Old school & local - cash only. Attached to a good pizza place. Just a fun place to have a drink…read morewith friends. It's a friendly comfortable place tucked away on Ferry Road. Go see a movie then go have some pizza and a drink. Be

Fantastic fresh fish sandwich and fries! Friendly service with very reasonable prices. Great…read moreFriday lunch!

I've been there a couple of times recently on either a Thursday or Friday. There's a gentleman with…read moredreadlocks who have taken in the initiative to notice who I am and know what I like when he sees me he offers it. Everyone else behind that bar ignores you and serves the people who they know first no matter if you're sitting there 15 minutes or 20 minutes before someone else comes in. majority of them loves the attention of people who they know so they'll come first before you.. other than that, this is a place I would come to and feel comfortable where I could be me

Last night was my first time there in over 8-9 years. And I was really impressed at the…read moreupgrade/remodel of the bar. Yeah it's still a hole in the wall bar but who doesn't love a good hole in the wall?? The DJ played some really good music. I was hanging out with a few buddies for the first time so it wasn't too loud. Drinks were reasonable $2 shots of tequila!! LOVES IT!!! The bartenders didn't play that whole "I don't see you" game. It was an older crowd which wasn't bad either. I'm thinking of making this a regular hang out spot.

I had a blast there and the hubby and I just came to be entertained, have a bev or two, and enjoy…read moreour first night ever in Chicago. Friendly people, staff, and a lot of broadway/musical sing along. I mean I sang out loud, watched the vids, had some drinks, and just let loose. Exceptionally decorated for the holidays, and what great music after the broadway/musical singing. Just perfect introduction to the fun that awaited. Awesome place!

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

What the lack in size they make up for in heart…read more Dennis who I assume is the owner along with his partner made us feel so welcome. I didn't get the bartenders name, but, he was great too. The Saturday night cabaret (cutest little cabaret in the basement of the bar) didn't go on, because everyone was exhausted, it was game day for Notre Dame. (52 to 0, you have a hard time calling in a contest....Irish ruled!) The men's room is very tiny, definitely room for only one at a time, but it is spotless. In fact the whole place is spotless.... They almost had us talked in to staying an extra night to have Sunday night dinner with them. I want to go back there soon.

Went here with some friends the other night and had a great time! The bar area has plenty of cozy…read moreseating and a touchscreen music player on the wall! There is a door on the side of the bar that leads to a covered back patio with seating and a large table for people to sit around! Then stepping off the deck leads you into the fire pit seating area where you can sit back laugh and have a drink! The owners are amazing people very friendly and funny! Loved it will be back for sure!

La Cueva (The Cave) is an LGBTQ historic site -- it is known as the oldest Latino drag bar in the…read morecountry. This is a bit of a misnomer, as the performers are women -- male to female trans women. La Cueva has been around for 30 years, providing a place for trans Latinas to work and gay Latinos to belong. I have been to La Cueva several times with Mexican friends. Everyone in the bar is either a macho cowboy (vaquero) or a Miss Kitty (transvestida), just like in the saloon on the old Gunsmoke television series, The drag shows are great. The talent and effort which the performers put into their acts make the show well worth watching. The drinks are a bit overpriced, It helps to have someone in your party who speaks Spanish. There is an interesting article about La Cueva in Gapers Block, a Chicago ezine, at http://gapersblock.com/ac/2011/02/17/hanging-on-by-a-sequin/ which details the bars history and current status. There are people in the bar's neighborhood who would prefer to see the bar shut down. They claim the bar attracts street prostitutes. If you think you might ever want to visit La Cueva I suggest you do so sooner rather than later.

What a wonderful place with many friendly people...we sat through a most festive drag show with…read morelots dancing...I really had a difficult time guessing genders or preferences but I had so much fun I kept ordering drinks...can't wait to go back...nothing like this in New York, Los Angeles. ..Long Beach or any other place I've visitied...and I have visited a lot...even better than Mexico City...

We had a great experience at second story bar!…read more Make sure when you arrive to look up for the gay pride flag to let you know you are in the correct spot. The drinks were a great price and the vibe was great being in the heart of downtown Chicago. Def one to check out!

My favorite bar in Chicago, by far one of the best kept secrets in the queer world...when you're a…read moreregular, it's like a gay Cheers. Decor is a mix of eclectic modern and 1975 Wisconsin basement bar and that's meant as high praise. You won't find a stronger cocktail in Chicago and the prices are reasonable. Super great place to visit if you're from out of town and staying in/near the Loop or Streeterville. Be willing to talk to the regulars and you'll be set up with great local recommendations for the rest of your trip. Best bartenders in town, too!

