Absolutely the greatest neighborhood bar in the world ! Great rotating selection of beer and cocktails, impeccably maintained free 9 ft pool table, beautiful patio, special events like trivia, bingo, live music (often starting in the afternoon), never a cover charge -- tip hard!Coolest bar cat Mel! Different vibes at different times but always friendly and welcoming . Eclectically and tastefully decorated. Clean bathrooms. Bring your own food or order from a zillion Devon area restaurants. There's a reason it's been around for 50+ years. read more

This place, 'Cary's Lounge', is LEGEND. One Thing I love about this place is everyone is welcome, everyone makes at least (1) one new cool friend every visit. They have (5+) five plus perfectly placed TVs for multiple viewing. Friendly Billiards (pool) area. There is plenty street parking available on both sides of the street, however, most vehicular parking stalls get sucked up (occupied) early evening. Regulars park in the back, baby. multiple bathrooms and entryways read more

Awesome bar that gave me a true welcome visiting Chicago for the first time. The atmosphere, KL the bartender, Pete the owner, Mel the cat and all of the locals made it a great experience. Couldn't have asked for a more friendly vibe. Whether you're a local or visiting, make sure to stop in and have a beverage or two. This is an absolute must when visiting Chicago. read more

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Cool dive bar way up on the NW side, Little India. It's no frills but still has several cool aspects like cheap beer, a nice patio with a fire pit out back, a pool table, live music sometimes, and a bar cat. I had never heard of it, living on the south side, but I can see why people like it and if this place was in my neighborhood I'm sure I'd come by often. The people there were friendly, my friends and I ended up striking up conversations with 2 other guys there whom we'd never met. Also has lots of space, both indoor and outdoors, which you don't always get with bars like these. Definitely worth checking out if you like dive bars and don't mind taking trek up here. There's lots of permit restrictions, so you'll likely have to do metered parking on Devon, or right off Devon. read more

Cary's Lounge is what a Chicago bar should be -- old-school friendly without getting too cute, not too big, with a lot going on, which takes real effort by the owner, Pete. When you're organizing trivia contests, booking music for the stage in the window, sponsoring pool table teams, feeding the cat that thinks it's the owner, you can't phone the job in. You're working it. My wife and I entered the chili contest last Sunday and lost but we didn't care. Had a great time. read more

The GM, (a cat) has his own bar stool. Cool tavern amid Little India. Hungry? Get some shwarma and settle in. Kitchy, fun, friendly. Parking stinks but you shouldn't be driving really : ) read more

We live in Edgewater and love that Cary's is a neighborhood spot. We usually just call it Mel's because the bar cat named Mel is a friendly little guy who is definitely a draw to the bar. Great beer on tap and good drinks. No food but there are many good food places nearby to bring take out in from. read more

Cary's Lounge - Mel out on the back patio with us. - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great beer selection, fire pit out back, occasional live music and art shows. A pretty cool neighborhood bar.

Great neighborhood bar in an unexpected spot on Devon. Great tap selection, cool artwork, extra friendly service, furry bar cat (Hi Mel!!!)excellent pool table, airy back porch. Will go back for sure. read more

Was out leafletting for an event back in January - two of my peace peeps and I stopped in here. The bar is still all the same kinds of awesome. What changed is . . . *lip quivers* *tears begin* THE LITTLE TURTLE DIED!! RIP poor little turtle . . . Chuck "Broke, Bitter, Blind" Mertz of "This is Hell" on WNUR 89.5 comes here Saturday afternoons after his 9AM-12 (super lefty) radio show. Have been meaning to catch that, but haven't gotten around to it yet. read more

Very kind and attentive staff, great vibe inside- not too loud but love the low lighting and the string lights they have set up. They also have a little bowl of goldfish out every few seats on the bar which I think is awesome! They are constantly refilling. I personally love having something to snack on when I'm drinking so I loved that extra step of customer service :) Also! We ordered incredible Indian food from zaiqa next store. Truly the best chicken tikka I've ever had, and I'd put that on their page as well but they aren't on Yelp! read more

Came here recently for MALORTOPIA! Had such a great time. The bartender was fantastic and the other patrons were awesome. There was even a cute dog wandering! I would totally be back if ever in the neighborhood, but unfortunately there just for a single event. Parking is easily available but pay to park on the street. There is an outdoor patio out in the back that is awesome. They don't serve food, but there is TONS of food options nearby. read more

Finally stumbled in. Nice place, like the kind of place that can't be replicated nice. Legit and authentic Chicago Bar on perhaps the most ethnic street in Chicago. (I wish Devon had more bars, would really make the area an entertainment district.) The beer selection should please anyone and everyone. No food but free pool....with a catch as some people linger on the table. read more

Went here last Saturday and the bartender added whatever tip they wanted for themselves onto my tab. Never coming here again!

