When I walked in here, I had to ask myself whether I was in NYC or SF. The interior of this place is awesome. I love the ambiance created with the dim lighting, dual level floors that seem translucent between the exposed brick walls, and the delicate white accents created with the furniture and white orchids. It would be an awesome living space or a great place to have just a big huge party.

Awesome place I went to see Greyson Chance at bottom lounge and overall great experience and the bathrooms were ok too. I did get lost at first trying to get bottom Lounge, but in the end I had a great time. ️

Omg! All my friends love this place. You know why? Because everybody wants to build their own meal. And feel thay have created something unique. And you have to like whatever you have chosen. Such a cool marketing technique. However, its not only the choice, but how they make pasta. Always delicious. Make sure to try their side, too. I prefer their green salad!

I have been here many times now for concerts. It is always an amazing experience. Even last night when there was an unruly patron of said concert, that required security involvement. Kudos to you guys for the way you handled the situation. I hope you never again have to be involved in that manner. Keep up the great work! I will definitely be back!

Excellent beer selection- Delerium and 3 Floyds plus others .. try the Quesadillas with chicken.. ! Open at 3pm

Intimate venue situated in the back of a cute restaurant. However, in the venue, the floors, walls, and possibly ceiling were all concrete, and the speakers were cranked to 11, which made the music so amplified it was painful and barely sounded like music. Im a fan of loud music and was seeing my favorite band, but the music reverberating through my entire body was excruciating rather than exhilarating. There was no location in the venue that limited that effect. It was painful in any configuration from the speakers. Wearing earplugs barely cut the pain in my ears, but it was the rhythmic punching sensation to my body that made it intolerable. Eventually, the guy behind me literally passed out, probably due to the noise, as he didnt seem drunk at all when he came to. He cracked his head and it made the unpleasant experience intolerable, so I decided to leave, the rare occurrence of my favorite band, early. Added this review 7/20, but went there 11/17, so it may have changed since?

GREAT music venue, bar and restaurant. Been there twice now for concerts and its very organized. Staff is super friendly (and patient) and thats always appreciated. If you get the chance to stop in, take it!

First time here and had a blast! Drove from Indianapolis just to see Five iron Frenzy and MXPX! Such a great venue to see a show at! Also big bonus with the free parking! Will be back!

Love this venue...where beer meets music in a low key back alley type feel. Cool menu options. A hidden gem over on the west side of Chicago....two man enter 1 man leave with a half sleeve.....

Cool venue for quick bites and good times! We came for Craig Robinson and the Nasty Delicious. FABULOUS! Music and laughs in a super cool space. Two tips you can find a free parking spot within one block if you have time to look for it. Get your drinks in the dining room theres virtually no wait and the selection is fantastic!

Awesome place. my fiancee and I were looking for wedding venues and they surprisingly have an awesome banquet space on the 2nd floor. It also has outdoor patio ideal for partys and wedding ceremonies. Definitely worth checking out.

Visited this venue on 2/1/20 for a concert. I have no complaints. Although I did not get to try any food, the door man, security guard, bartender and every other staff member I encountered was very friendly. PBR tall boy was $5, other domestic beer was $6. They even had two pitchers and a stack of cups at the end of the bar for free water during the show. The concert was fantastic and I really had a great time. 10/10 would definitely go back to see another show. We had a blast.

Slowly becoming my favorite venue in the city. Sound is always great here. Even when its sold out, it doesnt feel super packed. Booze prices are acceptable. Always a good time.

Fabulous spot for music. Yonder Mountain String Band was incredible and everybody there having a great time. Fun place, will definitely go back

Nice Lil hole in the wall. Went there to see a old skool friend Q Richardson podcast. Nice close to downtown. Affordable drinks. Would like to come back for a comedy show to give my full verdict. Check it out, I enjoyed the atmosphere.

Came to this place for a concert. Very interesting space with great food. You can lounge around and enjoy your food while waiting for concerts here.

Despite covid 19 its still a great place to be at especially the rooftop!!!

The employees were awesome! The music was incredible! Looking forward to doing it again!

Classy drinks at a great live venue. They had a large whiskey selection for decent prices and even served it up in glasses during the show. Reminded me of my favorite college bars but on a much larger scale.

Great service. Outdoor patio amazing!!! Food was delicious.

