Everyone has their own experience and mine wasn't the greatest first impression. Went here for karaoke and it was packed. Barely anywhere to sit or stand. Only 1 bartender who only went to regulars. Would skip right over people she didn't know. Extremely rude service. Signed up for karaoke waited over an hr and my name still hadn't been called the regulars sign up back to back. Eventually just left because it was crowded and non existent service. A dive bar who only looks out for their own. read more

I love this lil dive bar!! My lil hole in the wall!! The place that puts a smile on my face! I am here with my friend basically every weekend and maybe some weekdays! I like to switch it up on em! The atmosphere is fun and laid back and on weekends they have karaoke and these customers are passionate about their karaoke okay! The drinks are great and i basically know all the nighttime bartenders. They are such cool and down to earth people! And I can't forget the karaoke DJ, I think his name is Marcos! omg his voice is amazing! When he sings Tennessee whiskey I know he is singing it just for me! lol! The food is typically bar food, burgers, fries, wings pizza etc and Emilio the cook does his thang and he is so sweet.. Doyle is amazing.. a lot of regulars but we welcome all read more

The Hideout - My special drink - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Looking for a neighborhood bar on a Friday night? Or maybe you've been wanting to belt out your favorite tune to an audience either way this place would be the place! It was a packed house on a Friday night and the crowd with definitely hype you up and sing along with you! A lot of the people there looked like regulars and it was a mixed crowd as far as age group! read more

This place was pretty awesome. Went here on a whim. Karaoke was a blast! Their service was great and friendly. The food looks really good however didn't get any. Good drink selection and prices are fair! Only thing keeping it from a 5 star is there was an older lady working there that was incredibly rude to our group of 6, were were about to leave because of her but she ended up leaving first read more

Typical bar food but I must say the sliders were really good! My first time there and the regulars were so welcoming!! Karaoke with Marcos as the Dj was awesome!! read more

We were in town for a cheer competition and my husband and I always are down for a good dive bar. I wouldn't really say this is a dive bar, but from the looks of it on the outside, we weren't sure if we wanted to go in or not, it Just didn't have your typical Bar look but boy I am glad we did. Linda the bartender's service was absolutely amazing and Emilio. The chef actually came out and talked to us to make sure he knew exactly how we wanted our burgers. We had a really nice conversation with Linda and everybody was very friendly there. I highly suggest to stop in there. The food was amazing and you can't beat good service. They had it all going on. read more

The Hideout - The outside - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Oh my gosh' nothing but good things to say about this place... from the owner to the patrons to the bartender I always feel right at home! Amazing memories and friends are to be had once you arrive! Incredible service great drinks and amazing karaoke! Thanks Jen, joe Joe, and Andreas read more

Me and my wife have been to the Hideout a couple of times. It's a nice looking cozy bar. Plenty of TV's and good music. The food and drinks are good, and reasonably priced. Our bartender on a Saturday afternoon was Linda, and she was awesome. Super friendly and funny. The Karaoke in the evening is supposed to be top notch. We will definitely be coming back a lot to this fun local establishment!!!! read more

This is the definition of a dive bar, it's pretty small, but they do optimize the space as far as seating. As far as I can tell, the main draw here is karaoke. It seems like everyone gets really into it and seems to be pretty good at singing too! They do have food, but I haven't ordered from here yet. It all looks pretty good! The only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is that my group was moved from a large table due to a "reservation" that never showed up. But we still weren't ever allowed to sit there which was very annoying. read more

Cool karaoke spot! The KJ Marko is cool as hell. Nice peaceful down to earth vibe here. No pretentious nonsense! I highly recommend! I wish I could start a Sunday night here as kj! Nice new spot! read more

Denied me for a real ID from California, and wasn't even apologetic. Security wouldn't even offer to get the bar owner. I'm 23 turning 24 and have been to the bar multiple times. Zero stars if I could read more

Went here on a Saturday and it was completely packed. Luckily a guy moved so my gf and I could sit down. The bartender said he was the only worker yet I could see workers in the back. He blatantly ignored us every time we tried to get his attention. The karaoke was entertaining but not fun when we couldn't get any service. So we left and decided to give this place another chance when it wasn't as busy. Our next visit was on a Wednesday. it wasn't as busy but we STILL got ignored! This time the bartender was extremely rude. We ordered the bbq wings but they messed up and we got the Buffalo instead. Didn't complain cause it took forever for us to get them. Who knows what he'd do to the food if I complained that it was wrong. The ambiance is loud, completely packed drunkards that can't sing but what can I say at least they're having fun. Sucks you have to be a regular to get service. read more

The bartender was nice and there was a good crowd there on karaoke night. He recommended cocktails and had fun with it!

Horrible. Bartender Zach is a weird character. Smells like mildew and drinks seems to be warm or just flat Tasting. Kitchen is dirty as well . Would Never eat there read more

The Hideout - Front of building - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Great atmosphere but the true star of the show is JoJo! Amazing bartender, great drinks, and full of charisma, it was my friend and my first time here and it was a blast! Will be returning! read more

Awesome food and service. A must stop Awesome ambiance. You gotta try this place. None other like it. read more

Jojo is the man he's like Micheal Jordan he does it all himself great service and great prices and the best karaoke.

Went for the karaoke and was kicked out after one drink because one women who was causing a scene took a chair from our table then shoved it in one of my friends knee when she was done with it then cursed in his face. She quickly ran to her male friend who attempted to confront us and we ignored, however he was clearly friends with security because without warning or any reason we were kicked out. read more

So delicious and the service was top notch! The cocktails are really good and fairly priced too :P

Foods lousy, bartending is bad. Service is bad. Owner needs to learn how to run the place.

