The Empty Bottle

"First time checking out the Bottle only because half of the Silversun Pickups were there doing an aucostic show . Loved the place old Chicago style bar , staff was great always checking if you needed anything. They have a resident cat as well she was laying on the bar before a lot of people got there which is cool if you like cats like me . Music was great of course. Definitely would go back"

"Classic concert venues on the west side of Chicago hosting internationally renowned acts to local performers. Very cool bar sitting at the back of the stage floor. A raised upper floor also allows more patrons to pack themselves in for a show. The bathroom graffiti and stickers are the best!"

"This is such a cool venue in an unexpected place! You enter to a small garage-like room that has a pool table that when I visited was converted into an art table that was full of photography and crafts for a local art sale. You can go left and checkout a small pizza shop or continue forward into the bar and music stage! I loved how it kept me guessing at every turn, clearly a lot of fun happens here! I’ll have to check it out for a music show sometime, I hear they do a winter dance fest every February where they close down the parallel street for music and joy! I didn’t grab a drink at the time but I imagine they have all the classics and probably some fun ones on tap. Clearly a spirited community hub."

"AMAZING SPOT. I loved that there are various spots where you can stand up and listen. Vibes were on spot, and it's everything that you'd expect from an independent live music venue. It also made me happy that they had non-alcoholic options other than the usual water and soda. Would come back anytime, had a great time."

"Dive bar! Came in late on a Sunday evening had to kill time to get into my air bnb.. definitely a local spot didnt get much interaction with the bar tenders... or patrons but was cool to see what locals do in this area at this time. If you want a quick shot or drink I would recommend."