Bluegrass Bars & Clubs

Hanson Brothers Tavern -

1945 Willow Rd. - Northbrook

Silvie's Lounge -

1902 W. Irving Park Rd. - Chicago

Regulars and locals of all ages come to this Ravenswood fixture that's been around for more than 30 years. Live music--from blue grass to Latin to...

Deals & Specials:

• $4 Smirnoff cocktails, $5 Grey Goose and Absolut cocktails, $5 Red Bull vodkas and Jager bombs

Montrose Saloon -

2933 W. Montrose Ave. - Chicago (North Park)

This laid-back neighborhood bar is a great place to meet friends for a casual evening of conversation and drinks. However, the bar does get pretty...

Beat Kitchen -

2100 W. Belmont Ave. - Chicago

Showcasing an array of indie bands and comic shows during the week and weekend, Beat Kitchen competes as one of the best underground venues in the...

FitzGerald's -

6615 Roosevelt Rd. - Berwyn

Slightly off the beaten path for most Chicagoans but right on the mark for music lovers, FitzGerald's has been hosting all stripes of roots music for...

The Whistler -

2421 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago (Logan Square)

Take one part music venue, one part bar and a dash of art gallery and you've got Logan Square's newest addition, The Whistler.

Molly Malone's Irish Pub -

7652 Madison St. - Forest Park

This is an exceptionally Irish outpost, from the colorful, Dublin-esque facade to the Guinness on tap to the live Irish music. Two fireplaces keep it...

Horseshoe -

4115 N Lincoln Ave. - Chicago

This place isn't short on Texas touches: Dusty old shutters cover one wall and chicken wire is the decorative element of choice--it's everywhere....

Schubas Tavern -

3159 N. Southport Ave. - Chicago (Lakeview)

One of the most inviting small music rooms in the city, Schubas puts all the elements together to great effect: excellent sound, intimate environs,...