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    Louie's Pub

    3.4 (266 reviews)
    ModerateKaraoke, Pubs
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Karaoke
    Good for dancing

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    Bernie C.

    I have visited 4+ karaoke bars in Chicago so far, and my favorite place is here. During the most recent Chicago Sings karaoke competition, both first and second rounds were hosted here because people recognized the incomparable value this venue holds. Whether it's for a birthday party, for a night out with friends, or singing alone, it is a safe & friendly environment to say the least. Staff members do their best to make everyone's experience enjoyable too. P.S. Drinks may seem like they are on the pricy end, but you need to remember that it includes the price of you singing too!

    Victoria R.

    I love this place it was our first time here and everyone was so fun and welcoming. Coming here after a long day at work is such a treat. And Donald the MC is such a delight to be around. He is refreshing and fun not to mention his amazing singing voice and putting up with our silly "band names" he is such a treat. Not to mention Russel the bartender and Kevin the bouncer. Everyone is so fun! We will definitely come back again!

    Here is my email proof that I was supposed to have tables reserved on Saturday, 2/26
    Katy C.

    Extremely disappointed with Louie's, to be honest. My wedding was this past Saturday, 2/26, and we love karaoke & Louie's, so we had planned to go there after the wedding for an after party. I had planned ahead. I spoke with Abram over the phone to coordinate, and confirmed via email, twice, with Josh, that there would be tables reserved for my group. Lo and behold, when we arrived on Saturday evening, there were no tables reserved. I get it - it was a very busy Saturday evening. It would have been hard to accommodate us. But whoever was at the door, I think it was Josh, was just plain rude to me. I told him that we were supposed to have tables reserved, and was told not only do they not have tables reserved, but was told "they don't even do that"... when I KNOW you do as I've had tables reserved for a friend's birthday there before? And I had a confirmation email from the bar, which I attached to this review. Luckily, I figured it was going to be busy so I had a back up planned at @NorthBar a few doors down. They were more than happy to accommodate us. I love karaoke, and frequented Louie's pretty often, but I'll never be back. Getting an entire wedding after party from one bar to another and dealing with rude bouncers was an added headache I did not have on my wedding bingo card.

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    Bianca R.

    This is such an amazing bar if you are a karaoke lover!! So many song options! Great drink selection!

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    8 months ago

    $22 for Red Bull vodka!!! We will never come back! So upsetting when we know this area!

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    LOVE LOUIES especially Nicole and Russel!! Staff is incredible vibes are perfect a great and perfect karaoke bar

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    3 years ago

    Had such a great time. Russell is the best! If you're looking for a good time in Chicago come here!

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    Russell the karaoke man is the bomb & so talented. Really knows how to get the party started!

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    This is my favorite bar in Chicago and easily the best karaoke bar! My favorite thing about the bar are the people who work here!

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    2 years ago

    Highly recommend. We come here a lot and it's never been short of a great time. A hidden gem in wicker park

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    Would give 6 stars if possible. Russell OWNS karaoke night. great spot to go to with friends and family. will be back every weekend.

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