I watched Pineapple thief here. The place was nice, had cheap drinks. The sound however was muddy, maybe because of the acoustics of that place.

Went for a hip-hop concert. I enjoyed the venue. I only wish there was seating on the outer portions of the performance area. Drinks were average price.

HUGE portions for food. Way better than your average bar food.Very intimate venue for a concert. We saw White Buffalo and were basically at the front of the stage.Easy location to get to whether you live in the city or are coming from the suburbs. On site parking, but limited spots. Street parking is plentiful in the area.

Let me just start off by saying...WOW. This place is amazing. I love the set up for their shows and the food? Omg! The veggie burger is probably one of the best veggie burgers I’ve ever had. Tastes just like real meat, it’s insane! I love this place. This is my go to spot! The drinks are also strong and so good! Please come here, you won’t regret it!

***Ive only been here for concerts. Never sat in the bar area***Ive been here many times now (somewhere between 10-20) and it is hands down my favorite place to see a band/artist perform. Im not sure the amount specifically the back of this building fits but if I had to guess, no more than 500. Ive been to concerts of all sizes (anywhere from 50-50,000) but close up and intimate shows like the ones the Bottom Lounge provides are my favorite. The sound quality and loudness are great. The level of the stage is perfect. Security isnt mean (in my personal experiences). Good room for bands to set up their merchandise and for people to line up and buy it. Bathrooms are near by. Exit door is near by. They dont let the room get too full so you can always retreat to the back of the room and get some air if needed. Theres also a little bar area in the corner you can get some drinks or water. The whole place is in general, very easy to maneuver around and get to where you need to be. If youre thinking about going to a concert here, you wont regret it.

Great small venue to see a concert! Sound was spot on, drinks werent crazy expensive and the band MISSIO was awesome! Id definitely come back here for another show. Plus, youre really close to some amazing restaurants so have a great meal before seeing your favorite band!

Few venues match the character of this spot. Despite its shortcomings, the dual concept is such an awesome experience: food, show, and after show drinks all in one location. Expansive tap-list and pretty tasty bar fare.

Was there on 3-3-19 for an event upstairs. All of the staff were very nice, the food service was quick and delicious. I can definitely recommend the pulled pork!

Awesome venue! Been to a few concerts here and the sound is fantastic, the floor is very spacious and the lines for drinks are never long. They have every variety of music here throughout the year. Oh and lets not forget about Blackhawks games. You can grab a bite to eat and a few drinks and get a free shuttle to and from the United Center. A music venue and bar in Chicago that is worth checking out.

Great place to catch any band. Small venue with good sound and good sight lines. I love seeing bands here.

One of my favorite places to hit in the city. They have a rooftop bar that is beautiful. The bartenders are helpful and kind and the venue is a great size!

Quick service, fabulous crispy tater tots

Intimate venue with enough space to breathe. One bar before going into the concert and another bar inside the venue. Clean bathrooms. Saw Jinjer at this venue and the sound was awesome and in your face. No parking lot, but there is parking on the street.

Awesome venue! Excellent sound system. Food is good at the restaurant and well priced. Love that there is a coat check! We always have a great time here!

Great place to see a show. Excellent bar food too!

The staff was super accommodating to me and my lazy legs security allowed me a chair to sit and watch the show beer list was extensive sound was top notch

I’ve been to this venue many times for many different shows. Tonight I saw Boston manor and microwave with my brother. I didn’t even know it but he vomited twice and the venue took great care of him and gave him water and made sure he was ok. Security is very nice and I love this venue!!!

The Waiter gave our credit card to someone else, gave us their card and refused to fix the situation. My favorite part was when we advised that we didnt have a second form of payment he shrugged and said, Someone has to pay for this

Saw Jinjer here. Parking garage nearby was easy to get to. Venue is small but concerts are usually better in smaller venues, anyway. I would definitely see another concert here again.

One of the best small concert venues in Chicago! Check out their food also, its great!

Cool bar/music venue. Will definitely come back next time Im in town.

This place is so small I love it ! It feels very intimate . No matter where you are in the room you are close to the stage . Always have a good time when I come here .

Came for a wedding reception, what a fun venue! Great appetizers and drinks, the family-style dinner was delicious, and the space was beautiful! Thank you for providing the environment for such a beautiful day!

Great food up front, awesome venue in the back! One of my favorite small venues ever.

