Although some of the things I'm about to say may sound like complaints, they're actually the complete opposite. Reggies is unapologetically itself, and that's part of its charm. The moment you walk in and see someone dressed head to toe in black, you might start having second thoughts about whether you belong there. I know I did. But the farther you walk in, the more you realize that feeling is intentional. This place isn't trying to be for everyone, and that's exactly what makes it work. The red lighting, the loud music, and the mix of sports, rock videos, and the people around you somehow create a vibe that's difficult to describe the first time you experience it. It's chaotic, but in a way that feels authentic rather than forced. Full disclosure, I've been here before with friends. We usually end up on the rooftop having wings and drinks. This time, though, I stopped in by myself because I wanted something quick and easy. The waitress was friendly, easygoing, and genuinely personable. She got my order exactly right, and I found myself watching the England FIFA match while a rock video played on one screen and a baseball game played on another. Nothing about this place feels average, and that's what makes it memorable. The wings came out piping hot, and the fries were cooked perfectly. They were exactly what I was hoping for. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five has more to do with my own hangups than anything the restaurant did. Reggies knows exactly what it wants to be, and it does that exceptionally well. If you're looking for a place with personality, good food, and an atmosphere that refuses to blend in, it's absolutely worth checking out. read more

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I REALLY wanted to love this place and was on the fence about writing this review but after a lot of money spent I feel the need to warn others. My friends and I took the Reggie's concert bus after spending about 3.5 hours inside of the bar/restaurant. While in the restaurant service wasn't the best BUT they had only one waiter on staff so it's at no fault to the people working. Food and drinks were pretty good albeit overpriced. The problem wasn't with this... it was the bus. After arriving incredibly early we were placed on a bus that was incredibly late. While in the bus we got stuck in major traffic right outside the venue and the show had already started. Drinks were served in the bus and after sitting in traffic for what felt like ages people had to use the restroom. Well, after some begging about 15 individuals got off the bus to use a nearby porta potty. This is when the driver took the chance to gun it and fly by traffic (again we were already extremely late and still don't know why he didn't do this sooner) and leave all of those individuals stranded pretty far from the venue. That being said. we missed about half the concert because we were waiting for our friends who were stranded to arrive. Why didn't we go in? A phone was also left behind in the process with no help from the driver (the bartender? again she was great!). A new ticket also had to be purchased because of this. And if that isn't bad enough, coming back he refused to let my friends he left behind back on the bus (one of my friends did say "that wasn't very nice to leave us like that sir" which clearly triggered him). Thankfully another bus let us on with sympathy from both the driver and the bartender who could not believe how terribly he treated people and had heard similar stories from from several other passengers. Please do better Reggie's! I wanted to keep coming back but after that I NEVER want to run into that employee again. read more

I will forever remember Reggies as the venue where my oldest kid saw his first concert (Novulent). I guess I should have done my due diligence and researched what this concert would entail before we visited. I did some research, but apparently not enough. I thought we'd be sitting at tables, calmly eating dinner, in front of a stage. LOL, no. This is a real club with mostly a standing-room only area, which sometimes turned into a mosh pit and stage diving area. Heck yeah! But also: Oh no, for an anxious parent of a young teen. Luckily, it was all good. The crowd at Reggies was stellar and everyone there was there for a good time. There is an upstairs area with a few tables that look out onto the stage. Then there's a big bench against the wall where you can sit and ponder why you brought your 15-year-old child to a venue where most people are drunk and/or flying high off the wacky tobaccy. Just kidding! I didn't regret my decision. Reggies is a cool place to experience some music. But just know that this place skews more toward young adults (21+), even for the all-ages shows. Reggies has a full menu of food available, which you can order from the bar. I was just in the mood for straight carbs and fat, so I ordered the tater tots as my dinner. You order the food at the bar, then wait like five or 10 minutes, then go and pick up your food at the bar. They'd prefer that you don't eat at the bar, though. You should take your food upstairs to one of the tables. They are very busy at the bar here, taking orders and dispensing drinks. What else should you know? Well, I believe that there's one restroom for both men and women. Reggies is also very strict about bringing in outside food and beverages, including water bottles. They also will not let you take alcoholic beverages outside, but you can go in and out as much as you want. read more

If i could rate this place negative I really would, I wouldn't even give it one star. The people here are extremely obnoxiously strict and are extremely rude. I've been to a lot of venues and concerts and this place by far is the most awful place i've ever been to. Never coming back for another show. Please get new workers. Everyone here sucks read more

