River Forest Nightlife

Good Drinks

1. FitzGerald's

Great atmosphere here, and a perfect venue to see a band like the Red Elvises, for instance. Good menu, low priced drinks, and good acoustics. Long wooden tables and an old-fashioned popcorn machine...

2. SandBar

I am saddened as I just found out today that the Sandbar will be closing- TONIGHT will be it's last night!!!! I will miss this place- it has good decor, great bands, wonderful tiki drinks, even...

3. Weegee's Lounge

Neighborhood: Logan Square

without getting a buzz.  Speaking of buzz, I always like a little extra shot or taste this drink on the house.  That would never happen at Wee Gee and after we drop our $50 for 4 drinks, at least wave good...

4. Hala Kahiki

was that good.  Bob Chinn and the rest of those hooie Hawaiin drink makers can go jump in the Pacific, 'cause they got noth'n on Hala Kahiki.  OOOHH...did I mention the pretzals.  They brought us...

5. Paddy Mac's

Neighborhood: Irving Park

and you are likely to get into a spirited conversation with some of the regulars.  the service is good, the food is fantastic and its very reasonable.  There are always drinks specials as well...

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Nice Bartenders

1. Weegee's Lounge

Neighborhood: Logan Square

Groovy, groovy place.  Not smoky and somehow has a quiet dignity about it.  The crowd is just normal folks having a nice inobtrusive time.  One of their weekend bartenders is kind of a bizarro...

2. Relax on Milwaukee

Neighborhood: Avondale

chairs, a pool table, a digital juke box, a few TV's up, etc. The prices on liquors is good and the faces of the bartenders are quickly familiar, which is always nice. Not bad at all I'd say....

3. Paddy Mac's

Neighborhood: Irving Park

Paddy Mac's is a CASH ONLY establishment, and depending when you go, there may or may not be a waitress on duty- cause for slower service as the bartender has both the patio and bar inside.  We offer...

4. McNamara's Food &…

Neighborhood: Irving Park

and the atmosphere nice, the bartending staff could be a little more pro-active and cordial.  Not a problem in the restaurant, but sitting in the bar could be a better experience....

5. Horan's Snug

The bartenders are nice and the waitress will take care of you like you're her own once you become a regular.  The food is good for the price, and if you like karaoke (I'm personally not a fan) they have...

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