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    Gamblers

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 3:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Divey
    Loud
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    An P.

    Gamblers is an Albany Park institution, long established as one of the finest dart bars in the city, the tradition continues on as flocks of darters will come far and wide to fling sharp pointy darts at their impressive row of darts again and again. One of the greatest things of being a Yelper and being in a dart league is that every other week I get to try out a usually new dart bar and get the opportunity to get into the nitty gritty and experience the best of what dives have to offer. Playing here on Tuesday night, Gamblers furnished us with a soup and salad buffet with plenty of chips and dessert. Who knew!? Random dive bars hook it up with the eats, joe! Having such a good time with their congenial and well-mannered team, me and my fellow teammates returned to Gamblers on a Saturday night to sharpen our teeth on the boards and to hang out. My friend ran into his co-worker who is in one of the higher level leagues and I saw plenty of Windy City Darters board members hanging out and shooting out. The Windy City Darters were having an official Nickel level qualifier and people were playing for some big money. Afterwards, they opened up a blind draw tournament and plenty of people played. I am always impressed with bars that still got the muscle to have Saturday night dart tournaments because it shows the robustness of the sport. At Gamblers there is no shortage of friendly northwestsiders and the Juke rarely stops playing. Over 40 dart trophies line their walls and people were playing all night. As we kept shooting until closing time, we were given free shots for keeping up the shooting. Seeing as how Gamblers is six blocks from my house , I can get myself used to playing marathon dart sessions with some of the best players in the city.

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    Steer M.

    5 star old school dive bar! Great bartender been there 38 years. OUTSTANDING BLOODY MARYs! Kind of dark. No name outside. Regulars have a flea market out back twice a year in memory of a departed regular. Sunday afternoon dinner - guest chefs - hehe. We just stopped in for a quick one, left feeling like a regular. We were there early sunday afternoon. Quirky locals, non ethnic. A hidden gem from the past! If you are faint, prissy, or think you're special in some urban chic way - you probably won't get it. This is a community, a village, and a watering hole for local folk.

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    Great cozy spot. Excellent people and the beer is cold. Good dart boards. Friendliness all over the place.

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    This bar is close to home, always friendly, reasonably priced drinks, I love seeing my favorite bartender Ray when I come in

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    Cheap drinks, good juke box, friendly staff. Thanks for the good times!

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    Plenty of dart boards (non-electronic) to choose from, and even during league nights, there are places to play.

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    We were looking for a dog friendly brewery on a cold night and Alarmist popped up, On a Tuesday…read moreevening, it was pretty empty . The bartender was not over friendly, but did offer recommendations. They have a variety of beer and cocktails. Our group tried the Dream Jus , Crispy Boy , Le Jus and a Cider. The Le Jus was the favorite. There is plenty of seating and there is an outdoor patio area . There was parking in a lot next to the brewery, which was very convenient. You can bring your own food. The atmosphere has a neighborhood vibe.

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    A friend of mine kept raving about the smashburgers so we had to check it out. Lots of flavor…read morecombos including chicken burgers. Really friendly service, great beer list, fun cocktails with some silly sweet shots. Choose your own adventure super juicy chicken wings. Got the double smashburger which was salty and crunchy and overhung the bun . Not pretty but delish. A hint of spice. Wings were great. Lots of sports on multiple TVs. Definitely a great neighborhood hang. Also worth the drive by if you're in the area!

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