Haven't been here in MANY years, but went last Friday to celebrate my cousin's 53rd birthday, who was in town from Dallas and wanted to go there. VERY different environment on a Friday night than what I remember. The men were my age and younger, which to me was normal since they've always catered to a mature crowd. The women were MUCH younger though. The music was good, being a mixture of old school hip hop, r&b, house, and reggae, and the drinks are still on point. I probably won't be back because this crowd was a little too young for me, but I recommend it to Gen Z and beyond. read more

This is a nice neighborhood lounge that is exceptionally well maintained, neat and clean with outstanding service. The price of the drinks is steep for the area, and the lack of a kitchen while open is a killer hence only 4 stars. read more

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Went here with my buddy from Chicago and I must say that I had a great time! All the bartenders were amazing! My glass didn't stay empty too long before they were checking on me. I must say though that the ambiance was what really did it for me. I'm a man of a certain age and I really appreciate seeing beautiful women just having a great time. And there was plenty of these women in the house that night! Seriously, the atmosphere, the music and the drinks just made for a perfect night. I can't wait to go back! read more

One of my favorite hangouts on the southside. I grew up in the area and despite living in the suburbs now I love to stop in whenever I leave my moms house. Some of the best bartenders, drink prices, and djs. There's no cover charge and no food served, but you can bring food in or have it delivered there. Security is tight so no funny business and police circulate the area constantly. Make sure you park legally and street parking can be challenging. The neighborhood is not zoned for residents so you can park off the main street if you feel comfortable. read more

This place is a great time! My best friend and I were in town for the weekend. We used trusty Yelp for lounges in the area and really focused on this one. We also asked our host for suggestions and this place was at the top of her list. That sealed it. Finding a parking spot on a Friday night in front of the door really showed it was meant to be. We had such a great time. The music is a mix of old school and new, but a bit more old. The place was packed. It was extremely refreshing to be in an establishment where people actually still dance. It really was a 90s House Party atmosphere. We will be back the next time we are in the very Windy City. read more

My first time going here, went with my cousin, it was a nice little neighborhood lounge that seemed to be a local spot. The drinks were good, the crowd was chill, the DJ was good, played music I grew up on so it was catered to the right crowd. It was packed but chill, I enjoyed myself and would make this my out-of-town regular spot. read more

Came from out of town looking for a nice neighborhood stop. Took a chance based on the reviews. Very happy with that decision. Nice and clean bar. Josie was our bartender and it was just us, drinks and the jukebox. We had a time. Good convo, good music and good experience. Josie is the best. This will be my go to next time I come to Chicago. read more

Always a vibe when I enter this place. Drinks are not watered down and Dj always got the place jumping. Definitely gives you that ole school party feeling. read more

I absolutely love the vibes, atmosphere and drinks. I'll definitely be returning soon.

They have the potential to be a nice mingling spot. BUTTTTTTT as previously stated the staff SUCKS! They have the biggest nastiest attitudes I'VE EVER SEEN. I was there this past Saturday and we were made to stand in line outside in the cold for 30 mins (although they let 20 pplout). This irritated the hell out of me. Then we finally get in its wall to wall ppl. Beyond it's capacity level by law I'm sure. We fight our way to the bar and my husband patiently waits 30 mins for drinks and some 6ft tall light skin female gives the bar a speech on being patient and she heard their requests. SHE WAS ALL DRAMA!!! Needless to say we got our drinks, never tipped her and left. This is my 4 or 5th time in here and it's always something with these bartenders. The music is just OK. They play alot of r&b & 90s rap. I WISH LARISTOS WAS STILL OPEN!!!!! read more

You have to be BUZZED into this place. You just cant walk-in. I like. This is a Bears Bar; Live DJ who is on point with the jams. A lot of old-old heads were in here with a mixture of mid-age peeps; so I felt very very comfortable and eased and not if I needed to be alert. This is the kind of place you can let your guard down in. The 2 Barista was great, funny, and attentive to a full house, WOW!. GOTTA find out when my co-worker is taking me back. I am a newby to Chicago living downtown so it was nice to get from the stuck-up bars around Michigan Ave and sit around real life loving peeps. ONE! read more

President's Lounge - Kettle One n Cran - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Card was charged twice when the bar tender made a mistake. Other than that it's a cool place for drinks to pregame w shots.

