I've been walking past this place for like 10 years and finally went in, and honestly... I feel…read morelike I got mugged by a sticky-floor college bar. $18 mixed drinks, plus a 4% credit card fee, is wild for a place that feels like it survives on spilled beer, bad decisions, and trust funds. The happy hour is the best ticket. The beer was good tall frosty mug, I'll give them that. But anything beyond beer felt offensively overpriced. The food was good $19 for 9-10 wings were actually the best I have had in a while, smoked then fried tasty and the pork fries seemed good. The crowd was very North Shore college kid energy, like Dad's AmEx is somewhere in the room picking up the tab. Would I come back? Yes and because staff was way cool down to earth and that and wings sold me. Might make Big Daddy's occasional stop but not an everyday watering hole.

Used to be my favorite spot for wings in the city. Past 3 times I have ordered delivery they forget…read morethe wing sauce and the ranch! And this has happened multiple times. Such a bummer! ** the sauce in the picture is sour cream and salsa- we ordered nachos, they did get everything right for the nachos.

great service and stellar wraps!! always fast to bring everything out and the patio is fun vibes…read more games are on as well and they have a rotating draft beer that's a special. highly recommend the carne asada wrap

Service here is excellent. There is seating outside and inside. We had a couple a drafts - Dove…read moreTail. Which is a great beer and then we ordered the Pub burger with waffle fries. The burger is very nice size and came out with all the toppings. That said it was incredibly bland meat. The burger needs some work. But the waffle Fries were spot on. So overall great spot.

I've eaten at Benchmark Chicago over the years, specifically for brunch, and have always loved it…read more Most recently, I went with friends during the day for drinks and light bites. It never disappoints. The food is always amazing and perfect for sharing and the drinks are always delicious. It's a bright lite space, especially upstairs with the natural light shining through the windows. This makes it the perfect vibe during the day. The music is always good and they have tons of TVs during the day for football and other events to watch. It's perfect for large parties, because the big space can accommodate multiple people at big tables. Service is always great and you expect a great time!

food: the wrap was good bar food, perfect for a pregame…read more service: staff was nice ambiance: the music was insanely loud, it was a saturday but we were there at like 7 wanting to do a pregame dinner and it was just too loud for conversations

Never been more happy to have an impromptu happy hour here! We came here to meet some friends that…read moreare locals and it was great timing on a Friday because we got there right before happy hour. We all ordered some drinks to start and I went with their twist on an aperol sprtiz (I don't remember the name.....) but its one of their specials that has aperol! And it was delish!!!! After that we got a bunch of bites to eat including some of the happy hour bites. We got the board which had a bunch of different dips of which each was great but have to admit the pimento cheese was my fave! Of course we had to get the parmesan fries and we decided to share the mac and cheese as well. Delicious bites! Our waitress was super great and checked in on us so we ordered a second drink an espresso martini! It was good, not the best I had so stick to the other drinks on the menu! Overall lovely place to stop in for a happy hour. Lots of TVs if you want to catch the game and they open the windows during nice weather. 10/10 if you are in the area!

I know the difference between someone having a bad day and someone making you feel like you don't…read morebelong. Unfortunately, my experience at The Vig left me embarrassed, belittled, and questioning why I was treated the way I was. I walked in because the place looked good! We were ready to enjoy ourselves, order drinks, maybe some food, and see what all the hype was about. It was a busy Friday night before the Fourth of July. I understand busy. I'm patient. That's not the issue. After a few minutes, our server--a young blonde woman--walked over. Greeted Said "We've never been here before. Do we order through you, or is there a menu?" Instead of welcoming us, she acted like we had just asked her to solve a math equation. She snapped back, "Yeah, you order from me... or you can just go sit at the bar. So what do you want?" I honestly thought maybe I misheard her because... ain't no way that's how you greet people in an upscale restaurant. So I repeated again if we could get some water while we looked over the menu. That's when she looked me up and down and said, "If you're just going to order water and sit here for hours, you can't do that here." ......mind fcuced......thinking ......You don't know me. You don't know my wallet. You don't know whether I'm about to order one drink or buy the whole top shelf. But somehow, before I even opened the menu, you had already decided I was just there to take up space. Now, I can't say what was going through her mind. But I walked away feeling like she looked at me and immediately made assumptions about the kind of customer I was. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I wasn't. But perception matters, especially in hospitality. The ironic part? We still ordered drinks. We paid our bill. We tipped. That's just how I was raised. But here's the thing: I'll never spend another dollar there. The ambiance is beautiful, but customer service is what people remember. You can have fancy lighting, expensive cocktails, and Instagram-worthy décor, but if your staff greets paying customers with suspicion instead of hospitality, all that elegance goes right out the window. Do better, The Vig. Because first impressions don't just matter--they're expensive.

