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Chicago country bars are lively establishments where urban hillbillies gather to drink cheap alcohol and dance to honky-tonk bands. Carol's Pub on Clark Street in Edison Park is one such classic: its Haggard-heavy jukebox, wobbly barstools, and drunken patrons are an irresistible combination for an entertaining drinking and dancing experience.
Chicago may never have developed a dedicated country music scene, but musicians interested in country shifted with honky tonks' fortunes, giving rise to an eclectic blend of folk, rock and punk music in this city.
Saddle Up Saloon is a Western-themed nightclub offering line dancing lessons. This popular gathering place allows visitors to meet new people while having an enjoyable experience; with dance floors and karaoke nights as well as delicious food and drinks available at reasonable prices, this makes an excellent venue to meet new people while having a good time!
Bag policies at events often vary. Handbags with handles are usually acceptable; medical bags should also be acceptable. Clear bags are generally preferred over opaque backpacks.
Arriving 30 - 60 minutes early is recommended when attending any event, regardless of parking availability at the venue or ride share services such as Vivid Seats for savings on Saddle Up tickets.
Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group's country-inspired seafood and barbecue spot Bub City (originally a crab shack on Weed Street) boasts the look and feel of a Nashville honkytonk with long picnic tables, Christmas lights and nightly live music performances on stage. Their menu offers plenty of twangy options such as fried pickles or meaty BBQ platters with chopped brisket and smoked half chicken - not to mention plenty of fried pickles!
Cocktails at this bar specialize heavily in whiskey, offering over 115 varieties. The crowd tends to be young with lots of people wearing jeans and flannel, making this lively spot ideal for drinks and bites to eat.
Lincoln Park's favorite sports bar features both pizza and tacos in an industrial interior with full bar service, plus Chicago craft beers as well as an extensive menu including appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches wraps burgers calzones pastas desserts. Weekend brunch service is also provided!
Sedgwick's has an eye-catching green-painted facade and matching wooden barstools to seat approximately 120. This establishment attracts a typical Lincoln Park yuppie crowd that often drinks together. Their food surpasses expectations from sports bars; their wings in particular are fantastic!
Chicago may be best-known for its deep-dish pizza and hot dogs, but the Windy City also boasts a flourishing country music scene. Here are six bars that provide everything from vintage hits to current country-western tunes.
This River North bar and restaurant features a different theme each night of the week, such as country night on Tuesday. They also provide karaoke and trivia.
Joe's Bar in Arlington Heights has long been known for its friendly staff. Enjoy a PBR while you play skeeball or cornhole for an enjoyable time at Joe's, featuring concerts by Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Rascal Flatts as previous acts that have performed there.
Staff at this fast-paced and exciting workplace are friendly and helpful; staff have access to multiple shifts for experience and learning purposes - making this an excellent opportunity to make extra cash!
Wrigleyville's Honky Tonk takes everything familiar about country bars and turns it on its head - with Southern-inspired pub food, an expansive beer and cocktail list and musicians that would fit right in at Nashville music venues, this two-story bar offers something for everyone and makes the ideal location to meet before or after Cubs games.
No matter your musical tastes, this lively honky tonk provides the perfect atmosphere. Situated along historic Lower Broadway and with more than 30 bars within easy walking distance - just make sure that if you enjoy listening to good music that you tip the musicians.
Karaoke fans in Chicago can find entertainment easily, with each bar providing its own distinct spin - for example Trader Todd's in Lakeview has an exotic tropical ambience complete with fishbowl drinks!
Wanna B's, connected to Tequila Cowboy, provides another fantastic karaoke experience. Here, you can sing along to Jay-Z's 99 Problems together with friends.
