Writing about this place on Yelp is akin to blogging about gas lanterns, but I'm vain, and being…read morethe first and only reviewer of this place makes me happy. Georgie's is a f***ing dive. The owner is a drunk. Upstairs is a transient residence. There are no specialty brews. The pool table is a miserable wreck. Hardly-used arcade games from a couple of decades ago abound. And the only food you'll ever see is subcontractor pizza from outside the building. All that said, if you want to drink drinks the way they're supposed to be made, if you love true neighborhood bars, if you want to play pool with good-but-non-judgmental types, if you want to drink alone or with eight friends, if you don't like shoulder throws as you're walking your drink around, if you like perfect jukeboxes, if you enjoy paying the absolute minimum, if you happen to be south, this is the bar for you. I've seen dogs stroll in with owners, met every employee in just two visits, and gotten to toast a birthday boy on a pub crawl (which, mysteriously, stayed around for three hours *longer* than it was supposed to), and hugged my bartender. If you're around, give it a go.

Great old school dive bar-great jukebox and pool table. Bartender Michelle was fun and personable…read more Cute cozy place if you are looking for a nice neighborhood bar.

I love this little place! The food is always delicious and the waitresses are delightful! I wish…read morethey stayed open later though.

It seems every time I go there, I look around and something doesn't seem right. I ventured into…read morethe Men's room and for some reason I noticed this time that I failed to notice last time was the completely rusted out baseboard heating unit running under the window. It was crumbling just one good kick and the whole unit would end up being a pile of rusty scrapes! Great customer visuals! On yet another time, I visited I was informed by the female bartender that the decided to go home early. Therefore, the kitchen was closed as we drove out for nothing, wasting our time and gas. Oh well! Not even a I'm sorry! The best time to come here is about 3pm when the city of Chicago workers will assure your safety and a good time eating and drinking. Nobody wants to eat good food in a questionable place. I wish this place would clean up their act.

If you're ever in Hegewish, the southeast corner of Chicago, then you should absolutely make time…read morefor a stop at Old Time Tap. This truly is a neighborhood bar like you might remember from your childhood or that you may only see now in older movies or tv shows set in the 70s or 80s. Everybody knows everybody else. They laugh with each other, get annoyed with the guy who is there a little too long every day (but also love him), and just enjoy leaving their cares outside and being with each other. In that way, as well as the group outings they do and the nondescript exterior, this really is an old time tavern. But, in some ways, that name misses something. The old time may be in the vibe or the original floors or ceilings, but there's something fresh here, from the surprisingly great selection of drinks (at half the price or less of the places up here on the north side), to the way this neighborhood staple has been ushered into the 21st century by its newer owners. We stuck out like a sore thumb but were made to feel at home within 30 seconds. You could feel the family vibe, and it immediately made you wish you had something similar in your neighborhood. And, maybe you can't - there's something that can only come from a bunch of people who have lived in the same corner of the world for decades convening in one spot. I don't know, it was kind of beautiful. Not everyone there has the same views on life, the same income, or the same goals. Some are old timers reveling in their glory days, some are middle aged parents, and some of twenty somethings trying to live their best lives. It didn't matter - it was like one big family reunion. Again, the bartender was incredible, talking to us, answering questions, filling us in on the neighborhood and giving us some tips. There are bars we've been going to in this city for seven years where they may know our names, but where we've never been treated with such kindness and welcoming. I don't know how often we'll get down to Hegewish, which sort of reminded me of the old port neighborhood of Baltimore, Canton. But, I'll tell you what; if we're ever even remotely close, we're going to pop in here. Maybe even make an afternoon of it alongside skipping over to Hammond, IN. Go in and (temporarily) be a part of the family. If you're just looking for a nice place to have a drink, watch a game, listen to some music, and have fun conversation with some locals, you'd be hard pressed to find a better place to do it.

Great neighborhood bar. Also friendly bartenders. Only has pizza to eat that they will heat up for…read moreyou. There are several restaurants in the area that you can order from that will deliver or you can pick up and eat here with your favorite drink. They have food during special events at times.

William I had my first shot and beer here at age 19, may I…read moresay I am now 76. Worked at Ford, I and a test driver went over for a liquid lunch and it was great! I also have fond memories of the 505 club and Hot Dog Joe's. Must admit I loved the whole hood!