A really chill spot to enjoy your favorite cocktails. Bartenders that make you feel like part of the family. Mature crowd. I always have a great time! read more

President's Lounge - Me and my ace boon coon Malika!! - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Grown and sexy grown. Great place to relax and listen to some soul music! Ambiance is very eclectic with the vibes of elegance. You'll enjoy your time there read more

Okay this is my first time here at the Presidents Lounge and I have been meaning to stop thru for years . It's a real nice grown crowd with the DJ playing my fave house music . They have Big screen tvs all over so everyone can watch the game which is nice . The drinks are good not watered down . Certainly will be returning. read more

President's Lounge - a smiling woman with braids - Lounges Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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No food and it's a little small everyone is on top of each other! The music was cool and also I don't know the bartender name it was a female she was rude read more

Soooo 5 people are at the bar; we walk in and NEVER get an acknowledgement. The bartender starts washing glasses and NEVER offers a hello, one moment please, etc. 12 min later we leave, she never says a word, however the doorman expressed some concern, but at that point it was to late! read more

i chill lounge that is very casual. if you go two weeks in a row youll see that there are regulars and everyone is nice. they play a pretty good mix of music. all decades, many genres. one of my favorite spots. only reason i didnt give it five stars is because around midnight it gets INCREDIBLY hot and crowded. thats usually when i leave. read more

I really enjoyed myself at the President's Lounge! The Vibe, the People, the Ciroc Obamas.....and the House Music All Night Long was on point. The female restroom, so clean that I frequented it more than once :D "...Everybody in the club getting tip-sy...!" read more

Great lounge to chill out at! Drinks are on point. I hear it depends on the day and time that you go...house music on Thursdays...a mix on Fridays. Check them out. read more

The Presidents Lounge was a great grown and sexy lounge, I loved it, no young riff raff. Just grown ppl have a good grown up time. The music was great, but there really isn't a dance floor, but besides that I look forward to my next visit to the Chi & the Presidents Lounge! read more

IF you love freedom of speech..DO NOT GO HERE!!! It's a 30 and over crowd, but if you speak an adjective. Beat down... one would think there's children in the house. I've never seen a more intense as in rules and regulations in a karaoke place ( there maybe different themes on different nights if so, i'm have a suspicious feeling they're regulating them as they did this night ). There's no script to karaoke, you do you, freelance, be it on the lyrics or ad lib. Adjectives were used by a Sistah that was on the mic, and she did apologize for them.. nothing a 30 & over crowd haven't heard before ( teenager use worse ). Long story short, the karaoke dj approached and said you can't do that. He also approach another Sistah and told her she couldn't dance in the back round or sing with her friend.. WOW, the celebrities I know don't act like that.. Hood mentality.. After all that after thought drama.. the bartender had something to add, which was based on his emotions. He tried to explain, some body momma was in there ( relative to the owner or manager ) and you just can't say adjectives, out of respect. Now it's wasn't harsh like that. Never the less, this is a public establishment and if ya' momma haven't heard this by now,, well lets just say " she frontin".. smh.. Oh, after all that, he wouldn't give the same Sistah a glass of water ( she paid for several drinks ). He said the lights were on and he couldn't give any drinks.. It's water not alcohol. So I ordered some water and the Sistah behind the bar gave it to me and I gave it to the Cutie with the adjectives..lol.. All she could say was Wow, in regards to the bartender and i think the whole night.. so on that note. to my New Yorkers, Cali crew, Floridian people.. I would advise to skip this venue and try somewhere more people / out of town friendly environment. If you ever end up here just smile at the fair skin bartender with the under the lip piercing. He's the emotional guy that likes to play tuff with females and refuse to give them water when they have been spending their $$$ there. Also if ya' momma is in the house please remember this is a public establishment and we are paying our $$$. SO IN ALL REALITY WE KEEP THIS SHIT OPEN not Ya' MOMMA/ No disrespect intended . I just saying, people can make you and when you treat them with DISRESPECT, you break ya'self... Bystander listening to the whole scenario.. So wrong!!! read more

