On a whim, I found myself inside Vintage Oak. The decor is very chic and classic, easy on the eyes…read more The drink menu is something to explore, trust me, be adventurous! I challenge you to try something on the menu that you normally wouldn't and thank me later! The bartender was so on point and kept the atmosphere going, that losing track of time can easily happen! I enjoyed my time here and would have no problem returning

Has to be one of the nicest places in Crete. It looks too fancy to be here. Vintage Oak is a good…read moreplace for whiskey. Certainly they have a lot. There's a ton to choose from at pretty good prices, and there's also a small but good food menu. Came in recently and we got a few drinks and food. It wasn't that busy and we were one of the few inside the last time here. There's also a patio you have to walk through to get inside. It's about $7 for a cocktail. Most of these are made with whiskey. I liked the Oak Old Fashioned. This is Bullett Rye with aromatic and orange bitters, Fever Tree seltzer, and a sugar cube to top it off. Also we had the Pretzels And Dip. It's $7 for a few. This comes with a choice of cheese or mustard. It seemed like the prices were cheap. They could have charged a lot more and people wouldn't have thought anything of this. Good drinks and food. It also has good prices. The selection and quality of the whiskeys along with the food makes it a value.

This review is only for the cocktails. They have a private parking lot and a very small bar. Less…read morethan 10 seats I think. There are probably another 15-20 tables scattered around the place. The drinks were excellent. The espresso martini was the girlfriend's favorite and she had a few. The service was spot on. The music was a tad loud but so were all the people talking. Will definitely come back to try the food and some more cocktails. It is located in the back of a strip mall which is odd but definitely worth the trip.

What a cute, intimate place! I have gone with my significant other and with friends. We always have…read morefun! The food is good and the drinks are even better. The staff is attentive and so welcoming. They are very knowledgeable and offer the best options to our drinks with food.

Great spot in Munster to grab a beer! Connect your card and enjoy the awesome beer selection!…read more Food is solid and staff is great. Pro Tip: private room upstairs for parties that has 6 taps ready!!

Last minute decision to go out to eat on a Saturday evening and we made a great decision for 313…read moreTaproom. The service was good once we figured it all out. It was a cozy restaurant with music playing at a volume low enough that you can carry on a conversation. The food is good but not great, but that's not the main attraction of this place. The main attraction is the 30+ self-serve beer taps which allow you to buy as little or as much as you desire. There is a wide variety of beers that can be sampled. The concept is very of having a tab card which you use when ordering food, mixed drinks and the taps. We will definitely stop in if we are ever in the area.

We stopped by the Victor Bar after dinner on Saturday for our first visit. It is a small place with…read morea booth running the length of the bar and stools along the bar. We had to wait for a few minutes for a seat but got scored two seats at the bar. We tried several cocktails including a dealers choice one based on green chartreuse and one with mezcal, both of which showed off the bartenders skills. Highly recommend!!

Victor Bar is very cute!!…read more I was very impressed by the cocktails and the service from Caesar was phenomenal! Definitely will return!

I love a cute little bar, and this spot definitely delivers. I've been to Inkwell a couple of times…read morenow, and it always has such a great vibe cozy, stylish, and just the right energy. The drinks are really good too. I'd recommend getting there early before it gets crowded. Plus, there's street parking available, which is always a bonus.

Well priced bar with good prices, quality cocktails, and a strong identity in West Loop…read more Out of the options you have in West Loop, this one works perfectly for something slightly more lowkey. This is a great place to go for friendly ambiance to not break the bank.

