Elbo Room

(773) 549-5549

2871 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657 41.9338 -87.6603

Neighborhoods: North Side, Lakeview

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Elbo Room

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The Scene
The Elbo Room isn't an everyone-who's-anyone scene--the lack of pretension is part of its charm--just a comfortable setting for live, mostly original music. A stuffed fish presides over the bar, mottled candle jars serve on wobbly tables and plush red curtains lining the ceiling create a little ambience. Those who brave into the shady corners are rewarded with seating on a soft old couch. The small, well-lit stage is fairly close to all seats, and there's plenty of space in front for dancing. Named for the sharp-cornered building it calls home, the club books many musical styles: ska, acid jazz, alternative, rock, rockabilly, funk and the occasional swing band.

The Draw
If you want to avoid a cover charge completely, stay in the mellow bar upstairs. Sip a cocktail among the red dome candles and lamps straight out of the Brady house while sinking into one of the long couches that snake along the walls. The crowd varies in size from a handful to a packed house, depending on the band, but most nights the action heats up after 10:30 pm and stays that way until closing time.

Anonymous

September 15, 2005

This is one of the better spots in the area to see local bands. The bands play in the basement, so if you want to get away from them you can. The drinks are pretty good here, and not overly expensive. Free parking on the street makes it even better. Cover charges are always under $5.

The Details on Elbo Room

Know Before You Go:

Cover charge varies according to the night's show, rarely exceeding $5 during the week and $20 come the weekend or for bigger name acts.

Category:

Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs

Payment Methods:

Carte Blanche, American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Club Special Features:

Live Music

Smoking Permitted:

No

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