Empty Bottle
3.7
from - Neighborhood: East Village / Ukrainian Village
- 1035 N. Western Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60622
- 773-276-3600
Still THE place to see live bands in Chicago, the Empty Bottle is everything a rock club should be: crowded, loud, dirty, intimate and irresistible. With live music nearly every night of the week, ranging from experimental jazz to garage rock, you can always count on two things: variety and quality. The crowd ranges from style-conscious college kids to friendly urban hippies, and the sense of musical community is palpable. Tickets rarely cost more than $15, and there's usually a beer on special for under $2.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Western and Cortez.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: #49 Western.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Wednesday; 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday and Friday; noon-3 a.m. Saturday; noon-2 a.m. Sunday.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Neighborhood. Chicago classic.
- Music Style:
- Rock, Alternative, Dance, Disco, Jazz, Punk, and Reggae
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Games:
- Pool Tables
- Food:
- Allows (and encourages) carryout from Bite Cafe located one storefront north of the club.
- Worth Noting:
- On the wild side. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Indie rock, jazz and alternative music.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
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"By far the best "intimate"..."
By Julie K. from Chicago, IL, January 5, 2006
By far the best "intimate" venue for some of the best local and national underground acts. The sound is outstanding and there's even a little bleac...
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"The bottle gets most of..."
By Fill from Chicago, IL, September 11, 2004
The bottle gets most of the best underground rock and jazz shows. However, the place is a dump. You mine as well be watching a show at a bus station.
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"The Bottle is one of..."
By Peachy Peach from Chicago, IL, March 14, 2004
The Bottle is one of our regular hang outs. Not only is the beer cheap, and the bar never overcrowded, but they generally get really good up and c...
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Calendar of Events
Empty Bottle
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Common Loon
11/22/2009 - 8:00 PM -
Fu*k Knights
11/23/2009 - 9:30 PM -
The Tinycakes
11/24/2009 - 9:30 PM
Plan the rest of your night
Complete info on:
• Where to eat
• Where to drink
• Top events
• Concerts
• Movies
• Plays
See shots of:
• 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
• Top 50 movies of the decade, part two
• WTF tattoos
• Emmys red carpet
• Rick Bayless' Xoco
• Darque Tan Bikini Contest
• New restaurants
• New bars & clubs
• Lolla Best and Worst
• Celebrities
Metromix event pics:
• ROOF/Banana Shpeel
• Halloween Sucks party
• Metromix costume shots
• Best Bartender Bash
