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House of Music & Entertainment (HOME Bar)
1227 N Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, United States
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Fe
Review №1

Great spot for an appetite of any size. fast, efficient, and courteous service. food and atmosphere reminds me of atlanta.

Br
Review №2

Always a good time when I visit. The mozzarella sticks are not to be missed!

Lu
Review №3

I love this bar! Great drink prices, great food, and excellent staff! I go here regularly. Perfect for going out with the buds

Vi
Review №4

Excellent service. Nice draught selection. Cant wait for them to be back in full swing.

Ri
Review №5

This place is spacious and such a great place to have events. They have Latin dancing on Fridays. Dance class before 1030pm for 2hrs. Then open dancing. Great food. Definitely check out the place!

do
Review №6

Great service by deidre and catlyn. Ill be back

Ma
Review №7

Clean and wram people serving you. Food tasty.

Ro
Review №8

I enjoyed coming here on Sunday nights. This particular night: 6-12-20, it is outside. Alll staff are very busy in installing an electric extension cord to power up outside flood lamps. The key bartender who waits on me has past me over 8 + times and never comes over to take my order. The lights can wait!! From one CSA to another. Customers come first! I didnt see that here. I am very disappointed!

Jo
Review №9

Love the service. Great atmosphere

os
Review №10

Nice place that doesn’t focus on particular venue because this bar is divided into multiple rooms. For example one room could have house music while another could have a live band so their approach can satisfy people of different taste in music and there is of bars so wait time for liquor is not bad even the weekends. There plenty of parking so don’t have to worry about that either otherwise I’ll usually have pleasant experience here.

Ad
Review №11

Wait staff is great, trivia is great. The food is inconsistent.

Cu
Review №12

The food is good, space is good. Great bar to come see music events locally. Ive been here as an audience member and as a performer. Good sound. Thumbs up all the way.

Ri
Review №13

Nice place to hang out and great food

Ma
Review №14

Great place to play or see a band. Sound is amazing.

Br
Review №15

The bands were good, prices were fair. Had an appetizer while we were there and it was good.Beer could have been a little colder, but really wasnt an issue.

D
Review №16

If you like the band, you will have a good time. If you dont like the band the service is bad and food gets 1 star. The help there is garbage low lifes.

Ju
Review №17

Jak Tripper band was great. Small $7 cover charge. Attentive staff. Better than typical bar food menu & tasty.

Mi
Review №18

Nice crowd. Great band. 7th Heaven. Woman wearing Kermit the Frog hat!

Ja
Review №19

Always a great time at H.O.M.E. It’s local and easy to get to. Good prices for drinks, great food and customer service never disappoints. They always have a different event, show or theme every night of the week.

La
Review №20

Awesome venue! Very nice inside and much larger than I imagined itd be!

Tr
Review №21

Seen Do or Die there was a nice venue.

Wi
Review №22

Big place loud seems to be a nice place never ate there go there to play the slots probably want five or six times maybe won once tonight was terrible 300 and not a single fever games probably due to this freaking state I wouldnt mind going to her one time just see how the crowd is Big Bandstand couple pool tables. I never really seen it packed

Ja
Review №23

My buddy and I went there for the Bears game , have a few drinks , a couple appetizers and enjoyed ourselves....Definitely going back

Ja
Review №24

Large, yet intimate, venue for music performances and other entertainments. Ive been there for both. Very accommodating. Decent food and full bar. Service is adequate. Easily found and plenty of parking.

Kr
Review №25

Great place! Amazing service! Amy and Olivia... Cant say enough they took excellent care of our party. Thanks girls. Best drinks ever

Ra
Review №26

The very first time I went here, the place was busy and buzzing. Granted that was when they first opened years ago! It was fun to come back and visit on a random Wednesday night, which seems to be a slower time for them. Everyone was kind and attentive and it was nice it wasnt so loud and crazy in there. The food... Let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised! The Italian Beef Soup and steak Nachos were incredible! You can tell they make everything from scratch! The steak was tender, the nacho cheese wasnt processed, and the beer was nice and cold! Ill be back soon!

Ce
Review №27

Not too many people. Surprised it was so low key. Drinks and bartenders were awesome. Went to see Semple, always a good time.

Ka
Review №28

Good food, live music, pool tables. Large booths available

To
Review №29

This place is just... BLAH! If you are looking for a nice sports bar, or such establishment, please go elsewhere! On our last visit, they charged $10 per person cover, all for some obscure local band. This was on a snow night [04/27/19], when few visitors showed up, unexpected as it was the arse-end of April, but all the more reason to waive the cover charge. Anything redeeming? Well, they did have shuffleboard, no? Well not anymore! There is nothing particularly attractive about this establishment. Mind you, the area is a little bit ghetto so dont get your expectations too high, but there are better sports bars in the immediate neighborhood, Gatsbys and Rocky Vanders immediately coming to mind.

