Outdoor seating
Yes
Beat Kitchen in Chicago
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Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Great bar food
Yes
Great beer selection
Yes
Great cocktails
Yes
Live music
Yes
Live performances
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Dancing
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 773-281-4444
Site: http://www.beatkitchen.com/
Site: http://www.beatkitchen.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4PM–12AM
- Tuesday:4PM–12AM
- Wednesday:4PM–12AM
- Thursday:4PM–12AM
- Friday:4PM–1AM
- Saturday:11AM–2AM
- Sunday:11AM–1AM
Comments (199)
Friendly bar staff. Nice intimate venue in the back with a good sound
Food was amazing.BUT...Service wasnt, it took forever to get a drink and getting a refill was just as bad. Than they bring you the drink without the condiments needed to even drink it. Took forever for him to bring us anything we asked for.
Completely asinine you still require vaccination status or negative tests for people to come patronize your business and give you their money. Hiding behind the when the concerts were scheduled the artists agreed to play based on these rules is also ridiculous because government mandates were in place at that time (and are not now) and also cases were higher (inflated numbers at that, lets be honest) -- but to still enforce it now? Good riddance, Ill take my money elsewhere. Summerfest isnt even requiring this b/s.
While not someplace that I frequent being in a neighboring state, I did find it to be a unique little place. Only giving four stars because of it being a bar, they do not have somewhere for underage patrons to sit/hang out before concerts that are open to their age group. The concert that I took my son to ended up starting later than the ticket time and he was forced to stand outside in the cold for well over an hour past the time the concert was supposed to start because he was a minor (under 21). However, with that aside, it was a nice place. I ended up getting dinner here towards the end of the concert while I was waiting on my son to get out of the concert.Wait staff was friendly, swift, and informative. Offered to keep an eye on my table, as I was eating alone, so that I could run to the restroom before my food came.Food was okay.. its a bar. Ive definitely had much worse from actual restaurants. I ordered their steak salad with no tomatoes. Serving size was big and filling.
Called and asked a question about where we should waiting for a concert and the worker gave me a lot of attitude telling me that it’s not worth doing that. I asked him a simple question, and instead he gave his own opinion. Me and other fans were wanting to know for tomorrow and the worker was just super unhelpful and rude.
I love this place. Ive played here several times and the sound is always good, the garlic tater tots are terrific, and the Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn always hits the spot.
Need to come here for a show, but the porch is great!
Enjoyed warming up here on a freezing night. Feels like a locals dive, definitely a place where the staff will treat you right if you treat them right. Nice beer selection and a cozy stage in back for when we get together again.
Cool bar, decent selection and average prices for the area. Good space with a stage for small shows. Didnt get to try the food but menu looks really good.
Cool vibes, we saw a great show here. I just wish I would have had an option to sit. The show sold out, but could have surely had seats in the back and a standing room only area right in front of the stage. We did not get a chance to try the food but have heard it is great!
Great party space, great service! Thank you beat kitchen!!
Always a great time and a nice, intimate venue. Big fan.
One of the best dive bars / venues in Chicago. Food is also terrific as is the service. Small, intimate and in a cozy neighborhood
Good music. Nice server. Good food, drinks and water (a lot of ice which was nice). Overall the night was 8/10✨😃😀😀😀😀😀
Went there for a concert (Green Jello) and was impressed by the set up of the venue and stage area. The bar area is good also, but the one draw back is that the restrooms are down stairs and in a narrow hallway.
The food here was alright - decent thin crust pizza and good tater tots. The comedy shows (Helltrap Nightmare) they occasionally host, however, are the most interesting things ever. I’m still slightly confused/entertained/horrified/delighted. It was an experience.
Manny Burger was good. Staff was very cool, the vibe in the place was even cooler has a nice old school kind of vibe too it. Really enjoyed my visit there in Chi Town!
Love the concerts here, the atmosphere is great, and super cool venue
After a long year of eating at home I get chances to eat out. And Beat Kitchen is a great place to do this. The food is always good which is tough to do. Ive never had anything bad here, maybe its just okay at worst and the people here are just the best which also contributes to how good the food is.As you feel safer come out and check out their selection of food and drink. And as live shows start coming back, you cant find a better local place to enjoy them than here. I seriously love that this place is still in my neighborhood.
This spot has been one of the most community-minded bar/grill venues for as long as I can remember.Ive played over 20 shows at the Beat Kitchen and have received nothing less than exceptional service in both that role and as a customer. Bless you, Beat Kitchen.
I went here to see dying n designer, on thier national debut tour.I had a great meal and a good time.
Good food, not great. Some bar staff were either mad to be there or just not very happy in general. Music by faux furrs and temporary pharoahs was awesome-great place to listen to live music. Retro feel in the bar and music venue. Bathrooms left some things to be desired.
