I watched my friend do her first live performance for her original music here, and it was so very inviting! The decor was unique and fun, and the people behind the bar were very nice. For such a small place, they had quite the audio set-up capability -- as well as a piano! I would love to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Oliver Pinkpank
One of the last dive bars with live music every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
james scalfani
A Hidden Gem..recently Reimagined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eric- “Bird-E” brd
Went for the show. We knew one of the musical performers the night we went. I don’t think GC serves food. We just drank. There is a little stage in back with some table seating. The bar is long and old. Great to see these old bars still in operation. This is the type of place local politicians would drink and talk with patrons about chicago politics. It’s nestled away in a local neighborhood. Parking could be tough but there was plenty available the night we were there. This would be a fun place to bring friends to sit, drink and listen to music or a show if someone is playing live. I would say to check their website to see if they have performances.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stefan Brun
Wonderful story telling event!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Velez
This is the kind of place with that city neighborhood charm that will inspire someone to put in a good book or movie.They have bands and open mics on some nights.It's not on a main drag, so you have to know it's there.Enjoy these kinds of places, Chicago. There are not nearly as many of these as there used to be.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
BluestoneBayVideos
Great place to hang and see local bands. Nice staff. Things get bumping from 8-11
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Leila Gray
What a wonderful crowd and fun open mic!
Atmosphere: 5
Marc Morency
Nothing quite like the Gallery Cabaret.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Charles Cycholl
The Gallery Cabaret has been in business long enough to know what Chicago likes. No nonsense bar offering open mics and great jazz/blues on select evenings.The atmosphere is like an old jazz club meets an old school Chicago speakeasy. Mr. G who runs the soundboard is strictly pro, and does what's needed to make the musicians sound just right.The bar service is attentive, friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. Check the GC out!!
Awesome Bar. Model Citizens Big Band. Third Monday of the month. What a Sound, What a Place. Wow,,,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Jacob L
Good little bar, I always like bars that are within residential areas, a rarity in this country. It makes the place feel more alive and within the community it serves.They have live music here, and the drink prices are standard
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Michael D Harris
Cool dive bar with distinctive interior. Space doesn’t not amplify sound well and can be difficult to have conversation if there’s rock music. Staff seemed limited for weekend night. The music is original and sometimes quite good. Drink prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Jacolyn Parker
Best bar in the city with great staff. Check out the live music ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole Sire
Love the art displayed throughout the bar & good vibe with people, however, service lacked. Ditch the neon green hair & authoritarian ego behind bar.
I watched my friend do her first live performance for her original music here, and it was so very inviting! The decor was unique and fun, and the people behind the bar were very nice. For such a small place, they had quite the audio set-up capability -- as well as a piano! I would love to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the last dive bars with live music every
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
A Hidden Gem..recently Reimagined.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for the show. We knew one of the musical performers the night we went. I don’t think GC serves food. We just drank. There is a little stage in back with some table seating. The bar is long and old. Great to see these old bars still in operation. This is the type of place local politicians would drink and talk with patrons about chicago politics. It’s nestled away in a local neighborhood. Parking could be tough but there was plenty available the night we were there. This would be a fun place to bring friends to sit, drink and listen to music or a show if someone is playing live. I would say to check their website to see if they have performances.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful story telling event!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This is the kind of place with that city neighborhood charm that will inspire someone to put in a good book or movie.They have bands and open mics on some nights.It's not on a main drag, so you have to know it's there.Enjoy these kinds of places, Chicago. There are not nearly as many of these as there used to be.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Great place to hang and see local bands. Nice staff. Things get bumping from 8-11
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
What a wonderful crowd and fun open mic!
Atmosphere: 5
Nothing quite like the Gallery Cabaret.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The Gallery Cabaret has been in business long enough to know what Chicago likes. No nonsense bar offering open mics and great jazz/blues on select evenings.The atmosphere is like an old jazz club meets an old school Chicago speakeasy. Mr. G who runs the soundboard is strictly pro, and does what's needed to make the musicians sound just right.The bar service is attentive, friendly and the drinks are reasonably priced. Check the GC out!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Awesome Bar. Model Citizens Big Band. Third Monday of the month. What a Sound, What a Place. Wow,,,
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Good little bar, I always like bars that are within residential areas, a rarity in this country. It makes the place feel more alive and within the community it serves.They have live music here, and the drink prices are standard
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool dive bar with distinctive interior. Space doesn’t not amplify sound well and can be difficult to have conversation if there’s rock music. Staff seemed limited for weekend night. The music is original and sometimes quite good. Drink prices are reasonable.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 3
Best bar in the city with great staff. Check out the live music ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the art displayed throughout the bar & good vibe with people, however, service lacked. Ditch the neon green hair & authoritarian ego behind bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1