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Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
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Sc
Review №1

This place has a great lineup of regular events and some amazing live music. My favorite is the monthly performance by Doctor Death Crush (first Friday of each month) fronted by rock goddess and psychic dominatrix Violet, who also leads the weekly Wednesday open mic if memory serves.

Pe
Review №2

This place gets my vote. Killer live music, especially on Mondays, and a cool crowd of open micers and jammers on non band nights. Also, monthly art shows, and comedy hours. You really cant go wrong. So go. Say hi if you see me.

Mo
Review №3

Cool place, beautiful art, cheap drinks, 5 out of 6 bartenders are lovely. Patrons are as cool as a bunch of drunk folks can be. Tablet to order food inside that will work with your credit/debit card. $10 card minimum at the bar. Individual bathrooms. Comedy, poetry, open mics, and shows performed here. Its really loud near the stage.Dogs are allowed in and embraced.

C
Review №4

Neighborhood bar with open mic comedy, nice friendly room full of regulars & mixed bag but some talent, all in all pretty good for open mic

Ba
Review №5

Great vibe, love the comedy and music. Super nice sound guy!

Pe
Review №6

Guess what? I got a new phone, and all my reviews didnt transfer, so Im back on level five as a so called local guide. But everything I said about the gallery still holds true. Drink specials, art shows, live music every night, lots of open mics, and a great crowd. The only downside is that service may be slow, and Kenny is well known for being a cheap mother fu☆☆er. But the free food on Sunday is great, and the salad is top notch, if youre not a meat eater. I highly recommend you make it out to this place. Put it on your bucket list.

Br
Review №7

AWESOME ATMOSPHERE! GREAT PEOPLE! GOOD ENTERTAINMENT AND OPEN MICS!

Re
Review №8

Kind of a dive, great if you like that kind of place! They had open mic night when I was there. Great fun!!

Ma
Review №9

Interesting place...one of the bartenders could use some training.

Ja
Review №10

Great beer selection and atmosphere. Live music and comedy A++

Dy
Review №11

Most under-rated bar in the city. Comedy and live music all week, great tap selection, and it seems like no one knows about this place.

Jo
Review №12

The type of hole in the wall you imagine but is often not delivered. I suggest going to see live music. Rock out!

MY
Review №13

Great atmosphere, felt at home as soon as I arrived. Open mic was fun with lots of people!

Jo
Review №14

Such a sweet venue. Lots of people know each other and anyhow are so warm to newcomers. Free and delicious food for.all on Sunday evenings. Open mic draws a talented, polished, eclectic crowd. Well be back!!

Sp
Review №15

Great Chill place. Great Music and Art. Fun Staff!

Wa
Review №16

I had the best time there! Drinks were good and good have to look for a long while to find a friendlier, more welcoming group of folks. I came in not knowing a soul and left feeling like I had a few new best friends. They pride themselves on being Chicagos best dive bar... I think they might be right.

NL
Review №17

Cute little place to go to, great beers. Friendly staff. Love the events they have going on sometimes!

Ca
Review №18

Great dive bar with live music and funky atmosphere.

Em
Review №19

Great dive bar with live music! We always love to see Sam Crossland perform whenever he is there!

Al
Review №20

Attended open mic comedy night and walked out after 10 minutes of misogynistic, pro-guns, anti-blacks jokes. Very unprofessional show. Low bar in general. With so many good improv spots I dont see a reason to come here.

Ke
Review №21

Come for the free entertainment, stay for the atmosphere and cheap beer.

Th
Review №22

Excellent location with art on the walls and really talented open mics. Great staff, occasionally food which is so tasty, and great prices.Not far from the blue line and parking shouldnt be too bad.Open late, I def recommend.

Ad
Review №23

This is a really cool place to just hang out and grab a drink with friends. Minna definitely has a cool vibe. The art work is unique and interesting and they change it quite often.

dj
Review №24

Go for the open mic Friday (power hour) and Thursday hamms+ shot of Jameson = 6$

Fe
Review №25

Went for spoken word was had a regular bar feel rather than intimate setting nonetheless it was enjoyable time they have many events throughout a month so you can go if you just feel like going out to do something or want some free entertainment

Ra
Review №26

If you havent been here for some drinks and music your missing out. Doesnt matter if its Tuesdays blues jam, Thursdays open Jam, or Sunday were they feed everyone for free with tune jamming in the background. Its my favorite spot in the city to hang. Both the patrons and staff are amazing. fantastic beer selection and great specials. Come prepared not wanting to leave!

Vi
Review №27

6.5.2019 Watched the Derek and Derek comedy show, which consisted of four comedians. They all made me laugh and I had a great time.

