Deals
share
(708) 788-2118
6615 Roosevelt Rd
Berwyn,
IL
60402
41.8652
-87.7897
Neighborhood: Oak Park
Last updated 7.26.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Country, Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, World, Irish & Celtic, Blues, Rock & Pop
Bar & Club Special Features:
Under 21, Live Music, Smoking Permitted, All Ages
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
What People Are Saying About Fitzgerald's
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Family-owned and run, this old-fashioned roadhouse is a musical institution in Chicagoland. Its interior is dominated by well-worn wood and funky deer heads with Christmas lights. The crowd--generally casual, though it takes its music seriously--is treated to a low, wide stage, plus excellent sightlines in the clubby main room and a balanced sound system. FitzGerald's is intimate, even a bit sweaty. The first row of tables and chairs is practically part of the rhythm section. – – – The Draw – The long bar features a selection of micro- and…
Editor's Tips
- Quiet!:
- If you're seeing a low-key act like Alejandro Escovedo, expect to be shushed if you make too much noise.
- Tailgating:
- During one of FitzGerald's regular music festivals, the parking lot is covered by tents, and the carousing goes on until the wee hours.
- First Impression:
- The wooden structure is set back off the street, which makes it a bit hard to find the first time out. Parking is generally a snap.
- Family Swings:
- Every Sunday, FitzGerald's welcomes families in for big band jazz and an early set of swing music.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
|
|---|---|---|
| drinks | 100.0% positive |
|
| service | 100.0% positive |
|
| value | 100.0% positive |
|
03/09/08
GREAT Small Venue but parking tricky and No-Smoking Law abuse.
by gerryahrens
WONDERFUL almost Roadhouse feel. Excellent draft beers and specials. Small venue, very viewable stage, interesting accessable eats next door. Would give 5 stars but they are very lax on enforcing the NO-smoking policy. Went last night and they were allowing smoking in the connected tent clearly marked NO SMOKING (they turned the sign upside down). Really spoils it for people waiting to get signed CD's etc from the artists after the show. We just left so it costs them money too. Here is the Berwyn police number, (708) 795-5600, non-emergency, choose the communication officer and politely ask them to (low priority) stop by and enforce the law. The Berwyn police were very nice. Support the cops AND the Troops (bring em home).
- Pros: Small Venue, Reasonably priced entry, food and drinks, very viewable stage, sound ok+
- Cons: NO-smoking Law abuse, very crowded, parking scarce.
11/20/07
...it keeps getting better & better & better!
by columthursday
This is one of the better sounding music venues in the midwest. Quaint and clean, the ticket prices are always reasonable and the space is always nice. If you seek out the owners, Bill & Kate, they'll be glad to have a chat with you - they're really wonderful people. You can tell their hearts and soul are poured into Fitzgerald's!
- Pros: cleanest bathrooms at any venue I've been to!
- Cons: Parking is scarce and the cops do write tickets
10/30/07
Great place to be
by ejr6573
I've gone to this place mostly for Rockabilly bands and open mic nights. But, one night, I was just in the neighborhood and stopped in. It was still really good. There was a band playing that was local and the sound was so clear, i was amazing. I love the bar because they aren't afraid to put alcohol in your drink. Usually, you feel like you have to order 4 mixed cocktails to get the alcohol content of two. Well, not at this place! Go ahead, go there and talk with some strangers, and just, hang out.
- Pros: Parking, service, alcohol
- Cons: can't think of any at the moment
09/20/05
Great Music Venue
by jryan60546
This is a great venue to view any type of music. The club is small enough to see from any angle in the room, but big enough to attract great musical acts.
- Pros: Great Home Atmosphere
The Details on Fitzgerald's
Place Categories:
- great small venue
- love bar
- order mixed cocktails
- always nice space
- very nice berwyn police
- always reasonable ticket prices
- wonderful people
- interesting viewable stage
