Wanted to try someplace new for a beer, so I visited on a Sunday afternoon while in the area. I…read moretried to open the door, but it was locked. A man outside, who said he was the owner and was locked out, asked for help. Didn't know what he meant, but another person came by and got the bartender to unlock the door, which the man must have accidentally locked. So, I went inside. There was a couple at the bar. Anyway, I asked for a draft, but all they have is bottles/cans. So I opted for an Old Style. Five bucks for a 12-oz can! A woman who looked somewhat deranged entered and asked for a glass of water, which the bartender provided. She poured in something from an envelope, drank her water and left. I had one more Old Style and left. No reason to return.

The ultimate dive bar which means make sure to stop in when you're in Ukrainian Village. Willy was…read morebehind the bar, a true character who has neighbors stopping by to check in with him. Lots of different liquor if you're not a beer person.

Milwaukee Avenue is such a treasure trove of places to eat, drink and shop. My love and I were…read moreabout to head somewhere else along Milwaukee Avenue when we literally happened to spot Navigator Taproom and decided to try it out. Navigator Taproom is a place where you pour your own beer and are charged by the ounce, so be careful! There are over 50 taps to choose from, so there's quite a variety of beers, ciders, and even wines that will appeal to just about all tastes. Between the two of us, I think we tried out seven different beers and ciders, and I'd say we enjoyed every ounce that we poured. Paper Plane Pizza is part of the establishment, though we did not eat anything. Definitely give Navigator Taproom if you're in the area.

Great idea, reasonably priced, extra value at Happy Hour and extremely economical with a Groupon. A…read moretrue Choose Your Adventure drinking experience. Pay by the amount YOU or from the taps. Besides beer, seltzer, and kombucha, there are several wines and cocktails. Local, international, craft and classic brews all labeled by style. While detailed descriptions may be lacking, tasting an ounce for a few cents isn't a big commitment. They are also low and no alcohol selections. There's currently a pizza pop up providing food. Hostess was super helpful. There are a few outside tables as well. Good music. And games. Something for anyone and everyone. Will return.

Midwest Coast Brewery is a gem in the Chicago Brewery District! Dog-friendly, friendly staff, and…read morea cozy taproom. Huge space and rooftop with tons of beer options (NA too!). Bring your own grub or grab a snack. Firesticks cayenne pretzels is my fave.

This was my first time at Midwest Coast Brewing Company in West town. It was very busy on a…read moreSaturday afternoon, but we were able to find a seat on the first floor. There is a second floor rooftop. The brewery is dog-friendly and there were several dogs when we visited. Our group wanted flights, but they were not available, because it was busy. The beers we tried were the Danny Boy- not a favorite , a rum aged Irish beer , summer cobbler a sour, Harbor Gold and Long Reliever. Overall, the group liked most of the beers. They do not serve food, but Five Squared Pizza had a pop up, which was a great food offering. We were able to find street parking since the lot was closed, but it was not an issue.

Fun happening casual and open spot. They hosted the Hawksmoor pop up event for a Sunday supper…read moreseries. It was a fun event and open seating in the courtyard w diverse people. And there was a live DJ. The courtyard of the place was great...outdoor and a great hangout plus it has a fire pit made in history as part of the house/commercial property. Free parking lot. It's a hip place. Bartenders and staff nice too.

Is this the best bar I have ever been to? It very well may be. And that is saying something. I am a…read morelover of cocktails and vibes. Sportsman club excels at both. We went on a busy saturday night and the djs were spinning vinyl while the bartenders were shaking daiquiris. It is a small spot that stays full. Their menu is rotating and their cocoa rob roy was a killer. Slight cocoa balances out this boozy sipper. I started with a daiquiri... and ole' boy behind the bar killed it. Absolutely passed the acidity test (iykyk). Also, hooked me up with a few lilet highballs. This place just felt like home to me. It truly was one of the best bar experiences I have ever had. I have always heard great things and am grateful I finally got to come. This is going to be my new chicago staple. This place is beautiful. Keep doing wonderful things sportsman club, and save a seat for me next time im in town!

This place slaps. Great music, great beer & wine. Food is phenomenal and the servers are great…read more Definitely coming back.

I attended rootstock with two female friends last night. What was supposed to be a chill, relaxed…read morenight with a little wine turned into a major hassle. First of all, I want to comment on the way the host was handling guests coming in. The female host that we met last night was incredibly aggressive, and made every person in my party uncomfortable. Not only was it in the way that she talked to us, but it was also the fact that when she brought up the fact that we could get bar spots, after waiting for an hour and a half, I began moving towards the bar spots, and she actually put her hands on my chest to stop me from walking. That is just completely unnecessary and highly inappropriate. Similar to other reviewers, we put our name in on the list and then went and waited at another establishment because the space in there is so limited. When we got back, we had serious questions about how we were progressing on the waitlist and whether the waitlist was fair. The waiting game lasted about an hour and a half for us. I was happy that they did give us a glass of wine while we waited basically after we told the host that things seem to be becoming hopeless. Then fast forward to when we were seated with bar seats. We ordered a couple burgers and a couple bottles of wine. The food took forever to come. It felt like a never-ending story after having gone through this incredible wait, and the bartender was near useless he disappeared in the back for over 10 minutes at one point and like we couldn't even figure out who to give a complaint. The wine and food was great, but nowhere near worth the hassle. We went through to just sit down and have momentary enjoyment. We will not be returning.

This is a cool spot for any map enthusiasts, geography geeks and beer lovers…read more Their entire decor is full of maps, flags and random geography related books on shelves and tables alike. Beer was great, just like any other pub and nothing unusual. But the vibe was pretty cool. Definitely would like to go and check it out again!

A classic spot for a great time! Awesome beer list and love that they have dollop coffee in the…read moremorning. Definitely dive bar charm without being a dive bar imo(??) and a great vibe overall. Service is always friendly and quick! If you havent been go on a nice sunny day and you wont want to leave.

This sandwich may seem basic and look a little boring, but it is anything but... memories if this…read moresandwich will stick with me for months to come... so much flavor packed into it. It was so saucy and yet still so crispy and crunchy. The slaw was the perfect element to help cut through and work with the pickles to add some freshness. Restaurant overall is good vibes if you feel like a little noise and chaos. It was a weekend and it was busy with big sports games on the TV, so it made sense. Appreciated the variety of drinks they had on tap along with a full bar. Four stars only because the price was a little steep... More than $10 for just a sandwich - no fries on the side or anything.

Great ambience to start! Service was incredible, very friendly and attentive staff. The food was…read moredelicious and didn't take long to be served. They also do trivia on Tuesday nights. Would highly recommend checking out Fatpour for breakfast. Haven't had their lunch/dinner food but I'll have to check it out next time I'm in town! Shoutout to our server Will, ask him to do his magic trick!

Queen Mary won the title for us- "favorite martini in the city". The castelvetrano olives are…read moregreat quality, not soggy or too soft, perfectly mild and buttery. Great olives and olive juice go a long way. Idk how they do it but these martinis are so well balanced. You just never get that "oh my god, I'm drinking only vodka" taste. GET A DIRTY VODKA MARTINI WITH EXTRA OLIVES

There aren't many rum bars in the city; so if that's your thing, Queen Mary's has to be on your…read morelist. The place isn't big, and you can't make reservations. But I found it cozy, and their staff is AMAZING. I used caps because they have a solid grasp on their selection and made excellent recommendations. By the way - they serve a wide variety of spirits (not just rum) but I came for the rare bottles you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere. Another thing I liked was the price; all their pours were reasonably priced. Next time I go, I'll try some of their small bites or several items from their cocktail menu.