If you want the perfect night out go here ! They have everything, beer wine and cocktails. great…read moreservice, the servers make you feel like fiercest French girl in the room. The world is an oyster and this is its pearl!! To live to laugh to love... Belmont you're everything Xx

My posse of friendly drinking couples have had Belmont Tavern on the radar for awhile, as it opened…read morea few months ago in a 135-year-old building after the space has been empty for almost 25 years. Well, it was worth the wait. The comfortable interior is retro cool, and they also have an affinity for rabbits displayed on menus and throughout the spaces. We had a very enjoyable visit here, thanks to the good drinks, pleasant staff, and great company. We recently stopped in for a midweek happy hour, when you can get one of three listed cocktails for only $8 each. My Casual Affair sorta reminded me of an Old Fashioned, while my lovely wife enjoyed the Often Confused cocktail. Belmont Tavern is very close to the CTA Belmont Blue Line station, on Belmont just west of Kimball. We vow to return in the near future.

This bar is so adorable! The name alone drew me in lol. We got there right when they opened at 4pm…read more The bartender was really friendly and asked us about our plans for the day. We ordered a Saturn and a Hemingway Daiquiri. Both were sweet, refreshing, and delicious! Of course we had to order the jello shots that come with a little candy heart on top. I'm already planning my next visit here to attend the Lover's Lounge event.

If I'd just stopped in for a drink or two, we would be fine. My rating would be a three or a four,…read moreand 'have a nice day.' Alas, my catchphrase being "I eat and I know things" means ordering food is a given. That was a mistake, but not as bad as whoever made the decisions behind the Heartbreaker Burger. Let me start with the good. I started with the M&M shot, a simple yet tasty, and not face-melting combo of mescal and Montenegro. I drink spirits neat, so YMMV, but something I wouldn't mind ordering again. Next, I tried the Vieux Carre: a solidly executed classic with balanced flavors and spirit-forward without going overboard. While the bevvies are not mind-blowing, the prices are low - In the year of our Lord 2026, $12-13 for a cocktail in Chicago is almost unheard of outside of happy hour. The vibe is old-timey and retro. Loads of wood, exposed brick, and wallpaper that your great aunt probably had. There are a few game-heads on the walls, for I guess great uncle likes to hunt. There is also a piece of art on the walls that, feels almost like it can go in a museum, but not quite. Let's say this: gentlemen, I would advise against brining a date here, lest you be tempted to look a little too long. Alas, we've now arrived at the abomination that is the, perhaps aptly named, Heartbreaker burger. To start, it was wrapped in foil and tasted through and through as though it's been sitting under a heater for at least an hour. The lettuce within had time to wilt due to the heat, making it go from a positive addition, past neutral, and into negative. The patty missed the mark: In this case, Smasburger applies to the thinness, and not at all to a roasty, crispy, Maillard-y consistency. Between the thin piece of strongly favored meat, and bun a little too large and dense, all other ingredients lost their presence. Further, If felt the burger was so bready, I removed the top bun and turned it into a fork and knife affair. I'm all for burgers getting wider, rather than only so tall one can't open their jaw so far, but not like this. Hardly worth mentioning are the sides of Tater Tots and Queso. Both weren't heartbreaking, but at the same time, wholly unremarkable. Felt as though I could easily beat these with a quick stop at Aldi. I've no complaints about the service. Since I came right around opening, it was very quiet. Still, I was well-taken care of, and things came out relatively quickly. Final verdict: Sweethearts Bar makes inexpensive, solid classic cocktails in a mostly retro vibe. However, the alleged-smashburger left a bad taste in my mouth, literally and figuratively, spoiling the experience. Would return?: Probably not. There was nothing on the menu that I couldn't easily and cheaply recreate myself. Would recommend?: Also probably not. If you're looking to catch up with a group in a space without a TV, Sweethearts and its cheap drinks aren't a bad deal. For all other cases, I would not recommend.

The cocktails here are truly one-of-kind! Our server was so patient and kind in explaining all of…read morethe ingredients in each cocktail for us. I ordered the orange chicken cocktail to start because it sounded so interesting. Gotta say it did have an orange chicken flavor to it although it was a little juicy for my liking. The second cocktail I ordered was Windy City, 9PM. This drink was much more up my alley. It had a smoky and sweet flavor profile. Both cocktails were unlike anything I've ever tasted which is what makes this bar so special! The inside is super cute and they also have a couple patio tables as well. 10/10 would return.

Super creative menu with high quality drinks! Just enough selection - not overwhelming - with some…read moresuper out of the box drinks that totally work! Tried the all in one (a fun gin/tiki inspired cocktail) as well as a dessert ice cream cocktail. Husband saw green chartreuse on the shelf and our waiter was able to craft two delicious and spirit-forward cocktails for us based on a few questions. Love the interior, great middle ground between elegant and casual, relaxed but lively. Would totally come again!

