It is a great dive bar with friendly people and cheap beer. I love my microbrews and mixology programs but I also like going to a dive bar and drinking cheap beer in a fun atmosphere. This is a win in the latter category. I can't think how they could improve. It is perfect for what they try to be. read more

Just a great goddamn bar. Many an afternoon I've sat here when I was unemployed nursing $1 (!) steins of Old Style and watching the Cubs. Minus one star when they changed owners, changed names from one of the all time best (Rich's First One of the Day), added taps, and lost some amazing stuff from the wall (I miss the goat's head Old Style sign and the Blatz clock). That being said, you really can't go wrong with this place. Great to while the way the hours, and only break a 10. As an added bonus, for late night boozers, the sell beer out of the old wooden coolers behind the bar. read more

Love the Corner! Sweet neighborhood spot w great prices. Always a good time.

The perfect little neighborhoody joint that will hopefully remain unknown to the general public. I first started coming here years ago when my friend lived across the street, but recently returned with my female and canine companions. It's extremely cozy and surprisingly clean for an aged dive off the main drag. They are equipped with treats for their canine visitors and serve free food for Bears games! Major props for that. Heed warning, however: canine curfew is 10:30 p.m. and they will enforce it on you, despite the bar not being at full capacity. Also, the non-crap beer tends to get a little pricy compared to other similar joints. Still, all in all a fun little place to relax and have a few dranks. Another star due to this being the first stop of one of the tamale guys (blue cooler), so his food is still piping hot and fresh! read more

Great little dive bar. Very friendly neighborhood vibe. They let dogs inside! Who doesn't want to drink a beer with your dog inside a bar? Great daily drink specials and they make a darn good Bloody Mary. read more

I sit here with a glass half full (half empty. You choose the meaning) of the nectar of the Gods and a pungent aroma of the finest perfume wafting from the front door of this great establishment. One thing comes to mind. Friends! That's why we are here. Drinking beers, havin' fifty laughs, and chugging 2 dollar PBRs. Get your ass here and forget your worries bc no one gives a fuck. Cheers to fears! read more

Great neighborhood corner bar. AJ handles it well behind the bar. Nice place to hang out and chat with friends.

Im a fan of small dive bars and this place fit the bill. Im an out of towner visiting Chicago from Tampa, FL but felt right at home at this establishment. Friendly and humorous bar staff made me feel very welcomed and was quick to pour my next round. It was trivia night which turned my potential one hour visit into a 3 hour visit. Ill be back, and throughout my travels I will proudly wear my "The Corner Bar" hoodie that i purchased read more

This is the place to go with dogs. It's a neighborhood joint where everyone knows each other but also were incredibly welcoming to us and our two Yorkies. We will be back. read more

my friend recently moved to bucktown...she mentioned we should go to her "corner bar". i assumed it had a specific name. how silly of me. the name is "corner bar". i get it now. lesley the bartender is sweet as can be. beer is as cheap as can be. it reminds me of the bars i used to frequent in monmouth during my college days. in the best of ways! simple, inexpensive, friendly, and fun. read more

Best neighborhood bar in town! Corner bar is a classic. Truly a local joint. Good deals. Best of Chicago.

What a gem. Genuinely nice people, great location in my favorite part of Bucktown, some good local beers on tap, and I can bring my DOG? I mean, clearly someone has been reading my dream journal, because The Corner just made them all come true. read more

The definition of a neighborhood bar. They have a good jukebox, decent priced drinks, and some kitchy items displayed above the bar. Nice place to visit for a quiet evening out... read more

yes technologically sophisticated cooling pitchers, ad hock "kitchen", very welcoming, tucked away in bucktown its a great neighborhood bar. read more

I haven't been back yet (because I don't go out and get sauced on purpose anymore), but I might stop in for a couple someday and you should too. read more

Love it! So lowkey, but with a very friendly environment. Their deals especially on Thursdays ($2.75 you-call-it) can't be touched.

Love this place - best neighborhood bar in the city! Bring your dog :)

Always great times here. Miss this joint. i try to stop in for a beer when visiting my old neighborhood in Chicago. Cozy, homey, non pretentious and cheap drinks read more

Excellent bar, best company! $1.75 beers and it's dog friendly! Go here, you won't be disappointed. GO HAWKS!