Beat Kitchen has the best tatertots Ive eaten. Perfectly fried and crunchy. Plus they had a fun no nonalcoholic bubbly water beverage that came in a cool can, Liquid Death. Perfect for October vibes. Love it!
Awesome place for food drinks and a show.
Great empanadas and quesadillas at the Navy Pier location. Very polite staff and manager.
Absolutely enjoyed myself for a concert there. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The show itself was awesome and food is wonderful!
Came here for a show, been here before. Food is good, drink specials are decent. Bar tenders were a little slow / possibly understaffed for an average night.
If i could i would give negative stars. the most rude employees and horrible customer service. never come here ever. worst experience of my life.
Loved the vibes here all around! Friendly staff, great venue! Wonderful vegan tacos and veggie burgers!
Cool and intimate place for food or music. Ill definitely be going back here
Saw yipes..really great bar to see a band..love they have a door so the bar is separating music from the sitting area.
Great looking food. Awesome venue in back.
Whoa..Beat Kitchen is amazing.On the Riverwalk, excellent spot to see the city scape off the river, great vibe, great food…Alejandro took care of us with craft cocktails , he’s a mixologist!!!! You will not be disappointed!
I went to the navy pier location which isnt listed online so Im doing the review here. Lemonade was delicious, chicken was seasoned great and the hot sauce was awesome. Could of done without the bell peppers and cheese on it. Also I wouldnt get the quesadillas as its nothing but plain cheese on a flour tortilla. I was expecting some seasoning/sauce with veggies for $12!
Seriously, the best fish tacos Ive ever had! Amazingly delicious chicken quesadillas too! I love the purple tacos & tortillas! Drinks are fabulous too! My family is leaving very happy tonight! Thank you!!
Came here for the Point North Concert. Head-banging goodAll the bands were 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I LOVE BEAT KITCHEN.Ive been coming here for local punk shows for years now. Highly recommended.
Okilly dokilly! Great show, great place to see them at!
Super cool place! Awesome sound, awesome staff!
Such a nice bar with a nice vibe. I wish we had this in our neighborhood that I live in nowadays. Wonderful low key, friendly bar
Small but very nice venue. Had a few drinks at the bar before a show. Prices very reasonable. Food looked/smelled great but I didnt have time to try. Venue is tiny; basically a box. Bathrooms are inconveniently located in the basement. Sound was great. Id definitely go back.
Went to this place, because it’s near by. Spent about $25 on food that I couldn’t even eat ($8.00 soggy/ wet fries and a $16 “steak” quesadilla with hardly any meat . I picked my order up pretty promptly, but everything was extremely soggy and kind of thrown together. I understand it was around 9:00, but when I called they explained that “it happens with to go orders”... a “hey fries on us next time would have been nice... at least I know where not to get take out from, now on.
Saw a wonderful show there! Great beer list, great food portions for the $$
Supercute small venue! Sound system is good, and the bands have to walk through the crowd to get to the stage. Events have a more personal feel to them, and theres a bar for those seeking drinks. I cant review the bar itself because I did not partake, but for shows, Id be happy to return to the Beat Kitchen!
I went to see Brian Posehn here and it was a great experience. As busy as it was, the waitresses and staff were pleasant. I didnt order food, but I saw it brought out of the kitchen constantly and it looked and smelled good. Drinks were good, with prices you would expect. I have disabilities and even though it was a standing-only show, when asked they got me a chair and I sat up front on the left corner and had a great time with a lot less pain. I would definitely go to this venue again.
Went to a Chicago Underground Comedy stand-up show and goddamn Hannibal Buress popped in for a set. It was amazing. This place is rad.
Great place to catch local bands and have a great bite to eat. Easy parking.
It was great to be back in a small venue again! I missed that!
Love this place! The guacamole and chips are made to order and so very tasty. They take their covid precautions seriously and the staff are all super friendly. I feel safe, happy and well fed at Beat Kitchen!
Nice place to go to see comedy or music. Great interior and great service. However, the back rooms lines were filthy and my Oktoberfest beer tasted like there were three different sour beers mixed in that were two weeks old (and there were). If it werent for that, this place would get five stars. Just stick to the main bar.
Had a great time at the Beat Kitchen, intimate venue with wonderful staff and a fantastic atmosphere! Bartender was awesome and though I didnt have any food, what I saw coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled great. Ill definitely be back in the future!
I work for school of rock and the beat kitchen was nice enough to let us use their stage for a virtual concert for the kids to perform! Obviously with many precautions and no audience. But the owners and staff there are truly great people!!!
Awesome, cozy spot for beer, food, and a show!