Watered down poor service. Loud crappie Mean people. Not a neighborhood place. No mixed drinks. If there is a lower rating I would give it. Stinks like urine read more

went here last night, a friend invited me to come listen to a friends band. First impression: I live about 6 blocks from here and have never heard of it. I'm thinking that place has got be right in the middle of Little India. Well it is! Unbelievable, all these Indian, Pakistani and ethic shops and then what do ya know? A joint with an Old Style on tap, sign. I came in, met up with my friend, looked around and thought...cool. I got almost immediate attention from the bartender, so I ordered for myself and two others. She came back with the drinks and a smile and says, let's see...that will be $10.50. I'm thinkin, no she didn't , $10.50? That's too cheap. At these prices I'll be wasted in about two hours! If you happen to be in Little India for food stop by. There was an awful, country rock band there. They advertise karaoke, don't remember what night, but with cheap drinks like that, I could see getting smashed enough to make an ass of myself in public. There's a nice pool table in back Lot's of wannabe pool hustlers there too. Very diverse crowd. . check it out. I would have given it more stars if not for the shitty country band. At least, I think they play for free. This should be filed under dive bars. Oh yeah, and there's warm water and paper towels in the restrooms. Nice little touch. read more

Awesome local spot! If you like pool, this is the place for you. Free professional size table with great competition. Great juke box and occasionally really good live music. read more

Thousands of people on Devon for Ramadan, I first thought it was a fire and not a holiday. Unfortunately, for Cary's Muslims don't drink alcohol, at least in public, so I checked out this bar to get a break from the madness on Devon. What a creative and fun bar in the neighborhood. Very welcoming, nice bartender and a great view of Devon. Loved the decor! Authentic and original. Fun place! Check it out! read more

An okay bar to go to. I found the crowd to be kinda weird here...the food is okay, nothing really special. Not a place you're going to want to go back to again and again. read more

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I went here for the first time recently with some friends for a post-happy hour drink on a Friday night. Cary's was practically empty when we arrived and didn't get much more crowded as the evening progressed, which was nice. They do have live music there, but no band was playing that night. The jukebox selection was good and there was plenty of seating. Free pool and darts were also a plus. In addition, this is a dog-friendly bar, which adds to the friendly, neighborhood atmosphere. My one major complaint has to do with the odor emanating from the men's room. It smelled like people had urinated all over the floor in there or something because every time the door opened, the smell was overpowering and wafted across the entire back part of the bar, which is where the tables are. That may have just been a one-time thing, but it didn't exactly make me want to sit in that area again. read more

Small, cramped, full of old people and music sucks. Was harassed by two trashy women for being a millennial to the point I had to leave. Very scuzzy clientele. Was just out having a fun time with friends and they deff lost my business forever. Management did nothing. Byyyeeeeeeeee read more

Alright, this place is a real deal. My friend and I visited this lovely establishment a couple of weeks ago, and expected the worst. To be honest, the surrounding neighborhood is a bit sketchy. Too far east on Devon to be Little India, too far west to be truly frightening. Hopefully you get the picture. She and I were hoping for a comfy little 'dive' bar, and that's totally what we got! They have a great jukebox, good selection of beers, and the barkeeps are very attentive and fun to talk to. Make sure to go on a Saturday night, because that is 'Craoke' night. You may get to see the owner, Pete, give Bob Dylan a run for his money. read more

We love this local treasure. The people, the drinks, and the neighborly vibes keep us coming back. Not to mention one of the best pool tables around. read more

My new little secret place to go to after I am done working in the area. Super solid spot, cheap beers and willing to let new people in as long as they sit away from the regulars playing pool. Find me here on Monday nights. read more

Went here after dinner on the South-Asian part of Devon. read on yelp it was divey, and it wasn't really what i'd describe as a dive. sure, it wasn't posh by any stretch, but it was well-kept. People were friendly and a bit rambunctious, and the blues band was surprisingly good, especially for no cover. read more