I've lived in the neighborhood for 18 years and for some reason had never gone here. Finally did and loved it. People were nice, drinks were cheap, and music was great. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

This place is great. The staff is so friendly, and that's really important, you know? I went here with my boyfriend and we got five beers (buy four get one free!!), two bags of chips, and tip all for under eight bucks! Make sure to tip well because these people deserve it. Also, $1.00 Blatz always! Yes ma'am! read more

Not sure why I haven't written a review earlier... this is my favorite bar in Chicago! Great inexpensive drinks, friendly neighborhood crowd, and literally "around the corner" from my house. Check it out! read more

Don't think I can say much that hasn't been said in the other five-star reviews. Great neighborhood place, friendly atmosphere, stand-up dudes behind the bar. Very nice, eclectic jukebox. Love the dogs people bring in on slower nights. Just a great place to chill, no pretentions. I even had my wedding guests pile into the place after my reception, and Derrick and AJ treated us like royalty. Anyway, can't say enough about The Corner. read more

This place makes you feel like it's the very first time. When you walk in it feels like you just walked into heaven. $1.50 PBR!? Slap my ass that's tzoo good. $2 you calls it on Sunday. The best! Your ridiculous if you don't love this place. read more

Every time I have gone to The Corner, I've met some awesome people. In September, I was living a couple blocks away at my Uncle's place off of Medill and would stop in here occasionally for a couple beers after class. It was definitely always a good time! I highly recommend it. read more

So cheap. $1.50 PBR pints everyday, $6 full sized pitchers. They usually have Jameson for $3 on special or something equally as great. Its Clean Its Dog Friendly The Staff is Stellar The Juke Box is stacked with great music (lots of classic rock and a couple 80s/90s throw back albums), otherwise there are two big TVs and they'll put something sweet on. The regulars are friendly, so are their dogs. warning: once you start going here, it's hard to justify going anywhere else to spend 3xs as much. Oh and they recently started Karaoke on Thursdays read more

Dive bar..Sometimes they have good specials..I think mondays were $1.50 domestic bottles..But i dont drink PBR..Very small place..Dirty bathroom.. read more

Total dive. Guys screaming at the TV or the bowling video game, I couldn't tell which. Decent beer selection but not worth the time.

I fell in love with this bar and their bartender Leslie, awesome place to grab a brew and to meet some fun people. Highly recommend

The epitome of neighborhood bar! I have been in here a couple of times now and love it. I am originally from a small town and this place reminds me of local bars back home. Great atmosphere, cheap beer, and sports almost always on. I watched the US world cup game against Ghana and I got to know one of the co-owners, Linda, who was awesome to talk to. She even ended up giving me a drink on the house. Next to. Me during the game was a woman and her husband who travel from the Ukranian Villafe to The Corner because the love the place so much. She even invited my wife and I to her 4th of July celebration. Another big plus is the location. It's not on a major street but set in amongst all the residences in a quiet area. Just a great bar! They are also having a barathon on the 24th for a Susan G Komen fundraiser. If you love dive bars you should sign up. read more

Best neighborhood bar in town - tons of friendly faces and great drink specials. Trivia on Tuesdays is the best! Leslie and Amanda behind the bar will take good care of you :) read more

I really enjoy going to this bar every time I get a chance while I am home on leave. The bar staff and most patrons are friendly. Throw in the dogs that walk around that you can pet! Makes for a great night every time. The manager and bartenders are so cool. Thanks for all the good memories guys. I will go back ever chance I get when I'm in town. read more

I was kicked out of this bar for no good reason watching the Hawks game tonight. I will never go back to this bar

small, off the beaten path, cheap as it gets, usually quiet, never crowded. mostly people from the surrounding neighborhood in here would be my guess. decor suggest 'old man bar.' people bring their dogs in here which is cool. read more

Awesome is right. This bar brings out the extrovert in people which, even in Chicago I find bars to be so typically Midwestern, read: passive-aggressive and only for dates or outings with friends. I mean, who goes to a bar all by themselves (you must be a crazy person) to socialize with uh, you know, people? The Corner Bar is cozy, it's cheap (Hamm's is over $1 cheaper than the bar around the corner and I live in MN where Hamm's originates from, but stay away from the Goose Island Green Line which is over $5 and just OK), and the patrons and bartender were friendly: what more do you need? I'd be a regular if I lived in Chicago and if that were the case I could also find out why one guy knew what an old man's sweaty crotch tastes like to use it as the description of malort. I just think it tastes like those scratch and sniff books from childhood, but boozy, although I've only ever had two shots of the stuff over a year apart. I'll also 100th the dog-friendly factor: there was a well-behaved dog (black lab?) that was chilling in the bar and even though I never owned one I supported her/his right to relax in a bar with owner in tow. read more

i've been here once, but am planning many many returns. the people are great, the bartender is super friendly. offered to be our bowling coach (don't ask), and the pitchers are unbeatable. the amazing high life sign in the middle of the bar is more than worth the trip alone. read more

What a nice surprise! I stumbled upon this local bar a few weeks ago and have been back several times! Great atmosphere, very low key, cheap beer and music. I've met several new people in the neighborhood and this has become my regular spot! The bartenders are very friendly! read more

new to the neighborhood and stopped in here last night for the first time. so glad I did! everyone is friendly, bartenders and neighbors alike. cheap beer, good company. thank you guys for being awesome! read more

Great bar. I used to live withing stumbling distance and enjoyed my time here. I do miss all the crap the it had on the wall when it was Rich's, but things, and walls, change. read more

cheep drinks, fun jukebox, happy helpful staff. this place rules. great place to go with a small group of friends and get drunk without spending a lot. not good for large groups but that is a big part of its charm. read more