Excellent little venue! Never had a bad crowd at a show Ive seen here, and have always appreciated the variety and caliber of performers invited to the space. Bartenders, and door-staff are friendly, and drinks are a good price with specials often offered. If youre here for a concert, it isnt too much of a challenge to arrive slightly early and secure a spot with a solid view of the stage. Bonus points for a sound team who nicely balances levels without giving in to the Chicago standard of just blasting the low end until your ears ache and the notes are entirely massacred into noise.
I found myself at the beat kitchen because of a friends band and really enjoyed myself!I like the fact that the venue is separate from the restaurant/ bar area. The music was great, but it got a little loud at times. They also have a great outdoor patio! We had a lovely night.
Best restaurant in Chicago. Amazing food and right on the water. Chicken quesadilla is great. Make sure to ask for Alejandro!
Event security was very rude. Everything else was great.
The Beat Kitchen is one of the best venues Ive ever been to. Great food, fairly cheap beer, and a rotating line up of killer show after killer show.Also, The Beat Kitchen is hands down one of the best sounding venues Ive ever been to. Im not sure if its the room or the way the sound is set up but this place sounds incredible.
An intimate bar with local music. Popular with the hipsters, it is a decent place to eat and listen to music. We were not impressed with the food. People seem to love the pizza, the quesadilla. If you are listening to music, you have to leave the back room and go downstairs. Also the wait staff seems a little slow in getting back to the music room. Also the beer selection could be a little better in this age of fine craft beers. They really need to expand the place, it can get chaotic when a popular band is there. I actually wanted to give the place 2.5 stars, dont really think it deserves 3 stars, but I rounded up because i think it could be a better place.
You know that kind of place where its an all in one friendly neighborhood bar/cafe with regular music in a room in the back and a performance space upstairs small enough to be called intimate where mostly local comics perform....a place you were happy you find on this cold autumn night? Well, I found one! Bus 146 and 77 will take you there from downtown. And back. A mixed fun crowd.
First time visiting this bar/venue spot. Came to see Shwayze perform and dined as we waited for the show to start. We placed an appetizer order for guac and chips, which the guac was beautifully seasoned! We were so glad to find that out. Ordered one of the vegetarian friendly pizzas that had spinach and added mushrooms, which was a great choice! Pizza was thin crust, massive and flavorful. We sat right by the venue doors, so we were able to eat and drink while listening to the opening bands, until we finished and closed our tab to then watch the show. Overall, the Beat Kitchen gave us a solid first time impression.
I love coming here for shows and I can never leave without tater tots lol The sound here for shows is just awesome (Good job sound guy) and the beer and drink selection is just great. One of my favorite spots in the city. I enjoy their menu, the overall feel of the place is relaxed.
My 2nd time there to experience great food! Their pizza is amazing! The atmosphere is friendly and I love the fact that they have bands! I came 84 miles just to see the band Steve n Seagulls.It was the highlight of my birthday experience. I will definitely go back!
I went here a few weekends ago for a show. I didnt eat any food so I cant write about that but they had a great beer special, but ran our of that beer. But the atmosphere was great with a punk rock kind of feel in the back. The front is more relaxed with booths and tables.
My band has played here a few times, and the staff here are always super nice and helpful to us! the sound guy is really helpful, and to boot, he makes us sound good! the food is pretty ok, but its definitely good for a right before a show snack! would recommend.
Dont let the neighborhood fool you, these guys get down! Great food, great drinks, and guess what else? Great bands! 6/5 stars for this hidden gem. Dont forget to tip your bartenders.
One of the most awesome venues Ive been to in Chicago. The staff was friendly, drinks were great, and it was awesome seeing Jeff Rosenstock sell the place out. I highly recommend this intimate venue to any music enthusiast!
Really pretentious service, and the food was clearly freezer to fryer. The waitress was entirely uninterested in helping us, and when I went to the bar, the bartender claimed it had just come up. I found that hard to believe, as it was rather cold. The movie event was fun, but the place is terribly run.
Great bands, great food, good time...this is a nice, comfortable restaurant/bar. It has a good vibe. They also cater to kids events upstairs. Or rent the same room for adult party or events. I gave it 4 stars because the bathroom in the basement is quite small.
The Kid Cudi Experience was great, and had a cozy atmosphere. But the front door security was unnecessarily rude--even though I had a none alcoholic beverage, and no wristband, they kicked me out of my paid experience because my hand stamps washed off a good amount after using the restroom. One of them pulled me to the front and was dragging my arm. Hopefully they handle things in a more thought out manner.
Always love hanging out at this place, whether it be as a performer or a patron. My main and probably only gripe about this place over the years has been the consistent stream of lacklustre sound engineers. Sometimes its incredibly on point, other times its a muddy mess with seemingly no care or attention paid to the nuances of the acts on stage. Beer selection is great, food is pretty decent bar food and the entertainment variety that comes through is fantastic.