Awful experience with the two voluminous and bulbous "bouncers". I didn't have my physical ID with me. But had my digital ID. I understand they can turn you away from the venue. However, the way they went about it was unprofessional. Both were dismissive. I have been to this venue to see a friend play and wasn't carded. I was polite and trying to understand the situation. The voluminous woman was very dismissive. I will never visit this venue again. Might want to replace the stool she was on. It was quite literally on its last leg. read more

Such a great place to listen to some old school rock n roll. The space fits a good amount of people, it has an upstairs so you can get a good view of the stage if you get there early enough. They also have an outdoor area. They have a wide selection of beers and some seltzers. The red moody light really sets the ambiance. Loved listening to music here, cant wait for their next shows! read more

The wings were amazing but the waitress left an impression - and it wasn't good. She kept forgetting our order and cursing. Will not be back. read more

Seeing Slomosa on 04/25/26 was the 2nd time visiting this great venue and had I an awesome time, once again. The staff were all kind and took great care of us. The slope of the main floor gave everyone a great view of the stage. Bar was well stocked with some diverse options. Thanks Reggie's! (pictures from 1st visit seeing Shaun James) read more

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Rock band! Who is really f'ing with Reggie's Rock Club? No one! The wings, the entertainment, the vibes are unmatched ANY DAY! Even the Caesar salad EATS! Pop in on a bingo night, pop in on a rock band night and catch a wave. I always do! read more

Reggies Music Joint - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can't stand this place. There were 3-4 people behind the bar and at least 6 dirty glasses taking up the whole far end of the bar. This is the 3rd time I've walked out because a server(s) as straight up ignored me to go help someone what already had drinks. How many tattoos does a guy need to get a damn beer here? I know some people that work there but honestly they're losers outside of Reggie's too. Anyways, get bend Reggie's staff read more

Bartenders were lovely but I absolutely hate to see a sign that advertises how unwilling a venue is to provide water to people that need it, especially on a summer day where it's reached 93°. Management, do better read more

Reggies Music Joint - No water available except $6 liquid death - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely focused on the music and bar atmosphere more than the food. Fried pickles were decent but the ranch dressing was partially frozen when it was brought out. Very loud that it was bars to talk. I got a chicken Parmesan chicken sandwich which was so dry and did not have enough sauce. My boyfriend got a burger that was just okay. The bun on the burger was a little stale. The nachos my friend ordered were mediocre. Don't bother to order the food here unless you're very hungry. The waitress was very helpful and attentive. read more

Reggies Music Joint - Chicken Parmesan Sandwich - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My first time attending sox opener and we pregamed here at Reggie's Collin welcomed us (my sister and I) Loved this place Everyone and everything was super cool Drinks are great and food was good! Happy Opening!!!! read more

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This was my first visit to Reggies to watch the band "The Lost Year." Reggies is a traditional bar with a venue in the back. It's dark and loud as you would expect, even on a Sunday night. They have a full menu of bar foods and drinks - they even have a nice menu of non-alcoholic mixed drinks - very impressive. Our server was very good. There isn't a lot of wait staff so we saw them infrequently, but when we did see servers, they were great. Like most bar/venues, the acoustics could be a little better, but the fun is watching/listening to the bands play. So, except for a minor setback in the acoustics, we had a wonderful time. Our experience was a lot of fun and we'll be looking for other opportunities to visit in the future! read more

Anna took care of me and my entire night was made. Drinks were spectacular and the vibes were on point. Give her all your money if you want to have a good time. read more

The bartender on Tuesday at 5:30pm was rude and dismissive Calling me slick when i picked my check to pay as she made me wait for her to take care of everything and everyone before me. read more

I was there last night on the rooftop I ordered the main stage burger and an old-fashioned. My waitress was in her mid 20s Caucasian long hair. She never gave me her name. She was extremely rude and very standoffish. My burger was burnt and old ,I did not like old-fashioned smh It taste like a strawberry daiquiri. The waitress then said to me that old-fashioned comes in various ways so I Ask her to explain she proceeded to say that she could not explain. I ordered something else she brought the drink back to the table and slammed it down. I have never experienced such poor customer service and the food was awful. I do not recommend this place. read more

Reggies Music Joint - Main Stage Burger - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The security threatened to beat me up and knock me out for just asking for my credit card back from the bartenders after I was already being escorted out. There was no reason for the extra force like wtf. read more

Although I've never been to Reggie's to see any musical acts, my love and I have enjoyed a couple of unique experiences here over the summer. Reggie's has a fleet of old school buses that they use to take folks to various concerts and sports events around town. The promotion that piqued our interest was a $15 offer that gets you a free ticket to see a Chicago White Sox baseball game, a free bus ride to and from the stadium, and also a food buffet before and after the game. Say what?? We enjoyed this too-good-to-be-true offer twice, and we hope that they will somehow continue this deal in 2024. Reggie's has three levels, including a rooftop level that is quite loud and lively. The buffet is served on the lower and the upper levels. While the buffet can be a bit hit or miss, I really like the BBQ wings and the mac and cheese. One can also load up on hot dogs, fries, and even green beans. Wash it all down with a beer from its fine list of brews. Don't forget to check out the art on the wall with rock'n'roll references, as well as sports figures all with the first name of Reggie (can you name them all?). read more

Stopped by for a work happy hour at Reggie's. Wait staff downstairs and on the rooftop were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Really created a relaxed environment. We sat on the rooftop and really appreciated the shade and fans going- made the experience much more enjoyable in the heat. The food was pretty straightforward, standard bar food. The prices for food and drinks were reasonable, especially so close to downtown. Overall, would recommend for happy hour or drinks with friends. There were several large crowds, so definitely a good place to meet up with people (or meet new friends). read more

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Best Cornbeef and Cabbage plate in South Loop Chicago! hands down! and I've tried a lot of different places

Staff was very rude. Will NOT be back. Do not recommend this to anyone. They offer free shuttles to their horribly ran business. Take the shuttle and leave, do not waste your time. :) read more

Stopped for Nolen Entertainment (IG)'s Jazz&Jokes event a few times this summer. The wings are good, I suggest asking for them fried hard as the sauce makes them a little soft. Speaking of sauce, YUMMM. 10/10 flavor, it was the "mixed' one. We also tried their cajun Caesar salad and that was good as well. Drinks are a bit on the pricey side, but overall it's a nice place to stop in for live music, food, and drinks. read more

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Intimate second floor venue, with a lot of seating and a fun vibe. The food is amazing. Don't sleep on the hand cut fries! And the mozzarella sticks are so good. read more

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Its difficult to hive Reggie's a rating any higher than a 2. The staff was incredibly rude and made the entire experience off putting. That man that we checked our tickets with at the front gave us a lot of grief for switching some names. It worked out in the end but it already started with a sour taste. The food was pretty good. We got some kind of loaded nachos if i remember correctly. Sound was good but the stage was small and difficult to see from our seats. Packed! Definitely felt like outsiders which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. I'd come back for the right band, but I hope I don't have to. read more

Ordered the turkey dinner on thanksgiving as i was working that day...and let me tell you it did not disappoint! Turkey green beans cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes with gravy for only $15 you can't beat that! The gravy was delicious!! Probably the best I've ever had!! 2 thumbs up!!! read more

Reggies Music Joint - Turkey dinner - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been to a couple of music shows in the Comedy room. Soso acoustics. Beverage prices pretty high but the bartenders are friendly. Downstairs bra pretty divey. Wings are very good, burger is average. It's fine. Not a "gotta go there" place to recommend to people but a pretty good place to watch live music. The host quite a few benefit concerts, so props to them read more

I don't know but I feel like their was some targeting happening here or something, I went here on 2/27 for a show it was Alex Sampson and it was an all ages show and it also happened to be my 21st birthday I was with some friends and the workers at the front asked for IDs and we all showed them and every single one of us were 21+ and we were planning on drinking but the guy basically disregarded us even as we were waiting for our wristbands he looked at us like we were stupid for even asking like 2 of us have baby faces but our IDs are real and I was real bummed that I was not going to be able to have my first drink on my 21st birthday I find out about an hour later it happened to some other girls too but I saw all the parents that were there or people that looked 30+ get wristbands so I think they were just targeting the parents/older people which kinda sucked ngl even though at least close to half the audience looked old enough overall though besides that experience the show was nice the workers were nice as well besides that ID check guy and I would come back read more

Stayed at the rooftop which is covered and was less crowded. Tom was super chill and great with serving us. The wings and onion rings are really good and worth coming through for. It seems like the rest of their food is ok. I don't usually like buffalo but that was great. Also got a side of their fire sauce to mix in the ranch. Solid atmosphere and I'll be back for when the rooftop is open in the summer. read more

