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Red Pepper

4.1 (23 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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NIK the Bar Star" famous margaritas!

I don't know if you've ever had the pleasure of having one of "NIK the Bar Star" famous margaritas...but if you haven't...you are missing OUT!!! One of the south side of Chicago's BEST KEPT SECRETS, I come to Red Pepper for the flavorful drinks and I STAY for the DELICIOUS food, welcoming ambiance and overall DOPE VIBE!!! This will ALWAYS be "Cheers" to me!!!

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Ursula P.

A fave to go to to hang out . Watch the game . Great drinks and food . Great people .

Maiesha T.

Strong drinks, friendly patrons and bartender and good music. I always have a good time whether it's 1am or 3pm.

Buffalo wings. 50 cent Thursday night lights

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6 months ago

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3 months ago

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6 years ago

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4 years ago

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5 years ago

I love this restaurant great food and atmosphere the bartender Kim and Fallon also Mera and Janet also Tonja are great.

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7 years ago

Thrist thirsty good aged cognac and Brandy sweet and savory #GoodChicken I like the chilli and crackers also

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19 years ago

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10 years ago

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8 years ago

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5 years ago

Small, black establishment. Something to it. Good drinks and music. Food is not wide range but it's good

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9 years ago

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9 years ago

To small not for guest under 50 yr of age. And I'm way over 30.. looks like cheep drinks it's smell bad inside

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13 years ago

Nice after work set vibe plus the drinks are reasonable, bartender friendly.. Also the food is AMAZING!!!

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11 years ago

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Nice atmosphere. Bartender wasn't too attentive however when I finally ordered/received my drink it was decent!

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“Kitchen is serving some of the BEST fried catfish and chicken on the South Side!”

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4.2(104 reviews)
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This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

The owner Sonnie Kireta and his security Milton Brawner used excessive force brutally assaulting my…read moreson who was a 3 year patron. My son had to leave in a ambulance,. had to go through wound care and physical therapy, unfortunately he had to learn that no where is a safe space and Bars in Hyde Park are not safe just because it is Hyde Par. Milton the security and owner had been drinking as well that night that's what I was told.. Beware this is not a safe place. The matter is still allegedly still being investigated we n witnesses it wss April 23 2026 because they won't release the entire video footage because it probably would incriminate the. I am still disgusted! I guess they have special privileges... Cancel the Cove .....

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