Love this place!!!! Popped in here on a whim. Now I'm coming back!!!! Great local pub read more

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Good place for cheap drinks. It's about the best thing anyone can say about it. Rex Tavern is one of the local dive bars in Jefferson Park. Also it's convenient to the Metra so you can hop up here. The hours are kind of weird. A place like this is mostly for locals. It's pretty convenient to get to by public transportation though because it's close to the Metra station. This is also close to Jefferson Inn, another local place for cheap drinks and good times. Lots of beers on draft and plenty more in bottles and cans. There's usually some kind of specials on drinks or whatever. Last time it was $5 Jack cocktails. The food menu is limited to chips and stuff. For sure it's a good place to get drunk on the cheap. It's just not open Sundays for some reason. That's the only bad thing. read more

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Stopped in for a drink on the way home good atmisfear. Bar tenders were unfrendly. Unlike other places ive been in in the neighborhood.

I have heard through the grapevine that Rex Tavern would be bedecked with Christmas decorations every year. Well, this is the year that I would finally check it all out. Rex Tavern is located on Milwaukee Avenue, just around the corner from the Jefferson Park Blue Line station. Our party of six decided to meet here on a December weeknight for happy hour beers, and our experience was enhanced by all the colorful lights and ornaments, along with the kind service of our attentive bartender. We had a fine time, and I would not mind a return visit to Rex Tavern in the future. read more

I like Rex Tavern, and they get extra points from me for how cool they decorate for Christmas. They do a fantastic job, which makes it a great spot to meet friends and have a few drinks during the holidays. We did just that this year, and we liked the laid-back environment to catch up. Their location at the Jefferson Park CTA hub is perfect for commuters. They seem to have a lot of locals/regulars stopping in, but it is never pretentious. read more

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i'm gonna start this by saying that i truly do enjoy the vibes of this bar. however, i don't understand why every single time my friend group and i go in, we get questioned, refused, and never get accepted into this place. i don't know whether it's because they don't like happily tipsy people enjoying their company, or whether there are other reasons at play. i will say, simone, a bartender at this bar, has been so so nice to us whether it be here or another place she works. but every single time we come, it's a problem. at this point, i don't understand why they refuse. they need to do better. i haven't felt more disrespected by a bar in my life. like it's not that serious y'all. i hope that y'all strive to do better. all love thank you :) read more

Been here about 4 times and never been able to get a drink. Came in with an out of town friend and she forgot her ID, not seated at bar and she wasn't going to drink anyways (visibly pregnant) and was still told she wasn't allowed to be there rather brusquely. Other times the service just takes forever to order or we are "forgotten". To get a drink means running after the bartender and for a place that doesn't have that many people inside is disappointing. When you finally get through the bartender its like they are doing you a favor paying attention to you and how dare you interrupt their 10 minute long conversation. Other time was able to put an order in and 30 minutes later "oh I forgot!". This is a super convenient bar for us so we were really hoping to become regulars, its super close to the blue line and we always pass it to or from work. It seems that regulars rule here- so I guess if your willing to put up the work to become one then this is the bar for you. I wish I could leave a great review, the decor is always top notch and the bar itself is nice. You can bring outside food here and just order drinks which is always a plus in my book. Maybe the 5th time is the charm? read more

My partner and I really like Rex. - cozy lighting - nice bartenders - convenient location when going to and from o'hare - DOGGOS - good drinks and prices - food allowed Haven't been able to go in a while but look forward to going back. Note the new hours though, they're not up-to-date on Yelp or on their website. Was disappointed when we ventured out this past Sunday and found it closed. read more

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This is my relaxing place I enjoying drinking my wine here. Place is really cool and nice and good customer service as well

Friendly staff and great beer specials. Love the fact it's dog friendly and that you can bring your own food inside. Only problem for me is there is only 1 table that is not a high top. This is cause if I am bringing my pup she is closer to the action than trying to jump up. read more

My wife and I just moved into the area a few blocks from this pub. We took our 19 month old Labraheeler here on busy Saturday night and it was awesome to be able to enjoy some good beer and listen to great tunes along side our four legged best friend. We often go to Logan Square and Wicker Park for our evening fun, but the vibe in this tavern seems much closer to the younger crowds we are surrounded by over there. And thats way cool since one of us is a millennial. A few patrons stopped by to say hi and pet our Rollo and who can blame them? With a handsome face like his, he is quite a popular guy! read more