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Great spot. Music. Atmosphere. Food from the owner. They really make you feel at home at cary's. They remember your name. There are african masks on the wall. Ok. They are dog lovers. Bring your dog in with you. That's perfect. Interesting people with interesting stories. You never know what might happen. Recently did some remodling, and the place looks better than ever. Pool table. Clean bathrooms. 6 stars. read more

We were playing in a co-ed soccer league around the corner and stopped in after every game this season. Excellent neighborhood bar where the locals and bar staff are welcoming, great special offers and prices on drinks too. On the last game of the season, the bar even ordered and paid for pizza as a thank you for our business! Come on down! Sports on various TVs, juke box and pool table in the back. read more

Fantastic staff, reasonably priced drinks, and a great place to shoot pool. Outdoor patio area in the back is nice too. Real cool neighborhood bar. read more

This is a great little bar with a nice outdoor patio. The bartender was friendly and engaging. The have a large selection of beers on tap, and a pool table. There is also a fascinating collection of masks hanging on the wall. I would definitely go back! read more

Best pool table in the city, and atmosphere and owner are awesome. The back patio and service are spectacular. Fun group of regulars too.

This place was a dive 20 years ago and I can only imagine what it is like now. Sure,you can drink cheap here. This place is one of the few in the neighborhood that's still around,so they must be doing something right. Not sure what that is,but they have survived for a long time in an area that has had its ups and downs. read more

This joint is pretty fantastic. Good tunes, good draft selection, great staff. Lovely place for a low-key night out.

Just moved into the neighborhood and my brother-in-law showed us to this little gem. They have a good selection of beer at decent prices. It's not an upscale establishment, but it has its own charm. I frequently judge the quality of a place by its bathrooms, and I was surprised that the little ladies' room was clean and not in the least bit frightening. A great place to have a few beers after work. read more

Cary's is pretty great. The owners and bartenders are awesome. The regulars are even nice. The location adds nicely to the charm. I'm from Rogers Park (made and stayed) and this is my favorite bar in the neighborhood. The night my dog died, Cary's is where I went to nurse my sadness. There happened to be a live blues band playing that night, which was perfect. The bartender was totally sympathetic and sweet. Another night, I was there for a bartender's birthday party. There was a DJ playing the best (awful) 90s dance music, and it was serious fun. Why Cary's *just* misses 5 stars: I've heard rumors about a free Indian buffet but never seen it. The free pool table is almost always occupied by guys who take pool way too seriously. The shape of the bar makes for limited seating. read more

Every time I come in town I meet my friend here for a drink. Definitely one of my favorite neighborhood bars to go to. Drinks are reasonably priced, the bartender is great and the people are chatty. Love this place! read more

This place is right around the corner from me, and it took me 3 years of living here to make my way over. It's very much a neighborhood bar. They have a really top-notch beer selection, if you like that sort of thing. I'm usually "that asshole" that asks the bartender to make a mojito, and they do a pretty good mojito! I think they grill on Sundays a lot too, so you can grab a burger. My real favorite thing about Cary's? They let me bring my dog in! read more

One amazing bar n lounge. A chill environment with the kindest of people to take care of anything you request. Mixed drinks are always perfect as well as an excellent selection. Quickly has become a regular spot for me. I saw one extremely alien review from a "Tom" that makes me think he either reviewed the wrong place or is just a complete moron. read more

This is a pretty cool and rustic place. Vey interesting unique food one can order here. Service is excellent, the music and atmosphere in general was quite friendly. Big fan, would come again. read more

It's so out of place, but it's great. I love all the masks on the wall. Bartenders are all so friendly. Drinks are cheap, and they carry a decent variety of micro-brews. I'm so glad to live within walking distance of this place. It's perfect for us. read more

Went here last night to check it out. I've always seen it but never went in. Seems like a cool place to grab a drink with someone and just hang out. The bartender was really nice and she told us about some new improvements the bar has made such as an outdoor beer garden that they just put in, and encouraged us to come back. I think what's most interesting about this place is that it's right in the middle of W Devon Ave which is mostly a Indian/Pakistani Area, being Pakistani I would assume majority of people in that area are Muslim and do not drink. But I guess they are still in business so they are doing fine! I would come back here if I'm in the area again. read more