Three Floyds Brewery & Pub

9570 Indiana Parkway
Munster, IN 46321

Kristin C. writes: Nothing like I expected but SO MUCH BETTER.  Literally, the Three Floyd's Pub is a no frills pub stuck in the middle of the brewing plant.  I had no problem finding it (after I text-Googled it on my trusty phone and called the bartender for…

Lincoln Karaoke
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square

5526 N Lincoln
Chicago, IL 60625

Jon J. writes: Owner - "Where did you hear about us?"
Me - "The Internet"
Owner - "The Korean internet??"
Me - "No... the American internet"
Owner - "Ah, we're famous!"

This was how the night at Lincoln Karaoke began.  You walk in, and it seems like a divey hotel or…

Blue Stem Martini Lounge
Neighborhood: North Center

1935 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Jenny A. writes: I am writing this review at 3am. On my living room floor. SLOSHED.

This is thanks to Lefko. I am floored that I still know how to type. I live a block away from Blue Stem, and I'm amazed that I knew how to get home.

I went in for a drink. ONE drink. I…

Yelp Beer Garden Club

The Beer Gardens of Eden in Chicago
Chicago, IL 60686

Dave S. writes: Since Amy H is our president. I say we nominate M-shel as our VP it is only fair as she made up our cool YBGC name tags!  What more can you ask for: warm nights, beer, and some good company! Looking forward to future meetings!

Buddy Guy's Legends
Neighborhood: South Loop

754 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60605

Nancy K. writes: Closing -- looking for a new place?

We haven't been here in years -- great blues.

Smart Bar
Neighborhood: Lakeview, Wrigleyville

3730 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60613

Ronnie R. writes: I guess I'm the new Old School that still comes back repeatedly, after coming here many moons ago and seeing the old bunch move-on! I guess I dont move on when it comes to a lot of things! but for good reason in this case. This spot has definitely…

Martyrs'
Neighborhood: North Center

3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

molly c. writes: great place to see a show. very chill vibe. i've seen bob schneider (from austin, tx) here a couple times and it's a very great show for either a solo perfomer or a band (bob does both!)

check it out.

Crew
Neighborhood: Uptown

4804 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640

Rob L. writes: I came here the other night to cheer on my roommate as he auditioned for Gay Idol. Parking was a bit of pain, but once I parked I was welcomed with a friendly smile, given instructions for the contest, and let on in. The place was pretty full with…

Gannon's Pub
Neighborhood: North Center

4264 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Johnny B. writes: Spent a completely chill, laid-back New Years Eve at Gannons, and I couldn't have been happier.  While some of my friends spent $100+ per person for an open bar at some packed Lincoln Park location, I was able to easily find a table for the 4 of us…

Lincoln Square Lanes
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4874 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Justin V. writes: This cavernous, poorly illuminated behemoth sits atop an ACE Hardware in near-perfect camouflage, its door unmarked and uninviting, it's littered stairway giving no clue to the FUCKING BOWLING WONDERLAND awaiting you upon entry.

No blacklights, no…

Frasca
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3358 N Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60657

Kelly M. writes: Really a 3.5 - I was here for a little girls night out dinner and found it to be a pretty pleasant place for that sort of night.  We started off with a nice note- while our table was going to be a wait despite our reservation, they were throwing in a…

Bill's Blues

1029 Davis St
Evanston, IL 60201

vvmo.com V. writes: I remember when Bill's wife was scoping out our shop trying to buy our old jukebox before they opened.
It was an exciting time, I was very excited to have a bar in the neighborhood, and figured we'd quikly sell-out of all the blues records on our…

Aria
Neighborhood: The Loop

200 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

elizabeth n. writes: I had heard that Aria had really good food, but I wasn't expecting it to be as good as it was!  I went for lunch with my mom, and we enjoyed every minute of it.  It is located in the Fairmont Hotel, so you know it's a classy place, and the service is…

