Great neighborhood bar Cool outdoor patio Want to go during the day Moscow mules were top notch read more

Kirkwood Bar - Moscow mule - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is still great after so many years of visiting. We went on an early Friday evening and while the bar/patio wasn't packed, there was still a great atmosphere and people starting to show-up as we were leaving. What prompted me to update this review is there Happy Hour specials. While most are during the week, it was nice to get some affordable options on a Friday evening, including later into the night (I believe it goes till 8pm). We got the pretzel, which as soft, fluffy and not overly salted. We also enjoyed wings that were under $10 (which is now rare in the city). Lastly, and while not a HH special, the Hoosier Burger still ranks as a great sleeper burger. Thick smoky bacon and a well cooked patty. I still love the seasoned fries too! read more

I went here twice on the weekend I was visiting and it's honestly such a good time. I really enjoyed the outdoor area the first night, wish they could keep it open later at night in the summers. read more

Cozy neighborhood place with indoor and outdoor seating. For a bar, the food exceeded my expectations. There's nothing better than sitting on a patio in summer watching our favorite sports team. This place is a hidden treasure. read more

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Loved the uniqueness of adding bbq chicken to a quesadilla- which isn't really rocket science but was so good! Love this bar but after 930 it turns into a college hangout and it's a pain to get drinks. However love starting a night here for food and drinks and skipping out before the youth arrive read more

Kirkwood Bar - BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best outdoor patio in Chicago land area. Went on a Sunday for a Bears game during the day - Food was delicious, drinks were cold, & they had da Bears games on multiple TVs. They also had other sports events on too which is a great thing. We tried going back here on a Saturday night but it was too crowded. Young persons bar; packed like Sardines on a Saturday night. Packedddddddd read more

Kirkwood Bar - Outdoor patio in background - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good dinner at Kirkwood! Loved their BBQ chicken quesadilla. House fries were seasoned well. Pretzel app was just okay, wouldn't order again. Very little cheese provided with it. Classic bar vibes, great place for watching games. Service was good. read more

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Best place in Chicago to watch an IU game! My wife is an IU grad and we visited Kirkwood for the IU / Michigan football game this season. We made it in time before the place was completely full. What a great atmosphere! It was like being in a bar back in Bloomington, IN. They had a lot of great drink specials and we enjoyed some really good appetizers during the game. We especially enjoyed the BBQ chicken quesadilla! The bar was standing room only, and shoulder-to-shoulder packed, but everyone was there to cheer on the Hoosiers and didn't mind the crowd. read more

We went with a medium size group to Kirkwoods for the Nebraska game and had no issues until the bill came. They charged us for Tito's soda (rang up at $14.50) when we had ordered wells vodka soda and our waitress's response was " it's a $1 difference." We ended up calling over a second waitress, who before coming to our table talked to our main waitress. It was very clear that the waitresses were avoiding our table once we started asking questions.... Quick side note - they have no liquor prices online but their most expensive cocktail (including espresso martinis) is $13!!! The second waitress came over and said that the wells vodka soda was $13.50 so we asked to speak to a manager. It makes no sense for multiple of their cocktails to be $12 that are made with Sveka, when their wells vodka soda was $13.50. After waiting over 20 minutes for them to "find" the manager, she came offering $8.50 off our bill to make up for the difference. When we asked why the cocktails were cheaper than the wells vodka soda she kept stating that it was on-call-pricing , after taxes it was the same, and they needed to stay competitive. After restating our question multiple times, we were ready to leave at this point, having spent hundreds of dollars and after we paid waiting 20+ minutes to speak with a manager. So we agreed in the moment and left. As the only Nebraska bar it's very unfortunate that this was how the company handled it because our entire group is UNL alumni and loved watching games there. We have sent an email to the manager for further clarification on the pricing but are not happy with how uneducated the staff was on the pricing and how this was handled. read more

Had a pretty okay time at this neighborhood bar on Sheffield, which feels like a college bar. It's a good place in particular for Indiana fans, and of course Bears fans. Kirkwood is bigger than it looks, with room for crowds on game days or whenever. A little expensive is the biggest complaint. The bar food is better than expected with both greasy and healthy options. Among the drinks were a few seasonal cocktails. It's about $12 or so. The best sounding one was the Boozy Apple Cider, which is good for any time. Get your choice of liquor in it. There's also lots of beer, from crafts to mass produced stuff. A nice selection on tap, and lots more in bottles and cans. The food was a pleasant surprise. Has some healthy and okay vegetarian choices. The Hummus And Guacamole was good for sharing. It's $13 but it comes with a lot. There's the usual pitas and tortillas but some pretty interesting vegetables. More than just broccoli and carrots. There was too much to eat it all here. Good place resembling a campus bar. It's likewise one of the more festive places for watching a game. The drinks and food are kind of expensive but at least for the food there's larger portions for some things. read more

Kirkwood Bar - Boozy Apple Cider With Hummus And Guacamole - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bomb food! We are from Nebraska, and this place was so welcoming and true definition of 'Nebraska Nice' . Went out of their way to accommodate our big party! read more

