This is a great bar to have drinks and watch sports, they also have a kitchen. The staff is okay for the most part, just don't go when close to closing time expecting to see smiling faces read more

I've visited Mugsy's Tavern multiple times, but my recent experience with a bartender named Ammo was particularly upsetting. On August 5, 2026, between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., I encountered behavior that was rude, disrespectful, and unprofessional. Ammo called me cheap and disrespectful, accused me of not tipping, and suddenly asked me to leave without any explanation. To make matters worse, she refused to serve me in front of other customers, creating an embarrassing scene that left me deeply upset. I had been served earlier by a different bartender who settled my tab, but once Ammo took over her shift, she refused to serve me altogether. I had received service from Ammo several times before; I never felt she earned a tip, yet this incident was disheartening and unexpected. read more

Drinks were very reasonable. Music box music but it was a good night. Service was quick and the bar tender was impressive as she respected patrons space to those that desired to order. Seating was available. Pool table. Clean restroom. Plentiful Street parking. read more

I hosted my 55th birthday celebration and I must say the staff is friendly all smiles very accommodating clean establishment wish they could have a dj lol yet the jukebox was nice recommend this place 10 thumbs up read more

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please stay away from Jamie Carr she has the gift that keeps on giving and that's facts I only say this in fear for your health because she will lie till the end but that bottle in the cabnet says a whole lot different but to leave with a great note the place is something to go see the servers are excellent they never miss a beat and are amazing at setting the mood for the night with good conversation thrown in and I meet the owner couple times amazing person very invested in keeping everything local all about hometown business please stop by if u get the chance I promise it will not disappoint read more

Great conversation, great bartender ands nice folks, relaxing back patio. Darts, pool all the basics for a good neighborhood spot.

I love this Bar! The Bartender's are great! I love Dani !!! She is the BEST!! Reasonable priced drink's. Alway's a good time with good vibe's. read more

I think there's extra testosterone in the beer because there are a lot of fights here, a lot. But if you're into heavy metal, or just kind of like that risky feeling of walking into a dive bar where everyone turns around and stares at the new arrival, then you might enjoy stopping in for a drink. They actually have a great jukebox, and a small beer garden in the back with one of those popular bean bag toss games. The bartenders are friendly, and once you get to know the regulars they're not so bad. Cash only, and be careful where you park because you will get a ticket if you park on one of the side streets on the north side of Madison. read more

Oh Mugsy's, you my friend, are a dive among many dives and NOT in a good way. There's a pool table and three dart boards, it's crowded, but not because they are busy... you're crowded because this place is just that small. The electronic jukebox has old stuff and random new mainstream songs, but really not much good at all. It's always hot, even in the middle of winter. Now that IL has the no smoking ban I can actually breath in here, but it still smells like an ashtray =( I used to shoot darts in a league here and I can't figure out why. The clientele are generally shady and scuzzy. Don't get me wrong, there are a few really nice people, but overall not so much. Two stars, one for strong drink and nice bartenders and the other for your outdoor patio. read more

Check it. Mad deals! This is by far the best bar on the 7600 block of Madison. I got straight faded one night off Hypnotic (ALL DAY BABY!) and my boy pizza scored some Marlboro 27's in the bathroom. We smoked squares and freestyle rapped for hours. Out of nowhere Orlando Cabrera showed up (MY BOY OC!). I legit bought him a jager bomb! Five stars*****WILL B BACK! read more

This is the diviest of dives to experience. Two stars because the staff is friendly and the drinks were ok- but don't expect anything craft here. They had as many varieties of smirnoff vodka's as any college kid could want (even rootbeer?!?), which brought back many terrible flashbacks of poor college days... People were clearly smoking in the dingy, rundown bathroom, and outside in a back area, while keeping the door propped open on their foot. Love that smoky smell you instantly pick up! I wore it like perfume the rest of the night. Ok, the joy in those sentences is not legit, but the smell definitely was! Credit cards have a $15 limit. I don't think I'll go back unless I want to get mugged-sied. read more