The venue was small and intimate. There is enough room to dance and not feel to crowded however theres no place to easily dispose of your empty beverage container. That said, the price is right, drinks are fair, and the staff was kind. I definitely recommend.
This place has been around forever and myself and all my musician friends have played here at one time or another. Just went back here last night, met friends, and had dinner/drinks. I had a delicious lamb burger with amazing tater tots. Our cocktails were just ok. The soap dispenser was broken in mens room. So, yeah its a pretty loveable dive for a low key and fun night.
Solid place for shows, nice bartenders.bearded door guy sucks. obviously has some power trip complex and is one of the worst human beings that exists on our planet. incredibly rude and quick to love telling you no, for absolutely no reason, other than he just flat out sucks and enjoys ruining peoples nights. theres no way his life is fulfilling.were friends with the band and they told us that the venue even warned them about how bad he would be ahead of time, and they were right.be warned.
Always a great experience. The bar up front is lively, with music played at a good level for conversation and the back room has live music with a sound system that is top notch. Big fan.
Nice friendly part of town easy to find parking. the venue part is threw door in the back of the bar. a open square with a small stage and a bar the they only use for shows. fairly priced drinks,bathrooms are ok, and they allow in and outs. it gets a little cramped when there is a packed house. but over all great part to see a live show
I went to Bluegrass Brunch a few weeks ago with the lady friend and as soon as we ordered our food, a massively loud sound came from behind us, drowning out the two acoustic musicians at the front of the bar. They had scheduled a KIDS ROCK CAMP at the exact same time as Bluegrass Brunch, and so we were forced to sit through wailing electric guitars for the next 45 minutes as we waited on our food. The musicians up front looked really exasperated, because no one could hear them. Who books two such events at the same time?? Cancel one or the other. (No offense to the child musicians -- keep rocking, kids.)
Very nice staff and great nightly specials. The lineup of comedians was incredible. You cannot ask for more at a $5 cover. The Thai pizza sounded unusual but it was delicious.
Words cannot describe how I truly feel about this place, but I will try anyway. The cheeseburgers here are absolutely epic. They are on special on Thursdays for $6 with fries or tater tots. There isnt a ton of seating, so you might have a tiny bit of a wait for a table. There is always live music going on, but you dont have to pay if you stay in the front section of the bar. The beer list here is very respectable with a constantly changing selection of local and craft brews on tap. Oh, the fish tacos are pretty darn good as well.
Went for the Tuesday night with my adult daughter. We both laughed all night long. Six different comedians, fast paced, 90 minutes were over before I knew it. Lots of fun and I will go again next time I am in town.
Im sure the food was good but it came out bro cold. We came to see a show and it was standing room only. We had planned to eat during it. You have to eat outside the show showroom so you cant watch and eat at the same time. Maybe this was just a crazy popular show because I did see tables and chairs stacked but I had an unpleasant experience because it was 2 hours of standing in a poor spot because I was starving and decided to get an appetizer an hour before the show.
We go here exclusively for the Metal Market, which is a really cool experience (I hope it continues to grow!). It is, however, a bar, so the bathrooms are vile, and the floors are often sticky. Bring your own hand sanitizer! Street parking isnt too bad.
This is a great heavy metal dive.. . . But so much more! The food is awesome. And I do mean awesome! A great craft beer selection. Really nice , skilled staff. And, its a great heavy metal dive!
Probably my favorite Northside Chicago venue. Amazing beer list with a bunch of locals (yay pipeworks) and great specials, really good food selection with bar bites and some surprisingly delicious and thoughtful dishes (yay portobello burger) and so much indie music MOJO it makes me want to start a band just to play there. Good safe venue for all-ages shows as well (spoken as a dad). Win, win, win!
Great venue for concerts, can get pretty close to the stage.
Really nice venue, good sound, great staff but security sucks! Was there on Saturday for the bombflower album release(great band check them out) and there was some girl there who kept punching people in the crowd intentionally over and over again and the security guard did nothing about it but break up the 15 fights (people defending themselves) multiple people told him she was a problem and needed to leave and nothing was done. Security is there to protect the venue AND PATRONS. They should have dealt with this issue the first time!
A group of us went here to see a friend perform with Movits!, a strangely good Swedish group that mashes hip-hop with swing and gets away with it.Though I was entirely too tired to be at a concert, and wed arrived some 2 hours early, we waited patiently for the show in the bar area.Despite being a restaurants worst nightmare - a table that doesnt order much, but lingers for a good while - we werent pestered by the staff. In fact, the wait staff was rather pleasant.The music venue is small and sounds great. I definitely had a great time here, though after the acts finish up its a free-for-all and generally difficult to move anywhere. The previous act, Boutros, didnt help by obnoxiously trying to hock their latest album and t-shirt by physically preventing people from going back to the bar area.
