Absolutely loved the vibe here! The atmosphere is electric, and the music keeps you dancing all…read morenight. Drinks are creative and well-priced. A must-visit for anyone looking to have a great time!

I use to live a couple houses down from this bar as a kid lol. I finally decided to try this place…read moreout. Bartender is friendly and when it is a bit busy, I didn't see any issues. I've been here twice and definitely will come again.

Trish was such a pleasure! The bar is pretty spacious for the crowd, prices were amazing and the…read moreparking/ uber is perfect! 10/10 would highly recommend!

Great ambience, drinks, staff, and people. The pool table never gets hogged. Overall a great…read moreweekend spot, never a dull moment at Mr.C's

People were doing cocaine on the table next to use on the dance floor. We payed a $10 dollar cover…read moreand Weren't even in the for 30min! Will never come back!!

This place is on some bullshit. They seemed nice at first and they had good house music starting…read moreout. They were fine giving free cups of water with your drinks. At ten pm, another bartender claimed they were only selling bottles of water. Wow...what if I was already trashed and needed some water right away?! The worst part is they misadvertised the time on their Facebook page for the Crystal Waters concert. The page clearly claimed the concert started at 8 pm. It is 12:21am and I am still waiting for her to come out! Instead, I decided to write this review. Earlier, three employees misinformed me on the different times she was going to perform. I asked to speak to the owner so I can get a refund. When I found him, I informed him that strangers I met in the VIP section were talking about a chargeback. He asked what that was and then yelled at me about giving him a break. He continued to make excuses to why she is not present. She finally came on stage at 12:30 and played for about 18 minutes. We drove an hour to the place. Where is our break considering there was a huge flood warning? I will not be back.

exactly as I expected, gilt bar was phenomenal - the beef…read moretartare was the best I've ever had, it was so filled with flavor, every bite tasted like a beef salad. the egg was jammy and delicious adding a new layer of richness to the meal. the bread it came with was FRESH, hard crispy crust surrounding thick cuts of spongey bread - the truffle malfadine was perfectly cooked long chewy noodles with the perfect amount of a truffle pepper sauce over them. certain bites had full peppercorns, breaking through the slight creaminess. - I had high hopes for the burger and was picturing a bougie restaurant thick cut juicy burger. it was fascinating because it had the same juicy soft flavor, but it was more of a Smashburger style so you had a little bit of crisp on the outside and instead of a thick singular patty, it was two on top of each other. the fries were solid (not very salty which was divisive) but the aioli elevated the fries and burger to a new level, huge points - Guinness here is so cheap. my dirty martini was dirty as all hell and delicious. the service was so kind and attentive and brought out extra ice cream with hot fudge for my birthday. the carrot cake was incredibly moist and tasted like real carrots, nuts, and spices, not enough frosting for me tho hehe - this is literally such a stunning restaurant with a photo booth and a downstairs sultry bar, and an open standing space around the bar upstairs. I get why it is always booked. If I was to come back, I would do it all again except ...maybe instead of the burger... try something else hmm

Dinner at Gilt Bar felt like stepping into one of Gatsby's favorite haunts. The interior is…read morestunning , moody, golden, and effortlessly glamorous. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and worth the visit alone. The food was good, but not necessarily the star of the night. What really stood out was the atmosphere and the service, both absolutely incredible. One of those places you go for the vibe as much as the meal.

My first time here and it might be one of my new favorite bars in Chicago! First, I love the…read morespeakeasy vibe. It's located inside of a brightly lit liquor store, and it's a completely different vibe as soon as you enter into Osito's Tap. At 8:30pm on a Saturday, we were seated right away at the bar. There was a live DJ, but the music wasn't too loud which I appreciated. Sometimes with live DJs the music gets way too loud, but it was just some nice background music. The service was great, and our bartender was really friendly. We tried the For Ari, Nube Punch, and Jardinera. All the cocktails were delicious and unique. I typically don't like savory cocktails and usually cocktails with malort are intimidating, but the jardinera cocktail surprised me and I actually liked it a lot. I think the tomato flavor just worked really well with the malort. I would come back just for that cocktail, but there were so many other cocktails I wanted to try and didn't get to this time, so we'll definitely be back.

I was really excited to try Osito's!…read more The space itself is lovely and moody. We tried a handful of things from the menu but would have tried more, but as they got busier, the service declined. Everything we tried was delicious--especially the salsas! Their drink menu was fun and interesting so I would definitely recommend stopping by for a few drinks.

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...

This is a scary place to see female impersonators. You have to pay attention in order to find it,…read morethe only thing that barracdes it from the font of 26th street is a wrought iron fence, but don't blink, its not a nice looking outside. Inside is okay though. First off, if you are not intimidated by the rough neighborhood, let their bathrooms scare you out of there, somewhat. I mean when you are walking and the floor tile comes up with you, this is not a good sign. Years ago, this place (which by the way has been around since the early 80's or maybe even the 70's), was not a bad hidden place. But as the years went on, the owner (Juanita Banana), turned it into a really thriving business. On any given day you could see the cowboys of Mexico show up there (why are married men in a gay bar), and just drink away the night while getting a glimpse of female impersonations. And really not a bad group, but you will probably need to speak the native language in order to understand. Very few touch on english music but sometimes if your lucky, you will see a Gaga impersonator. the drinks can be less expensive for the venue, but hey it is what it is. A mixture of gay and "straight" men in the joint, but you be the judge.

Nice place great atmosphere. Bouncers made you feel safe and secure. Cool people. Great drinks…read moregreat service.

do not use your credit card. They are taking extra money off of credit cards. people credit card. I…read morewent up there and try to get my money back now. A day later I have been charged an extra fee from them. No one is responding to me about these charges on my credit card.

I been going since 2020 great place to unwind and relax. Great beer okay live muzik. They changed…read morethe place and new things they have for 2026

Great service and fun atmosphere. The drinks were decently strong, but they mostly had well and mid…read moreshelf liqour. The prices were very in line with what they served, and they tasted great. My family has a fun connection to this location as the apartment above the bar was my family's first home when they immigrated to America from West Bohemia in 1903. There's much more to that story, but it's what's appropriate for this review.

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

Owner Sonnie and DJ/Security Milton brutally beat up a customer outdise of the bar April 23, 2026…read morewhich started with the DJ/Security using excessive force on the customer inside of the bar. The young man was outside talking to associates about the situation and the owner came out and attacked him and the DJ joined in and beat him. Customer left in ambulance and is seeking medical care. The owner and DJ needs to be arrested! There were numerous witnesses to this incident

Great vibe and drinks. The workers are very nice, and it's dog friendly. Nice place to come for a…read morechill drink.

Great service, nice ambience, average priced and well made drinks. Bar stools are wiggly as hell…read moreand not comfy. Lots of games to play!Overall definitely worth a few visits.