Kirkwood Bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is awesome! Great food, beer, and the best staff! We were glad to find such a great Husker bar outside of Nebraska! Go big red!!!! read more

Kirkwood Bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I hosted an event here last night and our experience was 10/10. My event had some last minute changes, and they were super accommodating. They even called the day of the event and offered to give us a part of the patio - which was amazing! The staff were so kind and supportive. The food we ordered was honestly amazing. We barely had anything left over. Huge shout-out to Chris, the GM, Anna, and the kitchen staff. Would definitely host here again. Thank you guys!! read more

Great place to come watch any football games. Food isn't what you'd expect from a bar- it's actually flavorful and quality. Definitely not frozen food. Drinks can be steep ... stick to a beer and you'll be fine. Patio gets packed on a nice summer day so good luck finding a spot. Can get pretty rowdy later at night. One of the best bars in LP imo read more

Your perfect neighborhood sports bar - Kirkwood is big and has TVs posted everywhere so anywhere is a great spot to catch the game. The drinks are big and the vibes are great. This IU alumni bar even plays this is IU after a big win. read more

First time back here in several years. Went with some friends who live in the neighborhood Nice location, good outdoor patio with plenty of TVs to watch Bears game and others. Several specialty cocktails on the menu. Had a decent Bloody Mary and then a mojito made with watermelon. Didn't care for that too much, but hey, gotta try new things. Beer menu is pretty slim, a few local beers on the list. We had some good nachos for the table and I had the Hossier burger. Food was good, came out on time. Our server not too friendly, did not seem to want to be working. Not rude necessarily, just curt and all business. Here's my kicker - would I go back? Maybe, but it's not likely to be a first choice in a neighborhood full of others. read more

Kirkwood Bar - The Hoosier Burger* - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

You definitely have to try their BBQ Chicken Quesadilla, it was absolutely delicious. Everything I had that night was so delicious. The bartender Rocky was so helpful and give me great recommendations. Their bbq sauce was delicious & i was also told their bbq sauce is made in house. Staff was friendly and the Christmas decor is sure to get you into the Christmas spirit read more

Kirkwood Bar - BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Alyssa makes a bomb espresso Martini. Her hospitality is great. Vibes are good. Just wish it was a Badger bar not a Hoosier bar. Oh well. read more

Kirkwood Bar - Espresso martini - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A fun bar if you're looking for a college bar feel in the city. Admittedly, I felt a little old compared the crowd but they had good drinks and a great DJ spinning some fantastic millennial anthems! We came for after dinner drinks only and I would return (despite it being an IU bar #gross). read more

For a sports bar the food here is surprisingly good and the atmosphere is fantastic as they have cool decorations and TVs scattered throughout the bar. I was here during the NBA finals and it wasn't too full but people were still loud and rowdy supporting their team. Their crispy chicken sandwich is also very good--the sauce and the actual chicken blended well together and I was very satisfied with Kirkwood's sandwich over other chicken sandwiches I've tried around Chicago. I'm sure this place gets packed during IU games, would definitely want to try coming again to see how lively it gets during that time. read more

Kirkwood Bar - Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very fun husker bar. The food was delicious, staff was attentive, and fans were plentiful. Would recommend.

Me and my boyfriend went there on a Saturday night during the christmas week it was crowded (which is good) The Dj played a very very good music every one there was having fun. The only cons for me is there's only college kids and it made me feel too old Overall : A good place to hangout but Saturday night only !! Friday night is too quite here read more

Kirkwood Bar - Kirkwood bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped by on a Sunday with our dog to watch some football on their awesome outdoor patio. Phenomenal service. The Buffalo Chicken French Dip is a must. Shout out to the mgr, Chris, for taking care of us all day. read more

Tim is the absolute best! Not only did he make us feel comfortable, but bought a phone charger so I could charge my phone on his own dollar without accepting reimbursement. This bar has truly the best people and caring staff. 100 percent recommend. read more

Amazing service and food! Gabby is wonderful and the man with the sweet pink shoes is TOP TIER! Love getting that Nebraska nice service in Chicago! read more

Kirkwood Bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great IU bar. Love the wings, pretzels, vibe, drinks servers and great service Especially grateful to Tim who was super helpful

I ordered again this time through Uber Eats. What was absolutely disgusting and an example of utter incompetence somewhere at the restaurant. I ordered the Husker Burger with no lettuce, no onions, and no dijonnaise to be included on the burger. Dijonnaise was asked to be on the side. Instead I got a cold, wet, nasty, soppy mess of a burger with a bit on dijonnaise on the burger as well as wet, slippery lettuce. No dijonnaise on the side. The ticket is incorrect even on the bag so something tells me whoever relayed the order to the kitchen either can't read or doesn't care. Ticket reads no onions. Dijonnaise on the side. I can't believe the garbage I received tonight. I will never order again nor go there in person. Nasty. read more

Kirkwood Bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Its like KOK in Chi-city, but with cleaner bathrooms! Just don't ask for Btown shots like "liquid cocaine", and you'll have a good time going down memory lane! read more