I really like this place overall and come periodically. (Hence the 3 stars instead of ONE for the CONTINUOUS RUDE ENCOUNTER). I just have a bad experience with the male bartender EVERY time I encounter him. I typically come on Friday or Saturday nights, but I went on a Tuesday night this last time, since the NBA finals game 6 fell on a Tuesday. Ok, so usually I avoid the light skinned male bartender at all costs and order drinks from any of the ladies that are always pleasant to deal with - heck they even speak and smile when they see me (yes I tip well)! So this night one of my friends (didn't know any better) asks HIM to make our drinks. And since she was dealing with HIM directly and I wanted to see his attitude with her, I waited for the conversation to unfold naturally. She ordered her drink, and he came back with it and she proceeded to order 2 more drinks (mine and another friend of ours) he immediately snapped and told her to hurry up and she should have ordered all the drinks at one time! WOW.. She brushed it off & ordered the drinks. I watched him across the bar make my drink with Patron instead of Don Julio (which is what she ordered for me). He also poured the other drink wrong too! When he came over to us with the drinks she told him the errors and he said ok I'll remake the margarita, but you ordered this other drink wrong, and that's not my fault. O_O I leaned in to tell him she wanted the Jack Daniels Honey instead of the reg Jack and could he be so kind to take care of that - he snapped at me and said she ordered this wrong, and next time maybe you should order your own drink! (FLOORED) I told him this was not my drink the margarita was, and as a matter of fact I don't even need you to remake my drink. He immediately threw the incorrect Patron drink down the sink and said, "No problem!" (body language said the rest) I said to him, "You are very rude" and he said he didn't care! I couldn't believe it! So he made her pay for the wrong Jack and when she asked for a glass of water he ignored her and walked back and forth past her w/o acknowledging her request ever! I was so pissed at how rude he was, right in front of other customers too! I walked away and ordered my drink from the lady on the opposite side of the bar - always pleasant. Its sad to see a nice establishment with rude employees. This is the type of thing that can make or break a business. Customers are your paycheck! You have to be accommodating to people paying their money - or they will go to a place that WILL accommodate them. I hope the owner/management speaks to this man and he gets his act together, or let him go already! I'm sure I am not the only person who feels this way. Maybe he's related to the management/owner and that's how he still has a job. I hope to NEVER have to deal with this man EVER! And LADIES if you go to this bar, please take my advice and order your drinks from the women bartenders, they are SUPERB! read more

Fun times! Came here with friends for drinks during the winter time and had a blast. Ciroc Obamas are great drinks that taste delicious but will get the job done. Music's pretty good and there's a range of ages which is cool. Fun place and I'd go there again, so fun. And as Montez G. mentioned, you have to be let in. read more

Great local bar, clean, good music, and solid drinks

Best chill place around the neighborhood. I love it here! The DJ is always doing his thing! The security at the door is tight so I never have to worry if the night will be ruined. Drinks are always on point! Two bartenders I always deal with, Jackie and Chrissy. They make em right! Never had an issue with those ladies! I recommend this place to anyone just looking to chill and have a good time! No foolery, no freshly legal young adults, just a good time! Best place to watch the game too. I will be going back! read more

I went here on a Saturday. To my surprise I had a good time. You have to be 30 or older to enter. The drinks are about 9.00-10.00. There is security at the front door checking id's and purses. I was told this place is a good choice for south side location because there are a lot of undercover police officers that frequently visit. The music was good the ENTIRE night! It was a bit crowded but noting that was not manageable. Overall, if you are looking for fairly safe, drama free, and a decent selection of men and women to choose from this is a good option! read more

First time last nite..had a great time!! No drama, nice crowd and very good music! Will definitely be going back!!!

Hello everyone it's JShot, I was there couple of nights ago. Let me tell ya, a great crowd of people and I knew most of them what an AWESOME hangout for music n drinks. I Love this spot read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how well lit and inviting the interior was. Vast alcohol selection although the space can get to be a bit tight. Overall a hidden gem that I would've never thought to go to had I not been meeting a friend who frequents. Happy I checked it out and would return! read more

Had a great evening at the President's. Nikko makes great drinks and is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.

Nice neighborhood bar. Good staff, drinks and music. Street parking, always have had fun here.