I like this bar. I really do. Why? Music? Old school classics and rock, Bartenders and owners? They have that friendly family like feel and fast, especially when you are a regular... many times if you aren't. A pool table and sports on the TV's. No extras, no bs, a bar at it's simple goodness, cold beer, fast service, cheap prices and bunch of regulars that will treat you like a regular.... even if you are a Cubs fan.... read more

the bob inn. remember when it was last xmas season? i am sure you do. i do because i was in chicago for one night. one night of drunky fun and good times at the bob inn. i had about a million smokes got to see about a million people i wanted to see and had about a million beers. maybe not, but i am sure i smiled a million times. (THAT is cheesy, but that's how i roll today). hasn't changed a bit. and that's good. read more

If your Spanish please boycott this place. After a hard days work I stop in here for a beer or two, I literally had to wait a full 5 minutes for my first beer in a empty bar. In to my third beer this old man named Steve who was an obvious regular, screamed out loud "Mexicans, SHOOT THEM ALL and LET GOD SORT THEM OUT!" And it was obvious that this was accepted by the corner of regulars and the barkeep. Needless to say I was a little hurt and the rest of my evening was ruined. I don't really care what are racist people opinions but what hurts is the cowardice of it. If I walked in there as a tattoo up gangbanger that just would NOT of happened. And it is they who are deserving of that treatment. But you all need to reimburse my 15usd, please donate to the local church and don't ever expect me or my friends to step foot in that place read more

Large family owned bar. Old skool decor. Cheap drinks. And a Sox bar on the Northside! Hallelujah! (Otherwise it would be a 4 star bar review.) read more

My favorite bar in the city of Chicago. cheap, strong drinks, sweet people, sweet owners, always comfortable.

classic old man bar in chicago. cheap beer and no annoying hipsters. Just neighborhood folk who drink bunches there. Plus, who can't love a bar named Bob? read more

this place is SICK. in a good way. they have free pool, free golden tee, and ELO in the jukebox. there is nothing more to ask for in a dive bar. Oh, except maybe cheap beer...... try the $3 Beck's tall boys. sidenote: i saw the white sox win the world series here and i'm not sure there will ever be a happier day. ever. read more

hell yeah i love the bob inn. three dollar tall becks and tall labatt blues every day! and they play hockey games! and the bartenders are a buncha classy gals. apparently back in the fireside bowl days this place was hoppin and got tons of business.. now it's pretty chill and usually there isn't a crowd. especially on weekdays. i've gone here the past two years for my birthdays and i've had a great time everytime. make sure you check this place out. they got a pool table too! read more

This is a simple, nice little dive bar. It's clean, pleasant and there's a pool table in the back. A great place for a cheap drink with friends, and if you ask for it...there's a stash of Fat Tire in the cooler. read more

This is my new favorite bar. Mainly because it's the closest one to my house, but also because the bathrooms have "The Bob Inn" in tile on the floor (it may as well spell out "class" if you know what I mean). Also it never gets as full or as pretentious as The Whirlaway. Very nice indeed. read more

Nicest ladies on earth... if you don't like this bar, you are a complete idiot or an asshole.

There's nothing clever on the walls. There's no whimsical or retro theme to the bar. The beer selection is typical. The atmosphere is very bar-like. It's a very average bar. However, I always have fun when I go. You gotta go on Thirsty Thursday and check out the Coffin Banger - the best DJ in the city. Also, if your lucky the Tamale Man will show up. read more