Da
Review №28

Great service and lots of great activities every night. I went for a poetry reading!!

s
Review №29

Fun small local bar atmosphere. Great live music, simple yet diverse drink list with fun bartenders. Come if youre in the mood to socialize, find great drink prices, and enjoy a neighborhood vibe

Ti
Review №30

So much to like here. Since my early adulthood Ive never been able to figure out how they fit so much wonderful into this classic Chicago tavern. Its been a while

Je
Review №31

Didnt let us sign up for open comedy

Do
Review №32

This is the making of a movement. Stay intune

Ro
Review №33

Depends on the night. Funky little Cabret. Or deadsville. Whether you will enjoy yourself or not, just depends on the night you visit.

Ja
Review №34

One of the best open mics in the city, definitely go here to hone your craft. All types of talent come through here some of the best in my opinion open mics all week long.

ma
Review №35

Very cute, intimate, casual bar. Good drinks, laid back atmosphere. Live performances in the back. Not a lot of seats, but thats also part of its charm. The staff is very nice!!

Ja
Review №36

Amazing. Open mic best

Ch
Review №37

Nice people. Fun hang

S
Review №38

Good cheap fun in a quirky setting. Everyone was friendly. I saw the powderpuff comedy open mic and its was pretty good. The variety show after was worth seeing. They have open mic music the same night that I really enjoyed. Decent beer selection and a good bar staff.

Ka
Review №39

Music, art, and a classic Chicago neighborhood feel, awesome!

Ja
Review №40

Old little neighborhood dive thats a perfect spot for a quiet happy hour or an eclectic group of music and comedy shows every night of the week

Ka
Review №41

Music every night with an all ages and inclusive crowd.

Mi
Review №42

This is my watering hole. Friendly talkative people, blue collar, artsy.

Br
Review №43

Great place to see live music and one of the best music open mics in Chicago!

Al
Review №44

This is one of the best bars in Bucktown. The own Kenny always makes you feel welcome and at home!

Gl
Review №45

The gallery is one of the few places you can go in the city to hear live music pretty much 7 days a week. Ive seen some amazing music performances and Ive seen some of the most horrible music performances here. Most musicians are not paid to play there so its just amazing music performances and Ive seen some of the most horrible music performances here most musicians are not paid to play there so its just a place for them to come and practice their skills. Drink ate cheap, atmosphere is fun they have tables setup up front by the stage. They have Booths in the back by the door area if you want privacy and then theres plenty of bar seating.

Ka
Review №46

The bartender has been a bit pushy with me multiple times. If I say I don’t want another drink, please don’t attempt to peer pressure me into having another. It won’t work and it’s pretty tacky.

Ra
Review №47

Super chill, unassuming bar. Great crowd, great music, great beer. Service is a little slow.

La
Review №48

This place is underappreciated. I dont know how appreciated it is, really, but I bet its not enough. It just feels right there. The Gallery is unpretentious, entertaining, and cozy - thats a tough mix to find.

Ra
Review №49

Cool place with some excellent music!

He
Review №50

Places awesome.

Mi
Review №51

Quirky bar. The staff is great! Very nice and helpful. We went on open mic comedy night and it was bad, bad comedy - but I guess thats whats its for! Very eclectic crowd, beers are cheap. I didnt see any food. We will try again on a live band nite

Ja
Review №52

All the employees were cool and the comedy was funny. Idk what more youd want from this place.

Al
Review №53

Total wild card of a local bar! Comedy and music shows are incredibly fun and they have great drink selection and prices. A little like the Star Wars Bar, a little like listening to your drunk uncle telling jokes at Thanksgiving all in the best way possible.

al
Review №54

Home to one of the greatest bartenders in town! Super chill, low key, come for the entertainment, stay because the drinks keep on comin!

El
Review №55

Very friendly place, perfect neighborhood bar if you live around the area. Always has some sort of an event.

Jo
Review №56

Awesome funky dive bar. Classical night is really cool. Dog friendly bar!

Ch
Review №57

Secret gem with wonderful souls singing live music and bartenders serving old fashions the right way

ma
Review №58

This bar plays host to the It Belongs in a Museum storytelling event. They have a broad selection of beers and good service even when the place is packed. The stage area has a separate section leaving a cozy amount of room between the main drag of the bar area and the audience area.

Ra
Review №59

A free Sunday food buffet plus cheap drinks plus live music equals a perfect night! I just love this place!

Jo
Review №60

I love the vibe whenever you walk into the Gallery Cabaret during a show, it feels like walking into someones living room while their band is practicing. There is a surprisingly large number of beers on tap and the bartenders are quick and helpful. Live entertainment 7 nights a week.

