We came here for the music and it was fantastic. The big rocking blues band was wonderful--played a…read morelot of songs that we knew growing up in the 80s. The food was not good. But I don't think that's the point of this place. Large portions at a reasonable price but can't say I liked any item. But come here for the beer and the music and you won't go home disappointed

Went in on a Saturday evening looking for a table for 6 people. Place was pretty busy, but we got…read morelucky and found one right away. The service was excellent - fast, friendly and professional. Nice beer selection with regular, craft and non-beer options. The menu was simple, which I like. The table ordered some rosemary potato wedges and atomic fireballs for apps. Very good. We tried some wings, also good. They were fried crispy on the outside and tender inside. Sauce had a great flavor and had the right amount. For the main, I had a Fantasma Burger. Highly recommended!!! The bun was buttered and grilled, the double patties were cooked perfectly, and the sauce and toppings were spot on. The later it got, the busier the place became, so I recommend you go early. Cheers!

The popcorn is delicious and .......Free! Just one of the great things about this bar…read more Walked in and was greeted with smiles from the staff and other patrons. Grabbed two seats at the bar and had beers in our hands within two minutes. Great vibe in here before a Clippers game. Friendly staff always checking back with us. One note - the bathrooms are up two flights of stairs. Don't delay your trip to the loo. Bring some singles so you can play pinball.

This is a classic bar in the arena district/short north area. Lots of old wood and brick - great…read moreatmosphere. Good beer selection and really good bourbon selection. Popcorn upon request. Good bartenders.

Had a weeknight dinner with some new friends. The place was busy both in the dining room and at…read morethe bar. Pleasant, lively but a little noisy, though not enough to disturb conversation. Menu is a slightly elevated bar food selection coupled with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Prices seemed to be competitive with other similar venues. We all passed on apps and went straight to the mains. Most ordered a sandwich or burger while I ordered the lobster Mac & cheese. My dinner was delicious. A rich and cheesy baked concoction with a few lumps of lobster meat mixed in and flavoring the entire dish. All the guests cleaned their plates with relish. Simple platings with no special attention given to plate presentation. The dinners came out staggered rather than all at once. We weren't rushed but were attentively served. They accommodated us with 5 separate checks. All in all, I'd gladly return to enjoy another dinner.

We ate post graduation meal at the Waleus tonight we had a reservation for 12 and 11 of us showed…read moreup on this cool rainy night. We we famished since it was 8:30 p.m. The did accommodation us with a lower table since on member of the party was elderly and in a wheelchair, with the statement that "this is a bar more than a restaurant". I would thereby say they are not truly ADA accessible oe friendly as one would hope. But as I said we had made the reservation and figured we'd make the best of it. Some of our appetizers got lost and were so late they took them off the bill. Some of our appetizers arrived cool or cold upon arrival, but we were so hungry we ate them. Plus it wasn't like anyone came back to check on us, or ask how was everything or refills. It wasn't until I went back to the bar and asked for refills that we were even visited again. I know our server was also seeming to be the bartender too. I don't think we'll be back and never with any handicapped friends who can't sit at a high top table. I would say the hopes were high but the experience was almost a total dud. Those who got the chicken Alfredo liked it and it was hot. After spending over $220 for the 7 people I paid for with only 1 alcoholic beverage and mostly burgers and appetizers. I would recommend spending your money elsewhere.

Intimate venue to take in your favorite artists! You could hear and see everything. Plenty of…read moreservice at the bar to fire off your favorite libation. Would definitely visit again =] 10/10 absoloodle

This was my first visit to Skully's and I enjoyed it. It really does have a good vibe. It's small…read morebut has some nice sightlines and even some limited seating with no upcharge. The sound on the night I attended was excellent.However, I subtracted a star because this "Diner" doesn't serve food. C'mon guys! A late night snack would've been pretty awesome.

The vibes of this venue are incredible!! The stained glass and old church architecture make for a…read morebeautiful and unique atmosphere. There were plenty of bars and bathrooms and the temperature was great! There is on site parking for $20, and the lighting is excellent. However, I have to say that the audio quality was disappointing. You couldn't hear the words of the songs by either the main performers or the opening band when they were singing or even just talking. That was definitely a serious issue that they need to resolve! I also want to add that there has been some misinformation on the website. Website said doors opened at 6 tonight and the lines reflected that, but the doors didn't open until 7 and the opener started at 8 rather than the stated 7. Hopefully this can be corrected!

First time at this venue, but I'm a fan. This show wasn't sold out, so plenty of room to talk…read moreabout. I'm a fan of the tiered platforms. There is little to no seating- standing room only, but really good views of the stage. One of the more intimate and personal Venus I've been to. Drinks are expensive, but they always are. Multiple bars for your beverage of choice. Quick service, friendly staff.

