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    Burger and fries
    Jessica B.

    Came here with friends on a weeknight for happy hour. We got the bacon wrapped dates for the table and the $10 burger and fries special. You get six mid sized dates per order. Burger was delicious - tender and moist without falling apart. Dark, moody interior; tables are on the smaller side so we had to push a few together for our group. Service was efficient. Good place to grab a bite and have company on a weeknight.

    Old Fashioned
    Andre A.

    Stopped in to start the weekend off right. Nice , dive bar vibes. Started with an old fashioned and finished with a whiskey high ball. The drinks are a little weak - especially the whiskey highball. It's pretty much seltzer , with a splash of whiskey. I do not recommend this drink. I'll give an extra star for the decor and nice staff.

    Champagne snowball
    Christina D.

    Such a good vibe to this place. Came here on a Saturday night while we waited for a table at a restaurant nearby. We were able to find a seat very quickly. They brought us menus and rhe waiter made some great recommendations. I had the champagne snowball and my friends had the tuxedo martini and the hurricane. All of them were so unique and so delicious! Would definitely come back here!

    Kayla W.

    My husband and I wanted to grab some drinks to bring in our 4 year dating anniversary. We wanted to keep things lowkey so we opted to make dinner and head out somewhere nearby for a nice drink or two. Golden Years definitely has a vintage vibe with the album cover posters on the wall and the alternative rock music. I ordered the strawberry gimlet and my husband ordered the cactus club. The drinks were good. We also shared the zombie killer. I liked this drink the best. The service was nice too. The waiter made sure to fill our waters and even helped keep our table from being unbalanced. We ended the night with the group shot and the bartender took our photo. We took two so we can keep one while the other can be added to their wall of pictures. The group shot is definitely worth it because you get a $6 shot and a free picture to save the memory. How sweet! It's definitely a spot you visit after a night out and you're winding down for the evening. The cool thing is that I spotted Golden Years in the Chicago magazine listed as #3 in the list of Best New Bars. Glad I got to stop by.

    Singapore, Manhattan, Tom Collins
    Anita P.

    Super cute cocktail bar! It's very casual but cozy - we came in on a Friday night and got seated/served pretty quickly. I really enjoyed the Singapore! It's got a strong and sweet cherry flavor

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    Molly C.

    Local cocktail bar, stopped in for a drink while waiting for our table at Lao Peng you. Tasty cocktail and nice bartender.

    John T.

    A decent neighborhood bar with a 70's disco oriented vibe. The overhead music is just loud enough where you'd have to raise your voice to speak, but not loud where it's uncomfortable. We came on a weekday night so only a few booths were taken. Drink-wise, the menu is pretty limited, but covers a wide range of styles. I got the Army Navy Fizz, which looking at the ingredient list looked like a tiki drink. I personally like my drinks rather stiff and this came close to my preferences, but fell slightly short. I followed up with a Boricua Stinger, which was stronger and very creamy. Of course, I had to sample the drinks from my spouse, so I took a sip of her Cactus Club. Wouldn't say it's bad, but it's pretty bitter and not my cup of tea at all. We came just before the cutoff for last call for the kitchen. We ordered the fries, which were crispy and cooked well. Service was quick, the food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Overall, Golden Years seems to be a decent neighborhood watering hole. Unfortunately, the drinks are not interesting enough for me to make a crosstown trek, but if I'm ever around I'd be happy to stop by and try some of their other menu items.

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    8 days ago

    I had such a fun time here with friends celebrating my birthday! The staff were super nice and helpful, and our server was amazing!

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    7 months ago

    Superb cocktails, and excellent fries. What a combination! Loved the dive bar vibes and the music.

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    5 months ago

    Great vibes, great bartenders. Came here with a big group of friends, and everyone had so many whisky highballs.

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    1 year ago

    Chill 70s inspired bar! Nice place to go with a group and it's not crowded. The music is good and the service is quick.

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    1 year ago

    Brian is the best bartender!!! He made us a drink that wasn't on the menu, he is amazing!

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    2 years ago

    Great cocktails! The ambiance and decor are off the chain. It's a wonderful date night spot and the bartenders are very nice.

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    2 years ago

    Came here for drinks on Friday. Merry Widower cocktail was excellent, vibe was great. Excellent addition to the West Town bar scene.

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    2 years ago

    Great drinks and the interior is well done, warm and welcoming. Easy to walk in and get a delicious cocktail quickly.

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    We got highball and strawberry gimlet along with fries and everything was so delicious.

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