Wonderful service. Bartenders were super kind and attentive and very fun. Drinks were as expected. Nothing crazy out of the ordinary but a good selection of beers and seltzers. As for food, you could see it made right in front of you depending what part of the bar you sat at. It was fun to watch but also slightly concerning. As someone who does not have a background in kitchen hygiene or how to properly make gyros it was a bit suspect. But everyone around us who ordered food seemed to enjoy it. The ambience is great for a dive bar with fun music, lights and very interesting decor. Later in the night it gets a bit sketchy outside the bar and with certain patrons but overall I still enjoyed my time at Snickers. read more

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Good place to go and watch a game. Big bar with lots of seating and multiple TVs. N read more

Can tell it's a local joint by the crowd and it's small but don't let looks fool you. The cheeseburger was tasty and not a frozen hockey puck you'd expect. I had the grilled chicken sandwich and delish! If you get the chance to stop in just for a drink, do it. Add some music to their Juke box! read more

Old dive bar nostalgia, with easy to make food. Everything tasted good and the e vibe was fun/regulars. But the prices are regular Chicago bar prices, $10 a beer $8 for a Frank. If you're going to be dive, actually be dive. Overall though would stop again. read more

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The bar was clean. I sat next to an open window and the breeze coming in was amazing. They sell your typical bar food but it was cooked on the spot. I ordered a beef hot dog with fries. It was grilled to perfection. It was loaded with the works as it should. It was so delicious. It was a bit pricey for what I ordered. There were no waiters. The bar tender was the one who took the order. read more

Snickers Bar & Grill - Beef hot dog and fries. - Dive Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Total old school neighborhood bar vibe. Ended up here because everything else was closing for a quick bite near by. Got two burgers, to go, one had onion rings on it. They were both excellent. The fries were crispy and the pickles lettuce and tomato were all very fresh. Staff was super friendly and offered me some water as I sat to wait. Definitely worth stopping in. read more

Our girl Mira really had us lit! What a time. Thank y'all for being so kind. Our girl!

First time visiting Chicago, and I was on the hunt for a solid dive bar -- ended up at Snickers and it did not disappoint. This place is the real deal. Great drinks, awesome specials, and the kind of crowd that makes you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time walking in. The bartenders were absolute legends -- friendly, quick, and just the right amount of sassy. I even got to hang out with a local named Calvin who added to the whole vibe. Super chill, super fun, and honestly felt like I was hanging out back home. If you find yourself in the North River area of Chicago and want a no-frills, good-times kind of bar, make sure you swing by Snickers. And when you do, tell them their friends from Tucson sent you! read more

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Laid back, nothing fancy, just the way I like it. Bartenders are friendly, bathroom is clean. Appetizers are basic. Visited twice

This is a great little bar. Friendly staff, clean bar and not all the fancy crap. It is bars bar. Definitely worth a visit unless you need tv's and too loud music in the background. read more

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Classic dive bar located in River North, where this is like a throwback to before it became all gentrified. It has better but not really that cheap prices to be honest. Snickers looks pretty crappy from the outside, but the inside isn't any better though. More room inside than it looks to be. There's the main area and several others that are good for parties. At night is the best time to come. It's got quite a few specials going on. These are plastered all over the windows. Have to know what to get. They're pretty limited on healthy options. Even though it's a dive bar, the prices aren't that cheap but they're cheap for around here. It's about $5 to get Old Style. Food is pretty much an afterthought. There's some classic greasy stuff like gyros. Better than it looks as far as everything. It's like a dive bar with higher prices. There's some things here that are pretty cheap though. read more

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If you're looking for a place to stop for a cold beer and a nice bartender, this will work. They're in downtown Chicago so they're not gonna be cheap... So if you're looking for that then don't. But just a local spot to have a couple of beers in the center of it all... It's fine. read more

Classic. Beautiful bartenders, all sports everywhere, all going on multiple tv's. Charcoal cheeseburger? Flavor galore! This oasis in the middle of a city of high-dollar restaurants will be a respite for those seeking a classic burger, cold beer and a place to catch the game. read more

Gyro's were pretty decent, and Old Style, what a combination. This is not fine dining, but the food is tasty and fairly priced

Just came here to Chicago for work. First time at Snickers since my hotel is close by and it's freezing outside. The place seems to be lively for a late Tuesday night. The bartenders seem to be lovely, friendly,and beautiful. However, the cocktail drinks look to be in small glass serving for $14. Drank 3 and my bill was around $43. I mean, I get it, inflation but at-least serve me on a bigger glass like Mother Hubbard's so I don't feel ripped off. I don't know if I want to try to go here again since they don't do happy hour. Maybe go here for beer and apps. read more

You're not going to find a better "dive bar" downtown... but I don't mean that in a good way. This is it for you. Great dive bar atmosphere. Very loud. Sportsy. Looks and feels super cheap, but don't let that fool you. Pint of Guinness was just under $12. Glad I just ordered one. Next time I'm in the neighborhood, I'll stick with 711 and a paper bag. read more

Not sure how I haven't left a review on this place yet. We stayed right across this place this trip and ended up here each night pretty much. They have great prices and perfect bar food to end that night. The TV's are always on sports and the bar is always half packed. It's a great dive bar to pop in for a drink. read more

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Good selection. Good prices and otherworldly bartenders. Great place to drink several.