Awesome place! I came with a few buddies last night just to kill some time and as soon as we walked in, the vibe set in and we were pleasantly surprised by the bar's ambiance. Upon entering I saw a dog in my peripheral, assuming it was a service dog. I was pleasantly thrilled to find out this was a dog bar! We're all dog owners so this hit home for us. There are pictures of dogs everywhere and all the staff and members are dog-friendly so dog lovers/owners rejoice- this is the perfect spot to bring your dog! The staff is really friendly, they have a variety of beer on tap, and even offer dog treats to take home. I definitely was not expecting to step into a dog bar despite the place being named "Rex" I will be coming here again for sure! Great place to chill, drink, eat, and watch some games while hanging out with your dog and being surrounded by a friendly crowd! 5/5 read more

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Great prices, great service, and dog friendly. Ginger is a sweet heart, all the staff is great but Ginger is the bee's knees. read more

I went to check out this new bar after I got off of the train. Very friendly bar tender was working and told us about the place. They like their rock music in this bar which is not my fav, but I didn't mind it. They have a decent tap selection and have a nice variety of mixers such as ginger beer and Fresca. Hard finds at a neighborhood bar. They would like to see crowds gather there to watch Bears games. They will open early on game days. I plan to go there for one of the upcoming games. If you live nearby or passing through Jeff Park, give this bar a try. read more

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This is by far the best bar on the NW side. It is classy yet divey. The music is diverse from rap to rock, but always good. They decorate to the nines. And Ginger is on my list of best bartenders in Chicago. They have good beers and seasonal artisan cocktails, but also good old domestics so everyone is happy. This place pleases everyone. And they have a cute patio that is smoker friendly. Oh, and dog friendly and you can bring in outside food? Come, sit, drink. read more

Great neighborhood bar where the dogs and beers roam free. One of my favorite things to do in the neighborhood is to walk my dog to Rex Tavern for a beer! The people are super friendly but not intrusive and they always have cool decorations hanging on the walls. read more

Cute little dive bar in somewhat the middle of nowhere. Drinks were strong and cheap and the service was great. We've been back a couple of times and haven't had any issues; it never seems to be too crowded and the bartenders have always been efficient, funny & sweet. Great times! read more

Lovely bar and lovely people. I stepped in for a charger when my phone nearly died in the middle of the night. The man behind the bar went above and beyond to help me and make sure I got home safe even as he was closing up. Thank you so much! read more

Can't believe it has taken me 6 months to write a review on this place! Great jukebox and darts, though the pressure is on when lining up for a shot and the bathroom / smoker exit is being waited on. Stay calm and nail the shot! Score! They even tolerated my dance moves once.. read more

I have been here two times so far. I have to say that this is my new go-to spot! It's super chill, cozy, dog-friendly, great staff, and the drinks are yummy! I also love that you can order in your own food or they will cook a frozen pizza for you on the spot. Awesome! Prices are very reasonable and the location is great- right off the Jefferson Park blue line. The crowd is chill and very friendly. Dog Friendly!!!! The staff is very friendly and quite patient with playful pups. They even gave my dog some puppy treats and had a bowl of water available for her. I probably wouldn't recommend bringing very large breeds simply because the place may not be big enough for them to run around and not disrupt too much. Your dog should be well-behaved and potty trained if you decide to have them accompany you, but that kind of goes without saying. It's great to have a year-round puppy friendly place to hang out with our four legged friends! Definitely give this place a visit! read more

We checked this place out and were quite impressed. The bartender Frankie was very nice and friendly. The bar is dog friendly which we thought was very cool. Its very clean with a modern decor. They have an outside patio which is cool too. read more

Nice bar! Great spot to watch games and drink. Order food in! they have to go menus from nearby restaurants to order food into the bar. Wine bottles range from $26.00 - $45.00. read more

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I used to live in this area, now I'm a suburbanite of the sw burbs. I think this place used to be a polish martini bar? We wanted to kill some time on NYE before heading over to Gale Street Inn across the street to ring in the new year. It was pretty dead around 9pm...totally chill place to hang out and stuff. Miller Lites are $3 - they require a card to open a tab, but they put everything on the card without asking if you wanted to use the card to pay for your tab. Some places give you payment options. Ok, ,moving on... We scored chocolate covered pretzels in a pint glass in front of us, as the rest of the patrons got regular ol' pretzel rods. That was a nice plus! I visited again this past weekend around midnight on a Saturday... pretty low key, my kind of place, if I were to live in the area again or looking for a place to hang out in the area. This is your typical Chicago neighborhood bar, but I wouldn't call it a "dive bar". The place smelled of frozen pizza the entire time we were there, but I didn't notice anyone eating it. The bathrooms were clean. This isn't a a fancy place, just your typical ol' neighborhood bar...I have nothing to rave about yet no complaints either. read more

I've been to Rex several times over the past month, when I've worked late, and the boyfriend wants to pick me up from the Jeff Park Blue Line stop. Every time, the atmosphere is just what we want, every time the music hits the spot, and this time, our bartender gave us a free (frozen) pizza! Exposed brick walls, Christmas lights, solid wood bar. We love this place, and hope it sticks around a long time! read more