Excellent bar. It's about time a good hoosiers bar opens up on this street. Great location,…read moreambiance, music, service, and drinks. There is an upstairs area that's a little more loungier whereas the downstairs can get more rowdy on game day. We came during the championship game, and this was the perfect spot to be. We came early to be able to snag some bar seats upstairs and enjoy multiple drinks and food. Drinks are great - some cocktails and beers are only offered downstairs. Food was a mix: Chimichurri cauliflower: smaller portion than I expected, nothing special I'd skip this dish. Ceasar salad: dressing is very heavy on the anchovy paste, otherwise good portion and veggies. Loaded fries: huge portion with lots of great toppings, though I wish their fries were more 'fry' like versus potato skin-like. Chicken tenders: I got this with sweet potato fries, and they were way too salty. The chicken tenders were 4 skimpy pieces of chicken, and I was charged for extra dipping sauces and ketchup. The spicy mango habanero and buffalo are good - skip the garlic parmesan. I will most definitely be back for the vibes, drinks, and service. I'm hoping the food is just working on some kinks and will get better the next time!

This sports bar has good food, excellent service, and is reasonably priced. We came here to watch…read morethe NFL playoffs. Every seat in the house has a good view of a widescreen TV with the game on. The bar has a cozy, casual vibe. On game day it's very loud; if you plan to chat with your group you'll be shouting to be heard! I highly recommend the chicken Caesar wrap. I had low expectations since this is a sports bar but this is probably the best chicken Caesar wrap I've had in my life. In light of how good this meal was I plan to return soon and try the rest of the menu. I also had a cocktail that was tasty and cheaper than some of the drinks on offer from nearby bars ($13).

LG's is a spot where you can come for happy hour drinks, then order dinner, and end the night…read moredancing late into the night. Love that I can stay at a single place for the night and have the vibe change as the night goes on. Solid spot for a night out! They've done festive shots for holidays which is always fun and creative. I loveeee their Cheddar Artichoke dip!

LG's is a typical Old Town bar. The bar itself is huge which is nice and there are plenty of tables…read moreand large booths surrounding it. There's not anything overly remarkable about it. They have a decent selection of beer on draft as well as cocktails. The cosmo I tried was surprisingly good. The food is OK. Some things are good (pretzel, chili) and some things leave a lot to be desired (Irish specials for st Patrick's day). It's definitely a place you eat at because you're already there drinking and not as a dining out destination.

I liked the vibe. I took a gal I met on that DoMePlz hook-up site everyone uses and she seemed to…read morehave a good time. She sure did eat a lot though. LOL. Had a great night though.

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

Came here during NBA playoffs with a friend, and it was packed inside and outside, but somehow we…read moregot seated right away. We ordered cocktails, couple beers, and the sweet potato tots, and the portion size was really generous. We came after dinner so it felt more like a bar food situation, though they do have real food on the menu too. Even with how busy it was, the staff way so efficient and checked on us often. The whole vibe was so much fun with TVs everywhere (see the pictures I attached) and the entire bar cheering for the same team. First time here and I'd definitely come back.

This is the second year we came into Theory to attend the Champions League watch party, and Theory…read morekeeps proving to me why I enjoy coming over to this bar for large games. There were a lot of TVs all around the bar, so you won't be tilting your head back to watch the game from any angle. Our server was new, but she did a great job with taking everyone's orders and also being very upfront about saying she will ask about the drafts on tap so she can give us an accurate drink selection. The food from Theory never disappoints. Last year, I had the Theory Burger and was delighted by how good it was. This year, I tried the Challah French Toast and it was pleasantly delicious. The Mac and Cheese was also a solid choice, and for $8, they provided a good amount of food! And that Chicken Parm Egg Roll...wow they were so good!! I was skeptical from the name, but this was like having a pizza roll but in egg roll form The only reason I am giving this place 4 stars is because Theory has severely up charged for the Champions League. I recall last year a reservation was $5/person, but this year they charged $15/person. For this reason, we came in at 9AM opening time for an 8-person table and were able to get one without having to pay the reservation fee. I really like how organized Theory is though, as a sports bar. Service has always been great and I may come again for another game!