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The Empty Bottle

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4.7
48 reviews
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casey Dietrich
2018-11-17 on google

Great atmosphere, good drinks. Nicely set up for live music.

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Jeff Thomas
2018-11-04 on google

Great venue to see a rock and roll show. Not fancy, but always a good time and they get some GREAT bands!

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Charlie Cole
2018-10-15 on google

I get the punk aesthetic of grunge and disrepair. It's not for me, but I can appreciate it.

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eric fleischauer
2018-09-07 on google

YES! iconic, wonderful, welcoming music venue 100% come here. also has a photoboth

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Matthew Gurski
2018-08-13 on google

Always love this place. Great atmosphere, good people. Good bands. Music. Friendly. Dancing. Just as advertised on the awning.

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elizabeth bewley
2018-07-25 on google

Free Monday nights have made monday my fave night of the week. Colorful but clean bathroom. Cheap beer. Great tunes.

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Megan Quigley
2018-07-21 on google

Always fun! Don't forget to bring cash!

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Victor D Verdev
2018-05-22 on google

What being a dive bar is all about! In an awesome neighborhood. Very intimate environment to see and enjoy your favorite band. Eager to return to see future performances.

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Todd Lakin
2018-05-08 on google

What's there to write? This is a staple of the Chicago music scene, from up-and-comers to established bands. Reasonably priced drinks and zero pretension.

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Nicholas T Ashley
2018-04-07 on google

Some of the best shows I've seen in my life were here. Love this place, and still has great drink prices, especially for Chicago!

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Jamie Butler
2018-04-02 on google

Great music and dive bar atmosphere

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Allan Nazario
2018-03-18 on google

Awesome venue through the years. We caught so many great performances here.

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Mike Jackert
2018-02-04 on google

Simply one of the Chicago music scene's most beloved venues. So many legendary shows!

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J Saler Drees
2018-01-11 on google

Fun way to discover new music and bands. Casual and can hang out with musicians afterwards. A more intimate live music experience.

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Kevin Skomsvold
2018-01-01 on google

Best alternative club in town, hands down. Don't miss the honky tonk happy hour on Fridays. National acts as well as local. Eclectic as it gets.

Questions & Answers

Yep, first room.

Street parking

All above is true

Yes I agree. I found leaning on the bar best...?

Maybe next year. We got 2 atm though

Yes. They do have an ATM though.

Most likely but ck with the manager

Awesome. Gonna see em too. Call bar manager for that night. I hope its allowed

Good show
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