Reviews - Hungry Brain

Amazing gem of the city. read more Amazing gem of the city.

I love seeing music here. Intimate club read more I love seeing music here. Intimate club

Excited to play here next month great spot for local music and cheap beer. I used to work at andys music across the street and would frequent this amazing chica... read more Excited to play here next month great spot for local music and cheap beer. I used to work at andys music across the street and would frequent this amazing chicago gem.

Real music almost free all the time. read more Real music almost free all the time.

The best small bar! read more The best small bar!

Fantastic music, wonderful people, and great prices. This is definitely one of my favorite places in the city! read more Fantastic music, wonderful people, and great prices. This is definitely one of my favorite places in the city!

I attended a jazz show here and had a great time! While the outside of the venue appears to be intriguing, the interior is simply lovely. read more I attended a jazz show here and had a great time! While the outside of the venue appears to be intriguing, the interior is simply lovely.

This delightful little spot is ideal for fans of jazz and piano music. The atmosphere is quite cozy, so prepare for an intimate setting. It's a good idea to arr... read more This delightful little spot is ideal for fans of jazz and piano music. The atmosphere is quite cozy, so prepare for an intimate setting. It's a good idea to arrive early, as seating is quite limited. Overall, it's definitely a place you should experience!

I attended an event here for the first time, and while it was decent, they definitely need to improve their menu and overall arrangements. read more I attended an event here for the first time, and while it was decent, they definitely need to improve their menu and overall arrangements.

Place was cool, it was a fun event ? read more Place was cool, it was a fun event ?

Hungry Brain is great for a first date, or a secret rendezvous to hand over a USB stick full of incriminating evidence.Huge recommend! Very clean bathroom! read more Hungry Brain is great for a first date, or a secret rendezvous to hand over a USB stick full of incriminating evidence.Huge recommend! Very clean bathroom!

This venue has a wonderfully retro atmosphere, and its diverse lineup of performances makes it an excellent club. The spacious bar offers craft cocktails alongs... read more This venue has a wonderfully retro atmosphere, and its diverse lineup of performances makes it an excellent club. The spacious bar offers craft cocktails alongside skilled bartenders, making this place truly stand out.

Great place with great music. Not too crowded and music not too loud. read more Great place with great music. Not too crowded and music not too loud.

I attended an event at this restaurant for the first time. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience, but I think they need to put more emphasis on the menu and... read more I attended an event at this restaurant for the first time. Overall, it was a satisfactory experience, but I think they need to put more emphasis on the menu and how the dishes are presented.

Yes, Charles Joseph Smith, I agree, reminded me of the velvet lounge, I loved that place. My son use to play there also. Last night was my first trip to The Hun... read more Yes, Charles Joseph Smith, I agree, reminded me of the velvet lounge, I loved that place. My son use to play there also. Last night was my first trip to The Hungry Brain, but hope to return. I enjoyed the fact that they keep the crowd quiet so we can hear the music. Chicago Edge Ensemble did a great job. You would never have known it was their first live gig together.

In its jazz gigs, the Hungry Brain is almost like a second Velvet Lounge, but it is a lot more to this place then just being a modern jazz venue that pleases me... read more In its jazz gigs, the Hungry Brain is almost like a second Velvet Lounge, but it is a lot more to this place then just being a modern jazz venue that pleases me. DIY rock has been embraced there too, and spoken word and comedy acts also had been done too. Fairly dark atmosphere in a style of a pseudo-speakeasy, a digital jukebox with thousands of pop and rock numbers, and colorful Christmas lights to boot. All of this makes me so happy at the Hungry Brain.

The atmosphere is fantastic, and the drinks are delicious! Be sure to visit on Tuesdays for an early performance by the master pianist Erwin Helfer, and stay fo... read more The atmosphere is fantastic, and the drinks are delicious! Be sure to visit on Tuesdays for an early performance by the master pianist Erwin Helfer, and stay for an incredible jazz jam session with talented musicians. I loved every moment! Plus, there's Stevo's nearby for some late-night snacks to help soak up those drinks.

Easily the best spot in the city. Everyone is friendly and unassuming. In Chicago!! read more Easily the best spot in the city. Everyone is friendly and unassuming. In Chicago!!

Everything's jake at the Hungry Brain! (Been a favorite spot in Chicago since I found it in the 90s. read more Everything's jake at the Hungry Brain! (Been a favorite spot in Chicago since I found it in the 90s.