My wife and I lived a couple doors down for about 4 years. This was our bar, and rightfully still is, even though we now live in San Diego. It was our home. We watched countless Bears games, Sox games, and an occasional Bulls game. We watched the horrors of 9/11 from the bar. We even had a set of keys behind the bar for when we got locked out (even though Jimmy showed us how to pick our locks!). It is a true Chicago bar with all the love and personality you would expect. I stop in every time I go home and the cold Budweiser is capped before I even sit down. It is nice to go to a place where everyone knows your name (sorry for the 'Cheers' reference, but its fitting). Honestly my eyes are watering as I write this, because these people are family. There's not a lot of places like it in Chicago anymore, sadly. To all developers who threaten the Bob Inn: watch yourselves. There are many people who love this place and will not stand for your tactics. Just back off and go somewhere else. You aren't welcome here (unless you want to make new friends, then stop in!). Oh yeah, best jukebox in town hands down. My love to Annie and Jimmy and all the girls behind the bar. GO SOX!!!!! To all you Cubs fans who want to leave nasty reviews: did you realize that even YOU were welcomed into the Bob Inn in spite of your obnoxious attitudes? If you don't want to be in a great bar that happens to be a Sox bar, dont come in, but leave your negative comments to yourselves. And go up North and cheer on your sorry team. read more

Awesome dive bar. Close to public transportation (always a plus), cheap drinks, and super friendly staff. The bathrooms are also pretty decent, from what I remember of it: I'm pretty sure I blacked out in it. I suffered no injuries and didn't pick up the Swine Flu: BEST. read more

The Bob Inn is an alright place to go when the other bars in the area are too crowded.

This my favorite North Side White Sox bar in the city. Last year I went to watch the Bears game there with some friends and they had free sloppy joes and beef sandwiches. AWESOME! read more

Love this bar. Never crowded. Well-lit. The bartenders are friendly and quick. And there's a pool table. It's basically every dive bar I've ever been to, but the bartenders were NICE. read more

Staff is great, real friendly I've only been a few times but the most recent visit was the Bob Inn Christmas party. With every beer you got three raffle tickets in which you had the chance to win party mix nuts and Christmas Hams!!! The owner wore a personal mike announcing the raffle winnings in a very familiar Grandpa's a little buzzed sort of way, I loved it (aside from the 40 something wench bitter about her job, and not to shy to yell about it.) Aside from festive visits it's never really packed decent Juke box and pool/game fare. read more

Only been here a few times. No complaints. Cheap drinks. The bartenders are always real nice. Definitely a Chicago neighborhood bar. And that's never a bad thing. read more

the Bob Inn is pretty cool, they have Christmas decorations up year-round that have a furry smoke-type coating. Beers are CHEAP, and the company is entertaining. read more

The bob's a great dive, with some serious local regs. We stopped in for a few shots and some champagne of beers while we caught the ass-end of the cubs first loss to the Dbacks. I couldn't tell if there were any sox fans there because all i could see was cubs hats. It was quite packed because of the game and we were still able to get drinks right away. A definite plus. Bob on Inn! read more

Bob Inn is like a grandpa bar in that I feel super young and hidden in a hole in the wall of some other time when I go there. I've only been here on weeknights and never when it was really crowded. Cheap beer and nice bartenders. read more

If you are a Cubs fan looking for craft beer then this isn't the place for you.It is however a very friendly down to earth bar with friendly staff and regulars. Been here a few times now and it's a great bar to relax and just watch a game or even Wheel of Fortune. No tap beers just a selection of cheapish bottled beer. Finally the jukebox has a mind of its own and likes to play Don't Stop Believing 3 times in a row so you have been warned. read more

Good place to overhear other people's conversations about traffic, work, and marital problems. The place is usually pretty empty every time I went, which is very good for improving my pool game. Yay! read more

Low cost and super chill with an old-school midwestern vibe. Very salt of the earth. Love to go there to truth-talk with friends one on one. read more

Clean locals bar. Except for the boisterous older Chicago gentleman in here I felt like I was up North Wisconsin. They could use better beer as their best offer seemed to be Guinness, but I'm guessing the regulars like it that way. read more

