When it comes to music venues, Chicago has its fair share of quality spaces from which to choose. But when it comes to locals’ personal favorites, Schubas often ranks highest on the list of best Chicago venues. Schubas, Lakeview’s intimate 200-person capacity venue, offers an array of live music nightly (from rock to punk to folk) in a very, very inviting environment. Located at the corner of Southport and Belmont, the venue’s cozy room creates a comfortable setting for guests and performers alike, with a stellar sound quality to match.
The most intriguing aspect of Schubas is the fact that no one ever knows just who they’ll be seeing on that stage. Renowned national performers like Tori Amos, Feist and My Morning Jacket have each graced the Schubas stage, drawn to the venue’s unique atmosphere and clear sound. Up-and-coming local favorites such as Office, Tom Schraeder and David Vandervelde also make frequent visits to Schubas, maintaining the venues’ progressive local appeal.
Following a show at most venues, you typically need to rally your friends and decide where you’ll be heading for post-show cocktails -thankfully, this is not the case at Schubas. Connected to the venue is its tavern, often a neighborhood hot-spot, even on those rare, show-less nights. Built in 1903 as part of the nearby Schlitz Brewery, Schubas pays homage to its roots by offering $2 Schlitz bottles daily, as well as various beers on tap, a full bar and nightly drink specials. Take a seat at the mahogany bar and let the Schubas bartenders take care of you (and don’t forget to capture the night’s memories in the photo booth – it’s one of the best in town!). Schubas is guaranteed to produce just that – an evening chock fulla great memories. Between the intimate venue, the charming ambiance and the gracious staff, Schubas maintains its well-earned position atop Chicago’s best music venues.
