PoleKatz Gentlemen's Club

7337 West 100th Place
Bridgeview, IL 60455

Jacob J. writes: Sports bar feel, but classy with ample seating. Cover isn't too high ($10), but bouncers will press you for some serious cash to get you into VIP. Valet is a must. You can find some street parking, but the street is strewn with some signs.
VIP is a…

Close Up 2
Neighborhood: The Loop

416 South Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60605

Gracie B. writes: I've been here twice during this trip to Chicago.  It's pretty cool.  The staff is really nice.  There's a gentleman who really treats it like hes hosting you in his house.  Drinks are OK.  The music is nice.  The band that played last saturday was…

Ricochet's
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4644 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Jess S. writes: So awhile ago, you could mosey on in here and get a whiskey drink for $2. I was floored. 2 BUCKS? Hello, new favorite dive-ish bar.

And the pool table is fun.

And the mix of people you'll find (or did find) in Lincoln Square is always a pleasure.

And…

Nilda's Place
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village

1858 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60686

Maya C. writes: I was headed to Darkroom for Panic! night, but admittedly do not enjoy battling with hipsters for the (in)attention of the bartender. Nilda's was in the neighborhood.

I walked in, sat down at the bar, and was greeted by two of the regulars. They…

The New Apartment Lounge
Neighborhood: Greater Grand Crossing

504 East 75th
Chicago, IL 60689

Elisabeth A. writes: We went here for the first time last night to see Von Freeman and his band. What a great place this is. If you like jazz I can't imagine a better place to be than here on a Tuesday night. The music was amazing and the vibe was very chill and very…

Cleo's Bar & Grill
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2048 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Phil S. writes: As this is my first review - I thought I would choose a venue that I know fairly well and really enjoy.  Now that I let you know how I feel about this accommodating, selfless bar (in the first sentence), it should make this short journey of ours a…

Conexion Salon and Spa
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village

2213 W Roscoe St
Chicago, IL 60618

Mary Lee G. writes: Wow, I had a great experience here today!  Being Italian my eyebrows can go from looking okay to bordering dangerously on a unibrow quickly --today was one of those days.  I called to see how fast they could get me in for a wax and I was told right…

Lucky Strike Lanes

Yorktown Center
100 Yorktown
Lombard, IL 60148

Ryan V. writes: Do you love being part of 'The In Crowd' but you hate feeling plastic and snobby? Well, Lucky Strike has a cure for you!

When I rolled into this place, I saw all of the 'cool kids' prancing about with their 'how do you do' noses stuck on the ceiling,…

Lollapalooza
Neighborhood: South Loop

Grant Park
1000 S Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60605

Jonathan G. writes: If you are a concert goer and you live in the area, chances are you've already spent at least one day there during the past three years, and thus, don't need my help. However, if you're from out of town, this review is for you.

I've made the trip…

Realtime Sports Bar

1120 W. Devon Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Justin W. writes: Does your karaoke sound like cats having sex?  It's all good.  On Saturday nights, they'll just turn the music up to defend your dignity.  Good place to watch some games in the suburbs.  It's not as great as The Foundry in Naperville, but it's all…

D'Agostino Pizza and Pub

2350 Lehigh Avenue
Glenview, IL 60026

Alan R. writes: D'Ags is a great place for either carry out or eat in.  They have a great patio in the summer and the location is very conveniently located across the street from the north Glenview/the Glen.  Go with the thin crust, leave deep dish to Malnati's,…

Lucky Magees

9215 Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714

Jenny A. writes: I was looking for something different and out of the ordinary for a Sunday night date with my boyfriend. We decided to go to Lucky Magees for some Off-Track Betting. Neither one of us had ever been to an OTB.

It is a $1 cover to get in and there are…

Lelia Jane's and the Tulip Room
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, DePaul

1008 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Josh S. writes: How do I describe this place and make it all make sense.  The ambiance is what makes this place.  You walk in and feel like you've gone somewhere.  Differing from nearly any bar in this neighborhood, Lelia Jane's fills your soul with delicious music…

Brendan's Pub
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3169 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60686

MsAnthro P. writes: It's been a year or more since this place opened and I was afraid I wouldn't like it at much as I liked Reflections, the bar once located there. I'm happy to say that it's as good, if not better. Certainly cleaner, although I have to admit I miss the…

Goldies Bar
Neighborhood: North Center

3839 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Johnny B. writes: It has been repeated ad nauseum, but GOLDIE'S HAS $1 PBR DRAFTS ALL DAY, EVERY DAY!  This has to be one of the best beer deals in the city.  Now you stick to that, and everything else is cream cheese.

Chicago Ale House
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

2200 W Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625

Colleen C. writes: First off, our service was excellent. Never even thought 'bout refillin'...til she so sweetly prompted another, then it always seemed a good idea. Even though...I do not think now, that that 3rd and 4th were a good idea, but that is besides the…

Hilton Oak Lawn

9333 S Cicero Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Michelle H. writes: Disclaimer: I usually choose a hotel not on amenities and name, but of value.  I'm only going to be sleeping there.  I booked a night at the Oak Lawn Hilton for the night of our wedding, since I felt like splurging a little and it was the closest…

Quigley's Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Mount Greenwood

4010 W 111th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Erin B. writes: Formally known as Reilly's Daughter, Quigley's is another Irish bar that resides here.  I really loved the inside decor of the place, and the wait staff was pretty attentive, considering the size of the crowd.  I've never eaten here, but I'm sure…

Blue Water Bar Inc

9016 31st St
Brookfield, IL 60513

Ricky B. writes: If you like martinis this is honestly the best place ive found anywhere in the city or out of it. It is a really really small place, but for its size it is pretty nice.  Its a neighborhood type of place for more of a late twenty young thirty…

Joe's Saloon

9220 47th Street
Brookfield, IL 60513

Brian B. writes: Man, I'm SO mad someone got to review this gem before me.   3 Stars!? C'mon.  This mo-fo is a fiver.

