Came here for happy hour drinks and some light bites on a Friday. This bar has the feel of a dive…read morebut the moody atmosphere of a cocktail bar. The happy hour deals are fair and the fries and onion rings we ordered were good.

My friend and I stopped in for a quick drink before dinner. The place is super cute! The drink menu…read morehas a lot of options. The server came by and I asked what drinks were GF. She checked and confirmed that all cocktails were GF. I ordered the strawberry gimlet and it was delicious! Will definitely come back to try other drinks.

MY FIRST TIME THERE AND I WILL BE BACK! Good food, drinks…read moreare reasonably priced and the vibes were just how I like it; grown and mature

Nicely painted & redecorated outside entrance. Typical bar atmosphere inside. Great bar to watch…read moresoccer with many tvs available. I've been to the outside patio in the nice weather & it's so cute. Huge soft pretzel with cheese & mustard was very average. Nothing special but it hits the spot. We heard the French onion soup was great & it did not disappoint. This chilly November day it warmed me up. Very hot crock of flavorful soup with perfect bread chunk & cheese melt on top. The onions were a perfect ratio too. It's a seat yourself place & servers are friendly.

This place does not have food, no food menu!…read more Came here on a Wednesday night around5:30pm, sat at the bar, and there was one other person in the bar and the bartender was being trained and said "welcome to the black hole have you been here before" when I sat down. The staff were friendly but it felt ominous. I had to ask for a menu, and I got a beer, an IPA. They do not have an extensive menu and did not have their liquor on the menu. It was a weird place, it looks like a dive but it acts like a sports bar. Not a fan.

Best bar in the city! And Im from the SouthSide. Been coming…read morehere since 2023. You can bring in your own food.

Cafe in the front, party in the back!…read more Beautiful surroundings. Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated. We stopped in early (1pm) for the tail end of lunch service. We had a great time. We were welcomed nicely. Service was really nice. The menu though-- drinks and food are on another level. Everything is just elevated a little bit more. We started with coffee drinks, shared the ham hash, and ended with their mimosa which is better than any other place. Thoughtful, elevated, approachable and wonderful experience. Boom that's my review 10/10 recommend.

I came here first thing in the morning to treat myself to some delicious lattes. I had heard they…read moreeven had latte flights, but I didn't see that anywhere on their menu, so that was my first bit of disappointment. We were going to order at the counter, but we were offered paper menus and told we could take a seat in the front area if we'd like to have our coffees there. I ordered the Black Walnut & Honey latte ($7) that was really mild on flavor. My husband had the Crème Brulee latte ($10), which was better but noticeably smaller. The Cinnamon Roll ($8) was fine, but it wasn't worth $8, and it wasn't heated all the way through. Unfortunately, I didn't like the Confit Mushroom Egg & Cheese Sandwich ($6) at all. It wasn't hot, and the smell was a bit off-putting. Despite a lackluster experience, the real disappointment hadn't sunk in yet. When I got home and glanced at our receipt, I realized that they had charged a mandatory additional 20% service fee. I at first thought my husband had unexpectedly left a large tip, but I checked their menu again and saw that it says "For dine in service only: When your bill arrives, it will have a 20% service charge added to the subtotal. This we use to compensate our staff as they deserve for their exceptional work. As such no additional gratuity is expected." I have of course seen this practice done at full service restaurants, but I wasn't expecting this for a café visit simply because we chose to sit and drink our coffees there instead of taking them to go. It was a bit of an awkward space as it was, and we were still going up to the counter to get our food and drinks and carried our plates up when we were done.

Fabulous service at the bar. The pizza by the slice special (Italian beef) was excellent. My…read morepartner came for the wings and was not disappointed. Great neighborhood spot for pizza and wings.

Stopped in on a Sunday evening since not a whole lot is open in the area on Sunday evenings. The…read moreplace was fairly empty so we grabbed a booth and went to the bar to order. We got mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings and a large inferno pizza. The mozzarella sticks were absolutely fantastic! The cheese pull was incredible, flavor was good and they were nicely crispy on the outside. The Buffalo wing sauce was very good, but the wings themselves were a bit overcooked and chewy. The pizza was very tasty with a lot of great ingredients, but was low on the cheese and flavor. We thought it would be spicy, but it wasn't even a little. We were a bit disappointed on that front. Also the ranch with the wings was very sub par, didn't taste homemade and if it was, it just wasn't great.

This is one of my favorite happy hour spots in the city. Great spot to go after work with…read morecoworkers, friends, and of course, friends of friends! The drink menu is creative, with something for everyone. The mini martinis are so fun and always a hit! They offer some light snacks on the menu, but you can order food in -- last time we went, we ordered a few pizzas from a place a few blocks away. The space itself has a great relaxing ambience and the option to sit indoors or outside. In the colder months, there's an enclosed patio. When it's nicer, the outdoor space opens up and there's a fire pit. All of the staff have been kind and attentive. My only very minor complaint is that the bathroom, while nicely decorated, is SO dark. It took a while for my eyes to adjust and may be difficult for those with impaired vision. I'd suggest increasing the light, or adding a few fake candles/small lamps!

Friends of Friends just opened in West Town almost a year ago (in May). We came on a Sunday evening…read moreand it felt like a Saturday because of how crowded it was. There was a DJ as well. I loved how lively it felt in there. Their cocktail menu is on the wall and they have plenty of inventive options. I guess I forgot to take a photo of my drink, but I got the alpine and tropical one and it was really good. They have a dimly lit indoor area that feels romantic, and they also have a patio outside that's more casual.

