Schubas Tavern

Schubas Tavern has earned its reputation as one of the best small music venues in the country over 30 years. Since 1989, the venue has developed a loyal following of music fans who appreciate excellent sound in an intimate space. Offering a wide range of live music nightly, from rock to jazz to pop to hip hop, Schubas has become a legendary room for breakout Chicago artists and national stars. The building that houses Schubas is a brick and masonry neo-Gothic treasure that’s been a Lakeview neighborhood landmark for over 100 years. Built in 1903 as part of a project undertaken by the Schlitz Brewery, the building was one of hundreds erected at the turn of the century. Often known as “Tied Houses”, Schubas remains one of a handful of these elegant buildings still operating as a saloon.