Bi
Review №30

Great band! Good service

Ro
Review №31

Showed up on a Saturday night Valentines Day as a matter of fact had a cover band that required no cover my first drink was free because there were bugs in the bottles got a little pool and ordered the nachos that were great that otherwise without being pure of heart I would have walked out without paying for because nobody knew that I had a tab and by 10 the band never went on and seeing as how the place doesnt have a jukebox we had to listen to whatever they were playing on the PA which wasnt very good so we left... House of Music and entertainment?

Ch
Review №32

My band The Buzz Worthys played here recently. Excellent stage and sound. Highly recommended.

Ad
Review №33

Really great service and setting. A good sized venue and pretty awesome jams. They know how to play good music. Also great concerts go down every so often.

Er
Review №34

Sunday night country line dancing was so fun! Im going to go back at a normal human hour to see what else they offer!!!

Ke
Review №35

Always a great time. I was very happy with the recent remodel and new stage. Great bands, good food, and delicious drinks make for a great weekend spot. Halloween is fun here too!

Iv
Review №36

Drinks were fairly priced. Food was good. Id see a show here again.

Ma
Review №37

It was my and my husbands first time there last night, and we got treated like royalty. Kevin and Suzanne were amazing.My husband had called earlier in the week to make sure wed be able to see Dashboard Confessional, as we were driving 2 hrs to get there. Kevin assured him it wouldnt be a problem, and he stuck to his word every step of the way. They even managed to get us a meet and greet with the band. They made it the best night of my life. I highly recommend this place!!

Da
Review №38

Place is a Ghostown...as usual..not only were we the only people there during the NFL playoffs they didnt even have a bartender...the bus boy served our drinks and food and was back & forth into the kitchen. Dont know how they stay in business!! Should rename: HOME Alone,

Je
Review №39

Decent venue, not the best service.Dog was over served.

Sc
Review №40

Triva Night tonight made for slow going on getting your order in a timely manner, other then that everything else was great.

De
Review №41

This place tends to be crowded, and if you want to sit down, good luck. Unless youve set a table aside, you wont be sitting anywhere. They do have an outside patio for smoking, but you arent allowed to bring drinks out there. Its okay for what it is. They have a stage and dance floor area and you can get very close to the stage, which is cool. They have multiple bar areas so the wait for drinks isnt bad either. Just wish there was more seating.

Be
Review №42

Great place for local and Big name bands!! Drinks are moderately priced.

Je
Review №43

Great venue in the burbs to catch a show. Ive seen several concerts here, ranging from small local bands to relatively well known acts. The sound has been good each time Ive been there and the fact that its not a too far from where I live makes it a much easier commute than the city.

Sa
Review №44

We saw Bullet Proof and Blackened. The bands and atmosphere were great, but service was extremely slow. Their flatbread pizzas are excellent though. If you want a seat for the band, make a reservation!

Ha
Review №45

Saw Lita Ford and Great White and Kip Winger 5 feet from stage. I was floored

To
Review №46

Best drinks for the prices

Pa
Review №47

Fun bar to dance at and see live bands they have good food and drinks here too

Mi
Review №48

I ordered delivery from them: mozzarella sticks and bacon grilled cheese. My only complaint is Id ordered the grilled cheese without tomato spread and it still had it. But the mozzarella sticks may well be one of the best things Ive had in a while! And food arrived warm and much quicker than anticipated. Despite not being able to eat the grilled cheese, Id still order again!

Ro
Review №49

Great food great bands great staff. Best place to go for a great time!

Br
Review №50

Great venue. Nice people. Free Bingo every Monday 7-9pm.

I.
Review №51

Amazing bartender, bouncer, and DJ. Seriously going to be coming back! Loved my night here!

Ur
Review №52

A few of us come by here at least every other month. Great hangout spot with good food and some of the nicest waiters. It gets tricky when there are events going on. Otherwise, ample parking and lots of spots to sit down. The pool table takes change only, so bring some quarters if you want to play.

Ba
Review №53

Great food and great atmosphere!

Re
Review №54

Great Place, very clean and huge. Lots of space for everything and something for everyone.

Er
Review №55

Great place to see bands play tickets are reasonably priced and free parking and they have a great selection of beer

Ji
Review №56

Great time, great show and great staff.

El
Review №57

Good size bar with a larger Venue area in the back has a great layout drinks were good and parking is plentiful in front....

