DeKalb · Dekalb County, IL
Live music in DeKalb
Scout analyzed 32 DeKalb places and surfaced the ones that actually fit live music.
Places analyzed
32
Matches
11
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
The Flame
Nightlife
PJ's Courthouse Tavern
Local bar with a beer focus, pub fare & live music in an historic former dry-goods store from 1871.
Nightlife
Fatty's Pub & Grille
A university crowd gathers for pre- & post-game drinks, hearty American grub, plus games & trivia.
Nightlife
MVP Sports Bar
Nightlife
Tapa La Luna
Globally inspired tapas & wines delivered in a trendy, polished dining room & in a bar with TVs.
Arts & Culture
Egyptian Theatre
Historic performance space for films, readings, live concerts & an annual haunted house.
Nightlife
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Bright, spacious sports bar decorated with team jerseys, offering sliders, karaoke & football on TV.
Sports & Recreation
Mardi Gras Lanes
Nightlife
Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
Nightlife
Lord Stanley's and the Annex
Long-standing, low-key watering hole supplying pizza & beer by the pitcher, with TVs showing sports.
Food & Drink
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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