Was invited to this location by some of my co workers that live close by. Upon entering the young…read moreman @ the door didn't ask for my ID nor did he say Hi his words to me was the store is on the corner.The Bartender (Moma) seemed annoyed @ my coworkers choice of music & turned the volume down after been asked to plz turn up. She also yelled @ me when I came to settle my tab!!! I just don't recommend this out dated spot

amazing bartenders. Gigi and Nick ROCK!!! if the owner would just put the pool table back out then…read morei'd actually be a regular patron again. all of my friends and i stopped going here when it mysteriously disappeared. biggest let-down ever. losing a lotttttt of business by not having the pool table out, why did they ever get rid of it? BRING IT BACK!

I keep on going here expecting a better visit and it is continuously bad...rude bartenders. Like…read morereally rude. Mid selection. Just another weird dive bar under a train. Except this one sucks!!!

Laid back bar. They don't serve food but you can bring your own in. Drinks were not expensive.read more

Absolutely awful experience on the service end. My group and I came in around 10:45pm on a Saturday…read moreand the white male bartender greeted us with a horrible attitude. He then was being egregiously rude when we tried to order very simple drinks (tequila soda, green tea shots, white claws, etc.) as if we were bothering him by spending money at the establishment. The female bartender was equally as rude, yelling at us from across the bar and asking us to "keep the path clear" when we were not blocking a path. Our group had dispersed in the bar by that point so there was nothing being blocked. There was also a price inconsistency; the first male bartender charged me $8 for a well tequila soda and the second male bartender charged me $6. There was no difference on the receipt that would indicate any adjustments to the order. Just a well tequila soda. As classic of a dive bar as it supposedly is, I absolutely hated my experience here and will never give them the time of day again. They act like you're inconveniencing them by simply being at the bar and spending money, so save them (and yourself) the trip and skip this place.

Classic Chicago dive with great bartenders, plenty of space, and a fun back area with pool and ping…read morepong. Fair prices and a solid beer selection make it an easy go-to spot. Always a great, laid-back vibe. If

It's easy to criticize a place for what it isn't - like faulting Whole Foods for being expensive or…read moreWalmart for not carrying Armani suits. That's just the nature of the establishment, and it's not a genuine negative. This makes writing a review for Sovereign Liquors extra challenging. It is, without a doubt, the most authentic and quintessential example of a dive bar one could ever imagine. In fact, I suspect if you opened a dictionary to the definition of "dive bar," you'd find a photograph of Sovereign right there. The space boasts hilariously mismatched chairs, one of which proudly displays more duct tape than actual seating. The drinks are ridiculously cheap. Don't expect a menu; there's a small beer list, some wines, though without a visible list, and basic spirits for simple cocktail. For example, the bartender said she could make a Manhattan, but not an Old Fashioned. Food? No. Credit card? Forget about it - there's ATM on site. They sometimes host community events! On the night I visited, a local indie band was playing. However, finding out what is going on in advance ranges from difficult to impossible, as they have no website, no Facebook page, nothing. The key to enjoying Sovereign Liquors is to manage your expectations. Go in knowing Sovereign is, as many others have noted, an "old man bar." It's a spot to simply sit, relax, maybe listen to some music, and enjoy a cheap beer. If you're seeking something even slightly more, then you might want to explore other options. However, if you're looking for a genuine, unpretentious, affordable dive, Sovereign Liquors just might be your new favorite spot.

This place has been calling my name for two years but life got in the way. Today that drought ended…read morewhen I entered its cloistered weathered door and went back in a tavern time machine. This place is a stripped down tavern with layers of images and signs. Beer list? All bottles with domestic and a few overseas beers. Food? No. Credit cards? No. Cash and they have an ATM to prove it. They play classic rock and the two ceiling fans keep the air flowing. Bathrooms? Did not try them but can visualize them in my imagination. A must go to if you want a local dive to forget your troubles.

My daughter lives in Jefferson Park and I visit her a lot from Florida, enjoying all her…read moreneighborhood bars. Jefferson Inn is right up there at the top. Great bartender. Great beers. Dive bar atmosphere. I will definitely come here again the next time we visit.

Great place to get cheap drinks. It's one of the most affordable places in Jefferson Park, which…read moreisn't that fancy of an area to be honest. Jefferson Inn is also conveniently located across from the CTA and Metra station. Has just drinks here, but that's all that's needed of course. The beers come in bottles and cans, so it's a no frills type of place. Cheap drinks is why people come. It has a pretty good selection of cheap beers along with some local craft ones. There's not much on tap. It's about $5 for Jameson. That's about as cheap as you'll find it anywhere in the city it seems. Has basics like a computerized jukebox. There's also a couple TVs. Has no food even though they have a popcorn machine. They often will let you bring in stuff. For sure the drinks are the main thing about it. It's cheaper than almost anywhere else pretty much. The atmosphere may be lacking at times but it's still pretty fun though.

great prices and the cutest spot. our bartender was so nice and helpful and made us feel like it…read morewas our neighborhood spot even though we are from halfway across the country.

As a black business owner with a professional bartending background who grew up in this…read moreneighborhood for 30+ years and owns several properties in this area... there's one particular bartender I CAN NOT STAND. She's older with curly grey hair (sometimes in a ponytail). Her passive racism is sooooo evident. I walked in tonight and sat at the bar. She looked at me and immediately tucked her necklace into her sweater.... A cheap one that I could have paid for 10 times over. She also checked on both white men next to me and never acknowledged me. I got one beer and went on my merry way. And I usually tip bartenders VERY well anywhere I go because of my history as a bartender. Not this time, sadly. If you're black and she's working, please walk out. The other bartenders are very respectful and nice. She's a bigot.

The bartenders are great. The service is good and the prices are unbelievable and the atmosphere is…read moregood. I would recommend anybody to go there.

Service is great and it's a nice relaxing place and everyone is having a good time the drink prices…read moreare on the cheaper side

This one goes to eleven…read more What can one say..? The Montrose Saloon is THE spot for bands, beers, well crafted cocktails and good vibes. Indoors - great stage and real sound folks running the boards - it's run by a musician who wouldn't have it any other way - ambiance, sounds, and sightlines are great. Outdoors - fire pits, sometimes music outdoors (was great during the pandemic) - sublime. And sometimes they have food trucks. Coolest spot in town / one of the best music venues.

Possibly the worst service I've ever experienced at a bar, much less a dive bar. Was given the…read moremiddle finger for asking about another round after close to an hour of waiting while sitting at the bar. No one else at bar but both bartenders needed to watch the baseball game. Kindly ignoring the ass crack of the woman bartender hanging out every turn. Yuck at every turn.