Great place to see beautiful women. Great looking and friendly staff . Looks a little rough from…read morethe outside. But it's perfect inside

Affordable bars such as these are rapidly disappearing from the urban landscape. And that's a real…read moreshame. At one time, each little neighborhood had several of these laid back small bars where the bar tender looked after your needs ( and asked after your family), you could get a snack from the kitchen, have a smoke and play some darts. And the drinks were cheap and strong. (Not everyone can afford the $10 martini including myself and therefore I often miss out on the bar stuff and drink at home.) This place has been around nearly 40 years - long enough to recall the days of 24 hour bars open in Cicero- and the interior has cool old old style lights and clocks and a series of horse racing pictures on the wall. Knowing the neighborhood, I won't be surprised to learn those horses were possiblely owned by former bar owners or their friends. It was common for Outfit and Outfit wannabes to have horses 30-40 yrs ago. The bar tender was friendly and quick and the bar appears to be well stocked- including Marloet- the locally produced liquor. There's even a pot of coffee brewing on the bar- by sobering up or for mixing in a drink. Your choice. The hours are so totally old school, I had to laugh- open 7 am to 3 am. Open on the way TO work for those who hate their jobs and open on your way FROM work for those who hate going home to your families. I was happy with the junk box selection in the several hours I was there- elvis, 70s rock, a little old time country. And the bathrooms were spotless. You can get big bottles of beer for under 2 bucks. I recommend stopping by when you are in the neighborhood - particularly those of you who think Oak Park's the hippest. This bar will show you the true working class nature of the area- and send you home a litle happier.

This place does not have food, no food menu!…read more Came here on a Wednesday night around5:30pm, sat at the bar, and there was one other person in the bar and the bartender was being trained and said "welcome to the black hole have you been here before" when I sat down. The staff were friendly but it felt ominous. I had to ask for a menu, and I got a beer, an IPA. They do not have an extensive menu and did not have their liquor on the menu. It was a weird place, it looks like a dive but it acts like a sports bar. Not a fan.

Best bar in the city! And Im from the SouthSide. Been coming…read morehere since 2023. You can bring in your own food.

Friendly and lively dive bar (4/5 Green Stars) Waiting for…read moretake-out from nearby Lou Malnati's, we wandered into Rossi's for a quick drink. It's a reasonably-priced busy dive bar in the heart of Chicago. I asked the bartender if she had a beer + shot deal and she said "no, but you can order a beer and shot." And so we did! Noise level is fairly high, thanks to a lively crowd plus a jukebox. They don't normally serve food but I think are fine with customers bringing in your own food, and you can also place an order from a nearby restaurant (I don't recall which one). And yes, it's cash only so bring some money if you don't want to pay ATM fees! 4 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact. I like bars that allow customers to bring (or order) their own food - it allows for all diets! The one thing I'd like to see is more beer on tap - even just one good rotating local beer (e.g., Goose Island). Draft beer has smaller environmental footprints compared to bottled or canned.

Recently stopped by Rossi's Liquors and this place is the definition of a dive bar, in the most…read moreauthentic way possible. After a quick ID check at the door, the bouncer let us know it's cash only (thankfully we came prepared). From the moment we walked in, dim lighting, loud music, and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds gave the vibe of a full-on frat party, but not in a bad way. It's chaotic, energetic, and unapologetically no-frills. There's even a self-serve cooler with drink prices clearly listed underneath. I grabbed a Sapporo Premium, brought it to the counter, and our friendly bartender broke our change and offered a chilled glass to pour it into. Simple and efficient. That said, it was loud, so loud that even whispering-distance conversations were a struggle. The space is small, seating is limited, and since we couldn't snag a spot, we ended up leaving shortly after finishing our drinks. This feels like a better weekday hang than a packed weekend night. Still, if you're looking for a classic, gritty, no-frills dive experience, Rossi's delivers exactly that.

