We had our Friday-night wedding welcome party at Concept (upstairs of Theory) and I am so happy we…read moredid! From start to finish, Joel and his team were so great to work with. I really wanted to play a slideshow on the screens and my own playlist and they went above and beyond helping me get it all set up! The food was also delicious - a lot of guests were pleasantly surprised since you never know with bars but Theory crushed it! Such a great event space, would highly recommend for others.

Kari's Rating 8.5/10…read more TLDR: -Sports themed bar with many TVs -Interesting variety of appetizers -Bathrooms look like a prison Came in for drinks about 6:30pm on a Wednesday and it wasn't too crowded since it was a bit early. I think there were some kind of corporate happy hour happening in the back, but a friend and myself just came in for quick drinks. I usually don't drink on the weekdays, so I ended up just getting an iced tea and him a tequila soda, but because I don't drink, we decided to get an appetizer and we browsed the menu for a minute and ended up splitting the Parmesan chicken egg rolls. Truthfully, I really just wanted to see what that would entail because it seemed a little disgusting or maybe even some kind of high-food, but to my surprise, it was actually a really crispy skinned pizza roll. I'm pretty sure it had been previously frozen, but in that moment- served with a side of marinara, I didn't really care. It was full of gooey melted mozzarella cheese and almost like a breaded chicken nugget center. Pretty decent as far as bar food goes. They also had crab rangoon to which I thought, "hmm are they doing a little too much?!" I'm sure drunk me would have gotten them years ago so what can ya do. Overall, quite a positive experience. The bartender was really sweet and everything wasn't super expensive. I've been in the neighborhood for such a long time, but I've actually never been here and I'm glad I came on a night that it wasn't chaotic.

Smoked Pastrami Sandwich! That's it, that's the post. Go get it neow!!!!!…read more Seriously, it's so freaking good. I've only ordered it as takeout. No complaints. Tastes like smoked beef brisket, but make it juicy corned beef.

Visiting for game day? Fan of team a team outside area ? No worries…read more My friends, and I visited Chicago for the MNF game. Somehow we happened upon First Draft. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff, and good eats! Visiting for game day? Fan of team a team outside area ? No worries. They put Washington game to on. In my opinion best time to visit would be mid day. I recommend the smash burger or shrimp po boy. Next time i'am up that way, I'll definitely hit this spot up again.

I love Fieldhouse. I didn't plan to do Dive Bar Wednesday this week but my former roommate Matt was…read moredrinking here alone and I had a long day so I was like fine, I'm tired but I'll come for one drink. Three drinks later I'm glad I came. Megg is a top tier bartender and I met this dude named Chris and another guy who I haven't met yet is wearing a Rage Against the Machine T-shirt so surely he's cool. Idk drinks aren't outlandishly expensive and I wish my dad could come to this bar but he lives in Connecticut so he probably won't. This bar is probably a good spot to bring a second date bc if they actually like it you'll probably get married. Don't do it on a first date though

We went for the World Cup final and while the specials were nice, like $5 seltzers and $4 beers,…read morethe crowding was rough. We reserved for 13 but only had four seats, which felt unclear and a little misleading. We ended up crowded into a small corner of an already small bar. Fine for a casual stop, but not for a big game night.

This bar was a short walk from our VRBO. The music was great, played some goodies. It was nice to…read morehear New Orleans music all the way in Chicago. The waitress was super nice, they were closing in a few. But, she let us get in a dessert, and drinks order. Those drinks were so GOOD!!!!

We went here on a date night on a Saturday and really enjoyed our meal! It wasn't too busy, so we…read morewere able to get a seat at 6pm. The space was clean, and the staff were attentive. I enjoyed the sports bar vibe with nicer food. My favorite dish was the Wagyu burger, but the wings were a close second. They were fried perfectly and the honey habanero was drizzled over them, creating a lovely depth of flavor - especially with their homemade ranch. The Caesar salad was good, but tasted a little like it had the cheap Parmesan on it from the can. The short ribs were also tasty, but a bit on the chewier side than I would have liked. They do have a few mocktail options for $8 each (very affordable). I really enjoyed my cucumber mocktail! Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Pilsen!

Cool casual spot with excellent barbecue. Pro tip: there's a quiet seating area off of the main…read moredining room. Not that it's particularly loud, but if you need a slightly chill area to sit just ask the host. Anyways I got the sliced brisket. I didn't need to use my knife...could cut through with a fork. It was tender and delicious. Next time I really want to try to Cesar melt. I'm hungry typing this

The food and service were not good. One bite into our dinner and we were stunned that people go…read morehere. It's that bad. Service was also not good. As others have touched on in their reviews, servers are inattentive and forget to bring ordered drinks. There are so many better restaurants in this beautiful neighborhood. I can't believe people give this place business. It is truly that bad.