Stopped by because my friends and I wanted to be at a bar to watch Game 4 of the NBA finals. Looked up what was in my area and this was right around the street. We ordered the turkey burger with sweet potato fries, mini turkey burgers, and also the nachos for two (which can easily feed way more than two). The turkey burgers weren't bad! The nachos, however, were way too salty, but at the same time oddly bland. The food isn't too expensive, so you shouldn't be surprised by your bill. They also have TVs everywhere, so don't worry about not being able to see! Our group didn't order a fishbowl, but it seems like a lot of people came there for it! read more

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Kirkwood is a spacious Lincoln Park neighborhood sports bar. I have a friend who lived around the corner who had fond memories of Kirkwood's Monday night trivia, where they had a $10 burger, fries, and a beer special (unsure if that still stands). We came on Sunday morning to watch the FIFA World Cup Final (what a game!) and it was a fun mix of both Argentina and France fans. There were TV screens at all angles conducive to easy watching, and attentive staff. I loved their french fries and tater tots - perfectly crisp and deliciously seasoned with black pepper. It looks like a lot of fun for IU and Nebraska games too. read more

Kirkwood Bar - French House Seasoned Fries - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food in a lively atmosphere. We went to catch the NoLa Saints on one of their screens. We went on a chilly fall day and were happy that the patio was still open. We asked if they were showing the Saints-Ravens game, and the person we spoke to told us to find a seat and they would put it on the tv that was closest to us. This kind of helpful attitude is hard to find at a sports bar and was very much appreciated. I also like that you can watch a game outside, weather permitting. I ordered the turkey burger without a bun and asked for extra greens, and they really delivered, dressing them in some more of the delicious citrus aioli. The fries were also great. This is simple bar food, but handled with care and skill. Drinks are good, and, if you're with friends, the fishbowl drinks looked really fun. It gets really busy on a Sunday during football season, so arrive a little early to get a good table. read more

Kirkwood Bar - The turkey burger sans bun. Delish. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So fun! This has always been a favorite in my book, but I just moved to an apartment much closer and I can't wait to frequent it more often. The food is delicious - I will always be a fan. The outdoor patio is also amazing; perfect for happy hour or a nice summer dinner outside! The only downside is that sometimes the service can be lacking - came for dinner one night and they were so slammed that it took a long time to order and eat. Definitely forgivable based on how good the food is and for the atmosphere! read more

This place is poppin'! I went on a Friday night at 9 to meet a few girlfriends. The patio out back still had a handful of available tables, I grabbed one. My server came over after a while of me sitting and asked what I wanted. A menu.... By 10:15ish the place was packed! They play awesome music, not the lame current radio hits but all our favorites from the 90's and 00's. Luckily we were at a table with a server, others were pushing through to they to the bar. Atmosphere is really cool, being out but not clubby. I would have given it five stars but it lacked two major things in my opinion: quality service and quality food. We shared side of sweet potato fries, hard pass on those. Not worth $5 they were less than mediocre. I'm not saying a bar has to have amazing food I get that's not their specialty. But they should be halfway decent at bar food like fries. Our server hated her life. She was so short with us, forgot my water several times (possibly because it wasn't a drink she going to get tipped on), when we said we were all good she dropped the bill off didn't say a word. I guess it's time for us to leave! read more

Kirkwood Bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been here several times and I never have a complaint. The food is always on point and they have a decent draft and beer menu. I've had the burger here a few times and I think it only got better since the last time I had it. Definitely a good bar to watch sports at or just chill with your friends. They have specials everyday which is pretty awesome. Definitely check out the place, it is actually pretty popping during the weekends as well. read more

Kirkwood Bar - Hoosier Burger with tots, very good - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We are from Nebraska and it was such a fun atmosphere and our waiter with the hot pink sneakers went above and beyond to make us comfortable! Will be back and recommend read more

The nachos for 2 are amazingly yummy. Also, the nachos are actually for 2 people. Don't think you can eat this dish alone. I promise you'll be yelling for assistance. I've actually been daydreaming about the nachos, and I want to order takeout. I'm trying to wait until the bar opens at 5pm. It's a little late in the day to eat nachos, but I must have the nachos...right now. read more

Kirkwood Bar - Virtue Cider - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great bar! Love the ambiance during the day in the patio. Jose Cortez is amazing & fantastic security guard. Makes the bar even better!

Bartenders feel the need to tip themselves. Check other reviews too. This has happened twice to me on two separate occasions. I took a picture of my receipt this time and the wrong amount still posted to my credit card. I suggest you stop read more

Great food and a great outdoor patio. The prices are reasonable and the service is above average for a busy bar/restaurant.

Overall: Pretty solid sports bar option, even though they lean more towards Nebraska than Indiana. The good: Great atmosphere with both a fantastic indoor setup as well as the great patio. I've only had one scenario where it's been super crowded, otherwise it's a casual experience. The food is great overall, I've never had anything bad in my experiences. The servers are usually friendly and attentive no matter the party size. Lots of TVs that play a variety of teams. The not-so-good: Not a dedicated IU bar by any means, even though they claim to be (and the infamous name). One time I remember I came during an IU game and they wouldn't turn it on. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Food: 8/10 read more