Nice little spot in a nice old Chicago neighborhood. Didnt try the food, but saw it all night and looked really good. Nice little venue in back, with plenty of space. Good place to catch a show.
Sat for 20 minutes after being handed menus. No one came over to take our drink order or anything. Plenty of service at the bar and outside. Can’t justify spending money after being ignored. Place used to be great, wonder what happened?
Need a vaccine card to even get inside the door
Terrible customer service. Bearded bouncer at the door was on some power trip. We decided to go somewhere else rather than give this place our business.
Talk about a perfect location to just sit around and enjoy the view!!! Then on top of that the service, food and drinks were amazing. Will DEFINITELY be back during my visit and when I come back to Chicago.
The Beat Kitchen is the absolute WORST Bar, concert venue in the entire world. Words do not begin to describe how awful it is.First off. Its super gross, smells like somone took a pee on everything, gave you a very dirty feeling.Second. Staff is EXTREMELY rude. Ive never experienced such bad service. My wife and I drove from WI down to The Beat Kitchen on Sept 23rd to see one of our favorite bands. Doors for the venue opened at 7:30 and we were there around 5, planning on having a nice meal and then getting in line for the concert. We walked into the bar expecting to get service right away, but I stead waited around for 10 minutes while the bartender played on her phone, seeing us, and ignoring us. Apparently we werent important enough clientele. After what seemed like forever she finally decided to talk to us. I asked about the concert and the food, etc. And the bartender was so weird! She acted like we were a nuisance and then said Also, you dont look like youre 21. You have to be 21 to eat here.My wife and I are both 21 and able to drink, but we were so put-off by how rude the bartender was we decided to find another place to eat, and come back closer to the concert.After our dinner at another restaurant down the street, we went back to get in line. My wife had forgotten to bring her ID with her, but we werent planning on drinking, had already purchased tickets, and the show was 17 and older. Now any reasonable person would have looked at my ID and been fine with my wife (who was 21 but forgot her ID) coming into the conceet. But Nooo. The man at the door wouldnt give any leeway on the matter. I would understand if it was legally required but no, this was Beat Kitchens own rule and they wouldnt let my wife in. He was also extremely rude about the matter. So the night was successfully ruined thanks to this awful bar. NEVER patronize this terrible place.
This place is cool. old school place, just went recently after having not been there for about 15 years. still cool. good beer selection, good atmosphere, good prices.
Usually a good time, but very strict with artists and guests, and not the best place for a very loud band... The sound fills the room easily. Average alcohol prices, with some decent daily deals.
Staff are pretty cool, place has an extensive menu. The outdoor patio in the summer is.massive. the bathroom could use some work but overall it is a good place.
Really cool place. Great standing room concerts and a nice bar in the front. I love going here to hear music on any given night or for specific concerts.
Adorable venue. Good acoustics. Would definitely go again.
Saw Teddy Swims there last night. Easy parking, really good food, and great sound quality for the show. Altogether great venue!
I played here a bunch of times back in the day. Always a fun time to catch some live bands here!
Great venue for a smaller show. Usually plenty of room to dance. There are hooks in the performance area for u to hang a coat or backpack.
Great little venue for a concert, nice vibe going on. Easy to get to. Definitely will go back and enjoy some beverages outside.
From my limited experience, the Beat Kitchen is/was awesome.Additionally, its a great value, for music event tickets (and live music entertainment provided at the event). [But compared to the dirt cheap music/show/concert tickets, the bar charges a decent price for most drinks at Chicago prices, comparatively. For example, the on-tap beer started at $3 or $4. A can of 312 was $6. (Prices vary.)]Back to my recent experience at the Beat Kitchen during last week (on a weeknight, a Thursday [night], of all days/nights!).Anyway, THE FACTS: The Knowmads ROCKED The Roof And Straight Lit The Beat Kitchen On Fire; It Got Hot In There... LOL. WHAT AN INTENSE PERFORMANCE BY THE UNDERGROUND, SEATTLE-BASED, HIP-HOP DUO 0F LYRICAL RAPPERS - FOR THEIR CHICAGO FANS & MEMBERS OF THEIR MUSICAL FAM! An Intense & Amazing Experience at 2100 W Belmont in Chicago (at the Knowmads Live Concert/Show/Performance - [last] Thursday, October 4th, 2018)!!!Wasnt expecting much from the Beat Kitchen, considering it was less than $20 for the tickets, but I was pleasantly surprised - and left wanting nothing more!There was literally an unasked-for-encore, at the end, and then fans began chanting for one more, so they did a second traditional style encore to their original or first, originally surprise/unrequested/unprovoked encore. It was amazing..The Perfect Show. At the Perfect Low-Key Venue.
