I was in Kelly's bar some years ago with my good friend…read moreMarty Mc Gelligot I had a boxing team over from Ireland to box for the Elactrician's Union. We had the best time ever in Kelly's Bar and would love to go there again. The local's treated us really well. WE HAD A GREAT SING A LONG IN THE BACK YARD. The next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely call to Kelly's. Gerry O'Mahony Munster Boxing President Ireland

This ones fairly hidden in the neighborhood, but definitely a good place to be for St Pats , Good…read moreDrinks, Great People, Fantastic Vibes

Hey, why no reviews for Homer's?!…read more I've only been here during the day for family gatherings (we like to party!), so I don't know what the crowd is like at night. Homer's is a pretty cool neighborhood dive bar. I always have a good time here and the drinks are cheap! I paid about $9 for THREE drinks (Miller Light, Stella and a Bloody Mary). That's how much you pay for one drink in my hood. The bartender even made the delicious Bloody from scratch! This place is out of the way for me, but my family is from the "Back-A-Da-Yaaaahds" so I will always be back to hang with them!

Thursday's are super super super friendly come thru and you will find out. Leave the ladies at home.read more

Hidden Gem of a Dive Bar. If you're looking for an alternative to Maria's in Bridgeport, just to…read moremix it up, this place is perfect. Also a fantastic place to bar hop. Cash only. Mildly sticky floors (But in the good dive bar sort of way), overpopulated wall decorations, and friendly looking bar people who've been curating the classic rock playlist since before George Bush ran for president.

Cute little dive bar. Stingo is fun! Literally a dive bar, very small liquor collection but always…read morea good time with friends! :)

Love this local dive bar. Came after the Sox home opener. Everyone was friendly…read more Cash only but very reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back!

Good Southside bar in Chicago…read more This is a nice bar with a newly renovated inside. They have a lot of cool memorabilia on the walls. Lots of White Sox, Bears, and Irish stuff. The beer selection was pretty good. All of the basics you would expect. They had free pretzels and cheese balls, too. The service was great and the bar tenders were very friendly. The only problem is that this place is cash only. Come prepared.

I thought this place was really cool. Love the gothic decorations and spooky theme of it all. They…read morehave a decent cocktail selection too, really liked their version of an espresso martini. Only thing that killed it for me was the crowd of people it attracted. Got elbowed the entire time by an old white lady with no conception of personal space

My first time at Electric Funeral did not disappoint! The decor is really cool. If you like…read morehorror/halloween, you would love this place. The cocktails are really fun and delicious. The service was also great! Would love to come back during spooky season.

Always a nice place to go and grab a beer or two with some friends. Great sports on tv. Halsted bus…read moreright outside the door. Bartenders are cool they do have a pool table. A lot of regulars but most are very friendly.

Tracey is a great bartender. I just moved to the neighborhood and had only met her once before. She…read morenot only remembered my favorite drink, but also my favorite shot (which was on sale for the night). I've found my local dive bar.

Nowadays, there's not so many places to go for a business 'lunch' ...But Mitchell's fills that role…read morenicely. It proves to be a good place to catch up on the emails, text messages and phone calls you can't respond to in Chicago traffic. Parking is good most afternoons. The selection of drafts will satisfy most folk. The staff is attentive but not intrusive. Most important to me is the opportunity to play a favorite tune on the iTunes Jukebox while I think. As always try to be mindful of the other fellas before you play something that might be offensive. It's just good form, friends. Enjoy!

Bartender was attentive and conversational and made everyone that came in feel invited from what I…read moreobserved..

Decent townie bar on the edge of Bridgeport. You either go to Cork and Kerry or you go here. Went…read morehere recently on the day of a Sox playoff day game, didn't feel like walking the extra distance to Cork and Kerry wasn't sure if they were even open yet? A friend recommended I go here, so we did. Got there early cause we knew the place would be mobbed. Sat outside on the sidewalk and they had plenty of tables and chairs and umbrellas. Waitress name was Claire and she took pretty good care of me and my son and his buddies who showed up eventually . After a few buckets, we decided we needed food. Had the breaded steak sandwich as did my son. Slightly above average for bar food, but obviously not as good as Ricobene's. But still above average. Wash that down with a few buckets, and it was averagely priced. Bar in the inside is kind of tight, as it's not a huge bar. But the bartender was friendly enough. The manager/owner came out and was directing us where to sit , cause he's telling us it's 11 AM it's gonna get really crowded, real quick. Which it did , but at least we got to eat and have some beer first, before it got out of control with wall-to-wall people. Which was expected . But again you're two blocks north from the White Sox play, why wouldn't it get out of control and it was a playoff game. I did enjoy the service and the atmosphere... since as a Chicago sports fan you don't get many playoff opportunities, so it's always a fun atmosphere. Turtles was good and I would go there again. Recommend!

I came here late at night. I was waiting for the Metra and wanted to kill some time. The bar is a…read moresmall dive-ish bar. I would suggest coming on a day without a Sox game occurring or with a smaller group since seating is limited. The bar was clean and the staff were nice! I did not eat any of the food since I came around 10 pm, so if you would like to try the food I would say come earlier in the day. Would I come here again! Maybe, since the drinks were cheap (two gin and club soda for $17) and the staff were great.

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 .....

Friendly place to network and sing karaoke or live vocals for myself. Food is always available and…read moregood.

Always a good time at Linda's. The bartender is awesome the crowd is mature.. have a few drinks…read moreand chill. Great week day cocktail spot.