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    J&M Tap

    4.3 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, Dive Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Excellent old school Ukrainian Village bar. No sign on the front which is already a good sign (no pun intended). Great drink prices and great bartender, Clayton. Had a Bell's Two-Hearted, bought a t-shirt and continued my bar crawl. Great first stop.

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    Love the vibe, love the service. Local place to the core. Clean friendly and great prices. I hope they stay real and will be back again.

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    8 years ago

    Best neighborhood bar in the area, maybe even the city! The owner is a great guy and the bartender's are all very friendly.

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    8 years ago

    Mitch, the owner, is the man! What an incredible bar. Reasonable prices with laid back environment. Best dive bar in Chicago!

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    6 years ago

    Great neighborhood dive bar with excellent bartenders and a magical vibe. Come back again and again!

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    Two video poker machines and a pool table. A old simple bar that still has its original cooler. Three simple tap choices. A dive bar it is.

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    love this place and Mitch is wonderful. great party room for events, and Mitch can cook! A tiotally fun place overall....

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    Over/Under Sports Bar - 65 Game & Odds Screens plus 80'of Live News Ticker!

    Over/Under Sports Bar

    4.1(44 reviews)
    2.8 miLincoln Park

    Instead of heading home for the Super Bowl bc we couldn't find a hotel in the state of Louisiana,…read morewe headed to Chicago where we hoped to find Eagles fans. We made a reservation at Over/Under. When we arrived, there weren't a lot of people yet and we got seated quickly at a table already set up with our name on it and lots of fun swag. By the time the game was starting, it was packed. TV's lined the walls all the way around so every table was a good table. No one blocked our view. We each received 5 drink tickets and 2 meal tickets. In addition to the fact that we wiped the floor with Kansas, we met some really nice fans from Chicago. They made our visit so much fun, filled with endless laughter and a great time. It was a nice mix of young and older folks like us and the young people were so respectful and friendly. It truly was a pleasant surprise. They gave us their bar stools with backs so that we would be comfortable. I don't know if Steven David, who we also met there works for the bar but he was funny as all get out. He says he's a comedian so if you're in Chicago, look for him at a comedy club. The owners were very friendly and we appreciated chatting with them too. We didn't get to our second meal or order half of our drinks bc we were having such a good time so we gave them away. The pretzels were good and nachos weren't bad. Edible. They also offered free opps for prizes and you could also buy tickets to win prizes. Overall, we really enjoyed our time. Nice neighborhood bar feel, surrounded by great humans, including the owners.

    Sunday funday is on a different level here! They bring the vibes of a Vegas Sportsbook right here…read moreto Chicago! You can place bets and enjoy drinks along with food specials like their $4, 6, 8 and $10 happy hour deals or the $8 and $10 large drinks. There are tvs EVERYWHERE so you're able to not miss a game and watch multiple sports at once. My brother and I tried a few menu items, but our favorites were definitely the wings with the Dragon sauce (sweet chili, sesame, soy and ginger) and the sautéed shrimp with potatoes. Be sure to try their cocktail called "Uncut Gem" and check out the Red Zone room! Enjoy!

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    Jake Melnick's Corner Tap - Best Wings Ever

    Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

    3.8(1.7k reviews)
    2.9 miNear North Side
    $$

    Nice sports bar in an iconic area.the wings are very very good. Not the small new age wings but…read morethe traditional wings bone in... .excellent. the show stopper was the smoked sweet potato glazed wedges.......wow! Bar was large and the servers were ON IT! Totally enjoyed it. Will be back

    Picture this; we travel downtown to do a little Christmas shopping. Being the planners we are, we…read moreendlessly scrolled through Yelp looking for the perfect post-Christmas shopping meal for our group of five adults. We are starving, hangry actually. We saunter up to our chosen restaurant only to find a sign on the door that says, "closed for private event." Did I mention I was hangry? My husband suggests Jake Melnick's. It was within walking distance ... did I mention it was raining that night? And I was hangry? I was game for anything at that point. We arrived and waited probably four minutes for a table. A couple of the adults ordered a beer, the others ordered a Coke. We ordered a large pretzel and our mains. The pretzel was so good. All the meals were outstanding (a sliced brisket sandwich, some wings, chicken tenders, onion rings and a burger). Service was great. It was a little loud when we first arrived as there was an intense Illinois State basketball game on but as soon as the game ended, it was much quieter. We really enjoyed our meal at Jake's!