This is what a Chicago neighborhood bar is all about. It ain't fancy. The lighting leaves something to be desired. The pool table is old. The decor is all about slapdash beer promos from generations past, the booze selection is slim. But, the regulars and the people behind the bar and are great people, unpretentious in a neighborhood that suffers from pretension, and they don't take shit. If you're looking for a shot and a beer and maybe a local sports game without distraction this is the place. If you want a great cocktail and a deep selection of craft beer, there are other places a few blocks away . Please keep walking. read more

This Logan Square bar is a fun hideout to drink cheap beer/liquor with the locals and watch TV whether it be sports or Law and Order. There is plenty of seating, free Golden tee, and a pool table in the back. Bears and Cubs memorabilia adorn the well stocked bar and bathrooms are spacious and clean. Hang out with some old timers in the afternoon, drink Old Style, talk about the neighborhood, and then grab some carry out beers to get ready for your next venue of debauchery. read more

So I went here a few months ago for my friends birthday and i wasn't impressed. It was a saturday night , so it was packed in there, which confused me cause the place really wasn't that cool. It was a mix of old drunk men and 21 year old hipsters with attitudes. I had to go to the bathroom and there were some girls standing in front of the door. I said " excuse me" and they all gave me the evil eye cause i asked them to move. Chill with the tude!! Maybe the bar would be better on a weekday but i think i'll stick to goin to Gold Star. read more

the Bob Inn is where I would go when I wanted to run out for a few drinks and conversation with friends, without having to worry about things being too loud, too expensive, or too dramatic. Fun jukebox, plenty of places to sit, and a great place to watch a Sox game. read more

They've got a pool table and really cheap beer. The music depends on the DJ, but this guy was pretty decent. We also enjoyed his hundreds of CDs that he had spread out across an entire side of the bar... read more

I want to and have always wanted to love this place, but I just can't. It is not the quaintest of dives and the beer is $2.75 a bottle??? wtf. Bartenders have always been kinda standoffish. The owner is a sweetheart, but the rest is not very appealing. read more

Love it! Cheap drinks, great selection, ample space, and (rare for many local bars)...nice bathrooms! Definitely worth checking out if you life in the area or will be around. read more

Great dive, great service, it's always a good place to "Bob Inn" and see what's going on.

Bob Inn is the ultimate! I live less than a block down the street and it is my always go-to bar. I have a lot of friends from different countries and I make sure when they visit that they all spend one night here. Recently I had two sisters from Norway I went to high school with there and they loved it. It's even excellent for when you're on your lonesome and just need a shot or two. Definitely my favorite bar in the immediate area to bust down to and have a beer. The bartenders/regulars are always friendly and welcoming, which is my favorite part. Definitely recommend! read more

I recently moved very close to the Bob Inn. I've been a regular at a sister bar to the Bob Inn for years, so when I moved to the area I figured I should start giving it a try. This past Saturday I went after their Barathon event, and was having a great time until I was met with some very unpleasant customers (who I assume were also regulars). I did nothing to provoke them, yet they were very rude to me, and I could tell they were talking about me behind my back the whole night. At one point, one of the bartenders even joined in with them. I hate to be so petty, but I definitely did not feel welcomed at what is supposed to be a friendly neighborhood bar, and it will take a lot of convincing to ever go back. read more

Love the reviews here. But as a "regular" I want to point out that it is not Bob's or The Bob. It is simply the Inn. Hope to see some of you there on a weekday! read more

Exactly what a good bar should be. A nice dark place to drink your worries away.

I went to Bob Inn the first weekend I moved here and that was back in 2001. This place sccares me still. The service wasnt bad, but it wasnt friendly. I was watching a football game there and was too scared to get excited since it was very quiet. I think I got Crabs from the seat also. read more

I noticed this place when I first moved in down the street and hadn't thought much of it. I never really saw anyone outside or bothered to venture in. A couple months ago I finally wandered in and was pleasantly surprised. It's actually a lot larger than it looks from the outside, the bartender Annie is really sweet and down to earth, there's a pool table, and a jukebox. They have great cheap beers and give you back quarters for laundry. All in all I have to say its my new favorite dive. read more