Martyrs' is a nightclub that feels like a neighborhood bar, from its wall of windows along Lincoln Avenue to its burger-and-chicken-wings menu. But then there's the performance stage and the unusual decor. Dead musicians are memorialized with tables decorated by local artists in their honor. Patrons can grab a pint and slam it down over Sid Vicious' cartoonish mug. Or Kurt Cobain's or Jim Croce's or Robert Johnson's.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Lincoln and Grace.
Parking:
Free Lot and Street.
Free Lot: after 6 p.m.
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: 11-Lincoln, 50-Damen, 80-Irving Park. Brown Line Train: Irving Park 3 blocks away.
The Basics
Hours:
5 p.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday.
Music Style:
Alternative, Irish, Oldies, and Rock
Recreation and Sports Activities:
Pinball.
Golden Tee.
Features
Atmosphere and Personality:
Offbeat
Live Music:
Yes.
Tribute concerts; Irish sessions on Monday nights.
Food:
Hand-rolled pizzas, chicken wings, sandwiches and salads (kitchen open until midnight Sunday-Friday, until 1am Saturday)
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa
