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    Montrose Saloon

    4.0 (76 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Divey

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    a patio area with tables and umbrellas
    Denyce M.

    Decent enough bar with a large outdoor area. We were there for some friends going away shindig. Drinks are reasonable price and the staff was very nice. Proof of vaccination is required to enter the bar, which I have no problem with, but their website should be updated to let folks know. The only reason we knew was because the folks throwing the party stated that in the invite. Place was clean and the bartender was nice. They do have live entertainment as well. Nice enough place but can't say it is one I would go out of my way to visit. There was not much in the way of items I would order to drink. There was nothing sparkling on the menu, which left still wine and I don't drink that as much. That said, this is probably a great bar for folks that drink beer or like their cocktails large and low cost. They let you order out for food, so that would be nice in the outdoor area. Even better if I can bring in my own bubbles :-)

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    Ernie H.

    What am I doing in a Saloon on a Monday night? I got invited by the bassist of the Dan Hollohan band and who am I to say no? Why five stars? Well the bassist is my friend damnit and this place has the cajones to call itself a Saloon in Chicago. True to its name we're listening to country tonight, they sound pretty good too. You can order anything you want as long as it's alcoholic, especially micro brews. Monday night has 2 advantages 1. Easy parking 2. You can still find seats coming in late. What more can you ask for?

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    Mike G.

    The place is a decent music venue. If you decide to go and watch a band, DO NOT stand next to the old player piano that other people set drinks on. Otherwise, a blond lady with glasses will make you feel like garbage. After asking why she was mad at me, she said she wasn't talking to me, even though there was nobody else in the vicinity. I gave her the opportunity to apologize, but alas, she didn't think it was important, so she gets a two star review. The music and sound quality in the place are good. My suggestion, if you don't want people to set drinks on the piano that you placed inside your bar as decoration, put a sign on it that says "No Drinks!" And learn hospitality.

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    Michael W.

    Any bar, that has the unmitigated audacity; AND the talent, to pull off a Mark Sandman/Morphine tribute with multiple local bands; AND have it actually work?! beautifully...is...well...just that...beautiful. "You speak my language!"

    Nick S.

    been here BC ( before covid) and was fun. Live band outside during DC (i think you will get this.) well I hope) Great outdoor area. and staff!

    Awesome bartender Steve!
    Meg R.

    So far so good! when I wandered into this place for the first time during Craft Beer Week with my passport I was greeted by Steve the bartender. Since it was early n sunny outside this dark wooed bar was empty when I arrived. Slowly it filled up and Steve filled me in on the deal with this place. I really don't want to say too too much about the patio. You'll know why when you see it yourself. Just go. Bring a beer snack of your own since they have no pretzels or bar snacks that looked appealing. Hot cheetoes meh.

    the afternoon is a fine time to indulge in a beer at The Montrose!

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    Great place for music and drinks! Has a really good beer garden as well. Highly recommended

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    Live music, cold beer, friendly people, with an owner who is committed to maintaining the balance of all three. Great place to visit.

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    Great neighborhood bar with excellent entertainment, reasonable drinks, and fantastic outdoor space.

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    12 years ago

    Great joint. Big glasses of booze for cheap. Internet jukebox, which = everything you want to listen to. Late close, typical dive bar.

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    This bar is great and has a really chill beer garden. Nice people, reasonably priced, feels like a place for regulars.

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    Are the Bar and garden handicap accessible? Are their chairs or just stools?

    The inside bar is handicap accessible, as well as the restrooms. Only part of the garden is handicap accessible, but it is still a large part that also includes the outside bar.

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