You can’t get in without a vax card on you. Of course I don’t cary mine with me. Warning would be appreciated.
Vegan and gluten free options here I got a Beyond Meat burger bun on a gluten free bun. Great meal
Love live concerts there
I love playing shows here. The stage sounds amazing and the staff is super pro.Awesome selection behind the bar and really good pizza
Did metal yoga here and thought it was awesome. First time doing yoga and glad it was like this. Also they gave a great tap selection. Cant wait to catch a concert here.
Great bands, good sized venue. Doesnt get hot and stuffy like most other places. Great drink specials.
The venue itself is kinds cozy, staff is cool. But the sound system was trash. Im talking popping, tinnyness, and feedback. Like, an excessive amount. Not the baseline, low, inevitable amount.
Cool place, good food, horrible bouncers.Came here for lunch during the day with my family. The bouncer had the nerve to tell me we couldt eat there because I was under 21 at the time, told us we couldnt even eat outside. Meanwhile, theres was a family with an infant eating outside. The whole thing was just insane, like a bad sketch comedy, we couldt believe what this guy was saying us.
One of my favorite venues in Chicago. Gets a ton of not too huge bands, great sound, and they have coat hangers on the walls (pretty dope)
My fav bar and venue mix ever! I absolutely love going to shows here and never have I had a complaint.
Amazing food. You have to get the empanadas if it’s your first time here. Chorizo and Chicken are the best. I’m looking forward to trying their burgers next!
Kitchen and drinks are both fantastic. The bar manager could not be better, shot KING
Good service. Paid $16 for a Reuben. It was ok, but not even close to good enough to justify the price. Maybe their drinks are better.
Everyone is super nice. Good food. Decent priced booze. Great show venue. Dont mind me, Im just gonna live here....
I started going to the BK back in the day, when Pat McCurdy played here every Tuesday night, and you could still smoke indoors in the city of Chicago. The place was a bit of a dump back then, but when the management changed they cleaned up the Beat Kitchen. Pat McCurdy is long gone, but they still host small shows where just a handful of people might show up. The food is quite good for bar food and best of all, the staff has always been super-nice and remembers me even though I dont go too often. Check out the comedy shows upstairs!
Was there Saturday night October 10th, and seen an incredible band named VATICAN. The atmosphere was great, as was the food and service. Two thumbs up Chicago!
This place is so great. I love food, especially the salad, which is savory and concise. The coffee is consistently good and the staff are consistently friendly. It would be easy to become a regular here if I lived in the neighborhood.
I saw the lillingtons my favorite band currently on tour. i got the setlist and the band signed the tour poster i have pictures and recorded the 90 min show audio of bands make war lill headlined. i stayed outside and missed the first really poppy band and found out my close friend chin who came and met at the show is a level 6 guide lol cheers everyone happy 420!
Great COVID precautions that were actually enforced. Not too crowded and great drink prices!
So yesterday my entire building caught on fire which is literally 6 houses down from beat kitchen. in between talking to the 10 firefighters and building inspector I had to go somewhere to warm up. My roommate and sister decided to go in beat kitchen to figure out what the hell im going to do. I was in and out of there all day. That had somehow found on it was my place that caught fire and caused all of Belmont to be blocked off. Myself and my family ended up coming there after the fire. Ordered drinks and food and tried to make the best of a terrible situation. We went to pay the bill and to our suprise beat kitchen had covered the entire check.Its the little things in life like this, that proves there is still great people and great establishments like beat kitchen.Thank you guys so much, and if I can ever pay it forward in anyway please let me know.I will be a customer for life
Wonderful venue. Intimate setting with great audio. The food is delicious. I recommend their nachos. And a solid variety of drinks.
They have a homemade vegan burger that’s also gluten free and they have gluten free buns! and vegan cheese for pizzas. so nice to have vegan and gf options at a bar..
Went here for a show. Ate a burger at the bar beforehand. It was excellent. Good beer selection, and a nice, big room in the back for live music.
Great venue! Inexpensive and plenty of good stage views. Also great place too see local, regional, as well as up and coming artists.
To begin with , if they have any future little concerts. Don’t even bother coming here for that. I was wrongly accused of apperantly smoking a cigarette/vape. Which was not even true . The security guy went from saying I smoke a vape then to a cigarette. When I tried to explain he was very disrespectful to me and my friend. I tried to ask the security to speak to a manager to explain the situation . He said their was no manager working, which is off because their should always be a manager working for things like this. Everyone that was around clearly told him that I didn’t. This escalated to much to where I had to call the cops bc of the way he was talking to us . I was also called a “b*tch”. Of course he denied but also several people heard him. No action was taken from the way he disrespect me and my friend. None of my friends will come here ever again due to the lack of communication and how disrespectful that guy was .