Had some lunch here while we were in the area, great choice! A little slow being 1:30pm so just was…read morelooking for lol my wife got the cheese curd burger, and I got the prime rib sandwich. Both were great choices! The burger itself was nicely seasoned, nice and juicy. The prime rib sandwich was perfectly slow roasted, I like the arugula on there. It was recommended to put the sauce on the side, so that's what I did. Good choice, not a big horseradish fan but this sauce was ON POINT! Nicely balanced, I took extra home lol I will def be back when I'm in the area! Brooke the bartender was amazing as well! Friendly, tentative, helpful with food choices. Overall great experience. 10/10 recommend.

Sports Bar? Tons of TVs NFL going on right now and music is booming! ?? Put the game on.One beer…read moreand done here.

I have to preface this by saying I have seen so many of my favorite artists here and have many…read morewonderful memories. This is specifically geared towards The Last Dinner Party show held 6/9/26. The band was fantastic and are up there with the best live bands on the planet right now. However, it was so f*king HOT in the venue even the band were looking out for people passing out. It's not the venue's fault it was humid, but they could have taken measures like turning the AC up or having a couple of designated free water spots. I have seen this at places like the Salt Shed in Chicago where there were ample free water stations on hot summer nights. I could feel the venue squeezing the few extra dollars out of the crowd.

I came here with some friends for a Houndmouth concert and I was pleasantly surprised!…read more The venue might be small, but it was honestly the perfect size!!! You feel close to the stage but know you won't be trampled!! They even have Mikeys late night slice - delicious when youre looking for a quick bite!! The only cons are the drinks are still overly expensive and you can only bring it pretty small bags. I was lucky my friend drove and I could put my purse in her car, but it kinda sucked having to walk back to the car when my bag wasn't even that big to begin with! Regardless, the concert and venue were both great! I would totally come back if another band I like comes !!

Great place for a concert. I was at a sold out show and there was plenty of room to make it a very…read morecomfortable experience. Did not appreciate the mosh pitting though...not sure why that was allowed. Overall a fantastic venue for a show...would highly recommend

Its a nice place for a concert. Good food, good help and a good place to buy merchandise.read more

If you havent been here you are missing out! We've attended many of the shows this season, our most…read morerecent was Miss Saigon and they never disappoint. There is not a bad seat in the theatre and the staff are always amazing. Next season has so many amazing options so make sure to check it out!

Very impressed with the high quality performance! We parked on the street nearby. Waiting area also…read morehas a bar. Seats were good and it was easy to see the entire stage. Looking forward to checking out more shows here.

This is a tough one. I love live music so much that it's tough for me to not sing the praises of a…read morevenue that's offering it, especially these days, ya know? It's not a cheap endeavor, running a music venue. So, I do give them props for that. But I have to be honest, I didn't love seeing a show here. The biggest issue, as others have said, is that there are giant pillars in the middle of the floor that get in the way of the view. Luckily we ended up right in the front against the barriers so it was ok for the most part but I was afraid to move at any point lest we lose our spot and I'd get stuck with an obstructed view. As a bar it's also pretty bare bones. Only a few small cocktail tables and chairs, making it a mostly standing room venue. The drink menu is limited and expensive. There's a pizza counter which was a nice option since we hadn't had dinner before the show but at $7 for a slice of NY style pepperoni pizza we couldn't justify having more than one slice each. We also came a bit early during sound check since we were friends with the band playing the venue and the staff was really nice and welcoming to us as guests, so that's definitely worth a shout out. Great people there! Especially security. High fives for that. For the artists there isn't really a "backstage" area perse, nor is there a dedicated artist restroom. The venue made accommodations for bands to take over one of the three bathrooms but unfortunately that meant there was one less bathroom for the near sold out crowd to use. Not sure if this something do for all acts but if so, I can understand how folks would get frustrated by waits for the toilet. WITH ALL THAT SAID, a dive bar with crappy sightlines, bad beer, and a sus bathroom situation is pretty punk rock. I cut my teeth in venues like that. There's something wonderful about sticky floors and sweaty nights. But the problem is I'm not sure if A & R Music Bar sees itself that way. And it's that disconnect that leaves me wanting more.

This venue layout is not ideal for a show. The columns are in the way of multiple viewpoints for…read moreviability of the stage. Worst of all, the Staff is vile. Bag policies increased since my last visit. You can no longer bring in "noise machines" which I guess includes those keychain alarms. The front bag check, took my alarm, and said I'd have to get it back after the show. My safety is in danger. The food option is a pizza window. It was okay. It was no taste of Chicago. Acoustics were fine, but not the best. Sucks because they get good artists here. The band we saw was so so good. They deserved a better venue. The venue just is not up to par with others. I also am not convinced the fire suppression is sufficient and think the city inspector should review, before someone poisons the waterhole. Also not very ADA accessible, at least not in the front entrance with those concrete steps. The bathrooms were moderate - but it was not as nice as the bathrooms at the Statehouse down the street.