Came this past Friday for the Eric Roberson concert and I had a great time. Nice and spacious;…read morestanding room only, but they have an upstairs area with seating. The bar staff is great and fast. Had a couple of Effen Vodka and cranberry drinks, which crept up on me (made for a nice walk home). I see myself coming here for more shows I will return to the Double Door in May for the Tortured Soul show. Looking forward to it!

This place has a certain energy because of its size: smaller than the Metro, bigger than the Empty…read moreBottle. I've seen so many shows here at a reasonable price: Billy Bragg, Sparklehorse, Lemonheads. And so many local bands I couldn't name them all. Beers are a bit expensive, but cover charge is reasonable for what you get. If you're going to see a local band, go to their website and they'll most certainly have discount tix available. Sound is good almost anywhere in the House. Go upstairs and try to get on the couch that's facing the stage for a more private viewing experience (with small speakers too!). Or head to the newly remodeled downstairs for pool, low lighting, a private booth, extra bathrooms, and a chill vibe!

Ever since I came back from a trip to NOLA a couple years ago (and subsequently moved to Chicago),…read moreI've been looking for a place like Green Mill. A spot where someone could walk in, maybe order a drink, and listen to some music without first opening Ticketmaster and shelling out half your paycheck to their junk fees. Some of their performances are free, and some have a reasonable cover of $10-20. There are also performances every night, sometimes even in the afternoon. The vibe inside is dimly lit and very old-timey. Even the bathroom had a bar of soap! I haven't seen a bar outside of a private residence! For sure, the vibe fits the history. Green Mill used to be a spot visited by Big Al himself. Yes, there are still connected tunnels used by the mob, no, you cannot see them. In terms of the bar, do not expect anything special. Their menu is limited to the beers, wines, and champagnes they have. They have spirits, but no cocktail menu - while they *might* be able to mix something simple like a Manhattan, be prepared for basic drinks along the lines of a gin & tonic. The service was fine, but a little abrupt. Not the best welcoming or inviting, but gruff and surly in a way that is probably cute to regulars, but less so to newcomers like myself. Final verdict: Green Mill is a place one comes for the music and the vibe and to get away from life for a little bit. It appears to be a third place for many regulars. It's worth giving a shot, as long as one is ready for an experience that's a little rough around the edges, arguably by design.

Live music for your ears and soul…read more Vibe is just right with some fun drinks to accompany. I got an old fashioned to get the mood right with great jazz music. Supposedly, this used to be a speakeasy back in the day. Extra pro tip is to get there early if you want a seat closer to the band.

10/10 eggnog White Russian for the December 2025 holiday menu…read more delicious and full of holiday spirit(s).. haha get it? uptown lounge I love you

I used to think of this place for drinks before and after the Riv or the Aragon, and it's still the…read moreBEST place for those! Super close to both venues, and RIGHT near the Lawrence stop on the Red line CTA. Open until 4 AM, it's still got that going for it! Really great drink specials - a Chicago Handshake for $8?! What! But now . . . Ohmygawd! This place has morphed into a Really Great Bar! Updated interior, and it is SWANK. Really nice booths, a VIP room and BIG windows to enjoy during good weather. Perfect for day drinkin'! Great beer selection, and all the booze, high to low, for your imbibing pleasure. The coolest thing is their new coffeeshop feature in the mornings! This is such a Euro vibe - coffee in the mornings, cocktails after 4 PM! Since they open now at 7 AM for coffee, it's an easy pop off the train, grab coffee and continue downtown. Open 7 AM to 4 AM, do the owners EVER sleep!? *grin* Lots of love and hard work has gone into this place, it's looking great, spotless clean bathrooms, LOTS of cool events, great staff. See you soon, Uptown! I'll be back again and again!

As a resident of Uptown, I could not be more convenienced to attend concerts and see some of my…read morefavorite acts within walking distance to my home. However, I feel like the crowds are very over-sold and croweded, to say the least. On top of that, it is blazing hot inside. This is the kind of space where you will be dripping sweat and standing with little to no space between the others around you. Travel lightly, and wear lose/comfy clothing. Some favorites include: Hayley Williams, Young the Giant, The 1975, CHVRCHES, Lizzo, and Haim.

Probably one of my least favorite venues I've been to. It was extremely hot and crowded, and sight…read morelines weren't great. Entry was actually pretty smooth, they separated bags vs no bags. But exiting was ATROCIOUS. I'm not claustrophobic but it seriously sketched me out. The bottleneck at the stairs felt very not safe. Show felt oversold. That being said, Hayley Williams was great and the sound seemed decent!

Great dive with food at a reasonable price. A very welcoming ambiance. Love the characters who…read morehang here too

My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read moreRestaurant: 59/50 Month tried: October Favorite dish: Fried Pickles We've heard so much about the legendary Carol's Pub and were happy to finally swing by for drinks and music. I can't really rate it as a full restaurant yet because we only had fried pickles, but the menu is small and simple and smelled delicious. The serving of pickles was HUGE! Fit for like six people, not just the two of us. And they were yummy. The artist playing when we went was great. I've heard the music lineup is always reliably good, as are the events. It's high on my 2026 goal list to come back for karaoke, bingo, and drag brunch.

