious, regular Irish bar. Good…read morewhiskey selection traditional beers What I really like about this spot is the owners intelligence I'm not putting a kitchen in. They are CONNECTED to a restaurant next door if you want food or order from anywhere along the street for delivery or pick up! Note this is only a challenge on Monday's (Hospitality day) when many of our hard working service industry pros take a day off!

As the theme song from Cheers says "Where Everyone Knows Your Name", Toadstool Pub fits that…read moredescription 100% and is a staple in Highwood. Tommy and his entire bartender staff are great. And they were one of the first bars in Illinois to serve Yuengling Beer once it was released. The live music and the outdoor venue during the summertime is a great atmosphere. If you are looking for an evening in Highwood stop by, have a drink, and say hi to Tommy.

We were staying nearby during a long weekend in Chicago! After a long drive, we were looking to…read moreunwind with a cocktail, and headed to 28 Mile! Some street parking available out front and on adjacent streets or fairly close to the Highwood train station. The space is quaint, but well decorated with loosely art deco, higher end finishes! Bar seating or table seating for small to medium groups...it appeared there was a larger space for bigger parties but it was closed during our visit. Our bartender was very friendly and responsive to our requests! We both ordered the Smoked Old Fashioned, which came in an elaborate and entertaining display! The cocktail was delightfully sippable and lived up to the value. I'd absolutely order it again! A perfect spot to grab a cocktail and catch up with friends or wind down after a long day!

Went in for company event,…read more Wanted to try their famous pizza and now I'm a believer! Amazing food, and drinks were delicious! My bartered Rubi, was also very friendly and lovely Can't wait to go back with my family:)

Nice clean, open theater for performances. The seats were decent - we at box seats to the right…read more Ticket prices were somewhat high for the type of venue and we had to get tickets through Ticketmaster so there are the extra fees involved. Called the box office and they were of no help in buying tickets for will call. We saw One Night in Memphis on Nov. 23. The performers were good, dedicated to playing their artists. The bad part of the theater? The sound - they cranked up the instruments and we could barely hear the performers sing. I felt bad for the performers trying to be heard over the drums and electric bass. Another downside was the lack of the ushers and staff with seating. It didn't seem to matter much where people sat as long as no one complains. Not sure this is good for honest people who pay for decent seats. When we got to our seats there was a couple already sitting in our seats. They claimed that the box office sent them to our seats because they got kicked out of their balcony seats. Without having an usher nearby, we had to take care of it ourselves. They begrudgingly moved to the next set of free seats in the box grumbling about how they should have stayed in their seats. The people with tickets to their relocated seats showed up and the balcony couple again claimed they were placed there by the box office because they were told to leave their balcony seats. They were finally moved by an usher. I noticed them sitting across the theater in the empty box seats, not balcony. I guess no one checks tickets. They must be pros knowing not to pay $75+ a ticket, but to pay a lot less for balcony and sit in premium seats because no one will check. Other than this irritating situation, the show was okay. Parking was easy and free which was nice. Overall, I think we'd be back only if there was a performer we must see, but we will not be paying for main or box seating prices. It's a small theater.

Clean and módem and parking lot. They sell snacks and drinks and have many typed of entertainment…read morehere like today they had the Red hot Chili Pipers ... Scottish bagpipers playing contemporary music and also music they wrotes.

I was on the hunt for a guitarist for my socially distanced 40th backyard bash. A friend texted me…read moreon a Sat night that she found my guitarist while eating on the patio of Ravinia Brewing Co. I trusted her taste and emailed him immediately to see if he was free. It turns out that he was part of a guitar duo (even better) and the cost of the two of them was less expensive than all the solo guitarists I had received quotes from. Hired! As the party date got closer Rick followed up with exactly what he would need, social distancing guidelines and even tips like letting the neighbors know ahead of time about the noise. So thoughtful! Unfortunately, the forecast for the party looked pretty rainy and I made a the decision the day before to move it a night later. While Rick himself was available his other half, Mike wasn't available. I said we could definitely make do with just Rick, but he informed me that he found another guitarist to accompany him from yet another band (Fate Nite) he plays in. Rick and his friend were a joy to have at the party and, as my friend promised, were amazing musicians. He kept a distance of 6 ft from all guests yet played the perfect music to give all of us a fun night after many long months of this crazy pandemic. I would most definitely hire him for any future parties again and hope to see him in action at Ravinia Brewing Co or other spots around town.