What can I say about this place that hasn't been said already? One of the best venues in the city. Cheap drinks, affordable ticket prices, cool staff, great sound. All the makings of a perfect spot. Sure, it's not fancy or brand new. But its dive bar charm and long history stacks it up against any other venue around. If you're looking for a chill time with some good music, I highly suggest giving the Bottle a visit.
Elizabeth Summers
Saw The Scratch here...SO MUCH FUN! place is really cool! Staff were very nice and drink variety was good .. definitely check out another band here
Kinsey Major
iconic and historic music venue for chicago. an obvious go to!! love honky tonk fridays :-)
H Brennon Holmes
Great bands. Cool venue. The sound was excellent for such an intimate environ.
mario starr
Loved it
Edgar Franco
Exelent music! Friendly people good vibes!
Derek Pieper
A Chicago institution
Vod Photos
Nice corner bar to see a band. Reasonably priced drinks.
I'm a local musician. Been playing in Chicago for ten years, and I've played here a handful of times. I used to think it was a privilege to play this popular venue. It's somewhat of a rite of passage for local musicians. That being said, it's perceived importance it's likely the cause for its current issues. For all its notoriety and charm, the staff itself can be extremely toxic. I wouldn't dismiss the entire staff in good faith, but certain bartenders and sound technicians are outright bullies. We've been subjected to sexual harassment and cyber bullying for over a year now. This abuse has gone unchecked and has been ignored by the venue and staff at large. I want people to be careful when they pass through. This is, in no way, a safe space.
cathy cornelius
I’m probably a little biased since my son’s band kangaroo played the night we visited the empty bottle; but every time we’ve come, it’s been an enjoyable experience with no hassles. The staff is very cordial and considerate and it’s a great vibe.
Ralf Drechsel
Cool pub, the bands seem to be newcomers but they really pack a punch, the audience is also rather young... but a really cool place
Jack Danis
Great venue with responsive bar tenders and (mostly) fair prices for drinks.
Cool small venue to listen some small bands
Simply the best
What can I say about this place that hasn't been said already? One of the best venues in the city. Cheap drinks, affordable ticket prices, cool staff, great sound. All the makings of a perfect spot. Sure, it's not fancy or brand new. But its dive bar charm and long history stacks it up against any other venue around. If you're looking for a chill time with some good music, I highly suggest giving the Bottle a visit.
Saw The Scratch here...SO MUCH FUN! place is really cool! Staff were very nice and drink variety was good .. definitely check out another band here
iconic and historic music venue for chicago. an obvious go to!! love honky tonk fridays :-)
Great bands. Cool venue. The sound was excellent for such an intimate environ.
Loved it
Exelent music! Friendly people good vibes!
A Chicago institution
Nice corner bar to see a band. Reasonably priced drinks.
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I'm a local musician. Been playing in Chicago for ten years, and I've played here a handful of times. I used to think it was a privilege to play this popular venue. It's somewhat of a rite of passage for local musicians. That being said, it's perceived importance it's likely the cause for its current issues. For all its notoriety and charm, the staff itself can be extremely toxic. I wouldn't dismiss the entire staff in good faith, but certain bartenders and sound technicians are outright bullies. We've been subjected to sexual harassment and cyber bullying for over a year now. This abuse has gone unchecked and has been ignored by the venue and staff at large. I want people to be careful when they pass through. This is, in no way, a safe space.
I’m probably a little biased since my son’s band kangaroo played the night we visited the empty bottle; but every time we’ve come, it’s been an enjoyable experience with no hassles. The staff is very cordial and considerate and it’s a great vibe.
Cool pub, the bands seem to be newcomers but they really pack a punch, the audience is also rather young... but a really cool place
Great venue with responsive bar tenders and (mostly) fair prices for drinks.
Amazing atmosphere :)