Empty Bottle

The best dive music venue this side of the Mississippi. Cash only bar keeps the patrons in check and the focus on the music . And when the night needs a boost, ask for a few mystery shots.

This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club , hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill. -ASK Read more

ITS THE BOTTLE! you cant go wrong here ever! Killer music always, lots of great beers , and great people all the staff are awesome

Crowds are often sizeable, but you can still even make a spot for yourself near the sharply stage right Tall Guy Corner if you so choose. Read more

This is Chicago’s premier indie rock club , hosting cutting-edge bands from home and abroad. “Cheap Sundays” and free Mondays remove the financial risk from gambling on an unknown bill.

This is easily the best music venue in Chicago. If you disagree you clearly don't like having a good time.

One of the best venues in the city . Great drink specials , usually a dance party , bad ass photo booths . Late night food at Bite, and as always, RIP Radley .

There is an awesome old school photo booth ! So, grab a couple of friends and make some funny faces. Also, tons of bands come through here, so catch a live show here before they blow up!

Small and intimate venue with very comforting and positive vibes. Worth checking out. Decent prices on drinks, too.

Great music venue with pretty awesome acoustics . In between sets for Gang Gang Dance , jump into the old photobooth with some pals. Added bonus - the tamale guy that comes around at the end of the nigh

A true classic. Great bar , great staff , great music . Long live The Empty Bottle!

They'll occasionally have tickets at the door for sold out shows. Show up early for those, or call, they're good at picking up at the Bottle. And remember, tugging Bob's beard is good luck.

A place where you can check out really eclectic sounds for fairly cheap , with a great beer selection . Whoever books their shows has good taste in metal.

Good place to go for live music . Hot chicks as well , grunge type atmosphere and the clientele are very nice.

A great concert venue for the Indie Music Scene a lot of their shows all people in under 21. Go to their website for more info.

Great drinks, friendly people, and the shows are great too!

It's a nice place

Cool looking venue inside. Good drinks! However the sound was a little off and it was hard to hear the singer . I watched from the raised level and had no problem seeing.

If you can cram 6 or more people in the photo booth and take a photo then drink a toast to Radley . You win some serious respect and maybe a free show! TW ♥'s Empty Bottle. Read more

Amazing dive bar and a Chicago punk institution. Acoustics suck though as it's always way too loud .

Very classic hipster bar . Slogan goes something like 'music friendly dancing ' or something

The best thing about the Bottle is that its so cheap you can go for a show of a band you've never heard of, just drink, and it won't break your bank . Read more

Music 7 days a week. Everything from Anti-pop Consortium to Trans Am, the indie-rock, electronic , experimental, jazz ; post-this and pre-that.

Unique shows awesome vibes

Start (or end!) your night with the evening's drink combo, a rotating shot and a beer pair at a ridiculously low price.

Great intimate club to catch a concert

There’s a cover charge because of the live performances but cool vibe

Home away from home. Favorite place to see a show in Chicago.

Live music every night, nice dive-y feel

Monday free concerts

Nice grungy dark venue with cheap beers ...can't go wrong with that.

The best in indie rock scene cheap liquors too.

Elliott Smith played here. So excellent to see a show here for reeeealzz! :)

Saturday 8/25. Heavy Funk Dance Party ! DJRC + The Heard + The Krewe.

The Empty Bottle was named one of the "Best Rock Clubs in America" by Rolling Stone magazine!!

favorite place for weekends

Great sound, beer and people!

Been there before great place for a live show. I wish I still had my pic.

Dope bar with a huge dance/concert vibe

Check out the Honkey Tonk Happy Hour on Fridays.

Best Venues according to radicalpossibility.com

Some of the best up-and-comers in Chicago play here -- and cheap beer Read more

Beer specials are pretty spectacular. $2.50 PBR works.

Awesome funk and soul club. But why is it that I always get approached by swingers??? I must have that vibe I guess =/

Be prepared to smell B.O at its finest!! Bring your scented candles or put vicks under your nose

No pretentiousness , unless you consider the "no preps allowed" attitude pretentious . Fine by me, and shot & beer specials are cheap .

Windy City Soul!!! And cheap beer ! It all adds up to a great night!

Great bookings , cool staff , $2.50 shiner bocks , photo booth , pool table , what more could you want?

Easygoing, cheap drinks , good times

Fun place with some good bands