Stage 119 — Attraction in Elmhurst

We went to see a Sting cover band we know, performing at Stage 119. The pub is medium sized with a fairly large stage; certainly large enough for a four to six member band, with comfortable space for performance.

The lighting is good, and multimedia projecting is evidently available. There are two levels of seating, one being a step higher than the other, some seating with tables and a dance / standing-audience section. The bar is on the one side of the stage and seems to stock the basic alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Through a door between the stage and the bar, is an area that serves food and more seating, away from the music in the stage room. I didn't go in there to see exactly what that area was for and whether there was another stage.

The bar service was good, and the staff was friendly. I'm all, it was a very...

Good place to see music in downtown Elmhurst- however I cannot rate higher due to charging $2 per plastic cup for tap water (after I paid $10 cover and $$ for multiple drinks). The justification to charge is it’s a “concert venue.” I don’t care- that is crazy and I really think it should change. A ton of “concert venues” aka live music venues in Chicago provide free water cups especially when you’re already paying cover and for drinks. You’re not United Center. Please consider changing...

Stage 119 is a great venue to watch your favorite cover bands. There are alot of tables and waitresses take good care of your drink needs. They do not serve food but you can order from the attached restaurant, Modern Plate, and get it to go and bring it into Stage 119 or make a reservation and eat in the restaurant before the show. Bathrooms are clean. Plenty of free parking in a garage near the entrance. The video screen behind the stage is awesome if...