Ada's Famous Deli
Neighborhood: The Loop

14 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60603

Dave S. writes: This is one of my favorite spots downtown to grab some grub.  I have had their sandwiches before but 95% of the time I go her I get breakfast.  I am rather boring as I always order eggs over easy, bacon, and hash browns.  The hash browns are my…

Rosa's Lounge
Neighborhood: Logan Square

3420 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Rosie V. writes: It's way the hell out there in 'nam; a true destination spot. Anything closer would only pollute it w/ non-committed, bar-hopping whiteboys who hold their cell phones in the air & say things like, "CHI-TOWN, bitches!". Get ta steppin', clown. I…

Green Eye Lounge
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2403 W Homer St
Chicago, IL 60647

Gina S. writes: I have always had a great time here. I avoid this 'kind' of place on the weekends, so I never have a problem with finding a seat. There is a twenty-five dollar minimum on credit cards, but I always get so comfy there that making it to $25 is a…

Japonais Restaurant
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

600 W Chicago
Chicago, IL 60610

Brett D. writes: With so many reviews how do you even attempt to say anything original? Apparently it's all been said before.........

But ever since I popped my Yelp cherry I've had a list of places that I wanted to review. Well, today is Japonais' day and I refuse to…

Bella Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1212 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

marissa d. writes: One time I went here and I was probably really drunk and the boys we were with were all "LET'S GET A TABLE!" and I was like "Great" and then they got a table which consisted of lots of bottles of vodka and everything else and I got really really…

Fado Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Colleen C. writes: Oh, sometimes it REALLY is all 'bout the company...

Visit 1: I was on a date. With a lawyer. He was boring. It was a Saturday night. I had a tummy ache. I wanted to get into my jammies, and sleep...alone. Instead, I sat at Fado with boring lawyer and…

Flounders
Neighborhood: DePaul

2201 N Clybourn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614

Kristin C. writes: Floundahs I'm so glad I found yahs!  (Woo-hoo New England accent).

In the case of Flounders, I decided I must visit multiple times before reviewing.  It's backyard is practically my front yard so one could say, it had me at hello.  Still, I wanted to…

The Other Side Bar
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2436 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614

Taylor A. writes: Hey everyone! Taylor here (the manager). Thanks for all the great reviews! We really appreciate it, and no we didn't pay anyone to say all that stuff. I didn't even know about this site until about a month ago! Anyhow, I wanted to make sure something…

Martini Ranch
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River North

311 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60610

Jackie R. writes: I used to go here quite a bit on Fridays. As the name suggests, the Martinis are incredible. try the chocolate one.

can get a bit of a young/underage pretentious crowd, but theyre well behaved here =)

Its shaped like a hallway, and is always packed on…

Jimbo's
Neighborhood: Bridgeport

3258 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60616

Nancy K. writes: Moving... Last Call!  They'll only be around for a little while longer.

I saw the story on the news -- after 22 years of being here, the owners (of the building) want to open up a business (bar/lounge/restaurant) at this favorite Sox fan hangout.  …

Lighthouse Tavern
Neighborhood: Rogers Park

7301 N Sheridan Road Ofc
Chicago, IL 60626

John B. writes: Lighthouse Tavern, where have you been all my life? I just recently stumbled into this Rogers Park dive with a friend of mine who lives a mere two blocks away. Why we had never discovered this place before, I do not know.

The Lighthouse has been under…

Stetson's Chop House & Bar
Neighborhood: The Loop

151 E Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60601

Kengo H. writes: I agonised whether to give this place 3 or 4 stars. If I had to give it an absolute value, it would be 4 stars. However, Stetson's is a touch below other 4-stars, like Ruth's Chris in Atlanta, GA, Peter Luger's in Brooklyn, NY, Bobby Van's in…

Redmond's Ale House
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3358 N Sheffield Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Rob L. writes: So I came here after the Shamrock Shuffle '08 with my neighborhood neighbor Stacey A for their $20 all you can eat brunch. That brunch included, omelets, bacon, ham, bagels and potatoes with cheese.... oh and a little thing called all you can drink…

Town Hall Pub
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3340 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60657

Ronnie R. writes: When I walked into this tavernesque looking dive the first time I went, all I could think was that this place would be great for bands to rehearse in. Its down on the mouth appearance however is botoxed back to life by its customers, who have no…

Berlin
Neighborhood: Lakeview

954 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Craig B. writes: Had it not been for a short filipino chick dragging me, I never would have considered going to Berlin.

