Empty Bottle . - Chicago

Cool place to see a band. Not super big, standing room only so get there early if you want to be close to the stage. Regardless though, because it is small, it... read more Cool place to see a band. Not super big, standing room only so get there early if you want to be close to the stage. Regardless though, because it is small, it will be an intimate show. Acoustics are good! They have a bar there for before and during the show. If you want food, the venue is attached to the pizza shop next door. Parking isn't horrible, we used Spothero to find cheap street parking nearby.

What a lovely venue hosting a very healthy variety of different shows. Absolutely great time here read more What a lovely venue hosting a very healthy variety of different shows. Absolutely great time here

Came here in the early evening for a drink with an old friend. Only people here were 1 bartender and some band members loading in. Had a nice chat with some of... read more Came here in the early evening for a drink with an old friend. Only people here were 1 bartender and some band members loading in. Had a nice chat with some of the band guys who were hanging out but the bartender kept ducking into the back room anytime my friend and I tried to get his attention to ask for another beer. We left to drink elsewhere since this place clearly wasn't interested in serving us. Was a few months ago but I still think about this interaction (or lack thereof, I should say) because it was so awkward and rude.

Dracula's Halloween Special 2025 at the Empty Bottle, featuring Sindy Vicious, More Ephemerol, Ronnie Stone, and Madeline Goldstein. The venue is cozy, and was... read more Dracula's Halloween Special 2025 at the Empty Bottle, featuring Sindy Vicious, More Ephemerol, Ronnie Stone, and Madeline Goldstein. The venue is cozy, and was decorated in a spooky analog horror vibe. Great, dramatic lighting that didn't try to blind you with lasers. The music was dark wave and synthpop, mixed in with some stand-up from Dracula and dance acts from Sindy Vicious.

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 tabl... read more 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.