Vic Theatre/Brew & View

I was at the Vic Theater last night to see comedian Trey Kennedy. It was my first time at The Vic, an iconic Chicago theater over 100 years old. Great...

Went to this theater to see a live Podcast show. Tickets were mobile through the AXS app. Theater it self was general admission seats. First come first...

I've been here for a couple of concerts, not sure what other events might take place here. Not a favorite venue of mine. It is pretty sparse, and when I've...

First time at the Vic Theater and first time seeing Sal Vulcano! This theater was definitely on the smaller side and I felt pretty cramped when I got in...

Probably deserves closer to 3.5 stars, but I'm rounding up because the location is so good being off the L! I saw comedian Pat McGann here last night and...

Nice intimate place to relax and watch movies n have a drink less crowded a hidden gem in Chicago

Terrible terrible terrible. Can’t see the movie because screen is too dark. Sound is muffled. The seats are uncomfortable. Bathrooms are dirty. Don’t see any reason to go here. Wait another week and you can see the movie at home.

Sadly, I was turned away from seeing a movie at this theater. After reading the reviews and attempting to call the front desk several times with no answer, my friend and I came to the consensus that the Brew and View allowed outside food into the theater. A couple of things led us to this idea with the first being that it says so on their Google Maps description and on their customer reviews (see below). Thus, we stopped by the always delicious Blaze pizza and grabbed a few pizzas before heading over to check in to our movie. Upon arrival, the man at the desk pointed to a crumpled up sign and told us that they no longer allowed outside food into the theater and that this policy had been changed 5 years ago. We looked at each other pondering what to do next when the front desk attendant offered to see if the manager would make an exception. We were grateful and hopeful that we would be permitted to enjoy our pizza during the near-empty 6:30 viewing of “Ready Player One.” We proceeded to watch the man engage in a 5 minute search for the manager where he walked up and down stairs, in and out of the building, and in and out of the theater looking for this mystery manager. After several minutes of this and many apologies, he informed us that we could eat our pizza outside of the theater doors, but not inside. We could have been finished with our pizza by the time this message was delivered. In summary, I was not impressed by this staff members customer service nor his problem solving abilities.

Great place, great price. The full bar is nice and right outside the seating area so you don't miss much when you want to run out and grab another drink. Only issue is sound quality but I don't think this place was designed with movies in mind.

Can't beat the prices! Great for a night out with friends. I stayed for a doule feature and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. I was able to quietly talk with the people I was with about the movies and you can get drinks from the bar. Great for a relaxed night out.