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Sleeping Village is a great spot! I came here for a concert a few weeks ago and it was an awesome…read moretime. The building is pretty unassuming on the outside and looks a lot smaller than it actually is. Once you're in, the main space indoors is a big open bar with some tables/booths and places to sit but also a lot of standing room. There is a big drink menu that is projected onto the wall that is pretty beer heavy, but there are some other options for non beer drinkers! I got a jalapeno ranch water that was really good. There is a large patio space that looks so fun for the summer. The concert venue is in the back. It's pretty small, but perfect for more intimate shows. We had so much fun!! This place really is such a gem, and I can't wait to come back for some drinks on the patio when the weather warms up.

The name of this bar and venue is adorable. So nicely done right off the bat! Lots of seating for…read moresmall-medium sized groups. Two of which were having a great time when we arrived. We sat at the bar, because it's my default settings or my AuDHD need for routine. Very attentive bartender who greeted us right as we sat down. I'll be honest. I ordered a gin and tonic. My estimation is that this G&T was 75% tonic. I didn't say anything because I don't know what to say. I also do not like confrontation. The venue itself is fantastic! We were there to see KING MALA. ADORE EVERYTHING ABOUT HERE. My boyfriend sprung for VIP tickets. I have no money but meeting her was amazing. Highly recommend seeing a chow here. Intimate, great sound, and a bar inside who made me an on point G&T!

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Hungry Brain

4.4(207 reviews)

1.0 mi•Roscoe Village

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.

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Very dark, but cozy

The Whistler

4.0(611 reviews)

2.2 mi•Logan Square

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!

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Inside (kabir dalawari quintet)

Cole's Bar

4.0(214 reviews)

2.3 mi•Logan Square

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.

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Check out the woodwork. Some of the liquor. Malort available for the self-abusive types.

Alice's Lounge

3.6(134 reviews)

2.3 mi•Avondale

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!

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Constellation

4.8(14 reviews)

1.1 mi•Roscoe Village

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.

Mako Sica setting up.

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Beat Kitchen

3.7(344 reviews)

0.9 mi•Roscoe Village

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.

This is a typical "Dive Bar" located on Belmont Ave…read more We went to see School of Rock perform. In the back of the restaurant/bar is a small stage area with limited seating. Sound is good when the sound board engineer is paying attention. In between sets we decided to have lunch. We tried their Cheese Quesadilla,Beat Burger with pepper jack cheese and Thai pizza. Surprisingly the food was pretty solid with the winner being the Thai pizza. Very unique.... bursting with flavors. Bathroom location could be better plus they need to be cleaned. Parking in the Rosco Village is always a challenge. If looking for live entertainment almost every night if the week,give The Beat Kitchen a visit.

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The Welcome Back Lounge

4.4(138 reviews)

2.2 mi•Logan Square

"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.

2.7 mi•Noble Square, West Town

Brats bacon jalapeño cheese dog. DELISH

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Mezcal Quarter Water

The Hideout

4.1(247 reviews)

Outstanding experience. Great vibe of the staff and fellow patrons. I saw Mike Cooley of Drive By…read moreTruckers here-sound was perfect. Easy parking out front. Nice mix of beers and cheap beer if you are not picky (I went with the more expensive craft beers but they had PBR for a couple bucks). Can't wait to return!

The concept of the Hideout is pretty simple - a bar in front and a small venue in the back. This…read morewas the first time we'd been there, and went to see a band a family member is in. The bar is good. It's dark and they have lots of different beers on special. Not being a beer drinker, I had a bourbon. The price was pretty good. Their selection isn't huge, but it isn't a very large bar either. The venue is small and lined with curtains for sound baffling. There is a stage at the end of the room, about eight tables - four on each wall. The rest is open space to stand and watch the acts. Being small, the acoustics could be a little better. Of course, the bands are loud and mixing the sound in a small space is difficult. I think the sound person did a great job to compensate, though. It was fun and I'm sure we'll be back to see more live music.

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Lizard's Liquid Lounge

4.3(100 reviews)

1.5 mi•Irving Park

This is the perfect dive bar. We showed up around 7 pm on a Saturday night after some drinks…read morenearby, amused by the name more than anything, and met Nancy. All thoughts of this being some seedy 'lounge' went out the door because she was an absolute DOLL. When her shift ended, Ed took over and he was equally as lovely. They have comfy bar stools, tons of liquor varieties and great specials. You can also get food delivered from the Italian place next door just by scanning a QR code on the tables. Absolutely perfect experience. If I lived nearby I would be a regular.

We visited Lizard's Liquid Lounge to see a fun band perform on a Friday night. I loved the ambiance…read moreand how eclectic the decor and customers were. It's a small venue with a well stocked bar. Lots of domestic and craft beer choices. As their name implies, they do not serve food. There are restaurants on the surrounding streets, and you are welcome to bring food in. Well worth a visit for tunes, beers, and cocktails.