Only giving two stars because of the lovely bartender that served us (didn't catch their name)…read more There was however, another bartender (blonde) that seemed to have some issue with my friend and I being in the bar. We came in around 1:15am, thinking this would be a cool bar to end the night. The first bartender informed us that last call was approaching. We only wanted one round, so we immediately closed out after ordering. That bartender was very attentive and pleasant during the entire transaction. At 1:50am, the other bartender (who wasn't even serving us/hadn't spoke to us) came over and said we needed to start chugging. Her words: "I'm not going to tell you to get the f* out, but you need to chug". She kept telling us we needed to chug, and I kindly told her I wasn't chugging anything because we already paid and I can literally just leave. She brought up the bar closing soon (we already heard the very loud announcement for last call). She proceeded to blame it on having a bad day. Mind you, someone next to me literally just came in, and was being served. She tried to back out of it and kept repeating we'll know when it's time to go. I'm not sure what kind of establishment this is, but she didn't say anything to anyone else but us, the only two Black women at the bar at the time. I don't understand why she felt like it was okay to direct her "bad day" at us, sitting there calmly with two half drunken beers, while there were plenty of other people still up and active at the bar. The behavior displayed, completely unacceptable.

Why pay $20 for an Old Style draft pour inside Wrigley Field when you can pay $8 for 12oz of Hamms…read moreand a generous pour of Four Roses at Gman? Duh?! Stretch your dollar and come spend it at Gman!

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.

When did this place turn into Coyote Ugly? It used to be…read morecool with serious but mindful pool players and good music. It was a great spot that reflected the neighborhood vibes. I shouldn't be unkind: one of the bar tenders was attentive. The other just stared straight in my friend's face and said "huh?" when she ordered her drink, then vaped in front of us, and took a photo shoot. I've never seen an entire clientele try to be located so far from the bar in my life. Can't possibly be helping the bottom line when no one wants to congregate in the very place you're supposed to be making money.

Amazing booze selection. Mike the owner is a great guy. I will be a returning customerread more

Came for a quick drink and got the maple wood drink and it wasn't too bad. A bit strong for a beer…read more They have a lot of retro games and a pool table. Lots of people and a vibe. Good vibes

I recently stopped by Jake's and had a great time. The bartender was friendly and made me feel…read morewelcome. Solid beer selection. The place has a lot of character. Been going here for 15 + years. Highly recommeded!

Eh. They used to be great before Covid. Now, it's become an early 20 something "club." Weird…read more Anyways, doesn't feel like the dive bar it used to be. Drink are fine. Service was fine. It's just the vibe has really changed.

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.

Stumbled in here for my first non alcohol drink . Richard the bartender was super sweet and kind …read more He helped me find a non alcohol cocktail I liked and there was a stand up comedian here.

It was an awesome experience as I grew up going to baseball games with my dad and because of this…read morehas been my favorite sport at heart. This gave me a going back in time feel to it.

This is one hell of a spot! It's my absolute favorite place to watch a Cubs game. It's a huge and…read morefun gameday atmosphere. It has great drinks, friendly waitstaff, and everyone is on a good mood! Try the batting cages upstairs, too!

Just moved here from Texas and in the process of exploring the underground dance scene…read more Went last Thursday and although it wasn't crowded the music was sick and the sound system was banging. Got lost for a while in it all. Some dude pointed out my vibe was dope as Fuck which was appreciated. If you just want to dance this place works in the coolest underground kind of way. Enjoyed myself shredding it so will be back again, cowboy hat and all.

girls be aware!!!! i was roofied at this club last night. staff kicked me out onto the street as i…read morewas passing out (it was 10 degrees) and refused to provide my coat to family members when unable to find my ticket. staff was extremely rude and did not help the situation. beware of sexual predators here - staff will not help you.

The diviest divy dive bars. 10 out of 10 I recommend. They have hilarious social media posts,…read morebartenders are cool, and the atmosphere is perfect a laid back pre or post Cubs game or anytime really!

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.

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.

Emporium Arcade Bar has long been a staple in Logan Square. I'd come here often in my 20's and just…read morerevisited for a pre-dinner drink. This place has a super casual and relax atmosphere with a great beer selection, simple drinks, indoor taco truck for food, and all the arcade games you love. Everything from pool, pinball, shuffle board, basketball, air hockey, all the classic arcade games, and more. With the right group, this place can be an absolute blast! Tip: They have three locations in Fulton Market, Logan Square, & Wicker Park. Pro Tip: Check out their events page as they always have something fun going on!

Love their pop ups and the vibes. I came here with my boyfriend and we were able to catch the…read moreStranger Things pop up before it ended in December. We didn't try their cocktails but they had a curated cocktail menu for the Stranger Things theme. For a Tuesday night the week of Christmas, it was busy as expected. There is a Photo Booth in the back room area that accepts cash. Most games are free. You have to pay cash to play skeeball, basketball, and the buck hunting game.

I have a confession to make: I suck at pinball. Those folks getting the high scores probably have…read morethe reaction time of professional athletes, as well as being able to perfectly foresee where that little ball is going to go. Honestly, such folks would probably make millions playing baseball or something; I couldn't really tell you, I'm not a big baseball guy. But I digress. What makes this barcade so phenomenal is that most of their pinball machines are set to free play! You can play them as much as you wish without spending a dime. As someone who has spent a dollar, only to see "game over" after about two or three minutes, this is what keeps me coming back again and again. They do have bars (yes, multiple!), of course. The drinks are creative, tasty, and not terribly expensive. I also appreciate that at no point during my visit did I feel compelled to order alcohol to play the games. Furthermore, at the time of my visit, they had a Shrek theme going in the bar in the back. It added to the fun atmosphere. That same night, there was a live DJ. While I am not a fan of loud music in a space which is already pretty loud, I appreciate that this is 100% a personal preference. Plus, I have hearing protection with me pretty much always, so it became a non-issue. I do want to point out that some of their machines could use a little bit of preventative maintenance checks and services. For example, one of the pinball machines had a stuck flipper, another a sticky flipper, and the Terminator 2: Judgment Day arcade game had an issue with the controllers (broken button on one, no vibration on another). However, since these are free, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth" comes into play, and I don't feel right dinging them on it. Besides, I realize that mechanical devices are going to break. I recently got stuck in an elevator, so I would know! With all this, Replay Lincoln Park is phenomenal, and I can't wait to return on Friday nights to see if I can make myself into a pinball wizard. Yeah, good luck to me (/s)