Music Venue Bars & Clubs in Chicago

Hideout -

1354 W. Wabansia Ave. - Chicago

"In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by everything," says co-owner Jim about Hideout's location . . .or maybe it was Mike. They're twins. In any...

Lincoln Hall -

2424 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago (Sheffield/De Paul)

The new spot from the Schubas guys is here!

Cal's Liquors -

400 S. Wells St. - Chicago (Loop)

This Loop dive is a favorite among bike messengers and brokers who wander over from the nearby Board of Trade. The booze is cheap and you can catch...

Reggie's Music Joint -

2105 S. State St. - Chicago (Near South Side)

Would you like a side of indie rock with your burger? This bar and grill comes complete with a full sound system and stage for live performances,...

Deals & Specials:

• $1 tacos, $3 Reggie's vodka cocktails, half-price drafts
• Half-price appetizers, $3.50 Stella and Hoegaarden drafts, $4 Stoli and Absolut flavors cocktails, $4 SoCo Lime shots, $5 Long Island iced teas and margaritas

The Kinetic Playground -

1113 W. Lawrence Ave. - Chicago (Uptown)

Fans of classic rock come to this '60s and '70s rock-themed bar to knock 'em back. Bands come to play mostly rock 'n' roll.

Smart Bar -

3730 N. Clark St. - Chicago (Wrigleyville)

Smart Bar, which is downstairs from venerable music venue Metro, continues to take its sounds continues to take its sounds seriously. The nightly...

Deals & Specials:

• $4 Dos Equis bottles, $5 Jack Daniel's and Tito's vodka cocktails
• $4 Shiner Bock bottles, $5 Three Olives vodka and Hendricks gin cocktails

The California Clipper -

1002 N. California Ave. - Chicago (Humboldt Park)

This restored 1940s speakeasy is known for its authentic retro interior, complete with Art Deco bar, padded booths and vintage posters.

Pops for Champagne -

601 N. State St. - Chicago (River North)

Pops for Champagne knows bubbly and jazz, and after 24 years on a tree-lined Lakeview street, owners Tom and Linda Verhey decided to bring the...

VLive -

2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)

This live music venue and nightclub resides above Fuego in Logan Square.