"If the Dolly Parton portrait and all the cowboy memorabilia weren’t clear about what you’ll be hearing at Carol’s Pub, the big painted words outside say it all: “Live Country and Western Music.” Since 1972, this large, divey bar in Uptown has been a hot spot for twangy guitars and banjos, Johnny Cash cover bands, and even some line-dancing. Should you need to fuel up before stepping on the dancefloor, they have some solid bar food like burgers, chicken tenders, and fried pickles, plus plenty of daily drink deals. And while most performers at Carol’s are country artists, it’s worth checking their event calendar or Instagram for surprise performances—Wilco did a secret show at Carol’s in 2022." - john ringor, nick allen
Kim Kovacik