This place is pretty shady - I'm a fan of dives but this one rubs me the wrong way. However, they are scofflaws and let patrons sit outside on their back deck past midnight even though local law says it must be closed by then. One extra star for this. read more

I live pretty far from this place and instead of going to my new regular spot Omalleys, I've been coming here for the last few months why becuz I finally found my regulars and a bartender that wasn't rude. What I wrote 8 months ago!!!! I stand by what I said. Cuz whatever assholes were there were dicks. If I wanted that treatment I would of went to teaser. I've brought friends and had my other close friends bday here recently. I always tip good so idk why ppl are giving me shit for what I wrote 8 MONTHS AGO! ! read more

well, we walked into the place to find there was no music, just stale smoke. I also did smell smoke in the john! and it wasn't from tobacco! the f bombs were flying by an old geezer that was chatting with my friend in regards to the health care reform. I thought he was a nice old guy until he opened his mouth. No personality here! but...............there are $1.50 pitchers on Wednesday's, that is enough reason to go back. read more

I don't get all the negative reviews for this place. Out of all the forest park bars this is my favorite spot. They have awesome drink specials, an outdoor seating area, and the people are fucking friendly. Mugsy's draws a diverse crowd of people and I have never encountered a "crackhead". Each time I have come I have an amazing experience. They also have days in which they serve bbq which is pretty awesome. read more

Came right after the Cubs won with my friends. I ordered a whiskey and Coke and the lady bartender barely poured any whiskey in my drink. I asked if she could pour more and she said no fast . She was guna skimp me on pretty much and didn't care. Then when my friends didn't order anything she told us we had to leave. Needless to say never coming back here again due to unfriendly sevrice. and I would advise anyone else to just go to a different bar. read more

If you're looking for a local low key dive bar, this is the place to go. I'm from Boston, so we're all about the dive bah's (sorry I had to lol). I visited chicago for the marathon and went to Mugsy's that weekend. You cannot beat the deals of 2 dollar millers and HAM's. Coming from boston with no happy hour and all the beers being at least 8-10 bucks. This was a STEAL. The bartender, Amanda and Danielle, were awesome. Amanda was more than happy to give us recommendations of places to eat and visit during our stay. We came back the following night and it was just as fun. The locals were awesome and they were super nice to us Bostonians, which I feel is rare once we tell em we're from Boston lol. But yes i'll definitely make a trip back to Mugsy's if I ever visit Chicago again! read more

Great place for a late night bj from a drunk scalawag. Feel safe with large putoro named rico. Filled with trap stars and better yet porn stars. Check it out read more

If in Forest Park, Il and looking for a good little bar to drink in Mugsy's is not a bad place. This bar is located on the Westside of Forest Park on the border of River Forest. The bar been there for years and back in the day was the prime hang-out for the Forest Park Police. Over the years owners have changed and the place has been remodeled. The interior of the establishment has a wood floor, wood bar, wood walls and wood trimmings. In the rear is an outside beer garden. The establishment has seating at the bar and tables along the walls. They have a pool table, a dart machine, TVs and a digital Magic Tunes juke box. They have several beers on tap. I prefer a pint of Leinekugels. They also have a Jagermeister Machine. The crowd is a mixure of young and more mature people from the Forest Park / River Forest area. They have several younger progressive female bartenders during the week. On Saturdays the establishment sets out free food for the customers. Last Saturday was Wisconsin Bratts with all the trimmings. Dennis the bartender, is a good Irish / American guy who served his country in Vietnam. Just a nice guy and good bartender. The patrons are very nice and after I played some good tunes on the juke box, the crowd started to sing along. Just people drinking, dancing and having fun. The prices are very cheap for a Cook County bar. It is just a nice friendly bar where one can have fun with no problems. Taxi cabs are also easily available in that area. Forest Park has numerous bars , I enjoy this place. Always drink safety, and if not stayed parked. Madisn Street on Friday nights is also very fun. (: read more