Slightly off the beaten path for most Chicagoans, but right on the mark for music lovers, FitzGerald's has been showcasing all kinds of roots music for 25 years in blue-collar Berwyn. On any given week the place plays host to zydeco, country, swing, folk and bluegrass acts, and during the club's popular annual American Music Festival, perhaps all in the same night.
Getting There
Cross Streets:
Roosevelt and Ridgeland.
Parking:
Free Lot and Street.
Free Lot: adjacent to club.
Wheelchair Access:
Yes
The Basics
Hours:
5 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday; 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 7 p.m.-3 a.m. Friday and Saturday; closed Monday and occasionally other weekdays. Music usually starts bewteen 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday.
Cuisine:
American Regional
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No
Admission Price:
Cover ranges from $8-$20
Bar Style:
Irish and Neighborhood
Music Style:
Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Rock, Irish, Soul, Jazz, Cajun, Latin, Acoustic, Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Ethnic, and Pop
Features
Live Music:
Yes
Internet Access:
www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
Features:
On-site Merchandise.
T-shirts and CDs sold by artists after their shows; also FitzGerald's merchandise.
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Specialties:
Big band music on most Sundays, acoustic music on most Tuesdays, eclectic rock and folk on most other nights.
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes.
In adjacent courtyard and under tent.
Seating :
Limited seating along walls for most Friday and Saturday shows (expect to stand); tables set up most other nights.
