Always a good time when greeted by AGM Joey at The Staley, cheering on the fighting Illini on the super huge and plentiful TV screens, and enjoying the delicious breakfast pizza prepared by sous chef Christopher. It's my new favorite pizza, made with fresh egg, gooey cheese and CHUNKS of bacon (not itty-bitty bacon bits)! Shared with my friend the always fresh hot, decadent chocolate cookie skillet with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with generous amounts of chocolate syrup! The new general manager, Vicente, graciously introduced himself - how nice to have a charming caring GM making you feel special. Thank you :) The place is always clean, organized, and the wait staff is consistently friendly professional and efficient. read more

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We visited for the first Bears game of the season and had the BEST time. Alondra was our server and her customer service is what led me to writing a review. We got there early to secure a good seat for the game, and from the moment we arrived she was high energy and extremely attentive. I never felt like I had to ask her for anything because she anticipated our group's needs extremely well, and any recommendation she had like ordering more shots, we happily to took her up on it. The screens are the perfect size for an event like this, the birria nachos are a standout; and I appreciate when the bar chills my glass for a martini, which they did. Overall a fun place to watch the game with other fans (this is a very social place), and we'll absolutely be back this season. Thanks Alondra! read more

Had Valentine's dinner here with friends and the ambiance was very friendly and open. One of the servers was really helpful when we mentioned the lights were flickering and a bit distracting during our time there -- appreciated that he took it seriously. Food was great with solid portion sizes. Tried the chicken sandwich with buffalo sauce and it had the perfect level of heat. The chicken tenders and margherita pizza were also good. Decent beer selection and cocktails too. Solid spot for big groups, and I can definitely see this place being a fun, lively stop on game days. read more

The Staley - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such a great place to watch football, was here for a bears game and the energy was electric. Great music, delicious bar food and crisp drinks. Will definitely be back, had an absolutely great time, didn't feel rushed and was able to enjoy the whole game. read more

Service was not good we were barely served while those around us were treated with much friendlier service. Our food was served hot but without much flavor. The burger was barely edible it was the worse dish we tried it was dry and lacked any flavor. . I really like the spinach dip and my nachos were good but lacked flavor, my friend went with chicken strips which she said were just OK. The place seemed like it caters more to the locals, so nope I will not be back. read more

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It was dead on a Friday night so I'm a bit worried they won't last long, but hoping football season helps. Service was very attentive and responsive. We had pub basics and they were okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. It was a little off putting to see staff or maybe friends of staff playing video games on the giant screen in the back larger area. I realize no one was seated there, but we passed through to use the restrooms (which were dirty) and felt like we were interrupting. It didn't feel super welcoming, but I'd call it fine. Given multiple places in the neighborhood with pub style grub, we probably wouldn't make our way back unless it was at the request of friends or for an event. I wish them luck as it would be nice for more things to survive in the area. read more

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I used to visit this bar when it went by the name, Krolls, and it was always a good time here. Former Bears player Israel Idonije took over and elevated the vibe here which I can dig. You can tell that he's going for a more "upscale" but still accessible neighborhood bar type of feel. Overall, they have pretty decent servers and bartenders, I've had pretty well-made drinks here and it's always enjoyable watching the Bears game or any sports game here for that matter. If I had to take off a star, it would probably be for the size of the fry orders. It's just incredibly too small for the price. I don't know if that's petty of me, taking off a whole star because I feel like they don't give out enough fries but hey, I am who I am and I like what I like. read more

This place has really grown on me. I love seeing how far they've come since opening, and at this point I know exactly what to order and what to skip. The boneless wings and fries? Perfect for a football Sunday. Their cocktails are consistently great -- I've had everything from Old Fashioneds to lemon drops and haven't been disappointed. I did struggle with their customer service when they first opened, but the last two visits completely changed my mind. Both servers were friendly, attentive, and matched the welcoming vibe the neighborhood needed. This is the casual, reliable spot we were missing. read more

This was our first time visiting this location for their costume Halloween party and everyone was friendly. That atmosphere was chill. We had a 9-10 out of 10 great time. read more

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I first stumbled upon The Staley while having dinner with my family and immediately noticed how spacious and beautifully designed the space was. I knew right away it would be perfect for my husband's birthday party. We ended up hosting an event with a guest list of 120+ family and friends, and Adrian, the general manager, truly guided us in the right direction from the very beginning of the planning process. On the day of the event, Adrian and his staff absolutely delivered. Guests were raving about the food and the delicious drinks, and the bartenders, Maegan and Jorge, were incredibly patient, fun, and added so much to the overall experience. Whether you're looking for a great dinner spot or planning a larger event, I would 100% recommend The Staley! read more

My husband and I came here for dinner and a drink before a Depaul Marquette basketball game at Wintrust. We hadn't been here since it was curls, and it looks quite similar, but has definitely been updated. The service was good, food was good, beer was good. My boneless wings were a little soggy on the outside, but the flavor was great. This would be a wonderful place to watch a big game. read more

Wanted to order a pizza and a 2nd drink but no one waited on us. Taking out money somewhere else..