Instead of heading home for the Super Bowl bc we couldn't find a hotel in the state of Louisiana,…read morewe headed to Chicago where we hoped to find Eagles fans. We made a reservation at Over/Under. When we arrived, there weren't a lot of people yet and we got seated quickly at a table already set up with our name on it and lots of fun swag. By the time the game was starting, it was packed. TV's lined the walls all the way around so every table was a good table. No one blocked our view. We each received 5 drink tickets and 2 meal tickets. In addition to the fact that we wiped the floor with Kansas, we met some really nice fans from Chicago. They made our visit so much fun, filled with endless laughter and a great time. It was a nice mix of young and older folks like us and the young people were so respectful and friendly. It truly was a pleasant surprise. They gave us their bar stools with backs so that we would be comfortable. I don't know if Steven David, who we also met there works for the bar but he was funny as all get out. He says he's a comedian so if you're in Chicago, look for him at a comedy club. The owners were very friendly and we appreciated chatting with them too. We didn't get to our second meal or order half of our drinks bc we were having such a good time so we gave them away. The pretzels were good and nachos weren't bad. Edible. They also offered free opps for prizes and you could also buy tickets to win prizes. Overall, we really enjoyed our time. Nice neighborhood bar feel, surrounded by great humans, including the owners.

Sunday funday is on a different level here! They bring the vibes of a Vegas Sportsbook right here…read moreto Chicago! You can place bets and enjoy drinks along with food specials like their $4, 6, 8 and $10 happy hour deals or the $8 and $10 large drinks. There are tvs EVERYWHERE so you're able to not miss a game and watch multiple sports at once. My brother and I tried a few menu items, but our favorites were definitely the wings with the Dragon sauce (sweet chili, sesame, soy and ginger) and the sautéed shrimp with potatoes. Be sure to try their cocktail called "Uncut Gem" and check out the Red Zone room! Enjoy!

Went in on a bears/packers game day as a packers fan. This is a bears friendly establishment…read more Had a great time. The staff and patrons were all very good sports. I'll definitely come back because the food and drinks matched the energy.

If you're coming here for drinks, it's probably a great vibe, but if you're coming for food, I…read morewould recommend elsewhere. I want to preface my review with the positives, Londyn was our server & was truly so kind, thorough, and friendly. The restaurant itself is clean & all tables have clear views of the TVs on game days. Now for the room for improvement- the food was very underwhelming. Being from the Chicago area previously, I regularly advocate for the Chicago food scene, and this unfortunately did not meet those standards. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, buffalo cauliflower, wings, and sesame ginger salad: -Brussel sprouts: tasted like they weren't seasoned just air fried and drenched in balsamic dressing -Buffalo cauliflower: soggy, unseasoned, runny buffalo sauce -Wings: PERFECTLY CRISPY, but no flavor (we ordered lemon pepper & buffalo) -Sesame ginger salad: sloppy mix of vegetables tossed in an overly sweet sauce with no sesame or ginger flavor in sight If you're not going to eat, this is probably a great spot, but from a food standpoint, there is room for improvement.

A staple in the SouthLoop with the best wait staff in the SL! I miss coming here! A Friday after…read morework watering hole--perfect!

We're back, because we love the craft beer at Kasey's Tavern…read more At first glance Kasey's presents a bit like a dive, but it's end-to-end craft beer and great people! It was nearly full mid-afternoon on a Saturday (Feb 2026) and we were lucky to find an open table! Service was quick and friendly. We had two frosty-cold craft beers: a Half Acre Daisy Cutter and a Deschutes Patagonia. The Daisy Cutter was dark orange, dry and hoppy, a "new" pale ale that is now a classic. The Patagonia was lightly golden, lightly carbonated, sightly sweet and citrusy. Of course we had another round, because we love the beer, the people, and the place :-)

The Game Room is located in a hotel across the street not that far from Millennium Park. So it can…read morebe easy to miss it if you are looking for a sign of the bar. The bar is located on the second floor. It feels more like a lounge than a bar with it low lights but enough to play the games. The bar happy hour choices is not bad if you enjoy a good Ol'Fashion cocktail and a pitcher of beer. They have a couple of bar games and food to choose from. A nice spot for afternoon drinks or after walking Millennium Park.

Perfect spot for a quick drink!…read more We didn't linger too long but a really solid hang before a night out. We played some Skee Ball and had a few Espresso Martinis. It's a lovely building and the interior is very elegant. Would go back!

I came here with some friends for a girls night. To be honest I was a little skeptical bc I hate…read moresports bars but the vibe was more queer than sports which I liked. The cocktails were good too -- I'd love to go back... just a challenge getting out with 2 young kids hah!

I was happy to find out that there was a women themed/lesbian sports bar and I definitely wanted to…read morecheck it out.., The bar is pretty small, so just keep that in mind when you're visiting. It is purely a bar meaning they only serve drinks, but they do allow outside food. There is a pizza spot nearby that it seemed like most people were ordering from and just walking over. The drinks were really well made and the staff were very personable. It was interesting to see the different names of famous people etched onto the bar like Natasha cloud from the Chicago Sky for example. I should've asked the significance of the people they chose to place on the bar, but maybe I'll ask on my next visit.