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Elbo Room

Rock Club, Music Venue, and Bar

Lakeview, Chicago

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Elbo Room

7.3^/10

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Ranked #7 for rock clubs in Chicago
"My man upstairs made some stiff drinks...cool place to chill!"(4 Tips)
"Awesome small venue to see some great local bands."(2 Tips)
"Great, intimate music venue with a surprising beer list."(2 Tips)
"down stairs bartender is a fun gal..."(2 Tips)

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Redeye ChicagoAugust 3, 2014
A small club featuring local and regional acts 7 nights a week, this noted venue stood at the center of Chicago's emerging acid jazz movement in the '90s, helping to launch groups like Liquid Soul. Read more
nemo sergesFebruary 13, 2017
It's a cute, chill spot. I went for the music video tribute night specifically but I liked the bar. They have a small space for dancing but there wasn't really any of that going on.
Nick BarellaMarch 11, 2019
Dream Blue put on a great show. Cool venue.
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonDecember 29, 2013
Have to say their basement bar has the best sound system we've heard in a long time
Fred RicksDecember 16, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Always a chill, low key, good time.
Aaron KeefnerFebruary 25, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Greatest staff in the city...also, if you drink up my Dragon's Milk, I will punch you.
Sam TuckerAugust 11, 2012
My man upstairs made some stiff drinks...cool place to chill!
caleb hanlonDecember 1, 2014
Great venue. Mediocre acoustics. Always rowdy.
Nikki KanterMarch 6, 2011
Great, intimate music venue with a surprising beer list.
Mark MoskovitzApril 9, 2013
Ethan Butler is awesome!
I Can Hear Myself Levitate www.ichml.comJanuary 17, 2012
Great Sound!! Will definitely be back on Feb 19th, 2012!!!
Heidi AldamaFebruary 14, 2011
Awesome small venue to see some great local bands.
Augustine TorresMarch 5, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Thurs nites are rockin... Come in and listen to some good love music and the down stairs bartender is a fun gal...
Sol MigetSeptember 20, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Bring your party hat!!
Audrey LeonDecember 27, 2011
Two levels, two stages for amusement.
Jason SpencerDecember 17, 2011
WILSON from Detroit partied here! www.facebook.com/wilsonrock
Matt E.July 11, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Give "partying" a try... It's good for you.
Shane ArmanJanuary 24, 2012
Hmmm $1 beers is enough reason to come here.
Seth RosnerMarch 12, 2011
Try the half acre!
Sol MigetMay 30, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Where people party hard!
JK-47 [Guitar]October 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Matt Egleston is the king.
PhatgooseJanuary 25, 2012
Mo Bo Bucks!
Scott FreeFebruary 23, 2011
I'm performing there this Sunday (feb 27th)!!

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