Grateful to get to attend another Chicago concert on July 1st at this venue and enjoyed a fantastic…read moreshow. Staff were professional, welcoming, and helpful. We were fortunate to experience the VIP treatment and access to the private upstairs lounge pre-show and during the 20-minute intermission with much shorter lines. We also exited to the backstage area post concert and just awestruck getting to meet band members. So nice! Our seats were 2nd row Orchestra B directly behind the VVIP 6-row section, so 8 rows from the stage. Stadium style seating made for great sight lines, audio and visuals, and stage performances were primo perfecto.

What a spectacular building inside and out. A great place to watch a show, very comfortable and…read moreintimate, and the inside decor is simply astounding. Everyone mentions the ceiling and the faces, which are incredible, but there are so many more details to take in: castle-like doors and faux fireplaces, tile work, angelic statues and a starry sky ceiling in the main theater. Also, the Marquee Lounge is a great place to get pre-show drinks and snacks while also giving you a closer look at that ceiling.

Zanzabar is a neat hangout! I came for a concert this Friday and thought there was ample space and…read morefun lighting. Outside of the concert space, there is plenty of seating both inside and outside. The patio had the World Cup going on. Inside there are lots of games. So really something for everything here! There was a great variety of beers on tap and even a kombucha. Zanzabar is on my list to come back to try the food, especially the skillet cookie!

Zanzabar is consistently the venue for great fun - great bands, strong drinks at reasonable prices,…read moreand a crowd diverse enough for just about anyone. Service can be tricky during busy nights due to lines, but I've never heard a rude word from the staff and they are super quick!

Recently visited Mercury Ballroom for a concert. I appreciated that they had security to get in the…read morevenue. My experience getting in was quick. It started by showing my ID to get a wristband, then scanning my ticket and going through security. I enjoyed the concert I went to - the venue was loud, lighting was good, and there was some outdoor space (with a second place to order drinks.) Close to the stage, people were dancing, moshing, and having a great time. In the back, there was room to enjoy with a little more space. My one gripe, I KNOW that alcoholic drinks at all concerts and venues will be overpriced but the only option for water was an $8 can. Just be aware if you plan to hydrate!

Fun concert sweetest bartender I've ever met nice lighting great venue Lyfe Jennings could have…read morestayed longer. The service was great from the door to the bar

Absolutely loved this venue. It is huge with ample seating, some of which cost an additional fee…read morebeyond the $5 cover charge we paid to see the band, Most Wanted preform. Band was excellent as always. It truly does look like an Enchanted Forest, with lots of trees, natural (stone seating) with a magical atmosphere. We had already eaten prior to our arrival and aren't big drinkers but they had water stations set up which was really handy. Spinellis Pizza is located in the front of the outdoor area so that is the food option. Full bar offerings located in several spots around the inside and outside areas. Street parking and a huge, free city located a block to the east. Highly recommend if only for the atmosphere.

We went to Enchanted Forest Live for the production of Jesus Christ Superstar on 4/13/24. The…read morevenue is great, and the food was excellent. My husband had the bison burger, and I had the Caesar salad with salmon and we were very satisfied. But the best part of the night was watching excellent live theater in the Enchanted Forest. I definitely hope there are more events like this here.

Not a bad spot. Like the speakeasy sort of feel...basement of an office building, but outdoor…read moresignage breaks that vibe a bit (not a slight to be clear, but lots of reviews say speakeasy and I consider it a term of art that is often overused...). Very much a dive bar feel with cocktail bar prices...and the drinks are worth it, just threw me off a bit! Live music is a big thing here if that's your thing, and if it's not, just time it to avoid it. Bartenders are awesome, they'll take good care of you and can make some damn fine drinks.

This place was way cool. Another place located in the basement and chill vibe. They have food,…read morebourbon and cocktails, and my husband had a few drinks. The lovely Lily was performing tonight, good voice/ covers, which had me staying longer than I anticipated. Staff is young, energetic and all very friendly. Crowd totally mixed and just a good time. Love the decor too!!

Great music. Interesting people. Strong drinks. Reasonable prices. Amazing staff…read more Go here.

My wife and I went here expecting Blues music. Instead it was a pop music band with mediocre…read moretalent. We left after 3 songs. Please bring back the blues.

kennedie is the best bartender ive had yet! louisville is awesome will be coming back here everytimeread more

I wish I could give 0 stars. We brought a party of 14, participated in karaoke all night and spent…read more$400+ at the bar. Somehow that still wasn't enough. Kennedy used the bar's speaker system to publicly call us out over a 20% tip. Told us to use the ATM to tip more. If you didn't hit us with a trash maybe we would have LOL The bartenders were unprofessional, and publicly shaming paying customers is completely unacceptable and tacky

We attended the monthly Moth StorySlam hosted here at Headliners by our local public radio station…read more These occur regularly usually on the 4th Tuesday and we purchased our tickets online, although a limited number might be available at the door for an increased price. Ten storytellers have 5 minutes on stage to address the topic of the evening. Tonight's topic was "Revenge" with many inspirational stories referencing ultimately "choosing peace". The highlight of the show was getting to see local comedian, Mack Dryden, perform his unique wry schtick in unparalleled storytelling style. He brought down the house with his saga of battling squirrels while living in California. The venue has a small parking lot in front of the building, a larger parking area next to the property, and large amounts of free on street parking along Lexington Road and the surrounding side streets. Doors opened and lines moved quickly through security for bag checks, ticket scanning, and locating a seat. There were rows of folding chairs in front of the stage as well as 2 to 4 seat small pub tables placed along the walls. There is also an overhead balcony viewing area with tables and chairs. We did notice an odor in the building that was a bit offputting at first and then I suppose we eventually became nose-blind. It was a hint of a musty, urine, spilled beer, dive bar mix. We also exited the building around 10:30 PM following the show and were slammed with the familiar Butchertown pig slaughterhouse odor and almost ran to our cars to make our escape. Restroom was large, clean, and fully stocked. Large bar area near the back of the room. Easily able to see the stage from any vantage point in the large space. Audio was fine. Would love to return here for future events, including The Moth.

I attended a Moth storytelling event at Headliners, and overall it was a good experience, but I'm…read moregiving it four stars because of the parking situation. I have accessibility needs, and when I arrived they told me I'd have to pay $5 cash to park (which I didnt have) in a handicapped spot. It felt frustrating, especially since I drove myself and couldn't just park farther away and walk. After some discussion (thankfully, my friend spoke up), they waived the fee, but it seems like that's the default expectation, which isn't ideal for people with mobility challenges. Also, the venue itself isn't wheelchair accessible, so that's something to keep in mind. That said, the event itself was fantastic. You should definitely arrive early because most of the seating is on one level, and if someone tall sits in front of you, you might struggle to see. There is a balcony area for extra seating, though. The bar is on the pricey side--a soft drink in a 12 oz cup is about $3--but they do offer some alcoholic beverage specials. Overall, I love the storytelling events and will probably keep going, but I hope they improve their accessibility policies in the future