An
Review №58

My husband and i usually go on Tuesday nights for trivia. Its a great staff and service. Excellent specials almost everyday. Youve got to try it at least once. Also, try a concert or two!

Ly
Review №59

Band Have A Cigar seems like weekend players my age. Its like watching Pink Floyd if Pink Floyd had six members. They were good once hitting their groove and they did. Closer was Comfortably Numb. Oh did I mention there a Pink Floyd tribute band? Sound guy needs help. Bad feedback and the sound engineer is freaking out looking for controls to stop it. Funny. Great time. Got to go there starting another set.

Mr
Review №60

Very poor sound quality for a place that calls itself House of Music & Entertainment. Other than that though good staff, good drinks, great bathroom attendants, super clean venue, good food, and friendly bouncers

Ri
Review №61

Fun atmosphere with affordable food and drink. There is always a good special to be had nearly everyday on food and beer. Week days are more fun cause its not too busy and there is usually trivia or something. Weekends get a little too crazy for me sometimes with the live djs and stuff.

Ta
Review №62

Fun atmosphere especially when theres live bands! Good bartenders. This weekend they had the whole bar closed off for a private party which was a bummer since we were looking to sit at the bar

Da
Review №63

H.O.M.E. is an impressive place! Theyre slogan, Theres no place like H.O.M.E. is certainly true, especially in the suburbs. It is absolutely huge! You really cant grasp that from the outside. I think what goes undetected / not talked about H.O.M.E. enough is how great the food is and what an awesome beer and liquor selection they have. It is a sports bar and restaurant up front and a live entertainment venue in the back. It kind of has a feel of a little bit of everything, night club, sports, djs, rock music, country music, etc... This is also one of the few places with live entertainment where it can be busy and you still have room to move around, never feeling like a sardine! What I also love is the variety of entertainment and events that they bring in, there is something for everyone. They have great local bands and cool national acts too! Ive even been there for charity events and family parties too. Overall, I think its one of the best and unique places in the area and I love it!

To
Review №64

I tried to arrange for a party there for about 50 people, but the manager was never in and wouldnt return my call.

Se
Review №65

Went on a Saturday night at 10pm with a band playing and we were literally the only people there. Worst part was they charged us $5 cover per person to be the only people buying drinks from them that night... Band was good, bar was awful

Sh
Review №66

I take away 1 star for not-so-happening dance floor. Its pretty spacious with enough seats around bar and sufficient table. I prefer this place for casual dinners with great music and drinks. However live music and orchestra hasnt appealed to me yet here.

Mi
Review №67

Very nice music performance space. Sound is great. Sounds guys and staff very professional. One of the best rooms to perform or see a show in the Chicagoland area.

Ke
Review №68

Came in on a Sunday with a party of 6, and the establishment was fairly empty. Only two other larger parties and a table with a couple.It took over 55 minutes to get our food after ordering, and when we finally had our food at the table it was essentially cold. Almost as if it was cooked and then left out for 10 or so minutes. Some of the fries were still warm, but the hamburger was cold and so were the two orders of tacos.No clue if management was changed or if the kitchen is simply understaffed, but last summer this place was a whole lot better. Service being phenomenal and the food coming out after 15 or so minutes.Dont think Ill be returning to find out, but the tacos might have been half decent if they were a bit warmer.

Ma
Review №69

Great food and drink specials. Their 2017 dj/entertainment line up has been off the hook. Their new layout is stunning to say the least.

Er
Review №70

Great music, good booze, decent food. I had a blast seeing Local H play here :)

Da
Review №71

Went to see School of Rock kids perform it was awesome the venue was awesome very friendly staff just had an awesome time

Jo
Review №72

I went here for lunch about a week or so ago. Had the appetizer sampler with jalapeno poppers, pulled pork stuffed potato skin(which was ridiculously wonderful, and a great surprise) sliders and another plate of the Philly Cheese Roll. Wonderful. We sat at a table with the tappers on the table and had Blue Moon and Miller Lite, its nice because you pay for what you drink. We are for sure going to be going there a couple more times for lunch while the weather is still nice. Tried a lot of places around Schaumburg area and its not that far of a drive.

Sh
Review №73

Large, well kept, great staff, varied entertainment.

El
Review №74

As a tour bus driver Im happy. Its close to home, plenty of parking for me, shore power for my bus, facilities for my band, and helpful staff. If love to come back for a concert some day when Im off the road.

Vi
Review №75

They stole my phone. Clearly left it there and they said they didn’t have it. Thieves

Sa
Review №76

Home bar used to be my favorite, but since the remodel its just like every other bar. I liked when bands played in the back. More room to breathe

bo
Review №77

I would not recommend this venue for live music at all. The staff is fine but more importantly the sound quality for concerts is horrible. Sports bar upfront, music venue in the back. Will not see another live show here.