I cant remember a bad experience at Beat Kitchen. I cant wait for them to have more shows again
Awesome venue, good show
Nacho chips were terrible at Navy Pier. I dont mind that they were purple but they were like cardboard.
Amazing local venue. Always has great bands. Plenty of bathrooms. Great specials. Close to transportation. Also has comedy nights that are a lot of fun!
Dive bar feel with excellent craft beer options. Great seeing bands in such a tiny venue and tickets are usually pretty cheap.
Sterling was phenomenal!Need to see a whole lot more of them!
Incredibly nice staff and they put on awesome shows.
This is a great venue. Its in a lovely part of town. The staff is very nice. The prices are great as well.
Online it said the main performer was from 9-930 and she didnt come on until 11! I could not even stay to watch her. Very disappointed. I am 20 years old and could not even eat at the EMPTY bar the guy told me Id have to stand up in the back...I left.
Couldnt get in because the cop wanna be bouncer decided he didnt like my attitude. As I was getting my ID out I calmly commented that i was 56 years old and sure looked old enough to drink. Dont go there - he may decide he is not admitting your type that day.
Nice smaller venue. Good place to get up close and personal with the band. Cheap beer always available.
AMAZING BURGERS. The food is great. The beer is great. The staff is great. The patio is great. What more could you ask for?
Went to see The Glory Years and had an amazing time! Good service and a good venue to see a great band - definitely recommend!
I am a fairly old guy so you gotta take this with a grain of salt.Liked it.I am an Exit, Neo, Smart bar, Union, kinda guy.Hansel and Greta at front are fine, your personal relationship is cool with me, just get me a drink.Doormen are supercool, in fact been around the world and only akihabara dudes were cooler.Venue rocks for the size of the crowds.Parking, pssht I could eat pie and drink a big glass of milk and park backwards with my d**k in my hand and never park so easy.You guys are all right.P.S. Monobody...holy hell are they amazing.
Solid, intimate venue for a good rock/punk show. They have other cool events too, bluegrass bruch, comedy tuesdays, etc.
Really good food, attentive staff. Nice outdoor experience.
Drinks are good, concert area is fantastic. Sound is decent but a lot better than other venues of this size.
Its a great bar and the food is really good too. There is live entertainment every night and the cover for those shows are pretty cheap.
Very nice full bar in front, jammin: bands in back. Excellent acoustics, great sound. Outstanding musicianship.
Love the burgers. Great music and friendly staff. Decent beer selection. I come here a lot because its just around the corner.
Well I have always enjoyed coming to the Beat Kitchen for music and a couple drinks with friends, I was not impressed at all with the Sunday brunch.
Another great show. Never disappointed by the talent I see here. Also a good beer selection.
I have call a few times to ask regarding the kids show on March 30th. The person answering phone was rude and had no idea how things work I have an infant and all I needed to know if we had to pay for tickets or not. I have no complains about the place but I do think that the employees answering the phone should have an idea of whats going on in this place and if they don’t maybe be Courteous enough to get the information you are requesting.Thank you
Long time venue for music and comedy with decent food. Great place to just hang out or see a cheap show.
Pizza was ok, beer was good, comedy show was pretty great. Recommend if you’re looking for an indie/underground vibe.
Beat Kitchen has excellent pizzas and are half off I believe on Wednesdays! They also have make your own pizzas, which are highly recommended!
Good beer selection, an excellent menu (try the lamb quesadilla) and unusual events (check the Chicago reader) make this place a great unusual plane to hang.
Awesome venue. Not only is this a restaurant but there’s also a cool venue in the back. Would recommend .
I go here for the comedy shows alone. It is a cash only bar which aggravates me, but the comedy shows are usually really cheap or free and quite funny!
Staff and venue are great. Awesome food and booze and beer selection. Would frequent again
Great place to see a show. Intimate venue w excellent beer list.
Absolutely amazing tamales at the Taste... but they dont serve the same flavors at their location in Chicago. But the service was great..
Awesome place to grab a bite to eat and see a show!! Great service with a super friendly staff too!!
Great venue and bands! But we always have a hard time finding a seat to grab a bite!
We saw the SteveN Seagulls, and ClusterPluck. Both bands were fantastic. We had a fun time.
The best food! I love this place so much, from the bar to the venue, its perfect.
Bluegrass brunch was like a private personal concert. Food was tasty, too. Check them out!
Great venue, haven’t tried the food. The beer was cold though.
Someone staged dived and knocked two beers to the ground. Would go again.
Love the comedy night, and Ive seen a couple of bands here too. I like the space, bar and staff.
