The Empty Bottle
Bar, Wine, Beer, Cocktails, $$$

Catch a live act that could be huge in a few years at this indie-rock dive bar. | © Jim Newberry / Alamy Stock Photo
Declared the “best place to see any show” by a lifelong Chicago resident and concert devotee, The Empty Bottle is a must-visit. What started as a dingy dive bar 20 years ago in the city’s Ukrainian Village has quickly turned into an acclaimed concert venue. The Empty Bottle has hosted countless artists and is currently open seven days a week, often featuring three different artists each night. Music enthusiasts can find anything from R&B by local Chicagoan DJ Taye to surfabilly by Super Sonic Space Rebels.