Ra
Review №78

Was there for the Saving Able show on June 15th. Sound was great and the staff really takes care of you. Probably my favorite place to see a concert!

JJ
Review №79

Pretty nice, friendly bar. Lots of TVs and sports to watch. Great atmosphere of letting loose on any day of the week. George? was a great guy, assisting with the menu and such. Food was excellent for a bar. Will come back.

Cl
Review №80

One of the groups meeting at this bar-eatery is the ACEs Magic Club of which I am a member. They have many groups using the venue (which includes a fairly large event room with a stage and professional lighting and sound.

do
Review №81

Awesome venue. Spacious enough for a crowd. Really no bad spots to see the stage.

Ch
Review №82

Good specials. nice place to watch a game. Gets a little loud with the trivia games but they seem popular.

Jr
Review №83

Great music venue. Expensive drinks though.

Ri
Review №84

Great place to see a live band! Its better since moving the bands to the front room..

Ga
Review №85

Good bartending. A little pricy, but drinks arent watered down. Events are held in back area. Outdoor smoking section is nice.

br
Review №86

Meals were brought out at different times should be all at once.

Ch
Review №87

Went there for drinks and got jack and coke and pretty sure it was just coke. Really weak drinks

DJ
Review №88

Went there to hear some bands. I had a good time.

Er
Review №89

I just generally disliked the feeling here. It feels like a hundred humans were stuffed into a square room and were told to have fun. Very boring environment here. 3 pool tables that were just impossible to get at. I did give this place 2 stars however because the night I did go they had cage fighting in the back which was pretty awesome. Even cage fighting couldnt save this from a 2 star rating. Its just boring here.

In
Review №90

Liked the food that we ordered. I have food allergies and the server was very helpful. Nice daily specials in activities and drinks.

we
Review №91

Bought tickets to watch XfO MMa 30$ General admission. Would have been nice to know that is standing all night long. No chairs at 30$ pp. 1 bar tender for the 1 whole side of the room. Went to the bathroom took our full beers even though we have a tab open. Been waiting 25 min for bartender. This is ridiculous. Home bar should have better service. I wont be back. And I brought a group a group with.

Mi
Review №92

I cannot recommend this location lower. My goodness does it suck here. Not only are the advertised deals all fake, the barstaff snobby and snubby, but its entirely a waste of a night and any money spent here. DO NOT GO. Please dont, one mistake is enough. This. Venue. Sucks.

Mi
Review №93

This place is HUGE!! Great sound, stage & lighting for bands!! Large dance floors an MANY bars to get your drinks from. DJ keeps you moving all night long. ..till 4am (cost reasonable)

Ma
Review №94

Cool concert space with lackluster food and a beer menu that isnt updated.I had no idea what to expect but H.O.M.E. is large and clean. My buddies and I decided to have dinner, some beers and watch the Blackhawks before going to see Local H.They just had some tall boys but the two beers I tried to order off the menu werent even available anymore. We then ordered food and the sandwiches were about 75% bread with very little meat. I ordered the pulled port sliders and I couldnt even see the meat beneath the pickle, seriously. The other sandwiches at the table looked very anemic as well and they didnt say anything good about them.The concert space was really large for being in a strip mall. The club like atmosphere was cool to see a band rock out.I would go back for concerts but never again for food.

Di
Review №95

Great venue but band music was WAY TOO LOUD! We left our event much earlier than we had planned because we couldnt hear a thing. Other friends we ran into came to watch the Cubs game and couldnt wait until it was over so they could leave. The music was so obnoxious that the lady was getting a headache.

el
Review №96

Nice place to have a beer and listen to good music

Jo
Review №97

Huge venue, awesome sound system, friendly bar tenders too. They have bands in the large back room and its a great place to let loose and have fun!

Th
Review №98

Had a great time here. Huge space for huge events. Part of a mma fight set up here.

ad
Review №99

Underrated suburban venue, they sometimes manage to book surprisingly big acts.

Tr
Review №100

Average bar, pretty good food and the service was really good.

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  • Address:1227 N Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, United States
  • Site:http://www.homebarchicago.com/
  • Phone:+1 847-577-4663
Categories
  • Night club
  • American restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Event planner
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Sports bar
  • Pizza restaurant
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–3am
  • Tuesday:11am–4am
  • Wednesday:11am–4am
  • Thursday:11am–3am
  • Friday:11am–3am
  • Saturday:11am–3am
  • Sunday:11am–3am
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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