We had a great experience at second story bar!…read more Make sure when you arrive to look up for the gay pride flag to let you know you are in the correct spot. The drinks were a great price and the vibe was great being in the heart of downtown Chicago. Def one to check out!

My favorite bar in Chicago, by far one of the best kept secrets in the queer world...when you're a…read moreregular, it's like a gay Cheers. Decor is a mix of eclectic modern and 1975 Wisconsin basement bar and that's meant as high praise. You won't find a stronger cocktail in Chicago and the prices are reasonable. Super great place to visit if you're from out of town and staying in/near the Loop or Streeterville. Be willing to talk to the regulars and you'll be set up with great local recommendations for the rest of your trip. Best bartenders in town, too!

I love Rainbo club!! Cash only and they have a photobooth! Makes a great martini. Moody atmosphere…read moreand local crowd. Great spot.

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

Drinks were a decent price. Food looked good but I didn't order anything. They do not accept tap to…read morepay and recommend leaving a card for an open tab. The show space was nicely ventilated. The bathrooms were okay, the stall doors were huge which was really nice.

The Cobra Lounge essentially has three spaces: the former brewery's bar space (still feels like a…read morebrewery), the lounge, and the music venue. They all deliver a top-notch experience! Having read reviews and menus for All Rise Brewing Co. online, we headed in for beers and dinner, then quickly realized the brewery was no more. No complaints, though--what we found was a laid-back, welcoming bar with plenty of local beer on tap and a menu full of interesting pizzas. We tried some beers, and split a Clam Bake Pizza--that was pretty awesome. Classic cult movies playing on the screens (I hadn't seen Buckaroo Banzai in awhile!) gave the place a little added atmosphere. Our bartender was super cool & helpful. The room got close to full as showtime neared, but was always comfortable. Patrons likely vary depending on what music's playing; this night was shoegaze/goth and the multi-generational crowd looked like fans of those genres. We ended up staying for the night's live show, which was a lineup of four bands (one touring and three local, I think) for a very reasonable price. We could take our drinks from the bar into the venue and/or order more in the lounge space. I wasn't alone, but would've felt safe and comfortable on my own there. The venue's an elevated stage with two sets of steps. There doesn't appear to be any back room; gear and cases were piled in an alcove. The sound and lights were good. Bathrooms were just fine. No seats in the venue, but it's cool to come and go to hang out in the lounge or bar. Cobra Lounge has a small, well-lit parking lot and there's plenty of street parking available too.

I do not know why there isn't a bigger crowd here during the week!!…read more My friends used to do karaoke next door at the Hideaway, now they do karaoke here and honestly, I like this place better. (No disrespect to the Hideaway, but this place is bigger and has more stuff to do while listening to people sing!) It's so comfortable in this bar and the waitresses are super nice. Huge bar area, multiple pool tables, books, darts, games, trivia.....it's like a diamond in the rough. They carry your standard craft....Leinenkugel...I wish they would bring in more. But the fact you can get your beer served in a frozen beer mug makes me forget that tiny complaint of mine. I dropped a star because it's cash only, but that doesn't stop me from coming here. Come hang out on Wednesday with us, sing some songs, drink some beers...and if Wednesday doesn't work, just be sure to visit.

Very bad place to visit very bad customer service too drinks are no good beer is very warm bad…read morecustomer service service from Claire very unprofessional

Stumbled across this neighborhood bar while burning time waiting for my bestie who had an…read moreappointment a few doors down the block. It's a bar that serves both coffee and cocktails, so they have you covered on all fronts. I ordered a (couple!) "Hold My Mule" drinks from their cocktail menu which were fantastic! Never had or ordered a mule but the ingredients sounded good and Peggy hooked it up. The place was pretty busy for a Friday afternoon but she was holding her own, slight wait due to working solo but once she got to my order it was very fast. They allow dogs and I saw some cute pups inside. A couple people were working on laptops and there are outlets aplenty, plus a couple large screen TVs were on for those w/o company or their own entertainment. My drinks came in at under $30 (w/o tip) and I had no complaints in service. Wish I lived near, I'd definitely be a regular.

This is a quaint, diverse neighborhood bar - what you see is what you get. They specialize in…read morebartending--and they do it well. Their old-fashioned might be the best in town--strong and perfectly balanced (no watered-down, sweet mess here). The staff is super friendly, and so are the neighbors. You see everyone from business professionals to students studying. It's BYOB if you want to bring food in. This place feels safe and familiar, and I love that.

I didn't want to write a review solely because its just that special even without a crowd. So, now…read morethat I'm over the selfish agenda, the cat is out of the bag! A great low key hidden gem with Karaoke on Wednesdays. Chips, drinks, outdoor seating, off street parking, friendly staff and reasonable prices. What more could you ask for?!

(Accidentally posted from husbands account)…read more Stopped in tonight for Costume Karaoke, ordered a coke and was planning on ordering some food, but after 1 person took my order another came by and asked for my ID.. For a coke.. As a 32 year old mother of 2, I was surprised at getting carded for my non-alcoholic beverage. They claimed it was not legal for me to stay without my ID and that they could get in trouble, But there are literally no laws in IL that support that considering the circumstances Patrons seemed okay, The ones who witnessed it all go down thought it was pretty ridiculous. Can't say I'd recommend this place.

