Stopped in on a whim for a quick girls catch up on a Monday night and was SO delighted with what we…read morefound at gman Very lowkey divey type setting with a great selection and steady (kind) regulars who keep the bar comfortably populated. Standard bar prices. EXCELLENT staff behind the bar who were kind, chatted us up, and were very sweet in every encounter. Overall a solid hang here. 10/10

Big fan of this place…read more Came in for a quick drink before the show at the metro and was served right away, not overpriced and had a cool ambiance to the place. Will return!

Stopped in to this place that had the Arsenal game on and was just praying it wasn't a Cubs day--…read moreno offense to anybody! This bar was awesome-- bartender was a guy called Scott who said he'd newly started but actually knew his stuff and converted my "just the one" plan into "I've got to be done at four lagers". Ask him for the Irish jokes-- he beat me at them, had me impressed-- and that's saying something, my Irish joke repertoire is, frankly, formidable. If your an Arsenal or EPL fan or not, do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Hit up this bar soon after we went to another. It's in an area on Ashland where there's lots of…read moredive bars with cheap drinks and interesting characters. Ten Cat Tavern is pretty divey while being pretty nice at the same time. Kind of has a quiet coolness to it. Lots of cheap drinks and some more expensive stuff as well. As for the drinks it's mostly basic. It's about $6 for a cocktail. The cheapest ones include some pretty cheap whiskey. Also they have cheap cans of PBR. Seems like most people here are drinking beer, and these mostly are in bottles and cans like how a dive bar should. Also has a couple pool tables that somehow fit. The bar is pretty small but the coziness makes it charming though. Pretty clean. The place is dim so it's hard to know for sure. Got to mention for those who couldn't tell by the name that it's also pet friendly. It's usually dogs in here ironically. There's also a jukebox with a good collection of songs, and a few TVs for watching games or things.

This place is awesome. Incredible beer and drink selection with some hard to beat deals. It has a…read morepunk-metal atmosphere that's super unique, bartenders are all very friendly and attentive, and the pool table upstairs is always a great time. Sometimes they play some pretty weird movies on the TV and I'm here for it. Also Bills games here go hard. I'm not even a Bills fan and I was having a great time.

Came here on a saturday with a large group of friends and had to leave after 30 minutes because the…read morespace was so small and packed you couldn't really move. Id recommend coming with one or two other people if you'd like to stay a while. My only complaint was standing at the bar for over 10 minutes waiting to get a drink and kept being overlooked or ignored. The drinks were okay, I got a high noon so can't really go wrong with that but I heard their mojitos are good.

Awesome local dive, with a phenomenal beer list and also a wide variety of....popcorn toppings! No…read morejoke, they have like 7 or 8 different popcorn seasonings you can sprinkle on your popcorn. I dunno why, but I find that amusing. Its like the Bubba Gump of popcorn: butter popcorn, cheddar popcorn, white cheddar popcorn, nacho cheese flavored popcorn...there's ranch popcorn, bacon popcorn, jalepeno popcorn.... Jake's is a fun no-frills neighborhood place, with a great beer (and popcorn) selection - just remember, cash only since before the credit card was invented!

The bartenders are drunk, pout shots and drink with the ladies they hope to impress. Wanted to get…read morea couple drinks on a Saturday evening, 4:15 on 9/26, the bartender could not be bothered. Walked out after a 10 minute wait.

Still the best bar. Don't try to bring a baby here. Don't try to get in without an ID, they follow…read morethe rules here. The Halloween decor is so cozy.

Shakers...you're a good time! I came here on a bar crawl and this was our last stop. Came for the…read moremarini's, stayed for the karaoke. We were having so much fun we didn't want to leave! The vibes are just so good and so was the crowd. The staff is awesome and makes a great martini! They have over a dozen different types of martinis to choose from, but went with a classic vodka. Maybe on my next visit I'll branch out a little bit. If you're on the hunt for a fun, low pressure neighborhood spot (thats open late!) this is it.

Tom is a saint and sweetheart!! bachelorette party was a blast here. if you're in Chicago you need…read moreto come here.