Nice venue to see a concert. Small enough that you can have a good vantage point from anywhere. Reasonable drink prices and friendly bartenders.

Great place to see a show. Parking is limited, but it is available. The artists that they are booking have been good and vast. Easy access off 290/88/90-94 and is a safe area. Security staff is good and venue has cheap coat check.

What an awesome venue! Love that you can have dinner and drinks at the same place before a show. Food was excellent! Sound was amazing. Cant wait to go back!

Great place for small concerts or just hanging out

My favorite venue! I’ve been going to this venue for concerts since I was around 13 years old, 19 now and get excited when my favorite bands have their shows here! Before there would be no barricades but last time I went they were up so that hurt a little! But overall a great vibe

Ive been here for 3 concerts now. Parking is a pain to find for free, but there is a parking lot on the other side of the McDonalds thats 15 bucks. Locals can probably find free parking somewhere but I dont know all the rules there. However, this place is great for 3 reasons, one you can show up for your show early and have the best food while you wait. The venue is a great environment with no place that does not offer a great view of the stage. Its a perfect place with great sound. The last reason, free water. Places like the metro and the rave charge 5 bucks for a warm bottle of water, here you can get unlimited ice water. Thats classy, and I will be back to see more bands. Get the Poutine! Its amazing.

Saw health play with youth code. The show space was densely packed but the bar provided a great place for conversations. Drink prices were average and the staff seemed like a cool, charismatic bunch that loved their jobs. Refreshingly upbeat and laid back venue, I will definitely be back for more shows.

Super great venue. Very low key and chill. If you want food, they have a bar and tables and booth set up with a bunch of places for sitting and eating. It’s great to hang out while waiting for the show or the headliner to come in.You can bring in drinks from the front into the actual stage room. I went here to see Every Avenue twice. Easy to find a spot to stand to see a band. One time we got lucky and found a space out front to park our car.It gets kinda hot inside the venue so no need to layer. There isn’t bag check just coat coat. It’s $3. When we went there one toilet seat was broken but general the bathrooms are clean. Also, it’s very hard to get signal. I have Verizon and my signal wasn’t as great.

Still a favorite place to hang, watch hockey (or to get drinks before hitting the UC) or for checking out live shows. Food is good, have their Mac n Cheese, its deceptively satisfying. Also, dont forget to try out the pinball machines!

Great booking for a small venue, a lot of the best local acts play here.

Came for a private party on the upper level. Space was nice, food and drinks were good, and service was on point. Did not experience the nightlife but seems like a cool venue.

There for a wedding ....food was cold. I asked for more except hot. It came luke warm. I ask the waitress to leave are dessert, coffee and water three separate times and it was gone every time. Why are table when other still have their stuff on their tables.

Nice little and intimate venue. The stage is in a separate room from the bar. - IG:@lifessweetco

Ive seen so many great shows here. The drinks are incredibly reasonable for a venue. Good is pretty good too. Love this place. Parking can sometimes be a pain so just use spot hero for the parking garage down the street.

One of the best concert venues Ive been to

Good place to see a show. I had a good time here. The staff was polite as well. I dont really care for the layout of the venue though. Its a very narrow venue. They put the merchandise for the bands all the way in the back by the restrooms in a very narrow hallway. So it makes it very congested in that area. The people selling the merch have absolutely no space to work either.The sound of the venue was good. They have a decent PA here but it really depends on if the bands have a good sound person. So if it sounds bad. Dont hold it against the venue. (Unless their guy is running the sound for that band)I did not eat here but I hear from my friends the food is good. Theyll open up the bar area early. So you can hangout there until the music venue opens. Its not a very large venue. Holds maybe 650 people. So buy your tickets in advance or else youll miss out!I didnt like the fact they only sold beer in cans. They did have a decent selection though. Prices ranging from $5 to $8. I hope this helps. Enjoy the show!

Nice rooftop great food

Seriously my favorite place to see shows. Great spot.

Service is great. Venue was perfect for a small wedding. Outdoor seating is it nice addition. Event couldnt have gone better.

Great place for shows and the bar had a lot of different beers at good prices.

Excellent venue. Many low profile shows Ive gone to here since moving to Chicago.

Saw Moonchild here. Not a bad view in the house. If youre short make sure you go early so you can be up front since its a standing venue with no seats.