Be forewarned, I use the word "gem" loosely.  The previous poster was right, Joe's Saloon is on 47th Street just west of Plainfield.  If you're coming…

Grape Street
Neighborhood: Near North Side, River East

226 E Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60611

Trinidad F. writes: So I've been here twice this week and Alice was our bartender...LOVE YA ALICE!!!!! She is just great. I never know what I'm in the mood for but Alice always helps me out with that...and she listens to me complain about life, love and liquor. TEE…

Scot's
Neighborhood: North Center, Lakeview

1829 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Katarina X. writes: Great Martini after a particularly tedious day at work!
Bonus: If you are doing laundry (next door), the bartender will give you a box of Tide for each drink you buy!
No joke: As a straight female clotheshorse who now seriously wishes for a higher…

La Cantina
Neighborhood: The Loop

71 W Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603

jose g. writes: The staff is the friendliest of the three Italian Village levels, and I should know. An out-of-towner relative was there with friends, and in finding them, I had to check each one. Cantina was last.

While there, I was treated to an eggplant…

Erotic Warehouse
Neighborhood: Near West Side

1246 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

Daniel W. writes: I have been a repeat customer of Erotic for years. Not that I am a huge perv, well that may actually be true, but the reason is you can actually shop there and feel like a real person, and not some dirty sexual deviant. A little porn never hurt no…

Scarletts Gentleman's Club
Neighborhood: University Village

750 S Clinton St
Chicago, IL 60607

Greg P. writes: Oh goody, I found another place I can be the first to review...Yay! Although, let it be said that this establishment is not currently open for business...I still give it 5 stars for the following reasons.

1, I vas just asked Sunday (04.08.07) to be an…

Delta Lounge

5640 W 87th St
Burbank, IL 60459

Dave S. writes: In the realm of dive bars this place is one of the more well kept that I have been to.  It is a very small place but the make really good use of the small place to fit as many patrons as they can in the joint.

The beers are cheap which is a definite…

Starfish
Neighborhood: Near West Side

802 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60607

Andrea R. writes: I wrote a raving review for Stafish a few weeks ago, but after dining there last night I've decided this is just a mediocre sushi restaurant. This place was absolutely empty on a Saturday night, which is very rare for a restaurant on this street.…

3600 Club
Neighborhood: McKinley Park

3600 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60609

Timothy M. writes: Hang out and have a beer in your uncle's rec room.  For cheap!

I don't know how, but despite the neighborhood kids, the "Power to the South Side" sign, and the pea-green lighting, this place definitely feels inviting.  The friendly bartender helps.…

Tai's Lounge
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3611 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60613

Jenny A. writes: Somehow, I end up at Tai's at least once a week. Sometimes more.

Around 1:30 on a Saturday, this place is two different bars in one building. Who doesn't love a twofer? The front is really chill; grab a seat at the bar, maybe shoot some pool. The…

The Lyons Den
Neighborhood: North Center

1934 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613

Annestine L. writes: the place was on top of its game.
prices were fair and expected. walk in - your in a sports bar. in back, it was an whole another world with top of the game PA system with some of the best touring bands around. always packed.

had the best comedy…

Charlie's Chicago
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3726 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60613

Arnab M. writes: One week later...

I got hear early, around midnight, with a friend of mine since he wanted to listen to country music. I learned that Charlie's has country music until 2 AM before they switch to something more universally appealing (I like country, on…

Niedersachsen Club Chicago Inc
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4548 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Mark S. writes: You'll recognize this private club's clubhouse as the place next door to the Lincoln Square Old Town School of Folk Music building with the big "Home of the Niedersachcen" sign/banner on it.   So it is a private club, but they welcome newcomers who…

Quadrangle Club
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

1155 E 57th St
Chicago, IL 60637

James B. writes: Excellent! My sister had her wedding reception here yesterday 11/4/2006 and the place is amazing. The food was excellent and the service was spectacular. Everything went off without a hitch.

Workingmans Palace
Neighborhood: Hermosa

4400 W Diversey Ave
Chicago, IL 60639

Carolyn R. writes: I'm ready to cry.

I don't really miss West Diversey - the Brown Elephant was too dainty to pick up our nearly new appliances becasue we were in the "wrong" neighborhood for them, although not so far from their store, I walked past a corpse on the way…

Capitol Club
Neighborhood: Portage Park

4244 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60641

Mark S. writes: Oh man, this place is GREAT!  If Jedynka is the swanky disco to go to see nicely dressed good looking young Polish people out on the town behaving themselves, this place is kinda the opposite- just as Polish, but sleazy and worn around the edges and…

End Zone
Neighborhood: Beverly

10034 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60643

Carl G. writes: Although I've classified this little gem as a dive bar, it really is a shrine to Chicago sports. This is an authentic gritty south side bar, without the pastoral Irishness of Cork and Kerry. There are photographs of Chicago sports legends that cover…

Los Recuerdos
Neighborhood: Bucktown

2315 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

Azulina N. writes: Normally a dance club, Los Recuerdos has a second identity as ground zero for Latin American football fanatics, and is my favorite place to watch matches.  Big screens, cramped quarters, and all the tension, exultation, and despondency that…

Gilhooley's Grand Saloon Inc
Neighborhood: Mount Greenwood

3901 W 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60655

mamazilla o. writes: great restaurant/pub for singles, couples or families!  great service, lovely decor/environment, diverse menu items, kids menu, yummy food & beverages!  families w/ kids note - after 8:00 p.m., ages 21 and over only.