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The Original Mother's

2.7 (210 reviews)
Closed 7:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Very loud
DJ
Classy
Good for dancing

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Kaleen Dolan and Chris Heroldt Dueling Pianos and Darrell Cole on Drum Set
Sara J.

Freaking Loved My First Time at The Original Mothers ‍ Greeted very warmly at the door and just adored the Bartender Peaches who made delicious drinks and serves them with love. Kaleen Dolan and Chris Heroldt were playing Dueling Pianos that day and these two are phenomenal musicians who bring fire and joy to the stage. They are dedicated to making the show about what their audience would love and can quite literally play anything. Love the addition of having a Drum Set to Pianos and Darrell Cole was rocking it. I genuinely cannot wait until I can go back again.

Nicole B.

Perfect for a pre-game night out. Great happy hour and the bartenders were speedy and friendly. Think local hole in the wall dive bar, but definitely a fun time. With the $5 drink specials and Saturday singles event you are sure to start the night off with a good time at TOMs.

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Mikey V.

Visiting a friend but not my first time in Chicago and have heard great things about Mother's. WRONG. So wrong. Nearly 10pm and there's maybe 20 people in the bar on a Friday night. Okay, no big deal. It's early. But then charging my friends and myself $11 for the smallest vodka tonic in the history of vodka tonics. Seriously? Just came from Three Dots and a Dash where a specialty cocktail with three top shelf liquors cost $14, and then come here where a bottom well vodka tonic cost me just $3 less in the smallest plastic cup? Get out of TOWN. The whole scene here in this bar is a joke along with this price gouging; due to what, the coronavirus? We will never know.

My friend Madison doing the worm!

Best bar and manager in the city hands down. We love Jason, he is so friendly and welcoming every time we arrive. Mother's is the go to when you have a big group and everyone is ready for a dance party. Go for a good time, the best for late night as it's open until 4a on Friday and 5a on Saturday

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This place is consistently fantastic. If I lived closer, I probably would gain 20 pounds eating The Ferdi

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Maybe the NYE Champaign Toast was the friends we made along the way. Still had a great time tho!

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Terrible security not worth it Chicago has better places without the headache I would spend my money and time elsewhere

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Great time here!! Jason was the best. Gave our party of 40 great service. Can't wait to come back again!!

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The back has its own bar, sometimes the 2nd is open, as well as a dancefloor, DJ, and beer pong tables.

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