If you're heading to a Cubs game with kids, Sluggers is an absolute must-stop before first pitch!…read more We were in town for a Cubs game and knew we had to take our kids to experience Sluggers. We grabbed a table downstairs, and our server was incredibly friendly and helped get us into the game-day spirit. The entire place was buzzing and you could feel the energy from fellow Cubs fans getting ready to head to the ballpark. The highlight for our kids was definitely upstairs. They spent most of their time in the batting cages and playing the arcade games, and they thought it was the coolest thing ever. It's such a unique experience and the perfect way to build excitement before walking over to Wrigley Field. We kept it simple with a couple of Old Styles and shared an order of nachos before making our way to the stadium. It was the perfect pregame stop. If you're visiting Chicago for a Cubs game, especially with kids, I highly recommend making time for Sluggers. It's fun, unique, and creates the perfect game-day atmosphere.

Ambiance House Music loved this place since the 80'd's the staff is wonderful this place you take…read morewith you when you leave it touches your soul.

As a bodybuilder who's been called a "human golden retriever" more times than I can count, I…read moregenerally radiate good vibes. But something about this place makes me want to channel my inner Doberman. Let's talk about the staff--the rudest I've encountered in Chicago, with an arrogance that makes you wonder if they moonlight as royal palace guards. * If you're not physically kissing the wall while waiting in line, prepare to be barked at. * Stand patiently in line for the bathroom? They'll glare at you like you just committed a crime. * Try to make their job easier by explaining what's in your pockets before a pat-down? That's apparently "uncooperative." * Step aside to send a quick text? Nope, you're "in the way." * Uber two minutes out in subzero temps? Out you go, even if you're not blocking a thing. This place operates on a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" policy, where even existing seems to be an offense. I'm a respectful guy, but they push my buttons in a way that makes me question my sanity. Respect is earned, and let's just say they're running a serious deficit. The cherry on top? I got elbowed in the nose, ended up with a bloody one, and as I tried to clean up in the bathroom, I was watched like I was about to commit a felony. No concern, no assistance--just judgment. I rarely come here, and every time I do, I'm reminded why that's a solid life choice. Or, in the words of Joey Swole: you need to do better.

Best bar in town! Darts and pool with hundreds of malort bottles. What more could you need? Cheap…read moredrink prices, great service and not a sticky floor in sight.

If you're looking for a great, old, faithful dive bar near Wrigleyville, I would recommend this…read moreplace. My friends had all been there a lot of times, but this was my first time visiting to celebrate a friend's birthday. They were so nice and accommodating, and let us bring in our own birthday cake and even gave us some things to eat it with. Everyone was super nice, and it was exactly what we were looking for.

Last night I went to Emporium to play some of their arcade game and get some drinks while watching…read morethe USA versus Mexico soccer game. The bar has a white selection of classic arcade games, such as Pac-Man, donkey king, and frogger. They also have ski ball and basketball which you can play with your friends. We went on a Saturday night at 9 PM and I will say it does get pretty packed, that would be the only negative I have for this place. They have pool tables as well, but if you're looking to play, expect a long wait time on weekend nights.

Such a fun place to go with a group of friends or for a date night! We spent $20 on tokens but…read moredidnt realize every game is 2 tokens so we ended up having sooo many tokens left over. Id recommend starting with $10 which will definitely get you through most of the games. Bar service was quick and had alot of options. We didnt get any food -- i dont think they have any.

Such a fun place to go out with a group of friends! The current theme of the bar is Shrek, with a…read morewhole pop up dedicated to his swamp! So fun taking picture inside it. It also has shrek themed drinks which I think is such a cool collaboration. There is plenty of space to just hangout or play the arcade games. The bartender was great! I can't wait to come again.

Replay in Lincoln Park is such a fun spot. It's a vintage arcade bar with a huge lineup of pinball…read moremachines and old-school games, and most of them are free to play, so you can stay and play without feeding quarters into anything. The drinks are great, and the bar re-themes every couple of months with pop-ups, so there's always something new to see. It's one of the most creative bars in the city.