$3 modelo what more can you ask for…read more I've never had a trouble finding a seat. It's a classic neighborhood tavern. No complaints. The drinks are good. The crowd is fun. The staff are friendly

This is an awesome neighborhood bar!!!! Think of the TV show Cheer's (yes, I am dating myself with…read morethis reference) and you have a bit of the vibe to be found here. That said, Damen Bar is actually two bars in one, with each section having a vibe of its own. When we first arrived, the front part had more chill/lounge feel to it with music to match. Meanwhile the back bar had more of club feel to it with music to match. Add to that, there is section in between the two that contains some unique bench seating plus a shuffleboard. Also, regarding the music, the 'TouchTunes' app is supported here. Both sides are small and intimate but as the evening turns to night, they fill up with great people and energy. Both bars are fully stocked and have some amazing staff who are more than capable of meeting the beverage demand. Add to that, the prices are just right. Note, they do not serve food but outside food is welcome. Nestled in West Town on the corner of what appears to be a very chill neighborhood, Damen Bar should be on everyone's list to check out. I will return on my next visit to Chicago.

Nice little Dive bar on Western. They have some chips behind the bar if you need a pick me up from…read moredrinking. I have gotten bourbon here, they do not have Dickle if you're looking, but they have a nice selection. For beer they have a lot of local options on draft. The inside of the bar is very red, and there are always dogs sitting at the bar which is cute. Definitely recommend if you are in the neighborhood.

Came here with a friend a few months ago after a show at empty bottle for a couple beers. This…read moreplace uses touch tunes which allows you play whatever music you want through the app. We were playing some early 2000's hip hop and couldn't help to notice the bartender giving us dirty looks. Made us feel uncomfortable, so we left. Fast forward to a couple nights ago . We were in the area and gave it another chance. Couldn't help to notice that all hip hop, rap, Latin music are completely blocked off. Politely asked the bartender what was up with that? He seemed very uncomfortable with my question and gave us a very sarcastic response. "Well, I guess that's a racist juke box." We immediately felt the bad energy. We proceed to finish our beers and play a jazz song by a black female singer. Immediately the bartender and some older biker looking dudes next to us start talking smack about the song. They asked if we put the song on? We said yes, and tell us to read the room. So I respond in a very sarcastic tone. "oh, you want us to read the room, would you like us to play some Toby Keith or Kid rock for you?" They smirked and had no response. I strongly believe the place is owned and operated by white supremacist maga brothren's. I would strongly encourage people In the neighborhood to stop supporting this business.

Things are very different here than they onxe were. It's now featuring a Portuguese/ Latin menu…read morewhich is far more casual (sandwiches and tacos). It's not a upscale as it once felt, and the poor service did not help that impression. My BF was lamenting Roots in Lincoln Square closing, but mentioned the one in West Town and Homestead. Neither of us had been since before the pandemic, so we made a reservation for the next week. We arrived a few minutes early and were seated promptly. The roof is cute-- what you'd expect of a rooftop. It took 5-10 minutes for our server to make it over. We ordered drinks and asked for 2 more minutes for the food. That was a mistake. It took him at least 10 minutes to come back. We still had not received our drinks, but he said the bar was backed up. I strongly suspect he forgot to enter them, but maybe not because it took 35 minutes! During most of that time, he seemed to avoid our table so he wouldn't have to field any questions. We ordered the broccolini, which was cooked perfectly. BF thought it needed a little salt, but I liked it. He got the mussels as an entrée and thought they were good, but nothing to write home about. I got the potato tacos, which were excellent. Overall, it was fine. Not quite the nice date night we expected, especially with the service being what it was. 35 minutes for a cocktail is pretty outrageous. They comped them, which I appreciated, but I don't know that I'll be back any time soon.

The rooftop is lovely and this was our second time dining. The food that we got was good both…read moretimes. Very tasty and a bit creative. The first time the service was poor but not so bad that we didn't give another try. Last Thursday it was my mom's birthday and I thought she would enjoy the rooftop. The service was unforgivably bad. I tipped the guy only because I have no idea what kind of support he does or doesn't have. However, we never got a dish, and I ordered a second glass of wine part way through the meal and we then finished all our food and waited a bit. The glass of wine never came. I finally called him over, canceled the wine and asked for the bill. I really can't see how this place is still in business. Don't go there. If they can't bring you your food and drinks, why bother?

This place knows what's up! It's beautiful, easy to get to, their service is always phenomenal and…read moretheir drinks are delicious. Their snacks are totally worth getting, and the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Every time I've asked for a recommendation, they do not disappoint! It's become a regular spot for a night out with the gals. PS - Their live music is so good!

Cute-enough spot with small plates and cocktails. However, when we visited last night, we waited 15…read moreminutes for our one wine and one cocktail, despite the restaurant being less than a quarter full. We watched our waitress make multiple attempts to pick up my husband's drink from the bar, spill, set it down, pick it back up and spill more, and finally give up and run it to us. As she set down this sticky, wet, under-filled mess, I asked her exactly how much of my husband's $16 cocktail she had just spilled. She said, "Yeah, the bartender over-poured," and walked off. We then watched her do the exact same thing to every mixed drink she ran. Way, way too expensive to be delivering messy, dripping, quarter-empty cocktails. Skip Clara and go to Le Midi, where the service, ambience, and wine list were perfect.