Carinvale is such a fun and lively restaurant in Chicago's West Loop! This spot was recommended by…read morethe hotel I was staying at, and the decor alone makes it worth it. The space is incredibly cool, colorful, and full of personality. Our waiter was friendly, attentive, and really made the experience enjoyable. The food was okay overall, but the pecan banana butter cake was definitely a highlight. They also provided a side of free cotton candy. How fun! There's a parking lot directly across the street, just a few steps from the restaurant, and they also offer valet. The valet was actually cheaper than self parking but I went on a week day so you may want to compare pricing before you park.

Such a coolly decorated place!…read more Had a work dinner event and happy hour place and was blown away when I walked in. The design is very in your face, with bright colors and large fixtures. Super cool. Staff was amazing, both the bartenders and servers. Very attentive and out of their way to accommodate. We had a coursed dinner. Apps were good. Shrimp ceviche was not my fav, but the smoked mushroom croquettes were flavorful and good. Carnivale Salad was great with little cheese bites and great dressing. I got the filet. Didn't ask for temp, but the crust was flavorful. Not a cake person, but the chocolate dulce de leche cake was one of my favorite things. Would come back for a drink, salad and dessert.

Anybody leaving a bad review about Boss Bar is a loser. There's always good looking girls here…read moreincluding the bar tenders. You never have to wait for a drink; they recently added food to the menu; there's a pool table that is the genesis of many arguments that are settled by security over who has next game. Late night the place turns into a club. Great classic pub feel that converts to a club. Next to a bunch of cool bars. Boss Bar haters- go back to catching Pokémon's with your phone and watching skin flicks with big girls in them.

I've been to Boss Bar multiple times throughout the years and it never fails in being a casually…read moregood time. They have a huge center bar with tables around the perimeter. They have tv's to watch sports, pool tables, and good music. I've never seen it overly crowded where it was difficult to order a drink. A mix drink was about $10 which is on par for Chicago. Bartenders move drinks quick and make them well balanced.

great prices and the cutest spot. our bartender was so nice and helpful and made us feel like it…read morewas our neighborhood spot even though we are from halfway across the country.

I accidentally spilled my WHITE CLAW and I told the bartender. He then came up to me & asked me if…read moreI had a tab. I said, "no, I already closed." Mind you, I bought 3 drinks for my friends & I and spent $40. After he asked me if I had a tab, I told him "I closed" and said, "well I'm charging you for a second one." I told him it was an accident. I wasn't drunk, nothing. He still insisted & proceeded to say, "well I'm charging you for this second one, this is a business." ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? It was the skinny guy with long hair. I then called over our bartender that I ORIGINALLY paid with and told her, "l spilled my white claw by accident, I think my purse knocked into it, I don't know what happened exactly. But I spoke to that other bartender, and he told me that "I have to pay for my second one." She then looked me dead in the eye and said, "well if you spilled it, it's not our problem." ARE YOU ACTUALLY JOKING ME??? Mind you, it was my FIRST TIME there. And I will NOT be going back bc WTF??? What kind of hospitality is that??????? Who does that? As a bartender? I have friends who have been in the industry for 10+ years and they would NEVER treat a patron like that. I'm disgusted. -0 stars. Bye.

Great Wings, Wonderful Staff, but the Deep Dish Needs Work!…read more Stopped by Williams Inn Pizza & Sports Bar and really enjoyed the cozy, laid-back atmosphere. We even got to watch the Atlanta Dream take the WNBA Finals to Game 7 in the middle of the day, which is a whole other conversation (shame on the WNBA ). First off, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. I even watched a gentleman send back both his nachos and beef sandwich, and the staff handled it with nothing but professionalism. That kind of patience deserves recognition. Now, the food! I ordered the wing flight for around $17, and those wings were ELITE! Fried to absolute perfection. I personally preferred the dry rubs, but every flavor was excellent. Easily a 10/10, and honestly worth coming back for on their own. We also ordered a house salad, which was perfectly fine. The deep dish pizza was my real mission, though. I ordered a medium sausage and was told it would take about 40 minutes, which was no problem. When it arrived, the cheese pull was fantastic, and I was excited to dig in. Unfortunately, underneath that first slice was an unexpected pool of liquid that completely soaked the bottom crust. Being new to Chicago-style deep dish, I actually asked the gentleman who'd been sending food back whether that was normal. He looked at me and said, "Man, hell naw!" I mentioned it to our server, who kindly took the pizza back and drained it. I appreciated the effort, but the bottom crust had already become soggy. Seems like a wire rack or some additional draining during the cooking process, followed by finishing the pizza directly in the pan to crisp the bottom, might help. The flavor and cheese were there, but the texture really suffered. My ratings: * Wings: 10/10 * Deep dish pizza: 5.8/10 * Service: Excellent! Despite the pizza disappointment, I genuinely enjoyed the visit. The staff was wonderful, the atmosphere was comfortable, and those wings alone are worth another trip. I'd absolutely come back for happy hour and another round of wings!

I like this place! Classy and comfortable. The decor is well done, and casual. The music was just…read morethe right vibe and volume. The kind of place I wish I hadn't been at alone. Was there mid afternoon, so not very busy, but several patrons enjoying themselves. I ordered the small deep dish pizza with pepperoni and onion and a house salad with mushrooms and olives. Salad was fresh and plentiful. The deep dish pizza was very good. I love the sauce. But I could only eat half of it till I was full. Sad I couldn't take it with me since I was headed to the airport after. Service was.attentive. Close to hotels in McCormick Place. If you're in the area, this is a great option for a quality experience.