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Elbo Room
Rock Club, Music Venue, and Bar
Lakeview, 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, 2014A 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, 2017It'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.
Brian "AKA Mad Tinker 2" DicksonDecember 29, 2013Have to say their basement bar has the best sound system we've heard in a long time
Greatest staff in the city...also, if you drink up my Dragon's Milk, I will punch you.
I Can Hear Myself Levitate www.ichml.comJanuary 17, 2012Great Sound!! Will definitely be back on Feb 19th, 2012!!!
- Thurs nites are rockin... Come in and listen to some good love music and the down stairs bartender is a fun gal...
![JK-47 [Guitar]](https://fastly.4sqi.net/img/user/32x32/2698390-AXFNOGB40HRPRZIZ.jpg "JK-47 [Guitar]")
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The Elbo Room prides itself on presenting diverse live shows seven nights a week. Numerous bands, such as Amos Lee, Creed Bratton, Smoking Popes, Hoobastank, Butch Walker, Liquid Soul, Joss Stone, Filter, The Alarm, Local H, Ratt, I Fight Dragons, Janus and many more have graced its stage.
Open until 3:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri, Sun
- 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 7:00 PM–3:00 AM
(773) 549-5549
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