We stayed at The Dunes for a pageant recently and had such a fun time! It was so convenient to stay…read morethere after the event. The room was fine and did the job. It was quiet and we couldn't hear anyone in neighboring rooms. The bed was comfy and the room was clean. We had a standard king room on the second floor. Check-in was easy and our front door overlooked the pool. I don't think the pool was open when we were there because it was still chilly outside. It was a great experience, but frankly it was just a bummer that it felt like the entire space was geared towards gay men rather than queer PEOPLE as a whole. As a queer woman, I just wish it had felt like I was represented too, but it's okay cause not every space is for me! I also don't know if it's the norm, but the bar was pretty empty for a Saturday night which just didn't give the vibe for dancing I was hoping for. All the staff were so kind and helpful. Would totally stay here again if needed/staying in the area and would recommend to someone who is curious! I don't think I'd seek it out independently just because I live in Grand Rapids and it's only about 45 minutes away and again, feels like the vibe is more focused on men.

Great fun place on weekends .. they do charge to use the pool.. and the shows, except sunday…read more. T dance is great on Sunday. And a wooded area you can explore, the bartender at the front inside bar is full of attitude.. pour very very weak drinks. Monday at 9. Is trivia night.. rooms are very outdated for the price. Super expensive on weekends

I love this place great atmosphere and amazing bar tenders always feel Like family when we arriveread more

This was my first visit to vickies, what a fun place. I'd say it's a drive bar.. but clean and…read moreorganized! Saturday night is karaoke night and that was a blast to watch! The MC was fun, and lots of talented singers preformed! Good bar selection as far as beer and liquor go, and very friendly bar tenders as well! I'm not 100 percent on food, noticed some pizza boxes but not much else! Worth it to check out if you are in the area! Very fun

I've been going here for years I love this place. The drinks are always good. And the staff is…read morehilarious

This was my first visit, and honestly, the experience started going downhill before I even got…read moreinside. The building is surrounded by barbed wire and the entrance is locked, so walking up to it feels less like arriving at a venue and more like checking into a correctional facility. Then came the door staff. The attitude was completely unnecessary. If you're going to charge a cover, at least be professional about it. I was initially told the wrong cover amount, and when I asked about an ATM since they only take cash, I was basically told to go find one down the street. In 2026, we're still cash-only for cover charges? Be serious. After finally getting inside, I quickly realized I had paid $10 for the privilege of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers because there was literally nowhere to sit. The place was packed, which is great for business, but not so great for customers who are expected to pay a cover and then spend the entire night standing around. I stayed about 30 minutes because my friends were there, but the vibe had already been ruined at the door. Nothing kills a night out faster than rude customer service before you've even made it inside. By the way when I was leaving, the rude door person had the nerve to tell me that if I came back right away she wouldn't charge me, but if I didn't come back right away she would charge me again the $10. I told her don't worry I would never be back. I love supporting Black-owned businesses and was excited to check this place out. Unfortunately, good customer service should come with the experience, and that was completely missing. Between the prison-yard first impression, cash-only cover charge, misinformation, overcrowding, and rude door staff, this was a one-and-done experience for me. I won't be back.

It can be hard to describe the joys of a place like Club 81 Too. It's about the spirit of a place…read morelike Hegewisch and the honesty of working your whole damn life because that's what you do: you work. Like many places I love, you either get it or you don't. It's unpretentious and at its best will resonate deep in your bones. You'll adopt the Dombrowski family as your own just as soon as they adopt you, because the whole clan acts like the outgoing, joking relatives you grew up with. Lunch is M-F 11a to 2p. They serve dinner on Wednesday and Friday night until 8p. You can go in any night for a beer and a shot of "Wolf Lake Elixir" at $2... $1.50 on a Sunday. Cash only, but there is an ATM. You walk in to a worn-in bar, taken from the original location at 81st and Exchange. A dining room is to the right with several tables. Families are welcome and always present. Nothing fancy, the home cooking is the star here. Out back there are picnic tables, bocci ball courts, and a sliver of Wolf Lake to enjoy. The dinner menu is heavy on fish and seafood: whitefish, perch, shrimp, frog legs, snapper, walleye, lobster, orange roughy, catfish, mahi mahi, crabcakes, fried clams, and basa. They filet all of it themselves. They also serve chicken, steaks, ribs, pork chops, sandwiches, and apps. I had the walleye and fried chicken. The walleye was lightly battered, the flavor of the fish coming through, and brushed with butter for some of the tastiest fried fish around. I haven't had fried chicken in years, but went back for seconds and thirds, it was great. Everything has a from-scratch feel to it. Rye bread from a local bakery is always available. The food is done simple and with care. Filled with regulars, don't be worried... they'll know if you're not from the neighborhood and take extra care to make you feel welcome. Club 81 has been in the family for over 60 years. We went with a huge group and was treated generously. Refer 4 people and get a free steak dinner... you bet I'll be going back!

I love this little place! The food is always delicious and the waitresses are delightful! I wish…read morethey stayed open later though.