Great for Bears games…read more Pros: Friendly Drink prices TVs everywhere Cons: Beer selection is not expansive Tips: Cash only Can't say I'm an avid sports fan but this place gets packed for Bears games. The crowed here seems law enforcement related which shouldn't deter you because everyone shouts and roots for the Bears. Have only been here a handful of times and have always been treated well. They have a large yard attached next door with outdoor TVs (for that one month of Chicago summer we get) and they grill burgers and sausages for game day. It's a great spot considering the neighborhood doesn't have a lot of clean, well maintained, friendly establishments. Any other non-sports time this bar seems quite low key.

Absolutely loved the vibe here! The atmosphere is electric, and the music keeps you dancing all…read morenight. Drinks are creative and well-priced. A must-visit for anyone looking to have a great time!

We love this bar!!! We live a block away and never been here…read moreuntil now. Love this bar and our go to!!!! Love how nice they are!

Us to like this place alot but the last few time suck these new bartender are young and they only…read moreworry about them self and there people. Ur waiting 15 too 20 minutes to get a drink and some of the bartender come in and drink on there time off and talk to people like there better then u and they talk to you like shit because they work there and they will tell you I work here and I can tell you what to do I only like the security and Trish.

People were doing cocaine on the table next to use on the dance floor. We payed a $10 dollar cover…read moreand Weren't even in the for 30min! Will never come back!!

This place is on some bullshit. They seemed nice at first and they had good house music starting…read moreout. They were fine giving free cups of water with your drinks. At ten pm, another bartender claimed they were only selling bottles of water. Wow...what if I was already trashed and needed some water right away?! The worst part is they misadvertised the time on their Facebook page for the Crystal Waters concert. The page clearly claimed the concert started at 8 pm. It is 12:21am and I am still waiting for her to come out! Instead, I decided to write this review. Earlier, three employees misinformed me on the different times she was going to perform. I asked to speak to the owner so I can get a refund. When I found him, I informed him that strangers I met in the VIP section were talking about a chargeback. He asked what that was and then yelled at me about giving him a break. He continued to make excuses to why she is not present. She finally came on stage at 12:30 and played for about 18 minutes. We drove an hour to the place. Where is our break considering there was a huge flood warning? I will not be back.

I stopped by the Gilt Bar on a Sunday night, hoping to get into The Library (their speakeasy)…read moredownstairs. There was a bit of a wait, but I sat at the main bar, and decided to stick it out. Overall great experience. I loved the aesthetics of the bar, and the people working behind it helped make my visit exceptional. I felt like everyone went above and beyond for me- which is honestly rare nowadays. The drinks were well mixed, and the general vibes were positive. I would recommend Gilt Bar/The Library to anyone in Chicago wanting a positive, upscale evening out. I didn't order any food, so I can't speak to that, but it smelled delicious! Special mention to both the female bartender upstairs (didn't catch her name), who went above and beyond for me, and Cruz downstairs, who was a master multitasker, and still managed to make me feel welcome.

It's been years since I've been to Gilt Bar. Family style is the way to go way - order a variety…read moreand share! We had a mix of apps and entrees. The carbonara was good, not great. I look forward to trying more of the menu next time. The chocolate silk cream pie is a solid choice for dessert. Service was solid and I definitely will come back - but not wait years to do so!

My first time here and it might be one of my new favorite bars in Chicago! First, I love the…read morespeakeasy vibe. It's located inside of a brightly lit liquor store, and it's a completely different vibe as soon as you enter into Osito's Tap. At 8:30pm on a Saturday, we were seated right away at the bar. There was a live DJ, but the music wasn't too loud which I appreciated. Sometimes with live DJs the music gets way too loud, but it was just some nice background music. The service was great, and our bartender was really friendly. We tried the For Ari, Nube Punch, and Jardinera. All the cocktails were delicious and unique. I typically don't like savory cocktails and usually cocktails with malort are intimidating, but the jardinera cocktail surprised me and I actually liked it a lot. I think the tomato flavor just worked really well with the malort. I would come back just for that cocktail, but there were so many other cocktails I wanted to try and didn't get to this time, so we'll definitely be back.

I was really excited to try Osito's!…read more The space itself is lovely and moody. We tried a handful of things from the menu but would have tried more, but as they got busier, the service declined. Everything we tried was delicious--especially the salsas! Their drink menu was fun and interesting so I would definitely recommend stopping by for a few drinks.

La Cueva (The Cave) is an LGBTQ historic site -- it is known as the oldest Latino drag bar in the…read morecountry. This is a bit of a misnomer, as the performers are women -- male to female trans women. La Cueva has been around for 30 years, providing a place for trans Latinas to work and gay Latinos to belong. I have been to La Cueva several times with Mexican friends. Everyone in the bar is either a macho cowboy (vaquero) or a Miss Kitty (transvestida), just like in the saloon on the old Gunsmoke television series, The drag shows are great. The talent and effort which the performers put into their acts make the show well worth watching. The drinks are a bit overpriced, It helps to have someone in your party who speaks Spanish. There is an interesting article about La Cueva in Gapers Block, a Chicago ezine, at http://gapersblock.com/ac/2011/02/17/hanging-on-by-a-sequin/ which details the bars history and current status. There are people in the bar's neighborhood who would prefer to see the bar shut down. They claim the bar attracts street prostitutes. If you think you might ever want to visit La Cueva I suggest you do so sooner rather than later.

What a wonderful place with many friendly people...we sat through a most festive drag show with…read morelots dancing...I really had a difficult time guessing genders or preferences but I had so much fun I kept ordering drinks...can't wait to go back...nothing like this in New York, Los Angeles. ..Long Beach or any other place I've visitied...and I have visited a lot...even better than Mexico City...

Friendly people. Nice drinks. Come for the happy hour. I myself enjoyed the WALKING distance.read more

Nice place great atmosphere. Bouncers made you feel safe and secure. Cool people. Great drinks…read moregreat service.

Great service and fun atmosphere. The drinks were decently strong, but they mostly had well and mid…read moreshelf liqour. The prices were very in line with what they served, and they tasted great. My family has a fun connection to this location as the apartment above the bar was my family's first home when they immigrated to America from West Bohemia in 1903. There's much more to that story, but it's what's appropriate for this review.

I been going since 2020 great place to unwind and relax. Great beer okay live muzik. They changed…read morethe place and new things they have for 2026

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 .....

First off, I loved the vibe of the bartender! They were super friendly and welcoming. Truly the…read moreembodiment of Low Horse (opposite of high horse). Second, I love the vast array of games they have! I came because I saw they had a super Nintendo, but then I saw this huge game set-up at one of the tables which I learned is a 19th century Canadian game called Crokinole. With a quick Google search we learned the rules in a few minutes and had a blast. I love the tactile feel of these types of games and the classic formula of "shoot item in hole". Service was great, the beers came out quickly and the bartender even brought my credit card out since I forgot it. I asked about the Super Nintendo and they checked to make sure it was on and basically it's first come first serve! They also have the original NES in the back somewhere and a whole selection of board games to play. On the super Nintendo that have a curated selection of classics like Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart, Super Mario world, and Super Street Fighter 2. It was such a throwback to be able to play these games and felt great to share a bit of my childhood with my wife. There's nothing like spamming punch with E Honda and destroying your partner over a few beers. Low Horse is a great bar in Wicker Park with a vast selection of games and perfect for catching up with friends!

More of 3.5. Drink was pretty decent. Service was attentive & there wasn't a moment where I wanted…read morefor anything. Highlight was definitely the gaming console where I played things I haven't seen in over 20 years