If you're looking for a sports bar in Chicago, Kaiser Tiger is an easy recommendation. We stopped…read morein to watch both the FIFA World Cup and the Cubs game, and it was a great place to catch multiple games with plenty of TVs and a lively crowd. The real star of the bar, though, is Bacon, the resident orange-and-white cat. He spent most of his time casually lounging around the patio, soaking up attention from anyone willing to give him a few scratches. It was obvious he's part of the family. The staff clearly adore him, the regulars all know him by name, and first-time visitors like us couldn't resist stopping to say hello. They even have photos of Bacon around the bar, which adds a fun personal touch. We shared the jumbo Bavarian pretzel, and "jumbo" is no exaggeration. It was easily the biggest bar pretzel I've ever seen. Soft, warm, and delicious, it was perfect for sharing over a couple of drinks while watching the games. Good beer selection, a fun atmosphere, a fantastic sports bar, and a resident cat? Hard to beat that combination. Five stars.

Great spot if you're looking for somewhere more low key to hang out- it was easy to walk in on a…read moreFriday night and find a table. You order at the bar and then they bring the food and drinks to you. I liked the Asian crunch salad but they could have made the dressing with a little less soy sauce and maybe more rice vinegar ginger and garlic. It was a little too salty. The sausage and cheeseboard was good but there were only a few little slices of crunchy baguette so a few more would have been better for a good ratio of cheese to bread. The cider and pilsner beer we tried were really nice. I can't drink a lot of beer at once so having a 3, 10, and 16 oz option was awesome.

Had a blast saw Martina McBride I actually was on the side of the stage and held her hand to sing a…read moresong along with her. It was an amazing experience I will be back. They do have a fun bar in front. They do trivia and make it the people who come in involved in their bar so if this is the place you're looking for it's fun.

I specifically came here for the DJ, Party Pupils which was great! The music was a mix of mainly…read more70's and 80's mixed to a constant dance beat which moved the packed crowd or hours. Multiple bars inside (separated from the sports bar) kept the drinks flowing at a great pace!

Great music venue! I love that the venue isn't too large because it allows for a little bit more of…read morean intimate feel. For the music event I attended there were two check points where someone checked my ID at the door and then someone inside checked my ticket. There's a large bar and a food options as well. We didn't opt to get any alcoholic drinks or food, but it seemed like a lot of people stopped by the venue for the bar/food even if they weren't attending the concert.

One of my favorite concert venues in Chicago. The main venue holds about 150 people and is located…read morein the back room behind the bar. The main bar area is also great for a pre-game drink and/or meal. The food is fantastic and you have a lot of local brews. The staff is super friendly and I would give the entire venue a dive bar kinda feel.

Consider what happens when you merge two Chicago icons into one experience. On one hand, you have…read morethe Salt Shed, a venue built from the historic Morton Salt Warehouse, a Chicago landmark dating back to 1929. On the other, you have the Silver Room Block Party, an event that has spent more than twenty years marking what feels like the true peak of a Chicago summer. When I heard the block party was moving to the Salt Shed this year, I was honestly a little worried. I've been to the Salt Shed several times and have enjoyed it every visit. It's spacious, thoughtfully designed, and gives you multiple ways to experience the venue without ever feeling repetitive. My concern was whether the spirit of the Silver Room Block Party would translate to such a large space. I went with friends to celebrate what I consider the height of a Chicago summer. Around this time of year, the city becomes a giant dartboard. No matter where you throw a dart, you'll find something happening. Festivals, music, food, art, neighborhood events. Chicago is alive in every direction. The Silver Room Block Party has grown, contracted, and evolved over the years, but through dedication and the community's continued support, it has endured. That's part of what makes it special. I'm happy to say my concerns were completely unfounded. The Salt Shed didn't just accommodate the event, it elevated it. Three different musical genres were happening simultaneously, yet the layout allowed people to move freely, connect, and enjoy each space without ever feeling cramped. One minute I was listening to one of my favorite MCs. Less than a hundred feet away I was dancing to house music. A short walk later, I found myself enjoying current hip-hop. Somehow it all worked. I still haven't convinced myself to spend the money on the upper-level experience, although it certainly looks tempting. Honestly, the community spaces on the main level were more than enough to make the day memorable. I also grabbed a spicy margarita, which was surprisingly good and reasonably priced in my opinion. So bravo, Chicago. Once again, you've managed to remind everyone why summertime here is unlike anywhere else. This event and this venue turned out to be a perfect match.

Ive been here for a few outdoor concerts and I think the Salt Shed is the best venue in general…read more I came to my first INDOOR concert at the The Salt Shed and didn't get to enjoy it at its most potential. At most concerts I am able to enjoy the concert at least on the big screen, at the Salt Shed that was not the case. I am aware of my height (5'3) and that's why I would be happy even if I watched my favorite artist on a screen. All I'm asking are for big screens! This time around I paid for a ticket based solely on vibes. Maybe next time Timashe! P.s. I agree with the other yelper about the people control of the lines.

The taste of Polonia is always a very festive affair. The food is good and the entertainment is as…read morewell. However the gate fee has now risen to $15 save for Friday night when it is $10. There is no senior discount at all. In these strained economic times where the wallet doesn't stretch too far.. this is a very steep entry fee.