I had never been to this bar before. I live down the street. I sat down at the bar, tried to scoot the chair over, and got my finger crushed in the broken chair. I got no apology. I asked to speak to the manager. The bartenders just said "there isn't anything we can do.". Not friendly at all. Did not seem to care. Only thing she cared about was telling me to put my finger away cause it grossed her out. They just stared at me as if I had inconvenienced them when it was their property that caused harm to me. read more

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Snickers Bar & Grill is a fantastic neighborhood sports bar with great food, cold drinks, and an always fun atmosphere. Friendly staff and amazing owner! It has solid menu options, and the perfect spot to catch a game in Chicago. Highly recommend! read more

Worst Bar- soft pours on mixed drinks and an overall feeling that you are getting ripped off. There is a bar around the corner. Go there.

This place is kind of a dive but the crowd was fun and the staff works very hard. will definitely return

Fast, nice and efficient service. The server was very nice asked us about our day and helped us pick out a nice mixed drink

I get it...this place it downtown...but $18 for a Makers Mark on the rocks is ridiculous...you're better off going next door to CBR and getting a better bourbon at a lower price. The atmosphere is entertaining, yet sketch, so kind of cool. Maybe just stick to the drink specials here, and call it good. read more

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My friend and I were on State St. after a night out. I don't drink but my friend was pretty drunk. I said, "Hey, let's go to Snickers," mostly because I found the name and the awning hilarious and we're the type that would end up in a dive. It reminded me of any dump in a plaza in Ohio but strangely was in downtown Chicago! As we arrived, some guy on the street was just flat out consistently yelling at the bouncer and challenging him to a fight. The bouncer was going back at him. This continued throughout the roughly half-hour I was in the bar. Good stuff! I ordered a Heineken 0.0 and my friend got a Malort and a beer. When the bartender returned with our tab, my drunk friend said, "I thought these were on the house." She responded, "No, I think he's the house," pointing at me since I'd already pulled cash out. My friend is quite the failed charmer when intoxicated and I appreciated her ability to hang with him on that. By the time the Malort went down, my friend was starting to become incomprehensible. He said, "I should go home now." I agreed and he got himself an Uber, I made sure he got into the Uber, and all was well as the man on the street continued to challenge the bouncer to a fight. I returned inside now alone with a Heineken 0.0. I chugged it and the bartender asked if I wanted another. I'm in a dive bar by myself. You know what's worse than that? Drinking a non-alcoholic beer in a dive bar by myself! I know it's good customer service, but no, I do not need another Heineken 0.0. Before leaving, I went to the bathroom to pee. I did not end up peeing. The urinal was covered in vomit that appeared to be spaghetti & marinara. I hope it was from the same night and not been there for a week but who knows? Anyway, the point is Snickers accomplishes itself as a total dive. But I guess if I wanted this feel, why would I pay Chicago prices for it when I can just go back to my hometown? It was a hilarious visit nevertheless but one I can't really recommend for a major city experience. read more

It's a dive bar. Don't expect more Prices are fair and drinks are strong TVs everywhere if you need to watch sports Female bartender is on point and serves drinks and pretty much handles whatever comes in the door I noticed prior reviews complained about drink prices and service.....everything in Chicago is expensive! This place is not The atmosphere and neighborhood is not kid friendly. This is adult stuff read more

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We were trying to find a small corner bar with a relaxing atmosphere. This is not the place. Dirty tables and poor service. Over $20.00 for a small vodka drink and a bottle of Hamm's beer that was the special of the day. Will not return as there are better options around. read more

A nice place to give a true Chicago dive bar experience to friends while still being in River North. Great atmosphere and fun patrons. They do have malort! Along with a lot of other beers and cocktails. Prices are a little higher than you'd expect but great for the area, especially the specials. The place has a more clean feel too than a lot of similar places. Didn't try the food. read more

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Service was the rudest I've ever had in the city. Bartender wouldn't look at us let alone Talk to us. Served 5 different people who came in after us while we were waiting there to order. We were gonna spend a lot of money today. Really hungry and were gonna get a bunch of drinks. Don't get it. She was just extremely unpleasant. With so many great places in town skip this one. It's brutal. 7-11 prob has better food and def better service read more

Our family ate lunch at this establishment. The music was so random but we enjoyed it! There was only one person serving and tending to the bar so it was a little slow when a lot of people were there. The food was decent. It's not a fancy sit down restaurant, which is what seems to be all around it, but the food was what was advertised and met our needs! read more

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Went on Friday night and it was packed! Can understand why it was packed as the liquor pours were generous and staff were friendly.

