Beat Kitchen
This old-school Chicago venue pairs dive-bar atmosphere with live bands, comedy shows, and surprisingly solid pub fare.
- Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)
- $$
- 2100 W. Belmont Ave.
- 4.5 (1310 reviews)
Description
Set on Belmont Avenue, the space combines the dark, low-lit feel of a classic dive with a well-kept room built for clear sound. The calendar stretches past main-stage bands into DJ nights and comedy sets like the Chicago Underground Comedy Show. Upstairs, the Reel Room provides a separate space with its own bar, while an outdoor patio hosts weekend brunch alongside cold drinks and food that punches well above standard show-space expectations.