Suggestions for Rock Club near Chicago

Shycu • October 14, 2017Wish it was closer to home. Beautiful venue with great sound. Try balcony seating if you want comfy seats and a private bar with high top tables.

Bobby K. • March 29, 2015Definitely the most casual and music-focused Blues place on the north side. Whoever is playing, you know they're great.

Randall N. • March 29, 2018Live music, comedy, and cheap drinks. What more do you need?

Lisa W. • May 13, 2012One of the best venues in the city (and my first Chicago show when I moved here). Can be hot during the summer, but the quality of acts booked here more than make up for it.

G M. • May 5, 2016Great authentic rock club. Great bar, good beers. Good food.

Erin A. • July 6, 2013More than music! Don't miss the patio in the summer....and great food (yum steak sandwich)

Billy P. • December 22, 2009A great gathering for friends, since they all frequent Gallery Cabaret.

Chris V. • February 21, 2019Great Music, Great vibe, Great people 🎶🤘🏽🤟🏽🎸. Amazing Rock and Roll History of TV Performances

Stephanie C. • June 20, 2015A favorite place to catch a concert. Great music venue! Love the history!

Explore Chicago • February 2, 2010In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl.

Joseph B. • August 26, 2014A truly alternative venue. I recommend the pyro show upstairs. Actually, I recommend all of Exit.

Misha K. • October 4, 2013Solid Gold Reggae on Thursdays has the best reggae, reggaetone, and dancehall in the city. Get there early to beat the line!

Diego R. • March 29, 2011It has a very cool, artistic vibe and the crowd is diverse and lively. The jukebox is badass and packed with punk and metal favorites.

Natasha C. • February 25, 2010Beer list could be better but great sound & stage. Great place to see live music!

Explore Chicago • September 14, 2010Bluebird Lanes, formerly Laredo Lanes, has been open since 1957 and attracts competitive bowlers. You won't find cosmic bowling here but less competitive bowlers may enjoy arcade games &a full bar.

Nikki K. • March 6, 2011Great, intimate music venue with a surprising beer list.

Ken O. • August 15, 2013Best outdoor on the square. Best octopus in the city.

Stephanie M. • December 25, 2013Good live music, great beer specials, awesome neighborhood atmosphere. Good place to kick off your night or wind it down.

Arthur W. • August 22, 2010This is a fantastic place to go to. Always fun and great crowd. And lots of beer bong. 2 separate rooms of music too!

Bob D. • July 2, 2015They offer a quality selection of craft beers. Great sound system blasting rock music.

Time Out Chicago • June 4, 2012This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club, hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill.

Hiedi E. • March 15, 2015Wonderful atmosphere. One of the best places to catch some Blues in Chicago.

Matthew S. • July 10, 2022Enjoyable and friendly underground bar close by to Wrigley field. During our visit, a wide variety of canned beer.

Kit R. • October 15, 2015Fantastic, large venue with ample standing room downstairs and unreserved upstairs balcony seating. This venue offers interesting historical architecture in addition to any show you'll see here.

Chulses M. • June 15, 2014This is my favorite outdoor concert venue. There is a free trolley shuttle to and from the garage and northerly island.