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    Ten Cat Tavern

    4.2 (193 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    TEN CAT TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Juke Box
    Outdoor seating

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    Andrew P.

    Talk about a true no frills dive bar. Honestly, didn't even think this place was opened based on just walking up to it, and saw a few people inside who turned out to be the owner and a friend (?), but the door was locked. They saw me and unlocked it. Not sure if it had just opened or what, but it was interesting. They checked our vax cards, and I'm glad to know they were strict about it, taking things seriously here. Beers and tasty and typical prices for the neighborhood. I have to say, we sat in the back and they turned the fire place on for us as well as the TV. It was SUCH a vibe on a cold winter Sunday afternoon. They have games to play so we choose scrabble, but yeah, I'd totally come back here. Pool tables, little patio, and just interesting decor. Patronize these businesses y'all!

    Incredible outdoor seating
    Meanole M.

    Loved this bar! Going back to Chicago this weekend, and I really hope I can visit again. We were the only patrons for about 30 minutes, and it started to get busy. The bartender was awesome! I had a couple of Old Styles and my wife and daughter had a couple of cocktails. We walked from Wrigleyville to this neighborhood. It was about a 20-minute walk. I loved everything about this bar. Great local art. Nice, big indoor bar area. Incredible outdoor space. Bartender gave us all the information we needed to get around and best directions to Lake Michigan. Definitely a bar I will want to visit again.

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    1 year ago

    Love this spot! Great vibes, excellent staff, lots of fun. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or visitors!

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    2 years ago

    Fun bar fun vibes, staff super friendly. Love the punch machine hard to find these anywhere. COYG!

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    Great little neighborhood bar, found on the way to Metro. Beer garden in the back as well.

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    4 years ago

    Great place to play pool. Reasonably priced drinks and customer very friendly service.

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    9 years ago

    What a cool hangout! We stayed nearby And spent an evening here. Low key vibe, dogs and great drinks

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    Ask the Community - Ten Cat Tavern

    I would like to hold a small gathering here for my birthday, and please I'm not trying to be a jerk but i was wondering would WE feel comfortable?

    I actually SAW a small birthday gathering on the rear patio when I was there on a weeknight. They were having fun. If the weather's nice enough to have it on the patio you should be ok

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    Review Highlights - Ten Cat Tavern

    We grabbed some drinks at the bar and kept walking to the back of the bar, into the tiny back room with a fireplace.

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