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Stanley's

4.5 (20 reviews)
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Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Juke Box
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for dancing

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Grant A.

Bar is one of the remaining bars from the days of the Stockyards. Got on just after they opened. Had the TV on wgn. Was trying to get in through a door they didn't use for admittance. Eventually found the right door. Ordered a Hamm's on draft. The other patrons there seemed to enjoy the lunch. I'm not the biggest fan of meatloaf though so just went with the beer. Neat being in a bar with so much history.

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J P P.

A time-warp bar when packs of 'Cigs', slabs of Red Meat, Mashed Potatoes and overflowing shots of Whiskey was Lunchtime Bliss! Long gone are the days of high-noon indulgence, but a pit-stop at 43rd and Ashland just might punch your meal ticket. Stanley's has been around awhile and knows a thing or two about a 'liquid lunch' or the daily 'Blue Plate Special'.

Simple and delicious with an ice cold brew!
David S.

ICE COLD HAMMS on tap for $2.00. And a very nice spread put out by Wanda on Friday. I love this place!!

Adam C.

Great old bar in the heart of Chicago, Bruce the bartender with his handle bar mustache is a worth the visit. Wanda (93) the owner is a treasure. Make the trip but don't come late, Wanda may lock the doors at 8 pm

got a taste from the past...bourbon from 1960
Sidney U.

Built to serve the hordes of the Chicago Stockyard, Stanleys has been here since 1924. It has been a staple in an area that has gone through a 180 degree change in the last 93 years and that includes Wanda, the epic woman at the end of the bar doing the books and running the joint for lord knows how long. Walking into the place, it gives you the feel of how the neighborhood used to be...a time when men would come in from the stockyard during there lunch break to talk to one another and share a meal and a shot or two. The woodwork is beautiful and breath taking, reminding you of a time when men worked with there hands and created pieces of art that would stand the test of time. Our bartender, Bruce brought the experience full circle. He shared his knowledge of how things used to be but in an elder type of way like your uncle would and you end up being drunk in the process. His service was second to none and made me enjoy Stanley's that much more. Stanley's... here is a salute to old Chicago. A Chicago that will be forgotten if not experienced the way I experienced today...Cheers

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Wanda is the coolest bar owner in the city of Chicago.

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Stanley's is an old school tavern with great food and service. Fun atmosphere and the food and drinks are reasonably priced.

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4.0(122 reviews)
2.1 mi•Bridgeport
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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.

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