Looney Bin

Came here with a friend who was booked for his first show at this venue Friday Oct 2, 2015. I met the owner Nick a couple of years ago and have been meaning to make it here. I’m happy that I finally did.
The staff and the regulars were all very friendly and without the attitude I’m so used to at other places outside of Chicago city limits. Nick is certainly fun. I met a a few groups of people and kind of floated around the floor most of the night. Pete played a nice long fun set that everyone seemed to enjoy and when I thought he was done we hung out at the bar and then he got up and played some more. Over the bar is nothing short of cool and prices on drinks are very reasonable. More of my kind of place than some in the city these days. I’m pretty sure they have bands every weekend and comedy shows often and have hosted the likes of Faster Pussycat, Enuff Znuff, Preston Lacey from Jackass, the «f*3k her right in the pu@*y guy», the Bullet Boys, Green Jelly. you get the point. I’ll be back back for sure. For being only an hour outside of Chicago it ws well worth the trip.

Rough crew of regulars, but very friendly. Bartenders are sometimes sarcastic, but likable overall. Not a lot of room, but enough for you and a few friends. Parking is lacking close, but plentiful if you don’t mind walking a few blocks. Usually have live music on Friday and Saturday which is a huge plus. Middle of the road rating because if you can’t get along with a WIDE variety of people, not the place for you. Come in, try it. If you don’t like it, plenty of places within 3 – 6 blocks away.