Was invited to see band play here with group of friends and loved it. Open and spacious bar with…read moreplenty of seating and reasonable drink pricing. Great sound and had awesome crowd!

great local spot... a family member's show thankfully led me…read morehere--when i've lived in the area for years. sadly didn't visit sooner but will now always keep in mind. they were out of a few drink ingredients but i still really enjoyed my visit - love the chalkboard menu and intimate setting for a show. can't wait to hang out in the beer garden on cooler evening.

I'm going to show my true age with this review. The first time we went here it was early in the…read morenight and pretty dead, so we left. We went again last night, and my husband and I had a table and sipped on a few drinks. We were enjoying the music and talking, but the music just got louder and louder to the point we were screaming across the table to hear each other. I just got more irritated, and we decided to leave.

Heard about this place with live music and craft cocktails and was really excited to check it out…read more Went with a few friends on a tuesday night for the Kabir Dalawari Quintet. The show started at 9pm, so we got there right around 8:30. There was plenty of seats when we got there (though it did start to fill up by around 9:15/9:30). It's no reservations and no cover, which I think makes the experience a little more relaxed. I ordered the red diamond cocktail, which came with mezcal, cognac, hibiscus, lemon, lime, & absinthe. The flavor mix was really good and I'm hoping to try more drinks there. The jazz quintet was great as well. We just stayed for the first set which lasted until about 10:15, but really enjoyed the skilled musicianship. Definitely enjoyed my experience a lot and hope to be back!

They have a cute photo booth to take pictures, a pool table, and a wide variety of drink…read moreselections. Their wall is covered with art from local artists that you can purchase, which I thought was very cool. Service was great!

I'll be honest: this is the sketchiest looking place I've been to in a great while, but as far as…read moresound, this is a really good place to catch a jam session, which is what we came for, or just enjoying some drinks, appetizers, or just hanging out with friends. This place is totally graffiti central with an artistic twist. The service is friendly & accommodating. The house band hosted a jam session the night we were here & they sounded awesome. A great hodgepodge of musicians.

I did enjoy this karaoke bar. It is a very popular local bar that centers karaoke and drinks…read more Everyone seems to know each other and the staff is very kind. You have to be patient because it is a medium sized space; when there's a crowd, service is going to move a little bit slow. They have a typical drinks, cocktails and beers. It's far from my neighborhood but glad I got a chance to check this place out because I've heard so many good things about it. They have a great karaoke selection with a good system and it's a very clean open space. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out.

Hey, two nights ago I visited the bar and left at closing upon leaving i was attacked by a patron…read morewho knocked my phone out of my hands and then attacked me when i asked him why he had knocked my phone down. He(?) Was being a bit aggressive with another regular patron and I asked if they were ok which set the aggresive person off. I don't want to fight ever so I simply held him and pushed him away. I have a picture of the aggresive one and the 2nd person if you want. I'm not trying to get anyone in trouble just letting you know. The aggresive one has the black coat!

A hidden gem in Chicago for experiencing avant garde music, from jazz to experimental noise…read more Bar with excellent cocktails in front, music hall with high school gym vibes in back. Wheelchair accessible.

Even though we got there around 11 PM, the place was still filling up and the band was getting set…read moreup. This is for night owls. The bartender was very polite and calm. My Pimm's cup was excellent and I was happy to have a Pilsner Urquell for my second drink. The place is very casual yet hipster - esque.

What a fun little restaurant/bar and venue…read more Parking is a little harder as it is in Chicago and these are neighborhood streets. We went with another couple who miraculously found parking right in front. Had it been warmer out, we could have sat outside for dinner. This bar has been around for decades and they haven't lost their spark yet. I think they're just getting ready for the summer and a lot more fun. We ventured here from the suburbs to see a friend's cousin's band called 76th Street. So we went early, enjoyed some drinks and dinner, and then made our way into the venue in back. Beat Kitchen has a lot of beer options (fir those who like beer) with a mix of mainstream, local brews, and some IPAs. They did have a cider (dry) that didn't interest me, but they had a drink of the night that seemed good and I ordered that. The bartender knew what they were doing as it was delicious. I next ordered the burger, but seriously almost got a salad. They both looked great. However, I saw a burger at another table and that sealed the deal. Perfectly cooked and toppings were fresh. Next we headed into the venue. It was loud, but not too loud. As it filled with concert goers, it got warm. Some couples were making out in front of us and it was awkward. Thankfully security broke em up as, hello, it was awkward! It's a cool place to catch a show and they did accommodate us with some chairs as we are a little older (in our 50s) and the crowd was barely in their 20s. It was a fun night and well worth visiting for food and drinks, even if you are seeing a concert.

Carlos was absolutely amazing, made sure that we got home safe and is so kind. He also made sure…read morethat the neighborhood dogs that passed by got a treat Such a genuine guy. Their drinks are cheap and they have an awesome venue for shows. Please please please come visit them if you live here or if you are just visiting. Vibes are AWESOME.

"Welcome back." I…read morehesitate. I know with absolute certainty that I have never stepped foot in Chicago. Yet, the bartenders greet us with such a warm and friendly energy that I know with absolute certainly that I have been a regular at this bar for years. Decades. Centuries. I know within my soul that this was my go-to bar in a past life (and hopefully in the next). Just as welcoming as the awesome people are the $1 PBRs and $3 shots of tequila. And of course they hand out free hot dogs every night at midnight, which in my (intoxicated) mind was cemented as the definitive Chicago dog, even if it comes with no toppings whatsoever. And fittingly complementing the amazing energy of the bar is a 10 hour Youtube video of that memed Ukrainian kid dancing at a club playing endlessly on the TVs. Rocking sunglasses and looking like a stud, absolutely grooving without a single care in the world, and effortlessly matching every single song on the bar's playlist. That kid truly embodies the spirit of this bar. No matter what day it is, what time of day it is, or who visits, the bar's energy always works. Vibing to Black Eyed Peas on a Monday night never felt better. Imma be... back one day, rest assured. I genuinely can't wait for the next time I'm greeted with, "Welcome back."

The Welcome Back Lounge was a nice place to go for brunch. I had never heard of this place, but I…read morewent with some friends. The inside had an old school type of feel. We sat in the back patio area. The patio was covered and heated, supposedly. It was cold back there to me. They have $30 bottomless mimosas for brunch from 11-3. I ordered the chicken sandwich and added an egg. I also had the hot tots that came with queso dip. The food was really good actually. The chicken sandwich surprised me at how flavorful it was. Service was okay. The kitchen seemed swamped, so it took awhile for food to come out. They didn't check on us super frequently. Overall, the food was good, and the people that I went with enjoyed the bottomless mimosa deal.

When I heard Low Groves (my nephew) was performing in Chicago ,I had to make a drive into the city…read moreon a Monday night. This is your Classic Chicago Neighborhood Dive Bar offering indoor and outdoor seating with a back area with a stage for live musical performances. They don't serve food but they do have a nice draft beer selection. Street parking is available and there is a cover charge to see most of their live music performances. Definitely a Chicago Icon.

Great people here at a true Chicago dive bar. I finally got to see Low Groves (my nephew from…read moreAsheville, NC perform along with Orillia and Conor Lynch. The sound quality in this intimate setting was really good. It's so fun to see original music performed by singer/songwriters and the Low Groves cover of a Wilco tune was a perfect nod to his hometown. Be sure to come here and support musicians.