Ch
Review №61

Love this place. Always live music and great atmosphere

Le
Review №62

Cozy place to listen to local musicians. The bartender is very friendly and quick to get your order.Most of the people here seems to know each other which makes this a cozier place.

Jo
Review №63

Stopped by last Sunday to rock with the House Band To my surprise, no house band but cool generous players come together. Host Texas Red helped me hook up with a drummer, Peter and a bass player, chris.guys followed me right along. We got a warm response. Went back on Tues for the full Blues Jam. Turns out Pete has a great voice. Signin off, Postcard Joe.

Ju
Review №64

Open MikesThursday NightsSunday NightsGood Stuff

Sa
Review №65

This place has a really relaxed atmosphere. They have open mic all week and no cover charge. I listened to three great musicians while there for only about 2 hours. I will definitely come back.

Da
Review №66

Bartender left the bar. Guest were serving themselves drinks. Normally this would be great but I didn’t have a glass.

Ge
Review №67

VERY cheap drinks ($2 Hamms and PBRs on Thursday) and always great events/shows. Thursday open mics cover standup and music. Vibe is very communal as far as open mics go; youll get to know people quickly if you go the same night each week

Wi
Review №68

Great place for local comedy, cupcakes, and booze.

Ro
Review №69

Great open mic club. Awesome staff!

Ch
Review №70

This is the coolest place Ive found in all of Chicago (so far). Live music 7 nights a week; convenient to Logan Square, Wicker Park areas; friendly staff and management; a veritable magnet for scores of talented folks. I practically live here these days!

Ni
Review №71

Low key place with cheap drinks, good atmosphere and service, not to mention local music and comedy.

An
Review №72

Amazing diversity, open mic on sunday. Lively crowd and performances.

Ni
Review №73

I only really come on Thursdays for Cupcake Comedy Cabaret but its a fantastic neighborhood dive.

Ke
Review №74

Best place for hangs. Dog friendly.

Jo
Review №75

Great music, good beer here. The atmosphere is warm and cozy if that makes sense. Great place to relax or to have a good time with friends.

Gr
Review №76

Great venue for entertainment and awesome bar staff.

Na
Review №77

On Fridays they have a cool comedy open mic. POWER HOUR!!! Two Hour Comedy Hour is also a pretty fun way to spend a Saturday.

AL
Review №78

I stumbled upon this little gem and walked into one of their jazz nights. I love the artwork around the bar. I would definitely go back to check out the other events like the Comedy night.

Ju
Review №79

Nice place for drinks and live music

Al
Review №80

Super cool late night dive bar with live music and comedy every night. Quintessential Wicker Park vibes

Tr
Review №81

Just a great dive bar. Usually has music or stand up comedy on stage. Nothing fancy, just people drinking.

Sc
Review №82

Unique neighborhood spot, usually some kind of live music every night. Make sure you check out the specials to drink cheap!

Al
Review №83

Great spot to mingle

Jo
Review №84

Great dive bar with free live music and sometimes comedy.

Wi
Review №85

The comedy night was a blast. Great staff. Right down the street from our friends. We go there often. Love it!

An
Review №86

Bingo here is great!

Je
Review №87

Great open mic music and comedy

Pe
Review №88

Ive been to better bars in the area, but the character is definitely there, and its sometimes surprising. Been to many open mics supporting my friends.

Jo
Review №89

Creative live music, great staff

Ke
Review №90

Great local spot for live music (John Butlers Jones plays here all the time and rocks!)

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Review №91

Open mics. Art and art o. The walls. Awesome live music.

Ni
Review №92

Great drink prices, music or comedy 7 nights a week, and dog friendly...it doesnt get much better

Br
Review №93

So chill, so friendly, so cheap

Er
Review №94

Super fun little dive bar, Power hour on Fridays is a blast

Ch
Review №95

Always a party at Gallery Cabaret. I love it there!

Jo
Review №96

A good place to chill and listen to live music.

Ke
Review №97

Great bartenders in a laid back atmosphere

Sa
Review №98

Live music and a really relaxed atmosphere bar staff was friendly and inviting had a great time!

Ro
Review №99

Cool small place to see local bands

Mi
Review №100

Great bar and great people

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  • Address:2020 N Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
  • Site:http://www.gallerycabaret.com/
  • Phone:+1 773-489-5471
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Bar
  • Beer hall
  • Comedy club
  • Live music venue
Working hours
  • Monday:5pm–2am
  • Tuesday:5pm–2am
  • Wednesday:5pm–2am
  • Thursday:5pm–2am
  • Friday:5pm–3am
  • Saturday:5pm–2am
  • Sunday:5pm–2am
Service options
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:No
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
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