Super chill with a great staff! Eliana and Adrian are the shit. Great pool players also if you're…read moreinto it.

50% off happy hour with a chill front sidewalk patio space…read more Classic dive bar, pool tables, dim lighting, and less-than-friendly bartender.

Classic. And I probably shouldn't be reviewing this place…read morecuz they are happily stuck in the past and don't give any importance to anything new. The jukebox is heavy on crooners. This is a smoking forward space. It's amazing.

Coming from Los Angeles via San Francisco, my first date with the CA "Smoking Ban" happened in 1995…read morein Berkeley, CA at Chez Panisse. By that time I was already a "Past" smoker so it really didn't have to much of an effect on me other than the air around you was smelled much nicer. What made me bring up this ancient issue was our party of five left La Scarola restaurant this past Sunday night and went next door to Richard's Bar, where for the first time this century I encountered a bar where everyone was smoking! I must say, that this flash from the past was actually rather refreshing and nostalgic. Would I or could I frequent this establishment - No. Was it fun for the 45 minutes we were there - Yes. This bar was packed with bar fly's, characters, gamers, mavericks and oddballs; and, I loved it! Leave it to Chicago, to have a place like this, that you probably will never see again unless you go to third world country. All I can say about Richard's Bar is WOW!!!!!!!

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.

Probably the true definition of Dive Bar, Rossi's is worth at least a fly-by. It is a bit dark, a…read morebit small, but still fun. Limited seating and even limited standing room. You can grab you own beer from their refrigerators, however, you'll need to pay and have the bar open them for you. I was impressed by the variety of the selection. Keep in mind it is cash only and swing by for a drink!

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

We came here for a celebration, visiting from out of state and realized how busy this place can…read moreget. It is a very diverse crowd, ranging from ages 21-60s. It was so interesting to people watch and also participate in karaoke. It felt like a judgement-free zone, which gave me the courage to go up and sing. I like that the place is crowded, but not crazy. We secured our spots by coming in early. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were reasonably priced. It is not a fancy bar, it is a "mom & pop's" hence the name Mom's Place. We didn't get a chance to check out the live music on the other side, but it seems people were having fun in every room.

Love mom's place!! I've been here many times and the atmosphere is always SO fun! After my wedding,…read moreour after party came here and we had a blast. It was a Sunday and they had already stopped karaoke, but they let my husband and I karaoke a song. It was one of my favorite memories of the night :) such a fun place!!

I love Rainbo club!! Cash only and they have a photobooth! Makes a great martini. Moody atmosphere…read moreand local crowd. Great spot.

Came back, incredible Unconscious david Lynch theme. This place has good beer options, lots of…read morebourbon options including Woodford, and bullet. Definitely a place to come early to on a Friday or Saturday if you are looking to grab a seat somewhere. Each time I have come there have been multiple birthday parties, cute.

Quintessential community bar. Friendly staff. They made us Italian beefs during the World Cup.read more

My lovely wife and I were checking out a neighborhood rummage sale in Bucktown recently. We decided…read moreto pop into The Corner Bar, and indeed it is located at the corner of Leavitt and Palmer. We originally were going to have just one drink, but the overall hospitality and coziness of the place (and free food) led us to stay for quite awhile. This is a "dive bar" with a regulars crowd, but we still felt very welcome here as newbies. They had a Goose Island beer special, which was refreshing while we checked out part of the Bears game (currently still the Chicago Bears) on the tube. We enjoyed part of a sub sandwich, and Italian beef sandwiches served at halftime, and it was a nice touch that the food was provided free to customers. The Corner Bar is people-friendly and dog-friendly too.

Brando's Speakeasy is my go-to karaoke bar!…read more I always find myself at Brando's Speakeasy after happy hour in the area. Brando's has a later happy hour (4p-7p) that has solid offerings. I love Moscow Mules and they sell them for $5 during happy hour! They have a variety of other drink options for the same price and some bites as well. Every time I've visited the bartenders have been personable and made the drinks fast. Brando's has ample tables available. I've gone during a busy Friday night and I've been able to secure a table throughout the night. I love Brando's even more because people actually participate in karaoke. Everyone is normally singing along to someone else's song and they don't leave people hanging. Depending on the night I've turned into a background dancer for someone! The karaoke sign-up is pretty straightforward. It's digital so you can track your place in line from your phone along with take your time selecting a song.

Brando is such a great place after work and it opens a little later during a work week. We came in…read morethere was karaoke and the vibe was amazing. We didn't get any food because it was late but next time we will. There was seating around us or you can go up near the karaoke stand. Had an absolute blast on a Wednesday night and people were singing their hearts out at karaoke.

Good old classic looking bar. It's not quite a dive bar because while it looks kind of crappy on…read morethe outside, it's a lot nicer inside, but still not too fancy though. EZ Inn is an easy place to have fun. Has lots of beers, mostly in bottles and cans. There's also strong cocktails that are stiff. A pretty cool hipster vibe in here. It's bigger than it looks. There's a lot of seating, whether at the bar or in the back at a table. Most people here seem to get the cheap beer. There's something for pretty much everyone. It's about $11 for one of the better cocktails. Long Islands and other easy to drink stuff. Atmosphere changes. This is quiet most days, then on the weekends they may have a DJ and it will get loud. Bathrooms are interesting. It's covered with graffiti all over, with some entertaining reading material. There's also a pretty cool jukebox and music for any taste.

What a cute bar! We stopped in around 730 on a weekday. We found there was still happy hour with $8…read morecocktails for a bit longer and it was also $2 hamms cans! The bartender was so friendly and quick. He gave great suggestions and made delicious drinks! Can't really ask for more. Was a very cozy feel in there.

This spot has been around forever, and as I'm visiting Chicago for the first time, I try to hit all…read morethe staples and iconic locations, so we went to Millers for lunch. Dark, grungy, feeling like a German Octoberfest Pub with beer signs and signed pictures on the walls, I love it. At first we were seated in a small table next to a family who was letting their kids run wild in the restaurant, slamming plates and glasses, so that wasn't going to fly. Asked the host to move us, he said no problem, and we got a much better table away from said family, and it was great, totally changed the experience for the better. Our server was friendly, helpful, talkative, and was prompt with delivering food. I got the Chicken Pot Pie, which wasn't like any other I've had, super creamy, nicely filled with trimmings, light bread crust, and warm to the soul. My girl got a Chicken Sandwich and she liked it as well, a filling lunch and a cozy spot. Love it.

When a restaurant is 90 + years old, you know they are doing something right. Turns out they do…read moreeverything right. The decor looks historic with dark wood walls, beautiful molding, and of course antique sports memorabilia. It is in Chicago after all!! The menu items that were highlighted was the prime rib, while supplies last and the ribs. I tried to go with the prime rib but at 7:30 it was sold out. The bartenders suggested the French dip sandwich with shaved prime rib but went with the ribs instead. Smoked daily the ribs were tender and moist with a very sweet homemade BBQ sauce. I prefer my sauce on the spicy side but it was delicious, the shrimp were fried and crispy, served with fresh cocktail sauce. I opted for the fries and side salad but were good. The Greek vinaigrette dressing was delicious. The bartender was super engaging and knowledgeable. I hat his signature Ole Fashion and a glass of cab from their list. Both were great You need to eat here!!