This place is so worthless. Arrived, waited 20mins to be told the (1) bartender was going on a smoke break. 20mins later, he returns. Now have waited 40mins and no drink. read more

The Hideout - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Jojo is by far one the best bartenders in the industry. He's personable, fun, professional, and good at his job. Being able to multitask at the magnitude that is required when the place is full is a simple task for him. He's more efficient than most others in the same lane. Props to him. read more

Me and the group i went out with had an amazing time. So many great people to meet here. If we have the opportunity we will definitely be back! Awesome service and people. read more

Nice place, hidden with really nice people. Has a full kitchen and the food is great a lot better than expected. Good place read more

The Hideout - Bar food - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Super fun dive bar with karaoke! Some friends told me about this place, so I'm glad we came by to check it out on Saturday night. I guess the place used to be called Sponge Reef? It's kind of hard to find from the street. Not well signed, but we figured it out eventually. Plenty of parking in a private lot. I like how you can put your song requests in from their website online. The sound system isn't the best, but this place is just for fun, not a singing competition. read more

They have no idea how to answer a phone, nor do they know how to prepare food in a timely manner. I waited over an hour for my order, calling them repeatedly using the number that they suggested within the other guy's complaint, but they never answered. Not once. So screw it, I called Uber eats and got a refund. Update: Obsessive much? Jennifer, you confirmed and accepted my order (the very first step when an UberEATS order is placed, thus calling you out on your lies,) forgot about it, failed to answer the phone when I called, got a bad review online, and tried covering it up. Don't think I didn't notice your hostile, accusatory, and condescending initial reply - and, of course, it's gradual climb back into the reaches of an attempt at a semi-polite rebuff. :) Just own up to your mistake and move on, lady. You're embarrassing yourself. Update, one YEAR later: Is it normal to have to revisit a prior Yelp review and add more negative input? Not really, but rumors that this establishment likes to tell their cultish groupies to harass negative reviewers are certainly true. I first received a handful shortly after posting my initial review, and hey lookie at the blast from the past. I received another fun message. Reality check, THAT is not normal. Watch it, barkeep; Keep telling your regulars to bother me and I smell pending Cease and Desist orders. :) read more

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ANDRES is the man. Hospitality on point and runs the joint like he owns it. You don't see this kind of character anymore. Go here for a quick drink... or maybe a long night out. See how it goes. read more

The bartender Zach is so friendly this place feels like home. He made these amazing wings. Good food and drinks here. read more

The Hideout - Dive bar - Bars Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Dive Bar + Karaoke... don't get yours hope too high, it's just a home town dive bar. But the staff was friendly and made sure everyone had a chance to sing when it got busy by moving people who already sang further down the list. I agree that I wouldn't eat here, it's not the most pristine dining establishment. But I'm sure it's fine. The glasses were clean. The regular bar flies were a little creepy which is why I am giving 4 stars but the staff was quick to cut it off. I'd go back for another round. read more

I love this place. The regulars are like family. Jojo is awesome. Go for karaoke Wednesday through Saturday. Marko and Andres rock. Get to know Jen, the owner. She's wonderful. Yes, this is a dive bar...but it is the only bar in Schaumburg you need. read more

jo jo was great, one of the best bartenders around. Good drinks at a good price. Definitely will be back.

Schaumburg's hidden little gem of a karaoke bar. The owners are outstanding people and every customer there is treated as if they were family. Great staff, great music, great drink selection AND great food! Highly recommended! read more

Is it a weekday night and do you have the sudden last minute burning desire to belt out your favorite Whitney Houston song? Well, look no further, friends! For the Hideout can help fulfill those desires. This place is everything a dive bar should be! Laid back atmosphere, great bar staff, and most importantly, karaoke. Oh, and it's a little bit hidden into a shopping mall. If you're looking to go to a club, or a bar with over priced drinks, bros, and a dj regurgitating everything you just heard on the radio earlier today, then this is NOT the place for you. Fox and Hound is down the road, go on and be gone off in that direction! read more

Loved the place! Bartenders were great, and machines easy. Very accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Found this spot and has now become my go to place. I mean where else can you go for a drunken urge to sing 7 days a week? I mainly go because of the bartender JoJo. It can get super busy at times, but he always keeps on a great smile and service on point. Super friendly, funny, drinks are yummy. I will go out of my way to go see my favorite bartender!! He isn't hard on the eyes either ladies (just saying) read more

I love this place! Karaoke is so much fun. Drinks and food are delicious. It's small but people are nice and friendly Took my daughter for her 21st and she was having a blast! Coming back soon read more

Love the vibe, the staff, and the people. Great food with drinks and slots. Andres poses the true meaning of hospitality. Cant say enough good things about this place. Great place for new people and regulars read more

The service is great and the dj Andres is the best dj at hideout by far I love singing there especially when he's working Jojo is my favorite bartender as well as the "world's okest bartender" your the best to me. Very friendly service and great karaoke. read more

I don't understand how this place has such high ratings. This place is walking distance from us so we decided to head over one random Friday night. The place is as small as it looks from the outside, as crammed as the reviews say, the crowd was most certainly what you'd expect (they weren't every welcoming to me and my bf...it wasn't until I realized we were the only colored couple there, that I understood... BUT THIS DOES NOT REFLECT THE STAFF!- they helped us very fast and were kind), and I'm not sure why but....I felt like I needed to shower as soon as we stepped in. Pros: staff and pricing read more

I love this bar!!! I have been going here since new ownership and I couldn't be happier. Drinks are strong and affordable and the staff is amazing!!! read more