Chicago Music Bars & Live Rooms

4.5 (1,319)

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

2100 W Belmont Ave

A restaurant, bar, and intimate performance space in one stop. Beat Kitchen pairs American dining with live rock shows and underground comedy, making it a close-up alternative to a larger concert room.

4.1 (1,422)

Wed – Fri, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

1059 W Addison St

Across from Wrigley Field, Cubby Bear combines a spacious sports bar with live rock, pop, and alternative concerts. Expect a game-day crowd before and after Cubs games; live music or a DJ depends on the day.

4.7 (795)

Fri, 19:15 – 00:00 (+1)

3855 N Lincoln Ave

A no-frills neighborhood music room with a retro club feel, table seating, pizza, and bar bites. Two bars support the open floor, with stage views from several angles. Choose your spot with care: audio directly in front of the speakers can sound harsh or too loud.

4.6 (1,372)

Mon, 18:00 – 23:00; Tue – Wed, 16:40 – 23:00; Thu, 16:40 – 00:00 (+1); Fri, 16:30 – 01:00 (+1); Sat, 14:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 16:30 – 23:00

3159 N Southport Ave

An intimate North Side tavern housed in a former Schlitz brewery. Its lineup spans touring, local, indie, and jazz bands, with live music nearly every night and an up-close setting.