The last time we attended this neighborhood festival was eons ago, when it was smaller and…read morerelatively inexpensive. This year, having received free admission tickets from a friend (valid only for Friday evening), we decided to revisit. This event provides little or no accommodation for the elderly and handicapped. We wouldn't have gone at all except that a friend offered us free tickets. General admission is $15 across the board ($45 for a 4-day pass), with no Senior discount. The shuttle between the remote parking lot and the event has a very high first step and my Missus had a hard time with boarding and alighting. And, once we got our food, we found absolutely nowhere to sit. Only standup tables are provided. We anticipated enjoying some traditional Polish music; polkas or whatever. Ha! All we heard was over-amplified hard rock. One band was banging out music of the Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger is about as Polish as Yoko Ono). The entertainment stages are close enough together that the bands were drowning each other out, making conversation difficult. We explored a row of vendors' booths: Mostly mobile phone, financial and travel services, cheesy jewelry and accessories, and T-shirts. Blah. My shopaholic Missus found nothing to buy. Well, that leaves food and drink. If you leave a Polish festival hungry or thirsty, there's no one to blame but yourself. We were starving, and boy, did we stoke up. My Missus devoured a Polish combination plate heaped with stuffed cabbage, potato pancake, Polish sausage, 3 pierogi, and sauerkraut. I tackled a fat, garlicky Polish sausage that must've measured at least a foot long, after which I managed to bolt down a humongous freshly fried potato pancake. We had no room left for paczkis. All told, we spent $54 on food and drink, which is around what we spend on a typical restaurant meal. In truth, we've had better Polish food at restaurants, but we were satisfied. Afterwards we really needed to sit down and cool off, so we waddled into Copernicus Center. The auditorium, formerly the Gateway Theater (opened in 1930), retains its movie palace splendor. Seeing this was a treat! The free admission tickets, the theater, the food, and the camaraderie - strangers chatting with each other - are what made our visit to Taste of Polonia worthwhile.

Great vibe inside with fun decor and games. Food was all delicious, really appreciated the mustard…read moreselection. The sides on the wurst plate were a nice touch too. And the pretzel was so fun! Saw complaints on the train noise, but that didn't bother us!

Unfortunately, our experience was incredibly disappointing, largely because of our server's…read moreattitude and lack of basic hospitality. From the beginning, he was extremely unfriendly and made us feel as though we were an inconvenience rather than guests. Our drinks sat completely empty, and we eventually had to track him down just to ask if we could order food and have our drinks refilled. His response to us was simply, "You have 5 minutes." No apology, no explanation, and no attempt to make us feel welcome. What made this especially frustrating was that we were hosting two friends who were visiting from Germany for the first time, and we had been excited to bring them here and show them a great experience. Instead, we were embarrassed by how rudely we were treated. Hospitality is about more than bringing food and drinks to a table. Unfortunately, this experience was the opposite of hospitable and left a terrible impression on our friends during their first visit.

This place is all about meeting your needs with the food you want. My husband and I got a few small…read moredishes to share from multiple restaurants. We wandered around quite a bit before we landed on what we got and really wanted to try some different things - we got the samosas, the wrapped shrimp and the octopus. I forget which places we got the food from, but it was all delicious. The octopus was a little overcooked, but still had great flavor and spice to it. This restaurant comes with a unique atmosphere, regularly has events, and has a very lengthy bar. It can get a little loud in here, but at lunch time when we were there it was perfect.

I went here for a DJ/ Dance event organized by the promoters of Chicago Progressive House (C P H)…read more(you can find them on Facebook and Instagram) as they are known to bring quality international and local talent. I know a couple of guys from the C P H group, and I like to support them whenever possible. C P H organized an event called Anjunabeats Worldwide 11 Tour featuring international DJ/ Producer act, Alex Sonata and TheRio and local talent, Adrian Armendariz and Lucy in the Sky. It was their first time organizing an event at Fulton Market Kitchen and my first time checking F M K as well. I didn't know until this event was announced that F M K doubles as an after-hours club. The entrance to the event room was through the back door entrance of the restaurant. The club room was nicely set up with a good sound system and lighting. The DJ booth was set up nicely, and the dance floor area, although packed, was not hard to navigate. A big bar was right adjacent to the dance floor. I liked the decor and ambiance of F M K. I did not have any drinks, so I can't speak for their costs and quality. The music was good, and the vibe was fun. I will be going back to F M K for other similar events, and perhaps I'll check out their restaurant as well someday.

Fun and relaxing drinks only bar. It's a place for having a good time but for those not getting too…read morestupid about it. Clover is a sports bar but it's not one of those bro places, as it seems most people are too calm and collected. Good place for watching a game. There's a TV on almost each wall it seems. A few times being here and it seems like a laid back bar. It was the weekend the last time here and it wasn't even that crowded. This isn't like the crap sports bars you get in Wrigleyville. Actually has pretty good prices. They have a few specials. Most notably is the main one. The All Day Every Day Special is $9 for a PBR and a Tullamore Dew shot. Has pretty good prices on most beers. They also make pricier cocktails if you would rather get those. Basically it's kind of a classier but still casual sports bar. It's also a place if you're Iowa fans. There's not really any food but they have free popcorn and you can bring in some from The Dawson or wherever.

It's a generic bar that can get rowdy at times and has a sports crowd pretty often. They're an Iowa…read moreHawkeyes place and also have a big St Patrick's day event that spills into the street. Even for sports it's not an optimal viewing spot with a ton of TVs or good seats to see them. No food, so it's not a long term spot. It seems like the poor output from ChatGPT if you asked it to design a bar. It's fine to get a beer and move on, but nothing more.