Lincoln Park hangout where music lovers flock for all-live rock recordings in a loungy setting.
(773) 348-9800
2683 N Halsted St
(Diversey Parkway)
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9295
-87.6488
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side
Hours:
Sun-Fri 5pm-2am
Sat 5pm-3am
Alive One
Last updated 8.10.09
What People Are Saying About aliveOne
The Owner
aliveOne
Owner
AliveOne combines the very best of music and spirits. The front bar is fully stocked with 16 different beers on tap, including some of the best microbrews Chicago and the country have to offer. AliveOne is home to Chicago's only "all Live" jukebox, containing live recordings of Rock and Roll's best bands from the past and present. AliveOne houses an extensive collection of live concert bootlegs on CDR and Analog tape, which are displayed in cases on the walls through out the bar. From the Allman Brothers to Zappa- there is something for all music enthusiasts. The bar is decked out with…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – This velvet-curtained, candlelit corner bar flaunts the body of a lounge, but its heart is pure rock and roll. The long, L-shaped room offers table seating under blue, space-age lamps up front and below wall-mounted cases of 1,000 bootleg CDs and tapes on the sides. Cushiony couches provide seating in an alcove that also has a pool table. Photos of the rock pantheon (Dylan, Clapton, Dead, et al)--many donated by a Rolling Stone photographer--dominate the walls and appear under glass tabletops. An inconspicuous back room with separate bar and sound system hosts DJs weekends.…
03/20/09
what a jukebox!
by filchambers at Citysearch
I love jukeboxes, and this one is no exception. With all manner of records, from 33rpm right up to the new fangled 78rpm...
- Pros: best jukebox in town
- Cons: it's a jukebox
02/25/09
True Soul in Lincoln Park
by BuddyHinton at Citysearch
One of the few bars in the area that subscribes to the true pub atmosphere--no conversation killing plasmas, only 1 tube playing live concert DVDs w/ the exception of worthwhile chicago sporting events. The jukebox is a Chicago mainstay catering to those dialed into music that matters while the back bar DJs kick out funk & old-school hip-hop that drips with soul. After seeing the photos, its not hard to imagine kings of leon (among others) partying here long before selling out the enormo-domes... A Dutch couple there on the recommendation of "Lonely Planet USA," said it was the coolest bar they'd been to in the states, granted they'd only been in detroit up to that point... Bottom line, AliveOne is a solid neighborhood pub with deep musical roots and not a flash in the Lincoln Park pan.
- Pros: At times, live music in back during the week
- Cons: Can get butts to nuts on busy weekend nights
02/24/09
2$ Pints, and a boatload of live music.
by jns597 at Citysearch
I've been going to this bar for a number of years, and I have to say it is probably my favorite bar in Chicago to meet up with friends and grab a drink. There is always great live music playing, and on Thursdays, they usually have live bands in the back. Tuesday, however, is a real treat at this bar. All pints are 2$ with an exception to imported beer which is only 2.50. The beer on tap is phenominal, and every day is a different drink deal. J-mo shots are only somewhere between 3-4 dollars, so you can turn up the pace of drinking with some Irish car bombs. The staff are my favorite part of this bar! Everyone is really friendly and the service is amazingly fast. The overall mood in the bar is usually pretty relaxed, but can get going in the back when they have the DJ spinning. I would recommend this place to anyone.
- Pros: Amazing decoration, being in this bar puts you in a good mood. Good deals, amazing staff, "chill" crowd.
- Cons: None, but if you don't like hippies, you're likely to run into some there.
The Details on aliveOne
Save Money:
Pints are $2 on Tuesday nights.
Where to Sit:
Snag a table in the front room to be in the midst of all the action, or snuggle on the couches of the alcove for a more intimate experience. For something completely different, head to the back room, when it's open.
The Extras:
aliveOne is also available for parties and events.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Techno & Industrial, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, Hip-Hop & Rap
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
Smoking Permitted:
No
Capacity:
150
As Seen In…
Message from aliveOne
- Citysearch Best Jukebox 2008
- Private Parties Available
- $2 Pints Tuesdays
AliveOne combines the very best of music and spirits. The front bar is fully stocked with 16 different beers on tap, including some of the best microbrews Chicago and the country have to offer. AliveOne is home to Chicago's only "all Live" jukebox, containing live recordings of Rock and Roll's best bands from the past and present. AliveOne houses an extensive collection of live concert bootlegs on CDR and Analog tape, which are displayed in cases on the walls through out the bar. From the Allman Brothers to Zappa- there is something for all music enthusiasts. The bar is decked out with photographs and memorabilia spanning five decades, and as many musical genres. The backroom has it's own fully stocked bar, independent sound system and atmosphere. The backroom is available for private parties.
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