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    Schubas Tavern

    3.9 (575 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    SCHUBAS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    John P.

    Schubas Tavern in the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago is beloved by locals. It's a classic pub where locals come for great beer, classic cocktails, and live music. Schubas is a classic old Chicago building from 1903 built by the Schlitz Brewing Company. You can see the classic Schlitz globes carved into the facade in a few spots. That Schlitz globe represents extraordinary memories for many who grew up in the upper Midwest. The interior hasn't changed since it opened as Schubas in 1988. It has a fun Art Deco vibe and oozes with warm local friendliness. It's a unique Chicago tavern because it has a small concert space in the back room with the capacity for 165 people. My beautiful wife and I were lucky enough to see some amazing acts in that intimate room before they hit it big like John Mayer, Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) and the Freddy Jones Band. We visited recently to see a great local Austin TX band called West 22nd. Our good friend's son slaps the bass for them and is living the dream touring the country right now. You should check them out. @west22ndband Next time you're in Chicago you should check out Schubas for a local beer, cocktail our live tunes. Salute

    Dorotka K.

    Came here to watch my favorite band, Grizfolk. I didn't get to experience the bar area or try the food, but bathrooms were clean, good beer selection on tap, plenty of street parking and a nearby parking garage. Bar service inside the concert venue was great. The concert venue is well aged with original decorative woodwork and great acoustics. It is small and standing room mostly (a couple of benches are available if you cannot stand for long periods of time). No matter where you are, you are close to the stage.

    Chelsey V.

    Went to a concert here the night we flew in and it did not disappoint! The staff were great and the venue space was large but felt like an old school concert hall that I grew up with. The sound system was fantastic and felt safe in the venue. What an experience for our first night in Chicago! The beer's good too!

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    Christina A.

    I really like Schubas! It is part old timey Chicago dive-ish bar and part trendy concert venue. I was there on a Saturday afternoon in March and it was not crowded. They have a few high tables in the front bar area (toward Southport). They have pretty standard drinks (lots of beer, some cocktails but beer is the focus). I was really blown away by the stoner nachos--much more refined toppings, cheese and flavor than I expected from a bar! I believe they were being served at the time for March Madness, but if you see them on the menu I highly recommend! They were also very accommodating to make a tray without meat for a vegetarian :)

    Shirley P.

    I came here on Tuesday May 28th for Alexander Stewart's concert. It started raining heavily around 5:45. I am a VIP ticket holder, and they sent several emails leading up to the concert that check-in would be 6pm, meet & greet at 6:30 etc. One thing I didn't like is that if you're not 21+ or have a VIP ticket, they wouldn't let you in, and it's crazy to see how many young adults get soaked in the rain. I thankfully wasn't in that position, but it definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. It's also a very small space, and if it wasn't for this artist, I wouldn't have been here. I also can't speak on their food. I ordered a Topo Chico to stay hydrated. The venue itself is standing room only. There is a bench on the far right where you can sit on, but it's definitely first come first serve. At one point there was a sound system issue where Emmy Meli couldn't hear herself on stage. Other than that, it's not bad of a venue, I do like how versatile they are - they have a bar, dining area, and a decently sized stage and music venue. If another artist I like performs here, I'd look forward to coming back. It's not a place I'd go out of my way for.

    Winter market is well worth the trip!
    Deanna S.

    Came for the market around Christmas time. Was nice to have a drink and walk around, but was pretty crowded and hard to enjoy. There was vender selling the wine in storage and that had great options with reasonable prices! They also have a PBR & a Malory shot special which for early afternoon surprised me how many people ordered it! Special for a reason I guess!

    French Onion Dip
    Ashley B.

    Schlitz on draft, that's all you need to know. Haha anyways, dive bar atmosphere. They have a stage in the back and have lots of bands come through. The french onion dip was sooooo good. Very laid-back place to get a beer and chill. *****Giving 4 stars because the french onion dip should be served with more chips.*****

    Specialty three 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese and Broccoli with grilled chicken!
    Kyle P.

    We have been coming to Schubas for music since before we even lived in Chicago, but tonight was the first time we'd been in for food. The menu is on the smaller side, but covers a lot of ground. We started with the falafels. The flavor was solid, but they had definitely been in the fryer a bit too long - the outsides were almost too hard to cut into. The dipping sauces, however, were excellent. It's always a treat to see Murphy's Dogs (she had the Chicago-style veggie). I was between a few options, so asked if the chef had ever considered adding meat to the delucious sounding three cheese and broccoli spread grilled cheese. Think Melt in Cleveland. Lo and behold, I had a delicious grilled chicken version, satisfying every flavor I craved. Now, we have two reasons to keep coming back to Schubas!

    Weekend Brunch menu
    Haleigh P.

    We were visiting a friend who lives on Southport, where this place came up on my Yelp search for brunch places close by. Came in for their brunch and sat at the bar. Bartender was very nice and had a trainer with him. They both did a great job taking car of us. I ordered the mimosa and the Irish coffee to get it going. My BF also had a mimosa and something else but I forget. Mimosa was delicious and the Irish coffee gave me a boost after a long night prior. I got the Biscuits and Gravy. It came with 1 biscuit, with a very creamy gravy. The gravy didn't seem to have any meat, but I would double check for the vegetarians/Vegans that might read my review. The gravy had hits of garlic and was rather taste. It surprisingly filled me up and wasn't overly heavy, like how BGs can be sometimes. My BF got the breakfast burrito and was happy with his choice. At the end, we split one of their homemade donuts and man, i wish I had room for another. It was a rather dense doughnut, like how pound cake would taste. It had a homemade raspberry icing that was SO good! Lastly, I want to point that they have bar hooks for bags, purses, briefcases, etc. I WISH EVERY BAR OFFERED THIS!!!!! Major plus! My bag didn't have to take up my bar space, nor have to be on the floor! Wonderful! Would def go back if we are ever in town visiting our friend again!

    The ultra modern side
    Elizabeth S.

    Oh Schubas how I love you. I stumbled across your intimate music venue on my 29th birthday, when the doorman let us in despite the show being sold out. Many years later I decided to revisit my youth, only to find a decidedly modern restaurant in place of the grill that had been next door. I resolved to trying the James Beard-award-winning food under oh-so-bright white lights, only to be told that the same chef prepared the bar menu next door as well. If there were a third option between stark modernism and a pub atmosphere, like Goldilocks I would be satiated, but as it stands, eating awarding-winning food underneath a copper ceiling while listening to Lou Reed isn't all that bad. And the shows are consistently good as well. An evening well spent, in any era.

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    A laidback, small venue with a nice atmosphere. I've never seen a bad show at Schubas.

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    My favorite venue in Chicago, nice acoustics, great acts. LOVE IT.

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    Went here with a friend of mine to grab a few beers as this is his local bar:) What a great place!!!

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