Beat Kitchen
- 2100 W. Belmont Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618-6414
- 773-281-4444
With a bar/restaurant area in the front and a live music room in the back, Beat Kitchen caters to both music fans and locals stopping in for a quick beer and bite. Look for the logo loosely based on the one the English Beat used on their "I Just Can't Stop It" and "Wha'ppen" albums. If it's dark and you miss the dimly lit sign over the door, look for the neon version in the window. During a typical weekend night, the tiny bar area is a flurry of activity. Patrons sidle up to the bar or sit in four-seater booths. But the music room is where all the real action occurs. 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 city. Upstairs, the private party room, convenient for any occasion, awaits. It's a bit more commodious than the downstairs bar, plus it has a nice view of the street below.
Getting There
- Parking:
- Street. Street parking possible
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Bar Food and International Fusion
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- Varies by show.
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Neighborhood
- Music Style:
- Soul, Metal, Pop, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Acoustic, Alternative, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Lounge, Ska, and Indie
Features
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Upstairs private party room for holiday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties or business meetings. For parties larger than 75 people, the music room downstairs is also available. Contact Christina Kirts at 773-697-0553.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Seating :
- 75
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"Solid, cold beer, cool bar...."
LB from Chicago, IL - September 4, 2007
Solid, cold beer, cool bar.
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"We have had lunch several..."
Tom and Pam from Aurora, IL - April 13, 2007
We have had lunch several times at the Beat Kitchen and it's been great every time! From the thai pizza to the cuban chicken sandwich. The barten...
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Calendar of Events
Beat Kitchen
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Eastern Standard Time
5/16/2008 - 7:00 PM -
CPC Gangbangs
5/16/2008 - 10:30 PM -
Paul Green's School of Rock
5/17/2008 - 3:00 PM