Very quiet. Good for conversation. Nice beer list, but no featured cocktails using gin.

My first time at bottom Lounge I went to see 070Phi & 070Shake and it was clean a drinks were expensive but good. I had an amazing night !

First time here good food and great music!

Lots of space. Good beer selection. Great bands

Pretty cool place to go and see your favorite bands

Great venue.. sounds was great.. food smelled great

Great venue! Staff is always super friendly and shows are always good!

Great venue for live shows. We had the privilege of seeing Mark Lanegan here while visiting Chicago. The room has an intimate feeling yet can accommodate a large enough crowd. The staff are helpful and friendly and we found everything reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!

Not the cheapest of places to drink, but the multiple performance spots, well-staffed kitchen/bar, and awesome cozy-cool atmosphere balances out that tiny imperfection. This place has an unbelievably aroma constantly emanating from the kitchen. When a food item pops outta the back, you instantly crave whatever that might be.

Great space and sound system. Shows here are a really good time!

Always my favorite venue to go to. The room is the perfect size for many different bands and the sound is always good. The bar and restaurant are also a great place to hang out before and after a show.

Went to see Dumbfoundead here. Nice venue, had an efficient way to line up and get tickets. Large enough space to enjoy the show with a bar on the far side of the stage. I appreciate them for having the ceiling fans on as well.^^ Also cheap parking lots nearby to use (if you use Parkhero etc.)

One of my favorite venues in Chicago. Very intimate & just an awesome place to catch a show

Great bar, and it was a great concert venue. A lot of space, great music, would recommend!

Super cool venue! Didnt get a chance to eat but the drinks were good and the vibe was pretty chill!

Great Food, Great Beer Selection, One of the best concert venues in the city.

I liked the place, had a burger it was not that great for 13 dollars..But I did LIKE the stage and sound.. ppl

Really clean bathrooms and the scotch was good. Injury Reserve might have broken one of my ribs with the bass but it was appreciated

Nice two room kind of location, back area hosts the concerts

Awesome place. Friendly staff, good hors doeuvres for our functions and a really nice, versatile space upstairs. Good beer and booze selection also. The place was clean and organized and everything well maintained and managed. Even the bathrooms were kept clean all night. Highly recommend. The downstairs looks like a lot of fun with and even wider selection of beer and booze. Looking forward to coming back.

Love this place for concerts. Small and intimate

Went here to see Witt Lowry. Great show. The venue is pretty solid.

I hadnt the time or inclination to try the restaurant out. At the venue, the sound is great but the lighting was awful. Solid and unchanging and just all the wrong colors. Makes the photographers job hell. Also I wish there were a couple places to sit for those who cannot physically stand for extended periods of time.

It was my first time at Bottom Lounge and everything was really wonderful! From the door man greeting us, to the efficient stage people making the band transitions very fast, the whole staff was amazing! Free parking, good food, chill/fun vibe and decently priced! What more could you ask for?!

One of my fave intimate venues!

Went to BL to see Moonchild. Didn’t mind the stand-up audience set but would have appreciated the music and ambiance with a sit down option. Love the intimate stage and lighting; not so much trying to get to the bar for a drink or to the restrooms. Oh, and if you’re not a fan of cell phone cameras (and lights) disrupting you’re view... get there early enough to be pinned up stage side. There were many that seemed to enjoy the setting, but also many that periodically joined us in the restaurant area for a seat where there is no view of the entertainment. Not a complete diss to BL. Just some insight that would have helped me (and perhaps might help others either way) make a different choice on that Friday evening with the wife.moonchild was awesome for what I was able to see and hear.

Awesome venue for a smaller show. brother ali was great there

Five stars for the venue minus one for only having one bar for the performance area..

Nice venue. Didnt know they offered free parking until after I used spot hero.

The venue for bands is great. The only complaint is the merch table location. It makes it a little difficult to get to the restroom, but then again I dont see where else they would move the merch tables.

Good beer. Nice place to see a band.

Very cool venue. Went for my first time ever, full bar and grill with a few arcade games to play as well. Only downfall is the merch hallway is too skinny and kind of awkward to get around in.

Decent bar and concert venues. They serve delicious burgers and fries.

Not a bad place at all, and the have some excellent acts that perform there. Just saw the Crystal Method, fantastic performance!