Schubas Tavern: User Reviews

What happened to Schubas
By mike from lincoln square, September 27, 2007

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It used to be a cool place to hang out. Doesn't seem that way anymore. The service is very questionable. The bartender is hot but does not provide good service, especially to the women. She down right ignores them.

Good place to hang out with the guys and get flirted with by the hot bartender. Not a good place for the gang to hang out.

Small and intimate
By MAP1021 from Lakeview, September 17, 2007

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Schubas is absolutely one of the best spots in the city to see a concert. The room gets really hot when it's crowded, but the environment makes the performances feel like they're just for you. That is, if the packed crowd isn't bumping into you to get to the bar, but audiences here are friendlier than most.

Ugh, don't waste your money...
By Jill from Chicago, IL, August 11, 2007

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Ugh, don't waste your money on this place. service was terrible. Coopers is WAY better!

My brother and sister were...
By Tom from Chicago, IL, July 18, 2007

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My brother and sister were both regulars here when they lived in Chicago, but what happened to Schuba's? Are there any pubs left that truly serve the neighborhood and aren't just ripoffs? Atmosphere is still great, but because we were sitting in the wrong section we were price gouged for a bottle of wine and a dessert.

We go here a lot,...
By Chi from Chicago, IL, March 7, 2007

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We go here a lot, and service is MUCH better on the bar side. There is one server on the restaurant side who is horrible. I don't know why they keep him, but every time we decide to sit there, he gets our table. We just cringe! But the food is spectacular and not to be missed! Prices have recently went up though for no justifiable cause. Quality is not better, still the same.

The decor is trendy, food...
By Da Truth from Chicago, IL, January 6, 2007

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The decor is trendy, food average, beer nice but do not wear your contact lenses here and get ready to send your clothes to the dry cleaners! The place is so full of smoke I had to shampoo 3 times to get the stink out of my hair. Asthmatics should not go here.

I don't smoke, but I...
By Anthony from Chicago, IL, July 22, 2005

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I don't smoke, but I don't mind it. It's probably the best small music venue in the city. I haven't seen a bad show there, and I probably go at least once a month. Combined with Harmony Grill, one building can offer you a complete night of dinner, entertainment, and drinks. But again, kudos to their booking staff - they bring in some really talented musicians.

I agree about the smoke....
By Jenny from Chicago, IL, August 23, 2004

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I agree about the smoke. It's horrible! I have stopped going to Schubas. It's like viewing a concert in a burning building.

Great music venue....BUT....there is so...
By Nick from Chicago, IL, August 9, 2004

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Great music venue....BUT....there is so much smoke in the air I could barely see the show. This is the smokiest place I have ever been to. My eyes burned and my lungs hurt. This place would be great if smoking was not permitted.