Great little Chicago dive bar. Love the location. Feels like it's got a lot of history. All our MC…read moreinitiations were done there.

A loyal Subscriber mentioned to me that she had spent time in Chicago but never had a chance to…read morevisit. So I visited it in her stead (another benefit of subscribing to AfterActionReport.info). Quite simply the best maintained dive bar I have ever had the pleasure of drinking in and an AAR Must Drink. Most dive bars have a fair amount of seed and are in need of some repair, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Not this place, as the spotless tile floor was completely intact, all the swivel barstools (each branded "Richard's Bar" across the back) still swiveled, and the tin ceiling stunning. It's coming up on a hundred years, but the entire joint has been as lovingly cared for as it is cleaned daily. The place has a slight smell of cigarettes. When I mentioned to Joe the bartender, that "I didn't think you could still legally smoke in a bar in this country." He replied "You can't, but people do," as he placed an ashtray next to my beer. All that, and Norm Wendt's brother-in-law bought me a bottle of Old Style because it was his birthday, which was drunk while listening to Steve Lawrence on the jukebox. Norm Wendt's sister then recommended a place for fondue so . . . Located in Old Town, Geja's Cafe is a very romantic warren of a restaurant that offers the best fondue in Chicago. A father/son team ("the Marios") served me the International (tenderloin, shrimp, chicken), a solid Flackhattan and some live flamenco guitar.

Hidden Gem of a Dive Bar. If you're looking for an alternative to Maria's in Bridgeport, just to…read moremix it up, this place is perfect. Also a fantastic place to bar hop. Cash only. Mildly sticky floors (But in the good dive bar sort of way), overpopulated wall decorations, and friendly looking bar people who've been curating the classic rock playlist since before George Bush ran for president.

Upon initial arrival, I'm not gonna lie - I was a little hesitant. Dive bars are my thing, but this…read moreone reminded me of one of those hillbilly country bars with sparse options in liquor and potentially boring vibes. One other bar patron was in. No music was playing. However...within five minutes, I could already tell I was going to like it here. Steve, who I later found out was the owner, was very hospitable & friendly, turning on music, catering to my silly request to see the stop light colors change, etc. Eventually, more people started arriving at the bar, including live music. Everything fell into place. It became a really great experience, where people were all friendly and welcoming. Bathroom was clean. Bar was clean. ATM works perfectly (it's a cash only bar). I love good bars and "good vibes" (and hate the phrase good vibes but whatever it works here ) and if the shoe fits, hey, enjoy it while you can! Oh and disclaimer - nothing wrong with a hillbilly bar, I tend to meet the best people at these hole in the wall establishments who've, ya know, actually lived their lives and have rich stories to share If I'm back in Chicago, this'll be a place I'll try to visit again. If you're local, better check it out. I'm an expert, trust me

Really great burgers! Do not hesitate to stop in just to grab a bite! Great dive bar atmosphereread more

I got the Grilled Salmon sandwich with Lemon Horseradish Aioli, cucumber, tomato, mixed greens on…read moreItalian bread. Decent sandwich that tastes like it was made in a home kitchen. Salmon was average, not terribly dry or incredible. Veggies were fresh. I appreciate the toasted bread which could be improved with butter. Tots were very crispy. For the sandwich quality and included tots or fries, price is very reasonable! No issues with service.

The bartender Constantine was so accommodating and kind. Had great recs and drinks were amazing…read more 10/10 will definitely be back.

Great drinks and prices. This has become our local bar. Definitely try one of their unique…read morecocktails. They also have mocktails for non drinkers

My wife rented the coffee/art room side for my surprise 40th birthday party. It was an excellent…read morespace, and we felt supported in planning at all times. The organization is admittedly a little more laid-back than at other similar spots, but everyone we worked with was kind and supportive. Thank you, Friendly's Tap!

Great vibe they live up to their name from a fellow Californian thank you…read more Bar staff n the live band playing on 4/3 was fantastic.