I have been here a few times, but the most recent time really shocked me! I got a can of Maplewood son of juice for over $14.... at what bar, even in river north, are we spending over $14 for a beer outside of perhaps a rooftop?! read more

This is a cute little bar with great drink specials. We stopped in to get a $3 shot which was delicious! The bartender was really nice. You should definitely check it out if you looking for an inexpensive drink. read more

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Great bar! Very clean and friendly. Open windows let fresh air in. They have standard bar type food, but it's appealing. Drinks are reasonable an well priced - get away from touristy River North. Worth a visit! read more

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I didn't tried the food but i had a few beers and the vibe is pretty nice, bartenders are very cute and kind as well, music is great and drinks relatively cheap compared with the most of the bars in the city. read more

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Went here for the #NationalDiveBarDay @seagrams7 Whiskey event. With an extensive Beer and Cocktail list, I am hesitant to call this place a typical dive bar. It is very loud in here, and the focus is the immense bar in the middle, and you can walk all the way around it. On the right side, there are more tables to order food, on the left side there are a few booths and tables for people that are focused more on drinks. Lots of large screen TV's to watch sporting events. Downtown location without the downtown feel, and decor. It is casual, but not like your neighborhood bar. Anyone dressed up or dressed down is welcome here. They do serve typical bar food such as: chicken tenders, buffalo wings, nachos, pizza, mushrooms, fries. They also serve a few choices of burgers, franks, and sandwiches. The food is okay, nothing special. For a no frills bar, a drink with friends, and bar food, stop on into Snickers Bar & Grill. read more

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Of all the tourist bars in downtown Chicago I was looking for a good dive to have a Malort with friends and we found one. This was a great Chicago watering whole where locals and tourists mix. It was a very mixed crowd great for watching a game or hanging out with friends downtown. It isn't as cheap as a dive should be but its a true dive. read more

Came here while downtown with a friend who recounted a night she was trashed at a wedding and somehow wandered (perhaps by rickshaw if she remembers correctly) from the Palmer House to Snickers. She hadn't been back in years and barely remembered much aside from dancing in her bridesmaid dress. We decided to go sober and see what she missed the first time. I'll be honest. She didn't miss a lot. I mean, it's nice to sit in the window and watch tourists walk by. The music is an odd mix of 90s rap and classic rock. There was a dog running through the place. Not sure where it came from but several patrons had to block the door to make sure it didn't run out onto State. There were a bunch of hipsters with ironic mustaches. You know, not attractive facial hair but also I think that's the point. There were guys who looked like regulars. Guys coming in from surrounding offices to have a couple drinks before heading home. We were stationed at a table in the window by a guy who asked his friend if he should consider taking a job that pays more but will be a step backwards professionally, or go with a promotion that will not be much of a pay upgrade. Chew on that for a moment. Drinks are expensive. Even for downtown. Small rock glasses. One conservative shot and a ton of ice. The prices varied depending on what you ordered but it was about $15 for Malibu and pineapple juice. Not sure it was worth all that. The bar is loud and there was a heavy police presence... and by that I mean 7 cops entered the bar which isn't big. It felt like a 4:1 ratio of patrons to police. I mean okay for safety - but like maybe I'm the only one who feels a way when an entire SWAT team comes to the bar I'm sitting in. My friend and I laughed about her previous experience there. We drank our drinks. Watched people out the window. Dropped some cash on watery drinks. Will I return? Seems unlikely - but it wasn't the worst bar I've ever been to. read more

Every time I visit Chicago I love coming to this place. Great staff, good food and fantastic drinks.

My husband took me here on a Friday night to grab a late night drink. Not usually my kind of night scene, but a pretty decent dive bar. The bar is divided into two sections - the section on the right is a little restaurant that serves gyros, burgers, etc. The bar is open on this side too so you can order drinks. There are pub tables to chill at to eat or drink. The section on the left is the lounge where you can hang out, dance or just people watch while you drink. Booths are available. The crowd mostly consisted of the 30 and up crowd. Music is played out of a jukebox I believe. Which could be either good or bad, depending on who chooses the music. Overall a decent spot to grab a quick drink. The area outside the bar can get a little sketchy, depending on the time of day. So just keep an eye out. read more

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