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Was here for a few drinks.. Didn't mean to interrupt the bar tender and bar keep.. not a regular but took a long time for a drink. I was with company and doing shots as well. Very long wait and place was empty. Not a go to place if you are not a regular. read more

This is a warm and welcoming bar, always filled with an interesting and eclectic crew of Chicagoans. We've engaged in many interesting conversations here with the fun clientele. This is a storefont bar, long and narrow but cozy. The place is clean and always filled with inspiring decor (for the season or otherwise.) If you have a dog, bring them along, as this place is pet friendly! Good selection of beers and a decent selection of wines, as well. A big bonus: since they don't serve food, you can order in...make sure you have your grubhub app ready to go. You can bring your friends and make your own party right there! read more

A neighborhood go to and perfect place to meet someone half way. On Milwaukee in sight of the NW-Metra and 100 feet from Jefferson Park Transit Center (i.e. Blue line and buses) at Gale Street. My service has always been better than most in Chiraq. Not a huge selection but far better than average. I think 5 draft beers. Always a sleeper option like last week $2 Jamo-reserve... What?! Friendly regulars. Staff who I genuinely like. Perfect place for a libation with friends. read more

This is my new favorite bar in Jefferson Park. The crowd is 20-30 year olds and the service was amazing. Drink selection and cocktails were very good. Similar to the kind of bar you'd find in neighborhoods like Logan Square and Wicker Park. The decorations and ambiance were welcoming and fun. Definitely recommend! read more

Good pour. Fair prices. Very clean. Minimal bullshit. Great bartenders. A++ Chicago bar.

Finally a bar with young people and great vibes! If you don't look out the window, you might think you're in Logan Square for a while. Definitely enjoyed the mix of alternative rock and hip hop music playing in the background and the well made drinks. Best bar in Jefferson Park by far for those under 35/40. read more

Cute local bar with delicious specialty sangria and mules. Some waitresses are great some need a personality

Awesome neighborhood spot right off the Blue Line (CTA). Great place to hang out if you miss your Metra train. The staff are friendly and attentive 7 days a week. Drink specials vary but in general they're affordable and a good selection. I often order food (GrubHub) and have it delivered there. Great place to watch your favorite teams all year round. It's VERY dog friendly. I've closed this place enough to know it's a solid late night spot. Located on Milwaukee Ave in sight of the NW-Metra (UPNW) and a few steps from the Jefferson Park Transit Center at Gale Street. read more

Great Place, Great Vibe and the decor is off the charts. The service is outstanding. Always a nice crowd and never too crowded.

First time visiting this little bar and right off the bat I like the vibe. Feels like a local spot not some trendy hipster bar. Good selection on the juke box, decent beer options and friendly staff. I'd give them 5 stars if they offered better food options. But when you have no kitchen and you're limited to a toaster oven, I guess the frozen pizza will do at 1am. And they have menus from local restaurants that you can order in from. read more

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Place is decent and dog friendly. Small but gets a nice decent crowd. Drinks are kind of pricey. But nice neighborhood bar. They don't have food except $10 frozen pizza(really? Cmon) However, they do allow for you to have food delivered which is cool. I would come back. Overall decent experience. read more

Not a bad bar. Located in the center of the Jefferson Park area and conveniently located next to the Metra and the CTA, this is considered a nice watering hole for those waiting for your train/bus. Great beers on tap here and bottles as well. Decent bartenders, seem like pretty cool people. Open windows on those nice days/nights, and (best part) Rex is dog friendly! I believe the owner's dog is a regular around this place... read more

Not sure why there are so many high rankings. This bar was kind of trashy in the people who hung out here and they let dirty dogs run all over the the bar. The bathroom was atrocious and the place was freezing as they had all windows and doors open with late night cool summer wind. They have a lounge area that is small and too close to the bar which gives it a unusual look and this is the problem with the place. It tries to be all types of bars. The dog thing is filthy and should to be encouraged. They do have some good tap selections though read more

I came in to this bar on Tuesday night with my friends and it looked like a good place to drink and spend some time with friends. The bartender wasn't attentive with us and it wasn't even crowded. Also, at the end when they were closing they were telling us to leave and pushing us to finish our drinks and to get out. I thought it was rude since we were mainly the ones who were being kicked out and no one else. I would never come back here. read more

Went here for a couple drinks tonight. My wife and I just moved to the new neighborhood so was just checking out the place . Very convenient and right by the blue line. Zita was the bartender and was very friendly. I'll be back often. read more

Nice atmosphere, comfy couches, heat lamp in the back for smokers. Nice selection of beer & specialty cocktails. Good music. They even have a phone charging station and the staff was friendly. Totally digging this joint!! read more