The Chicago food tour commences... First stop, drinks at Bisous! This cocktail bar was listed no…read more 39 on the top 50 bars in North America for 2025. It was no wonder when we arrived that there was a line out the door. We waited around 45 minutes, and the bouncer was a really nice fellow who kept track of the numbers and people at the door. Upon entering, we were immersed in a dimly lit retro-style lounge. It was quite loud inside and packed as we walked to our seats. The server was great at taking our orders and offering suggestions. I opted for the French 75, which featured sparkling wine and mixed gin, brandies, and citrus. The drink was delicious, but STRONG. I don't know what they put in the cocktails in America, but I am always finished after one drink. Needless to say, we were all struggling to finish our own drinks. My favourite touch was the coasters, I ended up keeping all of them so that I can reuse them at my galentines event next year. The 'bisous' with the kiss on the other side is a perfect touch! I think the drinks are fairly priced for USD. I would love to return someday to try other drinks and bar bites, and also try their sister bar, Sparrow.

My boyfriend and I were visiting Chicago (from Las Vegas) 2 weeks ago, and were very excited to…read morecheck out Bisous, as it looked nice inside and had good reviews. Imagine my shock when we didn't even make it past the bouncer because he was so rude, AS OTHER RECENT REVIEWS HAVE MENTIONED AS WELL! We had dinner nearby and walked to Bisous after, and saw there was a line of 5 or 6 people outside. We expected this as we knew Bisous is a first come, first serve bar. We were curious what the wait time would look like, so we approached the front door to ask a host or employee inside (we assumed there'd be a desk with an employee working it who could give us a wait time). We had no problem waiting, just wanted to see how long they estimated it would be! Before we could even fully open the door, the bouncer swung the door open from the other side and hit me with the door. I stumbled back a few steps and he looked at us and said, and I quote, "What do you want?". I laughed at first because I thought he was joking and putting on a tough guy act. He was not. We quickly explained we just wanted to see what the wait time was, and he said "don't you see there's a line outside?" We said yes, and explained we just wanted to know a rough estimated wait time. He just blankly stared at us while ushering us out. Both my boyfriend and I have worked in customer-service roles for a very, very long time. This encounter was not only extremely rude and unprofessional, but he also hit me hard enough with the door to send me stumbling back, and then said nothing about it and continued to address us in a tone that was nothing less than annoyed and irritated. We didn't end up going inside because that encounter left such a bad taste in our mouths. I don't believe in spending my money at establishments that don't treat their customers with the bare minimum respect they deserve! Bummed we didn't get to experience it, as I'm sure it was lovely inside and I can only hope the rest of the employees were much more kind and accommodating, or at least able to answer a simple question. Fire your "bouncer" (??) and hire someone with some basic customer service and communication skills!!

Amazing service and drinks! One of the oldest breweries in Illinois and the distillery tour is so…read moremuch fun!

Great food, comes out quickly! Delicious handcrafted drinks always a good time at TDC!read more

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

Never pay for reserved seating for live entertainment. We paid for 7 and could not get a table nor…read more7 seats together. They finally offered to place 7 random chairs in the aisle ( UNACCEPTABLE). This was booked for a bday celebration and ended up a total bust. I'm so disappointed at the poor management of seating for live entertainment events.

A WONDERFUL EVENING ***************…read moreGoing back to the old neighborhood "Martini Bar" in Celebration of a Friend's Birthday, was a night to remember! After twenty-five years of moving on in community status the experience was priceless! In the interest of security and being searched before entering this wonderful establishment the Director of Security affectionately known as "BOSS," was non-intrusive and more professional and secret than the U. S. Secret Service! The Five Star Experience was just that! The Food and reasonably priced and potent and Eye-Opening Cocktails were worth the wait at the crowed bar! The music was just the right amount of loud and had a variety of genres. I am glad that my wife insisted that I attend this function with her! It was good to see friends from the neighborhood again! ~ LCIII Lamar and Vanessa Chapman Hinsdale, Illinois

The bartenders were nice and made suggestions on drinks. The only reason I gave a 3 is because the…read moredrinks are overpriced. Ordered 3 juices and a Jameson and ginger ale, $32. The Jameson is $18 for a drink....got a different drink $18 for that drink as well. I'm convinced they don't sell anything under 18 unless it beer or wine. I do not need to patronize this establishment again.

Great drinks and whiskey flights. Nice grown people vibe! Enjoyed my visits. Bartenders are…read moreknowledgeable about the different whiskeys.