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Subterranean

Rock Club, Music Venue, and Night Club
Bucktown, Chicago
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7.6/10
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    Emily C.
    "A very intimate setting and they have cheap beers, too!"(3 Tips)
    ben m.
    "straight on part of the balcony"(3 Tips)
    Manbque
    "Head upstairs for a great view and bar with a short line."(4 Tips)
    keidra c.
    "The beer selection is OK."(2 Tips)
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  • ben m.
    ben mOctober 3, 2014
    The views from the straight on part of the balcony are better than you would expect. Drinks are inexpensive and the bar is quick. Nice bartenders too.
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  • Misha K.heart icon on user image
    Misha K.October 4, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Solid Gold Reggae on Thursdays has the best reggae, reggaetone, and dancehall in the city. Get there early to beat the line!
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  • The Feast
    The FeastJune 10, 2011
    If you're only hanging on Subterranean's main floor, you're missing out on a lot. Besides a second bar and some choice views, you'll often find the band you paid to see hanging around. Shake a hand!
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  • Kit R.heart icon on user image
    Kit RojasOctober 27, 2016
    Very hip, small venue for indie and rock acts. Drop by for an intimate show with lots of energy. Bars on every floor a huge plus!
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  • TicketWeb
    TicketWebFebruary 18, 2011
    Subt was a brothel in the 20s & a hot bed for gambling, now it's a hot bed for great concerts. If you can name the artist that made the sculpture above the stage, you are a champ. TW ♥'s Subt. Read more
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  • Stacey E.heart icon on user image
    Stacey EtchisonNovember 12, 2022
    Unique venue to see a show. Multiple levels. Wasn’t too packed. Love the feel of this place!!
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  • Emily C.
    Emily ConstanceSeptember 30, 2013
    Awesome little venue to see a show! A very intimate setting and they have cheap beers, too!
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  • keidra c.
    keidra chaneyMay 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    I love Subt because it's a great place to see decent-to-amazing live music for pretty cheap (usually $8 - $15) lots of local bands and good indie/underground national acts. The beer selection is OK.
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  • Digital Tour Bus
    Digital Tour BusMay 10, 2011
    The band merchandise is sometimes located upstairs. So, don't be afraid to venture upstairs or you might miss out meeting & supporting your favorite band!
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  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJuly 24, 2012
    A live music venue in Wicker Park this place has a lot of 17+ shows to check out. Check their websiste though because some shows are 21+
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  • Anamaria H.heart icon on user image
    Anamaria HernandezDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Great two-story venue that has great shows for cheap.
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    JaimitoNovember 27, 2013
    Best old school hip hop in the City on Tuesdays.
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  • TicketWeb
    TicketWebJuly 21, 2011
    Try getting to this venue early to snatch seats in the balcony. The view from there is spectacular! Read more
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  • Juan B.heart icon on user image
    Juan BermudezJune 1, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Shoots!!! Beer is also fairly priced.
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  • Carlo
    CarloSeptember 15, 2010
    Great bookings, affordable prices, the second floor architecture is so cool. Great place to see a show.
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  • Kristin L.
    Kristin LynnJune 9, 2014
    Small and cozy but had a blast seeing Hit the Lights!
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  • Tall Dave
    Tall DaveAugust 9, 2014
    In summer wear shorts as it always gets hot in here.
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  • joey m.
    joey mccustySeptember 16, 2011
    $3.50 PBR tallboys and 'regular bar' prices on most other beers too, even tho it's a venue!
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  • Michelle T.
    Michelle TruongFebruary 11, 2011
    Small and intimate concert venue, perfect for acoustic shows and solo acts.
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  • Joseph B.heart icon on user image
    Joseph B.August 22, 2014
    Chill bar downstairs.
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  • L L.
    L LFebruary 20, 2015
    July Talk!
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  • Manbque
    ManbqueMarch 6, 2011
    Head upstairs for a great view and bar with a short line.
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  • Austin B.
    Austin BaumannDecember 19, 2013
    Bomb ass hiphop, cheap drinks, good peeps!!!
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  • Schu N.
    Schu NastJune 23, 2013
    It's got a balcony
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  • Tommy S.
    Tommy SmallsJuly 31
    Been here 5+ times
    Happy Birthday Sam!
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  • Nanya M.heart icon on user image
    Nanya MiqaaELNovember 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great music and lovely women
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  • Dillon M.heart icon on user image
    Dillon MinachJanuary 19, 2015
    Music and vibe
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  • Michael B.
    Michael BullardOctober 28, 2013
    Awesome Venue
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  • Jared S.
    Jared SteffesOctober 9, 2009
    great place to play, cool green room, and great place to see a show
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  • Iration
    IrationAugust 16, 2011
    2011-10-22 Iration's Lei'd Back Fall Tour with Tomorrows Bad Seeds and Through The Roots Read more
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  • caleb h.heart icon on user image
    caleb hanlonDecember 1, 2014
    Good for l8t nite partying.
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  • ANDREW J.
    ANDREW JAMESFebruary 27, 2010
    Monday nights $3 drafts. great beer selection.
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  • Gabriel P.
    Gabriel PorterSeptember 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get On The Open Mic
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  • Jake G.
    Jake GuidryFebruary 17, 2010
    Solid tunes every night.
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  • Luis S.heart icon on user image
    Luis ShimabukuroAugust 14, 2016
    Lugar bacana pra ver um show e ainda mais se for do Hepcat!!!
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