Beat Kitchen

This welcoming corner bar in Roscoe Village is something of a stepping stone in Chicago's music scene, hosting many debut shows by local and touring bands in its dingy but intimate back room. On any given night, you'll find punk, garage and power-pop acts performing on stage while regulars post up at the bar in front. Boasting a great selection of reasonably priced beers and interesting menu items like the Thai pizza and lamb lollipops, it's also a great place to grab a quick bite before the show.