The Union is an amazing little nook in downtown Naperville. You would never suspect that hiding…read moreinside of this old white church is one of the best music venues in the area. They bring in really talented local and non-local bands. It is a small place with a very personal feel. If you want to meet the band, you'll be able to. The cafe is cheap, the music sounds great, and it has a warm atmosphere. What's best is that they focus on social change, and act on it through the products they sell, the coffee they brew, and the bands they bring in. You must check this place out!!

Went to listen and dance to Rhythm Rockets. Great place for drinks, music and dancing!read more

We attended the American English tribute band performance and was absolutely pleased with the…read morevenue, seating and more importantly the service we received. While we did not eat at the venue, we did our share of having beverages. We will go back for other events without a doubt.

Perfect temperature to hang out at the rooftop. Our server/bartender is so cool! It's a little bit…read morebusy on a Thursday afternoon. We had Guinness beer on draft - refreshing! We all got different burgers (The Jane, Key West and Empire). All are cooked the way we requested, delicious! Hit the spot. We had a nice time and I like that they don't rush you, we stayed a little bit longer to chit-chat. Parking can be challenging on a busy weekend, there are garage options and it's not far of a walk.

This is the perfect rooftop spot to grab a burger, share some apps or sit down for a drink with…read morefriends. The inside is also very spacious, plenty of seating when the rooftop is busy or it's out of season! Personally I love the Big Dipper burger and recently tried the Key West burger and it was so flavorful with the pineapple and maple glaze sauce YUM. Also recommend the burger cigars as an app these are a favorite of mine and my family to share!

Altavida is a new addition to the downtown Naperville area as they have only been open for 3 weeks…read more It has taken over The Craftsman building which offers three floors. Altavida's concepts for the three levels are Publico, Rumba, and Altura. Publico (1st Flr)- A South American fusion of food and drinks that will be rotating. The cocktails will be more tequila and mezcal based and food will be subtly rotated based on trends happening in South America. The food menu currently offers tapas, empanadas, ceviche, guacamoles, larger format meat/seafood entrees, and more. They will have a front of our bar as well as a back bar that will specialize in more coffees/coffee cocktails. Rumba (2nd Flr)- The entertainment floor! There is a separate bar on this floor that will specialize in more Rum based cocktails. Additionally, they will have a wine bar area with wines in tap. Lastly, they will have an open area for live music as well as dancing. Their hope is to have a mix of jazz, club music, salsa dancing options available. Altura (3rd Flr)- This floor is still under construction but will have a rooftop patio. The hope is that this space will be an event space both for public and private events. Back to my experience! My partner and I stopped in for a cocktail and to see what Altavida was about. Our first bartender was very nice but was still getting used to the drink recipes and was leaning on their cheat sheets. While we waited, another bartender kindly told us all about the restaurant and its focus on hospitality. Unfortunately, each bartender had a slightly different explanation of the restaurant's goal concepts which was confusing. We ended up ordering the El Toro and Vaquero (both mezcal drinks). Both were VERY spirit forward to the point that it may have needed better balance. Both drinks had a nice presentation with garnishes, color, and a skull feature at the bottom of the glass. Lastly, we saw many people walk up and look confused as there was no formal host stand. They didn't know if they should seat themselves or wait for someone. Overall, there still seems to be some kinks needing to be worked out as well as some conceptual editing. I feel they are trying to achieve too much and it ends up being confusing for staff and guests. I hope with time, Altavida is extremely successful in the Naperville area and I hope to circle back after some time passes.

This place is a wonderful addition to DT Naperville! I was able to get a last minute dinner…read morereservation on a Friday night. I arrived at 6:30 and there were plenty of people already in the restaurant, but I was seated promptly. My server Richard came over to greet me right away. He went over the menu options and gave great recommendations. We put our order in pretty quickly because we've been to tapas restaurants before. I loved the modern decor and lively music being played. The place is truly colorful and has a very energetic vibe. The service was excellent. Everyone was extremely kind and happy to help. Edwin, the general manager was so friendly and accommodating by making sure that everything was to our liking. He is a gem. My husband and I ordered a few different tapas to share. We started with the empanadas and they were truly 10/10, highly recommend! We had the beef and chicken with the chimichurri sauce. We also tried the papas bravas and those were delicious as well. They are spicy and have a nice kick. The portion is pretty big and shareable. Last, we had chicken en mole. Omg, so good! They knocked it out of the park with this one. The presentation is very pleasing and the flavor is 10/10! I'm a hot sauce girly and even carry it in my bag just in case. The sauce they had in the dish was so good that I didn't even think about adding hot sauce! The rice and chicken along with the sauce is chef's kiss. I also tried the Brussels sprouts but they were my least favorite of everything. They should go back to the drawing board on that one. The drinks we had were solid. My husband had an espresso martini and dragonfruit margarita, while I had a mango margarita. All were good. Needless to say, I had an amazing evening at Altavida! The dancing on the second floor was also very fun and entertaining. I will definitely be a regular here!

