This place is such a vibe! I usually come here for Summer on Saturday nights because she is such a…read moresweetheart and amazing! However, I stopped in on Thursday and the bartender Kim was so accommodating, efficient and friendly just like Summer! I will definitely be coming back !

Y-E-S!!!! Love this place. Dive bar? Maybe. Ambiance? Bright lights. Service!? Super friendly…read more(Kim!) Food? Yes! Deep fried but that is ok. Mozzarella sticks. Cheese curds. Cauliflower cheddar bites. Cheese fries. Mmmm mmm! They have Hamms! Woo! Best Hamms decor ever. The old Hamms clock is so neat. Thank you, Kim, for your bubbly personality and great service.

Classic dive bar, located in Berwyn right off Harlem and the train tracks. All your usual dive bar…read moretraits-cash only, cheap beer ($3 old styles ftw) lots of pictures and articles on the wall, classic bar stools. It definitely succeeds in creating the dive bar atmosphere, but also not being dirty by any means, they have a nice bathroom. If that's the type of vibe you look for in a bar, and you live in the area this will definitely fit the bill. There's train parking nearby, so just make sure if you park there that it's during approved hours.

Don't get left behind, go to Quans! An extraordinary place to have a few drinks with friends and…read morewonder, "where's that smell coming from?"

I love this place so much, it's such a fun, laid-back bar, and their burger is easily the star of…read morethe show. It's the perfect hangover burger: simple, juicy, and served with just a side of chips. Sometimes less is more, and they nail it. My only small gripe is that they don't serve bacon or offer many topping options, but honestly, the burger is so good it barely matters. Whether you're grabbing a late-night bite or recovering the next day, this place always hits the spot.

BEWARE! Michelle the 'bartender' should not work here or serve the public. I can no longer support…read morea business that allows their staff to mistreat their customers and make false claims against them. The service here has gone downhill during two changes of ownership. My friends and I have stayed away from here due to rude staff, riff raff, fights, etc. in the last several years. We decided to give them a try a week ago as we were assured by another patron that it was under new ownership. The new owners supposedly cleaned house and removed all the previous troublesome staff. Everything seemed to have improved from our visit here a week ago, but that's because Michelle was not there. We had zero issues with the staff that day, we were served without issue, and overall we thought the renovations were an improvement. The prices have gone up but they have added premium beverages to their selection. Unfortunately, Michelle was not included in the staff overhaul, and mistreated my friend during a recent visit. It is a real shame that The Cordial Inn continues to have problem bartenders, because this place *used* to be a gem. It's now a far cry from cordial. The interior renovations are not worth it for any of us to tolerate disrespectful behavior from bar staff. I am beyond offended that the new owners allow the bar staff to treat customers badly. There are plenty of other choices in the area, and my choice is to spend my money where the staff appreciate my money and patronage.

Ordered take-out at the place and waited about 30 min. I had been there before and really liked it,…read moreso ordered a med. sausage/mushroom pizza, loaded tots and an Italian beef. The pizza is very good...thin crust, delicious sauce and sausage. It's tavern style, which I like, so it's just the perfect thinness. The tots were good: cheese, real bacon (not the store bought in a jar) and sour cream. I didn't try the beef, but was told it was good. Will definitely order pizza more often from here.

The food has always been great. But the last 2 times I order the pizza was burnt…read more Service is always great so I never mention the pizza. I will try again and mention the burnt pizza. Hopefully it was just 2 bad orders

Brookfield has a few bars. It only has a couple that are any good. Pub 78 is one of these. Just a…read morequick walk away from the train station, making this a nice pit stop for a few drinks and some basic bar food. The prices are pretty good and you get a lot. Along the way back I felt like stopping at a local bar. It was a good choice. This is a pretty chill place. Has a pretty spacious interior. There's a few slots and plenty of TVs. Prices are good. They always have a few specials. Domestic beers were on special that night. It was $3 a bottle, and they had some other specials. Food is about what you expect. There's burgers, and shareables like the Pretzel. It's $8 for a big ass. The bread soaks up alcohol, so you can hang out here longer and knock back a few more. Good local hangout with better than expected food. It's a nice place if getting back from the zoo and looking for cheaper alternatives to the food they have. The beer is the main thing but try some food including those big ass pretzels.

The best and only place for live music in Brookfield! Support live music and a great local business!read more

Just had a party in the private party room. It could not have been easier. Slagers is one of the…read morefew places that offers a free party room and doesn't require a drink minimum. You can also order your own party food to the bar! Jim was so nice. He helped us set up and take down. He and the other bartender were quick behind the bar so no one ever waited long for a drink. We had about 40-50 people and the party room was a great size! 100% recommend Slagers for the easiest party ever.

