Abbey Pub

One of the city's best music venues. This is really an incredible place to see a show at. They have two rooms - the concert hall and a bar next door. The admission in the bar is almost always free. The concert hall admission varies depending on which acts are performing on specific nights. I like the Abby because its easy to see the stage and hear the band from anywhere in the club. Drinks are pretty cheap too.…

Large, Celtic-flavored music venue on the North Side boasts the warmth and pleasures of a cozy pub.. The Scene
Stone walls and blond-wood floors lend a homey feel; seating is divided between a main floor and a U-shaped balcony upstairs. Full-service dining complements the pub's music and sports events.

The Draw
Since the mid-1970s, big names in Celtic music have performed, and now the concert menu has expanded to include a who's who of indie acts. Prefer sports? A 15-foot television and 14 monitors throughout the bar carry satellite broadcasts of international soccer and rugby matches. A dozen drafts and even more bottled brands give patrons plenty of beer choices; a full menu of Irish and American food provides solid eats, from munchies to entrees and desserts. The Abbey also hosts one of the best St. Patrick's Day celebrations--if you can get in; the line usually stretches around the block.…