Great venue. Sound is almost always great. Cheap beer/shot specials.
Little Miss Nasty show was amazing
One of our local favorites. Great patio that is dog friendly. Try the pesto pizza, tater tots, and fish tacos!
I go here from time to time, & be going here occasionally. The staff here gets my sense of humour. Always nice to have in The Windy City.
Food was good. Intimate venue for seeing a show. Kind of a dive bar feel to it.
Classic Chicago bar/venue. Lots of punk and metal. Ive seen several shows here. Layout of the bar kinda sucks but whaddayagonnado?
Great beer selection and decent food. Sound in music venue could use some work
One of the best venues in Chicago. Great sound, good food, great vibe.
Decent food but a good venue to see mid level bands in a intimate environment
Great place to catch a show, small venue, good food, great beer selection.
Live music in a local neighborhood.. priceless. Beer selection isnt too shabby..a must for any local.
Cool little venue. Free water, good food thats kinda pricy. Bathrooms lack any sort of privacy
Awesome place to see a show. Extensive beer list and a full bar as well.
The pesto omelette was amazing and the wait staff so friendly and accommodating. Well definitely be back!
Amazing empanadas! Had mole and chorizo and Ill definitely go back for more after visiting them at the taste.
Took my daughter to see Super Whatvr here. Very nice place to catch a band.
Awesome small atmosphere, with great drinks and live music!
One of my favorite places to see live music in the city. Perfect size for a music venue.
Good beer for and liquor selection. Decent daily specials, good bands, nice place.
Always a spot to park and right near great restaurants. Ive always had a good time at the Beat Kitchen
Good food and drinks with nice service. Decent bands usually playing.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Beat Kitchen 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-10Went to Beat Kitchen last night to see a live performance. Great experience all around! The venue (located downstairs) accommodated a crowd of us in a smaller, more intimate setting. Drinks were surprisingly affordable and tasty. Looking forward to coming again!
Review №2
2022-02-11I helped produce an event here and had the next experience. The bartenders are super attentive and helpful. The food is absolutely delicious! We loved the whole experience.
Review №3
2022-07-01We came to watch The Rare Occasions one weekend. The venue was really easy to find, even being out of state. Staff manning the entrance were friendly and kept foot traffic flowing. The show itself was amazing and the venue was better than some Ive been to. It was a warm Chicago night but inside the temp never got unbearable or even uncomfortable. Wish we had ordered food but we werent too sure how late the kitchen stayed open.
Review №4
2021-11-20Sat down to have a drink, which was great. Politely asked the staff to turn on the heater while we were sitting and they told me they wouldn’t turn on the heaters and that “I had to go” after serving us within 20 minutes of our arrival. Be more courteous to your customers.
Review №5
2022-04-18Great venue! The sound is one of the best in the city. Super small super intimate super fun.
Review №6
2022-04-23Saw the Bouncing Souls here. It was an unusual show, but the band just went with the flow and it made it very special that way. It started as an acoustic set, then an electric set going through an assortment of drummers, one of which was even pulled from the audience.Covid card check at entrance, but no mask requirement at the time. It is a great small venue. . . But . . . A barricade? There typically hasnt been one before at this venue and these things simply ruin the fun of punk shows, especially in this space.
Review №7
2022-04-25Decent for music and food, but concert staff seemed pretty darn angry and mean tonight. Not used to people coming off so angry and harsh. Maybe it was 3 nights in a row of shows.Id suggest putting out some signs so you dont have to get all angry at people breaking rules they didnt know existed. Over time you will lose goodwill.The kid keeping side wall free as a walkway has an impossible job. Put some tape down and signs up. Still he managed to be friendly while doing it.
Review №8
2022-06-19Good location on river walk with an interesting menu. Be prepared, its pricey for what you get but you pay for the lactation and a variety of fusion menu items. Shaded seating on the river was fun.
Review №9
2022-04-29Traveled from Cincinnati to see my favorite band, the Bouncing Souls. We had a technical issue with pulling up my wifes vaccination card on her phone, and due to the artists request, werent able to get in. Door staff was just doing their jobs, and although we were pretty bummed, the owner personally reached out to us and made the situation a whole lot better. Will definitely check them out again.
Review №10
2022-04-19This venue is really cool and I loved seeing Good Kid but the staff is SO rude. The guys that were working the front door on Sunday seem to really hate their jobs. Come on guys, if you hate your jobs, just quit. Life is too short to hate your job and Id be willing to bet that everyone who had to interact with you wouldve rather not. I can understand it was probably stressful because an 18+ event is risky for the bar, but lawd have mercy you were way too grumpy and rude to people who were perfectly pleasant towards you. It didnt ruin the show for me thank goodness, because Good Kid is amazing. But.. yeah do better.