Went here for the first time a few weeks ago to see Terrapin Flyer and I fell in love with this…read moreplace! Sound is fantastic and not a bad seat in there. Drinks are VERY reasonable priced! People who volunteer there are all friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go see another show here!

Came here to see a concert of the band Kashmir. The venue is very cool. But keep in mind that the…read morefloor is not slanted towards the stage at all. The views are good, but you may have a tall person sitting in front of you. The staff here are all volunteers, but they are even more friendly and helpful than any paid staff I've dealt with at a venue like this. And major props for their sound and lighting staff. They do have good beers and other drinks, but only snack foods. Be prepared.

Seriously, these guys were INCREDIBLE at our wedding reception! Dozens of people mentioned how…read moregreat and talented they were and how much fun they added to the wedding. Several said "I would never have thought of this for a wedding, but it's so perfect!" Other people mentioned how they thought at first that many of the tracks were recorded until they saw the players singing live, that's how great they were. My wedding was pretty low-budget for the Chicagoland area. Booking Windy City was totally reasonable for the quality and amount of service (all the set-up provided by them, 6 hours of straight music not including their travel and set-up time) and similarly priced to many DJs. Seriously, don't assume you can't afford it live music - definitely ask for a quote! I literally can't imagine what the reception would have been like without them. Windy City DJ'd background music for the cocktail hours and dinner, then played mostly live for the three hours of dancing and post-dinner events. To have a band, DJ, emcee, light and sound set-up all included in one was priceless. Charlie asked me to think about the important pieces of the reception ahead of time, gave me great suggestions, worked with all of my requests and was an amazing emcee throughout the whole night, even through some last minute changes. Plus he even prepared a song that I requested and backed me up as I sang to my new husband, a memory I'll never forget! I'd give more stars if they existed.

We were at an event and they didn't play songs that appealed to the crowd. I think they didn't…read moreread the room well and I wouldn't recommend them.

This is one of our stops for our annual ugly Christmas sweater bar crawl and we always have a good…read moretime here. We came the first week of December about 6 pm on a Saturday night and the place was packed. Only downside is that there isn't much seating if you do have a larger group. We call ahead so the bartenders expect our group and they're always prepared. One of the bartenders has long curly dark hair and she's awesome! She was very attentive to our group and and was lively behind the bar. She was flipping bottles and catching them while making our drinks, just overall a great bartender. Prices are incredible by the way. I think our mixed drinks were $6 or $7 and they were strong! This is a dive bar and you get the full dive bar feel in the best way when you're here. The decor around the holidays makes it feel extra cozy. They randomly were passing out green balloons at one point!? We had a bunch of fun. There's dart boards and even karaoke on some nights! The location is very convenient, steps away from the Metra train! Definitely recommend checking this place out if you're looking for a fun night.

Favorite place in the world, no notes. Friendly staff, cheap drinks, FIRE pizza, and great patrons!…read moreThursday they do karaoke and the crowd loves it! Everyone gets in on it!

Wait isn't it called club Malibu? If not we gotta fix the font. It's a place you go to see people…read morefrom high school and I'm into it. Very small and jazzy. Never saw anyone on that stage though. It's a bar, get your drinks, go sit, shut up, enjoy!

I can't really comment on the place itself as an experience but I can say that I called and left…read moreSEVERAL messages back in early December. I called so many times make a reservation for a Christmas party for a group of 10 people . I NEVER received a return call back... it was very disappointing due to our group wanting to experience Club Mamalu.

Good drinks and good times. Place is always kept clean and staff is friendly. Always look forward…read moreto attending concerts here.

The doors opened right on time for the event. They checked people in while waiting in line, which…read morestreamlined entry. You get wand checked by security and coat check is to the right (cash only for coat check) the venue was clean and very open. Security was very good with intercepting any issues so the concert was enjoyable. Would visit this venue again!

This is the quintessential dive bar. Not the d-bag scene if downtown Naperville, and not the…read moreridiculous prices. A chill crowd with multiple quality pool tables and a juke box. No food, byo. Cassano's next door had pretty good pizza. Fantastic bartenders.

I love this bar soooo much! As a newbie to the neighborhood they have welcomed me and made me feel…read morevery safe. So thankful for the local bar vibe! The drinks. The vibes. The music. Bestie and I play darts every TIME!