The Hideout

An eclectic musical appetite, commitment to community building and friendly staff keep this cozy bar in a class of its own. Don't leave without ordering a Wooden Leg . -ASK Read more

The Hideout Block Party is one of the best - and latest - summer music festivals in Chicago. The two-day festival is held outside of The Hideout, an intimate Chicago live music spot. Read more

You know when you walk into a place and you feel the groove, the vibe, "this is it". Yup. The Hideout Bar 's ambiance is memorable. Great people watching and live music . Check it out!

Great place for awesome local artists , especially music . Check out some of the many awesome band that's been on this stage, Derek Nelson and the Musicians , The Mutts, and my fav. Paper Thick Walls!

Other than a good sweater and a roaring fire, one of the best ways to stay warm and cope with the seemingly never-ending winter is enjoying a hot bowl of homemade soup . Get yours here from 5:30pm. Read more

It is the best bar around. Appeals to all ages and has the coolest vibe. Love it!

So cute venue, but the owner likes to hear himself talk. And will sabotage your experience by talking nonsense. My advice be prepared for a 2 hour show to last 4 hours. The end.

A little bit out of the way and in a place you wouldn't expect to find a bar , but a great find and worth a return trip. Read more

A little bit out of the way and in a place you wouldn't expect to find a bar , but a great find and worth a return trip.

In the three years since Martha Bayne started Soup & Bread , she’s proven that a modest idea—serve free soup , collect tips for hunger charities—can morph into a movement for social change. Read more

Great night out! Luckily we chanced on the One Liner Chicago Comedy Competition, with 64 local comedians competing to no. 1. Hilarious!

Veggie Bingo is out of season (sad) but is beyond fun. Don't miss The Interview Show the first Friday of every month-- they're great.

This small bar has been around since 1934. They hosts live music , theater performances , art shows and book signings, as well as being a great place to have a drink. Read more

Great ambience, cool music , fresh beer .

One of the best and most communitarian venues in Chicago . Always a great time.

A small front bar gives way to a larger music venue in the back. Order a cheap beer and hang around for some great local acts.

Where they won’t floor you with décor (what do you expect from a 100-year-old house?), they do it with the music and rye . Order The Wooden Leg , named after an old bartender’s band.

Great spot live performances of indie disco music . They often do vinyl releases.

Live music , comedy , and cheap drinks . What more do you need?

Anything goes at this music venue in Bucktown—from Baudelaire-inspired shows to performances by indie rock bands .

We imagine this place hasn't changed much since Neko Case was behind the bar . Though it's tucked away in an alley, you feel like home when you arrive.

Go to the Hideout just after you've picked up that tool you neede at te North Ave Home Depot. Hideout is a no-frills just great bar & music venue . One of the best places to see a new band.

I really enjoyed this unique venue. Good sized venue that feels intimate .

Monday nights with Robbie Fulks -- the best ten bucks you can spend in Chicago.

Great place to see live music and the nicest bar staff around

The Hideout is the bar where Mr. Rudy Day plays! ( *Every two to three years. )

One of my favorite venues in Chicago . Great bands.

Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. This place used to be a third-shift bar for garbagemen and snowplow drivers. Now, not so much. But it's still good. Read more

The name describes it perfectly, though they host some of the better alternative/country bands in the city .

Super low key place to see a show or just get a drink

The staff here is amazing. The bartenders even make an out of town teetotaler feel welcome.

The music , the vibe, the people....enough said.

Great place for discovering great local bands .

Great shows here!

Bring cash: they have a $20 minimum for credit cards.

Chicago: "It's a regular guy bar for irregular folks who just don’t fit in, or just don’t want to fit in. It is the bar that Granddad went to when he was young and crazy" -IFC Staff Read more

a "public house" with great people and amazing live music in the Chinook Lounge Read more

Good selection of beers but prices are not too great.

Best Venues according to radicalpossibility.com

A great place to see comedians.

Sweet place to see a live show! When u leave watch out for cops fueling up at end of the block.

One of my all-time favorite music venues in Chicago Read more

Check out Life During Wartime once-a-month. Best dance party in the city !

Hipster Dance Parties mean everyone looks just as stupid with their funky moves. Give in, and dance the night away!

I miss the Hideout Block Party as it was in 2008 and before. I love this place though.

Organic cider ummm

What a great place

dance parties !

See a band play. Order a Wooden Leg . Read more

Below-average pricing with a spectrum of beers available.