Chicago City Limits

It's been about 4 years since I hit up this joint...there is really nothing special about it if you don't live in the area, and I do not.  If I did live in the area, I could see it being a nicer local watering hole but coming out from the SW burbs on a Friday night...I've experienced better.

I went out to see my friend's band.  He lists me at shows and I don't have to pay a cover.  Before I got there he assured me I was on the list +1.  The door guy flipped a piece of paper over and over (quickly) saying he had NO LIST.  But, he told me I could leave my ID with him, and go get my friend who is in the band doing sound check to clear this up.  So I did, we both went back to the front door and there it was "Janine + 1" clearly on the BACK of the piece of paper he flipped around without really looking at it.  Great...moving on.

Domestic beers were $3.50, the service was average, it wasn't busy so I really have no idea how this bartender would have handled a bigger crowd.  There should have been more people behind the bar than waitresses for the lack of crowd in there, but.... ok.  Other friends of mine ordered a pizza which was $7 - good size for the price.  The sound quality was good for the band so no complaints there.

I would NOT pay a $7 for this place though...besides the drive, I just don't know what is so special about it for that cover.   $5 is the going rate.

For me, I don't think there's anything not to like about this place. It's awesome... simply awesome.  

Here's the skinny:
I took a lot of picture's so check 'em out.
Seriously great space for live music events.
Whaaat? - New Craft Beers -$4.00? Hells Ya!
The "Regulars" treat you like you're one of 'em.
Fantastic staff! They know how to keep folks happy.

Here's the fat:
You don't need to read this... I posted enough pictures for you to get the jist of the place. That is all.

So I came to see Your Villain My Hero and Hot Sauce Committee the other day, wasn't really sure what to expect but, as soon as I waltzed in I was impressed. The stage they had was great! They had an awesome lighting setup and freakin' laser beam stuff going on! Pretty damn tootin' for a local bar!
The sound system in here is pretty amazing too, I've gone to a few bars with the live shows over the years and there aren't many that can compare to this place. Deep bass, rich highs and the mid range vocals... Not sure what speakers they use or who set up the EQ but, it's definitely ON POINT.
The stage itself isn't "Huge" per se but, it's plenty for a 5 member band. During the show there were no tables in front of the stage so there was a decent amount of room for us to congregate and effectively "Rock Our Faces Off".

Like craft beers? They've got a special running right now(Early January) new craft beers. $4.00 a bottle, not a bad price if you ask me. Oh... recent discovery - Angry Orchard - it's a hard cider, drink it, enjoy it, just be careful because it drinks like regular cider and you'll be on the 8th one before you know it...
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Great crowd here, really. Walking into a new bar or someplace unfamiliar is always kinda weird and awkward; at least for me. Soon as I sat down though it was pretty cool, people just talkin', chattin' and looping me into their convo... nifty. Oh and of course I did get asked "What the hell are you doing waaaaay out here?" Guess that happens when you show an Indiana ID. The patrons of this establishment seem pretty legit - cool and friendly, a few are ready to buy a drink for a newcomer and invite you to a shot of Rumplemintz... ya, let's do it!
*PSA* Rumplemintz and Angry Orchard DO NOT taste good after another - FYI*

Paid my $7.00 cover charge(Live Music) and was immediately put at ease, guy at the door started talking about the place, telling me a little about it, the "been here before?" and "where ya from?" all that good stuff. Bartenders are all over it too - busy bees they are, going back and forth customer to customer, chattin' it up a bit then moving right along. Pouring drinks and mixing shots, crackin' beers and running tabs... I'm surprised that they weren't dripping in sweat, they were seriously hustling back behind the bar.
Oh.. almost forgot - The XX chromosomes behind the bar are smokin' hot!

If you're lucky enough to be local enough to frequent this place, call me jealous.
If you just happen to be in the area, DON'T PASS IT UP!
I want to come back here, like sooner than later... 63 miles though :/

SYOY

This place is a a bit of a dive. Not that I would go to a bar alone, but I would strongly advise against any average suburban girl going alone as you won't last a minute in here. The bigger the group, the better. I have been here to watch a wrestling match and a football game. The crowd is lively, and if you're a people watcher like I am, hilarious to observe. Drink specials are pretty good; food is on the crappy side, but when you're buzzed, does it really matter?

I agree with another reviewer that the crowd is diverse; it's nice to see people go out to hang, not give a damn about what they look like, and just enjoy the game.