We visited here three times in Sep '24 for three quite different occasions, and obviously love the place! It has a divey look, but it's busy and friendly with good food, good drinks, and clean entirely-graffitied restrooms. First, my nephew and I had to kill some time while a school of other relatives went sightseeing. We took the elevator to the deck, and fell in at the bar. As an ex-Chicagoan, i started us out with a Chicago Handshake: a shot of Jeppson's Malört with a can of Heileman's Old Style! Malört is like a bitter angry absinthe. Old Style is a dry light flavorful lager. The well-chilled beer reminded me that the liquor hadnt actually killed me, and it randomly came to mind that the 1902 lager and the 1920's wormwood could be a start to a great afternoon if only ... Yes! They have quite a list of oldies! While my nephew had some microbrew that tasted astonishingly like cheesecake, the terrific bartender helped me run the gamut! 1850 Stroh's! 1849 Schlitz! 1865 Hamm's! The bartender had to dig in the back of the fridge, and he did us well. The only one that didnt quite measure up was the Stroh's, which was like a weaker Miller Lite. Three days later, the family was staging another outing, and there was a blues jazz soul band on Reggie's front patio. We scooped up a table by the gate and had a great view and a great listen as the band played their creative smooth interpretations and inspired solos, as the punk and metal tourists boarded Reggie's buses to a music festival. They frequently run buses to local events! Very cool. The band even played a brief non-trite phrasing of a happy birthday melody for my nephew! A perfect day! While we enjoyed creative burgers, sandwiches, nuggets, and salads, I continued my tour with 1840 Pabst Blue Ribbon, 1884 Lone Star, and 1903 Miller High Life! Don't frown at my PBR, they brew very close to their original recipe. I had a great time on my old-time beer tour! Two days later, we were out of relatives, but out of our hotel too early. And guess who opens at 11am on a Monday? So my wife and I pulled into a dimly lit table at the open garage-door front of the place. I finished my visit with a 1909 Shiner Bock, and then we caught a ride-share out front to Midway Airport. From now on, Reggie's is my South Loop headquarters. read more

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My husband and I went for lunch today and we were verbally and physically assaulted by the bartender and two customers. They waited for us to finish lunch and pay . Then started verbally assaulted me over a Charlie Kirk shirt and we were followed at forced to defend ourselves from physical violence. read more

Cute upstairs patio! Nice breeze, but covered. Large booze menu and tasty food items. Service was super friendly. Nice place for a summer lunch! read more

Went for drinks with a large group on a Friday. We were seated right away. Bar service was very slow. Drinks were standard. We did not get food. It has a nice rooftop, there's a basketball hoop and pool table in the corner. It's mostly a low key rock music spot. Parking was easy. read more

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Sonyas the best!! Great vibes, service, and energy!! We love coming here for her! Ask for Sonya!

I have been to every live music venue in the city, and this place remains near the top of the list. I was there last night for a show and everything was great. The service: Great. The libations: Great. The Vibe: Great! The place jumps and the people are nice. If you're looking to turn off your tv and come out dancing, look no further. Grab a group of friends and vibe live music. What are you waiting for? read more

No complains for Reggie's! Neighborhood spot for late night food; wings are good, fresh fried and they have other typical bar food items. The roof top is lovely, especially in the summer! It's the place to go all hours of the night to enjoy music, shoot some hoops and have cocktails! ...yes, they have a basketball hoop on the top floor! Love the live music, comedy shows and various events they have! The staff are always helpful and accommodating! Literally no complaints. I'm Always looking out for the next cool event! Just stop by! read more

Reggies has a really edgy bar/music type of vibe - so keep that in mind. I always stop by this place when im in town, and yesterday's visit was no different. They have hands down the best wings ever!!! I believe they're .99cents each on Tuesday's. The bloody mary is to die for - lots of spice lots of pepper just how I like em. The service is always top notch and very friendly and helpful. Upstairs area has a pool table and another bar area. I remember they would have trivia nights where you can win free drinks. I recommend anyone who hasn't been before to come try it out. read more

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Great place for a pre bears game - they have buffets on each floor and a school bus that takes you to the game. Couldn't quite figure out the parking but great place can't wait til next Bears season to do it again read more

Reggies Music Joint - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visited last night with the husband for Jazz and Jokes presented by Nolen Entertainment. Tickets were affordable, parking was easy, and the venue was great, 2nd floor at Reggies. We arrived and had plenty of seating options, we ordered cocktails and nachos and got settled for the show. The jazz band was great, and the comedian was funny and entertaining. Can't wait for next months show. I did take away a star for the food. We had the pulled porked nachos, and they were just not good. Next time, we will get the wings. read more

Reggies Music Joint - Jazz band! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff was super friendly and food was good! Great atmosphere and we took the bus to Lollapalooza and our drivers were awesome!