I really didnt wanna go but i did, the beacon is like the best and then i go threw my stages of…read morehating it when i know i love it . I know its pretty psychotic and bipolar, so one thursday night i go in there to meet my scum crew. The night starts out slow as usual and then it starts to get worst, cause now they decide to bring there gurlfriends so i kinda got stuck at the bar with the new bartender.BOOO!!!!! no bueno.So the bartender tells me that " i guess it just me and you tonight kid " I go smoke and 2 old ladies come outta there car,start walkin towards the beacon.I heard my bartender scream and apprentley they were all friends who grew up together so whateve's.Then my bartender starts pouring me FREE shots of my fav. tequila.awesome !! Then shes giving me pitchers, her friends must have brought the ROCKAFELLER outta her. Now im a bit in the zone and im partying with old ladies. So now were drinking and kicking the bo bo's as they say, my bestie the squirrel master said the bartender had pepperoni's and she over heard him. Now she's showing us her chi-chi's and really didnt have pepperoni's, i kinda thought she would of .Now shes gotten threw her first flash she wont stop yah !!!! Then she takes the pitcher of water and pour's it down her low cut WHITE shirt omg. I literally lost it and made it rain on her. I got so excitied i threw my debit card at her i dont know why i did this but i just did. The beacon is one of those dives that ppl assume there not gonna have fun but you always see sumthing wacky for free and beers are always cheap shots are as well. I love this place and everytime something wacky happenes totally writing bout it on yelp. Hopefully yelp snobs aren't affended at what I write !!!!! cochina time

Stopped in for an after work Friday drink. What a great decision! The crowd is very chill and the…read morebartender is very friendly. The prices are certainly reasonable and they have all the current sports games on. I'm a fan of club soda and vodka. The bar has a full range of vodka brands, but more importantly, different flavors of crystal light to squirt in my vodka/club soda. Watching the Cubs, having a delicious drink, great company, super chill bar, friendly bartenders...happy Friday!

Stopped in at O'Hara's during a Blues Brothers filming location tour around Chicago's south side…read more Patty made us feel right at home. We had wonderful conversations, cold drinks, and left feeling like we were family. Next time I'm in this neck of the woods I'm scoring back!

Las alitas son las mejores que he probado por esta área , me encantan las de lemon pepperread more

Small World but big flavors haha!! I am snob for certain things and hot wings are one. They had…read morevery very good hot wings in my expert opinion, the sauce was perfect and they were pretty crispy just like I like. I did also order fish tacos for my wife which she enjoyed and some mozzarella sticks too which were subpar to be honest but I still ate them haha. When you walk in you see a pretty long spacious bar area, and the dining space which was a good size for the building size. I am a big TVs to watch at the bar guy and they didn't have very many in there, I have a better set up in my basement. The bartender was quick and attentive while I waited for my order, that was a plus. A down side is the parking lot area isn't very organized and will have you parking in the neighborhood. As a whole Small World Inn Bar and Grill is a nice spot for some good eats and I assume some good drinks. I definitely will be back to get wings!!! Check them out when you are in the area. Rodney Out!!

Does not accept credit cards. Cash only bar. Owner of the bar had a bad attitude, very rude and…read moreyelled in people's faces. Has so many rules as if the place was so luxurious. It's a dump, drinks are blah. Definitely not a place I'll revisit.

I recently went to the Jovial Club for a Sip & Paint. I ordered appetizers for 3 of us. My friend…read morewent to get 3 waters for us. The bartender proceeded to fill 3 plastic cups with tap water and charged her $3 for the tap water. We were told it was for the use of her cups. I have never in my life experienced a business charging me for a cup, glass, bottle of tap water. Pure greed.

Friendly neighborhood Tavern, where the regulars know each other and welcome you warmly if you're…read morenew.

My husband and I attended a Bears Watch Party here with friends one Sunday. There was ample parking…read morealthough it was gravel. It's a large open space with a bar and ample seating, a great place to host an event. The drinks were pricey but good and they sold food, made to order. I deducted two stars because while they have several tv screens. we sat in front of the largest one but it kept going out. It was very annoying. Also one if the toilets in the ladies room didn't flush. That was very gross. We had a great time here with friends but hopefully going forward they have better housekeeping.

Even with GPS, La Isla Bonita was a bit of a hidden gem, but we eventually found it! We pulled into…read morethe spacious gravel parking lot, and while our car ended up a little dusty, it was a minor trade-off for the convenience. Just a heads-up, though: while there's plenty of parking, be mindful of the neighbors and avoid parking in their designated areas. We were there for a retirement party, and the venue truly shone. They offered a full bar and catered food that was absolutely amazing. The setup is fantastic, with both indoor and outdoor seating areas perfect for lounging and conversation. What truly impressed me, especially on a hot day, was the presence of portable air conditioning systems throughout the venue. This made for a remarkably comfortable experience. I highly recommend La Isla Bonita for any party needs--they did a great job! And the look of the venue is industrial, but you decorate how you'd like.

The food very fresh, service is good, great food coming out of a restaurant bar excellent dining…read moreexperience if you're not looking for it, we'll pass it up outside. Looks like a regular bar. The chef does a great job. Thank you.

This place is very small, but it's worth going to. We had…read morethe massively large BBQ Ribs & Rack of Lamb, they were both fall off the bone delicious. The portions were so big that we had to take half of our meals home. I wasn't a fan of the complementary bread, that was served with butter & a bulb of cooked garlic. The ambience gave a romantic feel to our dinner and all the employees were so friendly. It was a little pricey, but the perfect place to go to on a date night.