The Bassment is on Hubbard Street in River North, behind a black curtain that pulls back to reveal a lounge with gold accents, exposed brick, and a 1960s British Invasion aesthetic that works better than the description makes it sound.

The live music stage handles up to 240 people. Thursday and Friday until 2am, Saturday until 3am. Handcrafted cocktails, a proper bar program, and the kind of energy that comes from a room designed for music rather than background noise.