The Staley is definitely a top tier sports bar! I loved the amount of tv's they had and the layout overall. The food was good and they have a wonderful happy hour menu. I really enjoyed the wings, mozzarella sticks, nachos, and tenders. The service was good and the bartenders were very knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

Stephanie was terrible and unfriendly. She's not a people person and should not be dealing with customers.

They had us waiting for food but made it right by offering free drinks!! This place is lit!!!!! Salute to the bar tenders during the oasis show read more

The Staley - Inside - Sports Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food service and ambience were all fantastic . It wasn't busy the day we were there. We were a large group and our server was super attentive. We all enjoyed our food especially the pizza. Would def return read more

Came in tonight to watch MSU/Maryland game on Big Ten Network and they don't subscribe to it! How can you claim to be a Chicago sports bar and not get the Big Ten channel? I would love to come back and experience the food by pony up for the Big Ten channel first. read more

I wish I could give this place a better review as it's a great spot for football Sunday, with plenty of TVs and a very fun ambiance. Unfortunately the service was without a doubt the worst I've ever experienced. After waiting about 20 minutes to even be seen by our server, and then waiting an hour for one burger to come out, which would've been more understandable if our server had checked on our table more than once within that time, we decided to call it and get the check. Our server then told us that they were actually out of the burger- which would have been nice to know at any point after ordering. Again- this place is cute and has potential but our experience was wildly disappointing. read more

We decided to have the BBQ Cheddar Burger and is wasn't good. That burger is very small for the price they charge. Drinks were good since you can't mess up a beer pour. Service was very slow and only seemed to pick up when you ask them the bill. All of a sudden they start moving quick. The music was definitely a great vibe in the place. Not sure we'll go back. Place is nice but the food is mediocre at best. read more

Top tier experience for lunch here today! Maegan was my waitress and she was excellent! Very attentive and offered great recommendations on the menu. I ordered the blood orange daiquiri and crispy chicken sandwich with honey garlic sauce. Everything was superb! Honestly, this might be one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in Chicago. I didn't come here with high expectations since it's a sports bar but I was really blown away - everything was delicious. All of the staff I interacted with were so friendly and seemed genuinely excited about the new opening. I'm happy to have The Staley open in the South Loop and can't wait to come back to try other menu items. Five stars! read more

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Not much atmosphere. Limited food menu with no fresh ingredients. Heat and serve type food. Wings. Burger with no lettuce or tomato. Service was ok. Really wanted to like this place because I live in the neighborhood but overall experience was just meh. If they got some decent food on the menu I would consider going back. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open! We live a half block away and this was a much needed addition to the area. The place itself is huge, tons of TVs and projectors. Some games in the back. The bar area is really big with a second bar in the back. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly. She gave us the spinach and artichoke dip on the house to try. Delicious! Mozzarella sticks were huge and cheesy. Similar to Roots but with Cheeto dust. Boneless wings were smaller than we thought, but juicy on the inside. Big draft menu with some unexpected surprises (Sapporo? Amazing). This will definitely become a frequent stop for a casual bite or night out. read more

We ordered a whole bunch of food: wings 4, mozzarella sticks 2huge but too salty, nachos 5, chicken fingers 2 flavorless, pulled pork 2, pizza 4, side salad 1 literally mix greens and no other veggies for the price, cookie skillet 5 m, beignets 1. I would only order the nachos and wings. Service seems very new and not familiar with their pos system. read more

We had hoped that we could have at least had the level of service and food quality that Kroll's used to be back in the day. We have been very disappointed so far. We have visited The Staley three times, as we thought the first couple of times were not really indicative of the food quality and service we come to expect after eating at Israel's and Stephen's other establishments many times (The Signature, Apolonia, S.K.Y. etc.). Each time we visited, we sat at the bar and ordered food and drinks. Food quality is just ok at best. Portions are a joke - especially the fish and chips and chicken sandwich (think children's menu size). I could actually put up with mediocre food if the service was great. Each time we visited, the service actually got worse. Bar staff spend times chatting with friends or on their phones instead of serving customers. The final time we visited we asked for the check (at 9:35pm). However, the bar staff went back to chat with friends and plan what she was going to do after work. Another person came in and sat down (this was at 9:40pm). At 9:45 I called over to ask for the check again, and she just rolled her eyes. It was then she noticed the new person's arrival. She started chatting with him and then when he asked to order a drink, he was told they were closing at 10pm and she was not going to serve him. He left as disgruntled as we did. Unlikely to go back anytime soon, which is a pity as we live 1 block away and we go out 3 to 4 times per week. Our two neighbors also have had similar experiences. Spend your money at Victory Tap, The Firehouse or anywhere else. I am guessing this is already happening as when I walk past, the bar is almost empty most nights. read more

Ahh! This used to be Kroll's, remember that! This is from the people that's behind Signature which is a half mile away. I had the Chips and Dip. The staff and service are excellent. read more

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I usually try to be understanding--everyone has bad days--but Celina, the hostess here, was on another level of rude. From the moment I walked in, she treated me like I was an inconvenience rather than a paying customer. She didn't greet me, rolled her eyes when I asked about seating, and acted like she'd rather be anywhere else but there. It's a shame because the bar itself looked nice, but Celina's attitude killed the vibe. A hostess is supposed to make you feel welcome, not like you're an unwanted guest. I won't be back. Plenty of other places around here know how to treat their customers with a bit of decency. read more