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    4.6(165 reviews)
    2.5 miRiver North, Near North Side
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    Awesome neighborhood spot! I live in the area and I love coming here. The food is always awesome…read moreand the service is stellar. The birria egg rolls are incredible and I love the fried chicken sandwich. The grouper sandwich was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. The chicken strips were more like patties and so crispy! Definitely worth a side order of them! All the drinks were very nice including the sangria's. The sliders were the most tender steak I've ever had. The servers are always very personable and attentive. The happy hour is a killer deal definitely check it out if you get a chance and don't pass on those egg rolls! Great lively spot for a date night, meal with some friends, or a late night drink. Very chill atmosphere. They have random and dope selection of high end wines offered by the half or full glass! Can't wait to come back.

    We stopped in for a night cap and a snack on a Friday evening! We sat at the bar and I liked how…read morebig and comfy the chairs are. We also had front row seats to watch March madness, and more importantly the beer filling mechanism that fills glasses from the bottom! Kinda fun to watch. The bar also has purse hooks, which I am always grateful for. The food came out pretty quickly and was super fresh and delicious. The bartender was sooo sweet, very attentive and quick, and made sure my soda was always topped off. I loved the vibe and the moody lighting! The menu is definitely River North prices -- nothing terribly surprising bht on par for the neighborhood. At the time of our visit, cocktails were $15+ and the fry basket was $10. Again, not terrible but definitely paying to be in River North. If you're in the neighborhood, definitely worth it!

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    Sweetwater Tavern And Grille - Looking for a fun night out? Stop by and create your own beer flight!

    Sweetwater Tavern And Grille

    3.6(1.4k reviews)
    3.1 miThe Loop
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    Outdoor seating
    Large group friendly

    I hadn't been to Sweetwater in quite some time but decided to stop in before seeing Gary Owen at…read morethe Chicago Theatre. We arrived about an hour before the show and were seated promptly. We had a reservation too. though. The restaurant was crowded, but our server greeted us fairly quickly. He was affable, attentive, and efficient. The menu isn't as expansive as in years past, so I just opted for the burger with fries. It was better than I anticipated. It was tender and flavorful. The fries were good too. My brother had the bang bang shrimp which he really enjoyed as well. I had a piece of shrimp but I didn't care for the sauce that was poured over it. The shrimp itself tasted fine. We had drinks as well, but I can't recall exactly what my brother ended up getting. He asked our waiter to surprise him. He didn't like his drink, so we traded. I ordered the spicy margarita but didn't care for it. The atmosphere was lively, but it still felt cozy. Turns out Sweetwater is still a solid place to have a drink, catch a game, or enjoy dinner.

    On a long weekend for St. Patrick's Day amidst a crazy busy crowd - I'd argue this was our best…read moremeal of the four days we spent in the Windy City. All three of our crew loved their dishes - including a few specific to St. Pats (the Irish Mac and cheese). I, of course, had the cajun chicken linguini. It really hit the spot after not having pasta since home. Not overly spicy - but the sriracha cream sauce caught my attention right away - great flavor! There was a large volume of peppers and onions and a smaller amount of chicken - but overall it balanced well. Check out Sweetwater if you are in town!

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    Sweetwater Tavern And Grille - Looking for a fun night out? Stop by and create your own beer flight!

    Looking for a fun night out? Stop by and create your own beer flight!

    Sweetwater Tavern And Grille
    Sweetwater Tavern And Grille

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