I suspect I will be coming here more in the future, as this theatre is known for attracting foreign…read moretalent for concerts. I was able to attend the Psychic Fever First U.S. Tour in 2025, and this was one of their most notable concerts. The venue was nice and good for what we needed, and the seating was plentiful for different tier seating. We had our tickets for the standing area, and I was good with that because we all started dancing as the show went on. I liked the decor of the place, and the bathrooms worked as well as expected, but there weren't as many stalls for the girls' side. Just go before the event, and you will be okay! 4 stars cause I heard about audio issues when the performance was going, but the band stayed professional.

Saw the queen zara!!! I lined up at 10 am and the security was really nice although there was one…read morebitch in a beanie who was rude to everyone and literally so annoying. But it was worth it and lining up was super easy and efficient !!! Overall a 4/5 just bc of this one lady. I asked her if I could give Zara a gift and she said "I don't know if she would want that..." like r u deadass-

Great music venue in a really cool building basically across the street from Wrigley Field. The…read moresound was awesome and the bartenders were nice. Be aware this is a cash only venue and bar prices are a bit inflated. $11 for a high noon and $3 for a small bottled water. The coat closet is on the main floor, stage is on the second floor. I didn't go to the third floor where the bathrooms are but the balcony overlooks the main floor. I'm not sure if this venue has stairs. After the concert we checked out the dance club in the lower level. There is another bar, an all-gender restroom, and a club with DJ. Great lighting, sound, and ambience in an older building with beautiful architecture. Can't wait to see another show here.

One of the worst venues I've ever been to. They over sold tickets and crammed people inside. The…read moreservers were few and far between (i did feel bad for them though since they had to go through the crowd to give drinks) the main stage is elevated, but the viewing area is barely sloped so if you are not in the front three rows you can't see anything! They didn't even have screens showing the stage so people in the back could see. Overall terrible set up. Plus they had a second elevated surface with poor signage that people kept tripping over all night. The women's bathroom is all the way on the top floor and very inaccessible. They have a coat check which is nice for a few bucks, $5 maybe? Parking is spot hero and like $20. Overall a bad venue

I attended Will Anderson's show and poetry reading on Thursday, November 13, 2025…read more My 37 year old ankles were so happy to see the venue had set up rows of white seats for the 90 minute show. The white seats + the ambient Christmas lighting matched the content of the show perfectly. The acoustics were good and I was only pulled out of the show mentally a couple of times by the roar of an emergency vehicle siren. The sound system was crystal clear. My friend went to go purchase us Waterloo Sparkling Water for $2 per the wall, but the bartender gave it to her for free from the soda gun--I wasn't mad at that. Due to trekking from the suburbs to Wrigleyville, the timing was off to try the restaurant, but I appreciate the venue and look forward to the next show that piques my interest there!

My favorite concert venue in the city. It's a general admission event and hold about 150. The sound…read morequality is always fantastic. The staff is extremely friendly and you can always catch some drink specials in the bar area.

Came to see Daniel Seavey and Sombr in April and it was AMAZING. After the concert I went outside…read moreof the venue and hugged Sombr and met some of his band members. Nice view from any seat. Also I can now confirm that sombr is 6'7

I visited The Vic for the first time in years to see comedian Janelle James. For whatever reason,…read moreshe chose to film her Netflix special there instead of a nicer venue. We arrived 30 minutes before the doors opened and found a line wrapped around the block. We had tickets for the second show, so we had to wait for the first show to let out. It was a little chilly so standing outside sucked. But the line moved quickly and finding a seat was painless. I found the venue and seating underwhelming. The seats are cheap folding chairs. They're packed tightly so good luck if you get stuck next to someone that's on the heavy side. During the show, a patron fell out of his seat twice and Janelle James ended up mentioning it in her act. He fell because the chairs were terrible!! Poorly constructed doesn't even begin to cover it. The acoustics were good though. I had no problem hearing Janelle James. I could barely see her though. The seating isn't elevated or sloped, so if you're short and surrounded by taller people, then you'll be staring at the back of their heads all night. That sucked, but what can you do? I caught glimpses of her sporadically, which ended up being fine. I didn't buy any food or alcohol, so i have no opinion on that. We exited the venue as quickly as we entered, which was a plus. I think it helped that we were seated towards the back. We got to the brown line in no time and were home soon after. The show was entertaining and I had a good time. Overall, the experience was satisfactory, but, I doubt I'd visit this venue again anytime soon.

Best dive bar in the neighborhood. Pool and darts are pretty easy to get on if you go at the right…read moretime. They have TWO golden tee machines also. For people from Michigan, they have labbatt blue and blue light. Staff are the best, they're super nice to everyone and are always friendly. You can't go wrong going here for a night out, you'll always feel welcome.

Have never gone out to a bar alone before but I'm new to the area and worked up the courage to come…read moreout to this bar and try to make friends. I struggled with the tap to pay when ordering my first drink and let the bartender know as I felt bad that he was waiting on me. I said "It's not reading", in a matter-of-fact tone and at a volume that could reach him over the crowd. He looked at me with a disgusted expression, like he was offended or put off by me, and said "relax" in hostile tone. I was speechless, I felt singled out, judged, and unwelcome. I'm sure he was just having a busy night and he was in a bad mood but I was already so nervous to come out and I worked up the courage to try and meet new people in a strange place, and was met with hostility from the bartender. I felt unwelcome and frustrated and I immediately left. I will never be returning. Young male bartender working last night 5/30!