The upscale bar food was delicious and the signature cocktail (Old-fashioned) was fantastic! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The servers are attentive and friendly. The owner, a former Chicago Bear, is super friendly! Highly recommended! read more

Hands down a great place to add to the neighborhood!! The nachos are fabulous along with the chicken sandwich. Ian is a great server! The atmosphere from the booths to the bar to the big screen projectors! This will be the spot for parties and sports! Chef Mikey is a great addition! read more

Let me preface this by saying that as a former server, I ALWAYS tip my servers. So we have passed this place often and wanted to try it out, being a perfect place for football Sunday. The atmosphere is perfect for game day. Spacious, cozy. Vintage sports all around. Menu options were good. We did wait a little bit to be sat which was fine. It did take about 15-20 minutes before a server came over to ask what we wanted to drink. We ordered drinks and food as well because we knew it was busy. Just a pizza and black bean burger. Again it was busy so we knew it might be a minute to get the drinks. Took at least 20 minutes before we got them. After that we waited almost an hour and the pizza came out. The server assured us it was coming shortly before and didn't ask if we needed another round or anything. I waited past that for the black bean burger to come out and it was almost an hour and a half so I gave up. Asked for the check and to take off the burger, which he didnt show any concern about it not coming out at all. When he dropped off the check he related that they were out of the burger. Again, I ALWAYS am tipping over the 20% even if the service isn't outstanding. But the lack of attentiveness and concern really set me back. read more

We've been to The Staley in the South Loop a few times now, and we've seen it go through some ups and downs -- but we're happy to say things have really turned around under the new management. When they first did their soft opening, the food was absolutely delicious. But after the official opening, the experience dropped off -- service was slow, and management seemed disorganized. Thankfully, all of that has changed for the better. Since the new team came in, The Staley has become one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood. The service is friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe has been so much more welcoming. We've gone twice now for their trivia nights (a new addition we LOVE), and both times were a blast. We even brought some friends (Northsiders) along last time, and they were equally impressed. It's clear they're putting real effort into creating a fun and engaging atmosphere. As for the food -- still amazing. The hot honey pepperoni pizza is a must-try, and we're obsessed with the wings, spinach artichoke dip, and nachos. Everything has been fresh, flavorful, and served hot. We're really glad we gave it another chance. Huge improvement, and we'll definitely be back again soon! If you previously had a bad experience, I recommend giving them another shot. Shout out to Ian, our server. Breezy and the trivia host and the trivia team for a wonderful night. read more

Good food and drinks. Very laid back feel with music you know. My drink was never empty before someone came to see if I needed another.

I'm really disappointed that I didn't have a good experience at the Staley. While it is a great place to watch a game, the service was slow, and the food was subpar at best. The buffalo wings had no flavor, and the garlic parm wings tasted and looked like they were just slathered in mayonnaise. read more

Terrible food and service, might of been and off night but wasn't busy at all and was shocked how un enjoyable the atmosphere was and how bad the wings tasted will not be back. read more

If you want to see the smallest bone in wings in Cook county, I strongly recommend the Staley. They pair wonderfully with the giant mozzarella sticks that are either frozen or the kitchen has no idea how to cook them. Highlight of my time in was watching the couple across from us take one bite, mouth the words "these are horrible" and send them back. The bartenders were manic but friendly. read more

Not very often do I find a spot with an actual vegetarian/vegan friendly meal on the happy hour menu that's not just fries! The black bean sliders are actually delicious and satisfying. The Peach Sweetness is my new favorite drink and the bartender Addison was phenomenal. Was a great spot to relax and have dinner before heading into a snowy mess. read more

First timer at the bar for Monday night Football. QR Tent cards on the bar, so we use them to get the menu. Order off the happy hour menu and the prices did not correlate. Asked the bartender and they told us "no happy hour on game day". Why not remove the tent cards then? Very deceiving! Also, we got a table to eat and again, only tent cards for food menus. Went to order apps off the Happy Hour menu and we were told, no apps off the happy hour menu. Another deceiving activity. The place was busy and I get the elimination of happy hour on game days (for max profit I bet), but at least add disclaimers to your menu's read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! The burger was very tasty and would definitely get it again. Looking forward to trying other items. We also got to meet Israel, which was a pleasant surprise. read more

It's fairly new. The staff didn't know the menu. Limited bar for specific drinks. This place has potential but it still needs work.

We've been waiting for someone to re-open this space since Kroll's closed during the pandemic. We saw a review for the Staley and were thrilled. We planned to meet some friends for Happy Hour (which Yelp! Said was open) and we got there and it was locked up tight! Can someone let us know when this place is actually open? read more

I attended the opening today with a group of friends. We were greeted by former Chicago Bear, Israel Idonije, who is also one of the partners of the establishment. The food was delicious, and the wings were a hit! The service was excellent. We look forward to making this one of our spots, whether before or after a game or just for happy hour with friends. I highly recommend this place. read more