Been tagging along to my buddy's catholic club here and there. I joined yesterday and suggested we…read morego hang out at Nighthawks (since it seems catholics like to drink). Turns out yesterday just *happened* to be the satanic drag show sponsored by Malört, called Church of Malört! The bartenders were dressed up like priests, there was a guy dressed like a friar in the back grilling free hot dogs. They had tarot readings and spin the wheel. I spun the wheel and got a free shot of special edition sweet corn malört, and some merch. My friends got merch too. The drag queens had fire outfits on and they were hilarious. The catholic club made it seem like I'll never be allowed to choose the location again, but I'm pretty sure that's not the case since they all had a great time. Thank you Nighthawks for the amazing story. I will certainly be back for some more fun events.

A good neighborhood bar that is not so frat-party but has a proper patio that allows dogs. Its…read moreconvenient that you can order food at the neighbor place and have it delivered to your place and it is easy to hang out. The cocktail menu is constantly changing and makes it interesting, and the personnel are not unfriendly and reserved. It is a good place to have casual encounters or a casual night out. To that, service is sometimes a little spotty and the seating is limited particularly during rush times. The atmosphere is pleasant in general, although some additional detail could be used and make the experience truly high. Worth going to see, should you happen to be passing by.

If you like cute and trendy wine bars, you have to go to Outside Voices. This was my first spot on…read moremy Chicago trip visiting my best friend. We met up here. I walked from the Blue Line and felt extremely safe. It's in such a pretty part of town. There are plenty of seating spaces both inside and outside. When you arrive, you find a table you like and then go up to the counter to order. They have QR codes everywhere so you can see the menu online. If you like natural wines this is the place for you. The people who work here are absolutely incredible. I came straight from the airport so had my suitcase and one of the bartenders offered to take my bag to the back which I adored. My friend also took a really long time to get there from work so I just hung out for a while and they didn't make me feel too weird about it. One of them even gave me a generous pour of the wine I got. I also ordered us a meat and cheese board which was simple, but nice. Do know that the prices are a bit high here. If you want to get a full bottle of wine the average price is about $60 for a bottle. The aesthetics of this bar are A+. It is really loud inside. The name says it all, you will be using outside voices. While we adored this place, the music was a bit loud so it was a little hard to catch up. That being said, we made the most of it. It also was the spot that I asked her to be my bridesmaid so it'll forever have a special place in my heart. If you're looking for a cute and trendy place, with fun music blasting, and a great vibe, this is it. I highly recommend Outside Voices.

Went for happy hour on a Friday and it was very cute! The place was a bit dead when we got there…read moreinitially but soon enough pretty much all tables were taken. They have plenty of board games and a disco diner vibe going on. Would recommend for a girls night out. Fav on the menu - dry rosé cider, fries with garlic aioli

Great neighborhood bar with quality drinks and music! Atmosphere here feels chill but elevated…read more Cool people and vibe. Definitely worth coming back to!

I like the Charleston's vibe. They play great music, and the overall ambiance is solid. Huge…read moreselection of drinks that aren't super pricey. My only gripes are A. it's always top-heavy packed by the door and it's hard to find a spot to sit without being a seat vulture, and B. I've had good experiences with ...most... of the bartenders here, but there are 1 or 2 who have a real pretentiousness to them that I can't get past. Like when you're ordering a drink, you're asking them to pull out one of their own teeth to use as an ice cube. I'm all for the stingy bartender archetype at certain places, but these dudes need to get over themselves. I'd say this bar is solid when it's not packed but can be a bit of a headache during peak hours.

Small, almost tiny corner bar, not really a pub. They make the most out of the space they have…read morethough. Immaculate pool table, with two sets of steel tipped darts boards. Very neighborhoody, lots of big dogs in here a lot. Nothing special beer list, limited liquor. Small outside patio. Clean. More than worthwhile for my purposes.

Thank you, to whoever put this ginormous water bowl out for neighborhood pups a few weeks ago…read more My guy couldn't have been happier, and we appreciate you taking the time to do that.

I like the atmosphere, I like the cocktails. This place seems to have it all. My only concern is…read morethis - is everyone in here pretending that you don't get a whiff of sewage now and then? What is up with that?! Honestly though, L&E is great, and this little add-on is cool if you're waiting for a table, or just looking for a cocktail. I wish the bar was a little longer and they had another bartender. It takes a while to get a drink. I know, quality takes time, but they're also just not set up to be super busy back here.

Love this place. Little bar in the back of L&E that has a scaled down menu, and donuts and snack…read morethings on the weekends. The bartenders are laid back, the ambiance relaxed (albeit a bit hipster), and the drinks cold and delish. All good things.