After a long afternoon and a little drinking at BuckleDown, my friends and I decided to get some…read morefood at Slagers. It's the only place we could find on Yelp that had some kind of bar food around the area, and since we were all "starving" we decided to check it out. There are only about 9 items on the menu, and we decided to order about 8. Haha It's all bar food and between 6 hungry adults, we devoured everything on our table. My favorite and most memorable item on the menu were the corn fritters. The best way to describe it is smashed up corn, battered and fried up. SO GOOD! We each had 2 beers each, their selection wasn't that great but they had Blue Moon and Anti-Hero, which we stuck to. It's a dive bar, small, cozy and I'm sure that's where all the locals hang out. They have quite a few TV's and there is some betting machines in there too. By the time we left, around 9pm, our bill came out to around $60 including tip. WOW! Now that's what I'm talking about! Cheap drinks and good food.

Bottom Line: Thankfully, un-corporate, unpretentious , great bang for the buck. Definitely worth a…read morestop. Unplanned stop here but what a welcome surprise on a winter evening at this neighborhood pub that hits the sweet spot somewhere between "watering hole" and restaurant . Lively and cozy, "Livozy" (oh yes I did just coin that) is the best descriptor for this cool little pub right across from a commuter rail stop. Very decent selection on tap. The crowd is mostly local and very friendly. The tenders crushed it in terms of friendliness and efficient professionalism. Zubar has figured out that if you deliver a satisfying experience at very reasonable prices--good value, you will ensure return customers--again and again. (As an aside though, it is a bit of a shame Zubar has not "claimed" this Yelp page projecting the "we're too cool (they are) who cares" vibe but there's a lot of good vibe coming there way...I'll bet they peek anyway.)

Check out this kind of unique zoo themed bar. It's next to a zoo: the Brookfield Zoo to be exact…read more Zubar is a convenient stop for those coming from and going to the zoo. Even those not going to the zoo can enjoy it. This is right off the Metra zoo stop, and I'm wondering how many times I can mention the zoo in this review, maybe 20 times or so. A convenient stop along the Metra gets you here. It's almost seriously there as soon as you get off. This is obviously located on the way to the Brookfield Zoo. It makes a pretty good stop when coming back from walking around. This is pretty much just a little bar with drinks and slots. It's about $5 for a simple cocktail. There's basic liquor. Good place to hang after walking around the zoo and needing to get a drink. It doesn't seem to have food anymore but you can bring some in. There's also entertainment like a jukebox and pool table.

With Lisa as bartender, nothing goes wrong. She's the best. Having a few beers and maybe a shot…read moreor three

Great Chicago Tavern. Old Style on tap. Malort behind the counter(at your own risk, lol). Owner is…read moreawesome. Went here because growing up as a kid in Chicago I've been to taverns with the old man but never been to one as an adult. Would definitely go back here again.

Great small local pub with friendly staff, Irish music and a great beer selection. Menu was…read morelimited to st paddy's day but the Reuben was very good and piled high with corned beef. Worth a stop anytime.

You don't stumble into Ryan's by accident. You find it because you're looking for something real,…read moresomething with grit under its fingernails and a soundtrack that still believes in distortion and defiance. Tucked into a neighborhood that hums with its own rhythm, Ryan's Public House is the kind of joint that doesn't try too hard because it doesn't have to. The walls wear their stories proudly. The beer's cold, the food's honest, and the vibe? Pure punk rock soul wrapped in Irish hospitality. It's a place where the bartender might remember your name, or your drink, and where the jukebox probably still has The Clash queued up. These are the places you seek when you're tired of curated cool and craving something with a pulse. Ryan's doesn't just serve--it welcomes. And if you know, you know.

Marlin is one of those hidden gems that totally over-delivers. It might have that slightly divey,…read moreunassuming vibe at first glance, but don't let that fool you, the food is legit. Oyster Fridays are a favorite of mine, and honestly, everything on the menu hits. The Marlin bites and all the different fish bites are killer, and the sliders are always a win too. The bartender's friendly, the patio is gorgeous (especially when the weather's nice), and there's just something fun and relaxed about the whole place. I haven't checked it out since the remodel, but even the old version had charm. Definitely worth a visit whether you're craving seafood or just want a chill place with great food and a good vibe.

Great service great fish & chips pretty good raw oysters and great attitude from the staff…read more Definitely a go to spot for your fish cravings oh, and the grouper meal was out of this word too.