So what does this fortysomething, white, heterosexual male have to say?  Not bad at all...  the music is quite danceable, there are many…

Cody's Public House
Neighborhood: Lakeview

1658 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Colleen C. writes: If you have a beef with Wellington's (hardy har har), head to Cody's.

I myself, am not a huge fan of Wellington's. It's loud, crowded and the gang is a bit...young. If you share my sentiment, Cody's should fit the bill just great. Still a great…

Tryst
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3485 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60657

Andrea R. writes: I parted ways with the Wrigleyville nightlife a few years back, but I do make exceptions every once in a while...one of them being last night for a going away party for one of my fiance's friends.  The lucky guy and his wife are off to Australia for…

Spectrum Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Near West Side, Greektown

233 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60661

Johan Z. writes: Beware of posts regarding Spectrum, or any place, by pathetic racists.
Spectrum certainly got a lot better when it got rid of that waitress, she worked two days- always dressed like a harlet and she got mad when a patron called her out on that.…

Artful Dodger Pub
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1734 W Wabansia Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Jeremy M. writes: I know it's been closed for awhile now, but I just had to give the Dodger the respect it deserves.  In it's day it was my favorite bar in the city. Oh, and for anyone trying to remember the name of the blue drink they made with the glow stick in…

Benihana Restaurant

150 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090

Heather J. writes: At the Wheeling location they have $2 sushi rolls from 12-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays - so good and the price is right!

Zebra Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side, Gold Coast

1220 N State Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610

D'Elited D. writes: The Zebra Lounge is a tiny, stank, ugly, dirty, dank, hypnotizing little piano bar with a sexually confused piano player who sings so poorly that if it weren't for the 10 Red Bull and Vodkas we drank and the help of some medical marijuana we just…

Molly Malone's Irish Pub

7652 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130

Robert S. writes: Molly Malone's has a great atmosphere, it's a VERY cozy irish place that's very romantic and lots of fun. I haven't ever had the food here, but the drinks are well poured and not overly expensive. The fireplace is the best. They also have live music…

Cigars & Stripes

6715 Ogden Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402

Lisa A. writes: The hidden Rock-a-billy joint  - Bar and Smoke Shop!
http://www.cigarsandst...

Theres alaways something goin on there.  If you lke scary movies -  check out mondays, good beer - everyday, Live rockabilly /rock/punk music - on the weekends.  and Fun…

Davenport's
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1383 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

Vamsi V. writes: I was going to climb on to the piano and pretend I am Liza Minelli but, my partner stopped me from going crazy.....i tells ya, it was the "36 Ebony" drink I had....vodka and dark chocolate liqueur ....mmmmm!!

Its been a while since I went to a piano…

Zakopane
Neighborhood: Wicker Park

1734 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622

Justin V. writes: THIS REVIEW IS FROM THE FUTURE.  STOP.
OPERATION: ZAKOPANE COMPLETE.  STOP.
TIME CAPSULE FROM 1950'S POLAND TRANSFERRED.  STOP.
TIME/SPACE CONTINUUM APPEARS STABLE.  STOP.
BEER IS TOO CHEAP.  STOP.
STAFF IS SO FUCKING POLISH.  STOP.
STOP.  STOP.  STOP.  I…

The Leopard Lounge
Neighborhood: Bucktown

1645 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60622

Andrea R. writes: I'll be honest...when my friend asked me to join her at a party at the Leopard Lounge last night I had a sleazy/cheesy image of the place in my head.  This image was based entirely on the name, The Leopard Lounge, and clearly I was wrong because I…