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Bottom Lounge

Music Venue, American Restaurant, and Bar

Fulton Market, Chicago

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Bottom Lounge

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Ranked #7 for arcade games in Chicago
"Play pinball"(7 Tips)
"Great beer selection and nice small/mid size venue for concerts."(12 Tips)
"sound engineer was great, great quality on and off stage."(4 Tips)
"Great place to see a show and watch blackhawks games!"(3 Tips)

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New CassettesOctober 25, 2012
You get really looked after here backstage. sound engineer was great, great quality on and off stage. Nice food too, salads were great, makes a change from your normal bar burgers
Bottom LoungeNovember 6, 2014
Park for free at Bottom Lounge on Blackhawks game days! Enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks before catching a ride on the free bus to the UC for the game! Bus starts rolling 1 hour before puck drop.
Amy ThompsonOctober 7, 2010
$3 Schlitz drafts, $4 PBR tall boys, and a pretty nice craft/import list in the bar. As a shorty, I appreciate that I can ALWAYS see the stage. Plus, there is pinball. Wins all around.
Catherine GomezOctober 26, 2015
Great place to see a show. Very clean and friendly staff. Sound system is great. Only downfall is security is so uptight. You're supposed to have fun at a show not be kicked out for small stuff.
Nils HellströmNovember 7, 2016
Been here 5+ times
They do an awesome job of separating the music from the food and drink, which gives the whole venue an air of cleanliness.
Jonathan FerreraOctober 21, 2015
Came here for a fashion show. The beer menu was pretty good and it wasn't too crowded. You can barely hear the CTA Green Line just outside over the music and partying.
keidra chaneyMay 2, 2011
FANTASTIC beer selection. Great venue. Cool security (ie, they don't mind stage diving, if you are into that) Veggie food for veggie folks. If it's super late and you need a cab, call American or Yell
TicketWebFebruary 18, 2011
The beer list was brought to you from the heavens, but whiskey is where it's at. We like to be right up front here. Check in and leave a photo of some of those killer wings. TW ♥'s Bottom Lounge. Read more
Jonny FletcherMarch 2, 2014
One of my favorite venues in Chicago. Great Beer Selection. Friendly staff. Motherfucking Bobby Orr pinball.
Crystal FauntJanuary 10, 2016
Great venue to get intimate with your favorite band. No rail up in front. Really chill atmosphere.
Natalie QuamJanuary 6, 2015
Great beer selection and nice small/mid size venue for concerts. Prices aren't bad either.
Anamaria HernandezApril 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Small venue but decent space. You can get up close to the band if you want!
Mike AJune 1, 2011
Go upstairs and play pinball. They have four games, Creature From the Black Lagoon, Gilligans Island, Champion Pub Fighter & Addams Family...all in decent shape!
Ali MistrettaJuly 27, 2014
Awesome venue with great visibility no matter where you are, which is great for people who are short like me!
ChicagoistAugust 1, 2014
There's plenty of space to move around and find your ideal viewing spot even when it’s a full house. Read more
ash. anz.July 15, 2012
get the Belgian frites w/ aioli sauce & parmesan cheese; the best friends a fry could have
Matt MaldreJuly 13, 2012
Play pinball: Bobby Orr Power Play, Champion Pub, Creature from the Black Lagoon, FunHouse, Gilligan's Island, Seawitch, The Addams Family
Digital Tour BusMay 15, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Even though this venue isn't downtown downtown there is plenty of ways to get to it! First, there is plenty of street parking. Second, a CTA line runs right by the venue.
Spencer BrownellNovember 11, 2016
Good bar food and a great place to see live music!
Kristie Van PraagJune 9, 2013
Impressively clean and large bathrooms. Def an upgrade from their old location on Belmont. KB approved!
Alex DobyanJune 5, 2015
Definitely a cool concert space, didn't spend much time out front but the beer selection in the back was better than expected.
Simon MounseyOctober 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Kickass Grilled cheese is where it's at if you're ordering food. Plus, it comes w/ some awesome tomatoe soup.
Erik WallinAugust 11, 2018
Been here 10+ times
The Veggie Better Burger is a great addition to the menu.
RCRD LBLJune 29, 2011
Nosh on delish edibles while listening to bands like Blonde Redhead and !!!. For best acoustics, snag a spot in the center of the room.
iSapien 1956672December 4, 2021
Been here 5+ times
Try the chicken fingers with Catsup
Rashaun JacksonDecember 4, 2018
The mozzarella sticks are huge as hell. It’s a great deal for $6.
Amy GraffApril 10, 2013
Belgian frites with fried egg and basil aioli. Oh, and-- I guess-- live music.
SweetCaroline NewmanDecember 8, 2013
Amazing beer selections and the front bar has super cute bartenders :)
T CallahanNovember 20, 2014
Nice having 2 rooms for live music as well as a separate main bar for whatever mood.
Mari WitzigreuterApril 13, 2011
Awesome place to watch a show, I saw Hellogoodbye & The ready set along with other opening bands. :) Great staff too!
Stacey EtchisonOctober 14, 2021
Best small venue for a concert. Great time.
Bradley BonicAugust 14, 2014
Awesome small venue.
RJ OMalleyFebruary 27, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Order a Schlitz and use the two quarters from your change to play pinball.
Sei Jin LeeDecember 7, 2009
Been here 25+ times
For a lot of shows, the security guys will have people waiting outside to get in. If it's cold/rainy/whatever, just tell them you're there to get something to eat and you can wait inside.
Sky TaylorJune 16, 2015
Amazing venue for live music.
Decibel MagazineDecember 10, 2010
On 02/22/2011 the Decibel sponsored All Shall Fall U.S. Tour stops here! The Tour features Immortal and Absu! Go support the bands!
Adam SegerSeptember 9, 2011
Jaegger is for Freshmen. Try a chilled shot of locally-made 70 Proof hum, The World's Most Unique Rum.
Steve PeternellFebruary 5, 2013
As most have noted, this place has a fantastic beer selection
TicketWebJuly 21, 2011
Well maintained AND affordable! They even give you the option to roam in and out! Read more
Dick HertzJune 16, 2013
Know Creek in the rocks. $8 for the whiskey. $2 for the ice. Bullshit.
The Red Pump Project®April 2, 2013
This was the venue of the inaugural "Rock the Red" show, in 2010!
chris behmAugust 20, 2010
Only tip you need to know is how amazing the back rooftop balcony is on a summer night. Best place to enjoy a cold beer IMO
Moses McfeelyApril 21, 2012
Photo booth, good beer selection, and the best crowd! Shame on you if you missed it.
CarloSeptember 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great place to catch a show, great beer list. If you work in the loop, grab a bite and then a show.
Dan ShearerSeptember 29, 2011
If you are at the expo, check out the Spice Box table upstairs. Yum
mP productionsApril 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Great place to see a show and watch blackhawks games! Also, try the black bean burger it's amazing!
Clare LintzenichMarch 18, 2012
Sucks that they don't allow stage diving or crowd surfing. Pretty good place to see a show, regardless.
Chase JJanuary 21, 2012
Awesome bar lots of really chill cool ppl
Michael LorenzenJune 22, 2011
This place is huge. Really enjoyed the huge beer list.
Eric AmayaOctober 19, 2014
#Yelle concert

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