We came here to visit the speakeasy (nightshade) downstairs, though we liked the ambiance and vibe…read moreof the main restaurant better so we sat at the bar and enjoyed some drinks and bites. My orange wine was delicious, as was the kiss and tell cocktail. We also tried the mystery grilled cheese as it was only $5 and so intriguing - it was tasty and the mystery was some prosciutto. The party fries were also huge and tasty, piled high with giardianara and delicious kimchi ranch. The bartenders were great - we enjoyed our nightcap here!

Moonflower, located on Milwaukee Avenue just south of Montrose, is a cool bar that always seems to…read moredraw a good-sized crowd. My lovely wife and I have been here a handful of times, but recently we enjoyed the Happy Hour deals. Yes they have Happy Hour specials until 6PM every day. $6 gets you drinks such as an Old Fashioned, Lemon Drop or Margarita. You can also fill up on a New Moon Burger with fries (one griddled meat patty) or a pair of Moondogs with fries for $12. Everything was tasty - the burger, the corn dogs, and the crisp seasoned fries. Come to Moonflower and enjoy the drinks, food and the soundtrack too.

Happy Day Tavern is situated on the corner of Elston and Pulaski. Based on looking at its website…read moreand its location only a few blocks from our homestead, my lovely wife and I decided to give them a try even though it was a frigid Saturday evening. We walked in and noticed that the crowd was nonexistent, even though there was a football playoff broadcast on all of its screens. There was the bartender and one other fellow, who might have been the manager or just a pal of the bartender. My love and I each chose a Revolution draft beer, and were a bit taken back that the total tab was a shade over $20 for our two beers. Frankly with the lack of ambience at this neighborhood dive bar attempting to be a sports bar or a hip downtown-ish establishment, it was a bit uncomfortable sitting at the bar. Needless to say, we did not stick around to experience the Saturday "DJ Night" as touted on its website.

For the Albany Park neighborhood, the $9 Anti Hero beer seemed high, but the place is local, so we…read morechecked it out after looking at their website menu. The beers were actually over $9, which seemed so high for this area. Service was meh, and the vibe was also meh.

If I lived nearby, I would definitely visit OIB at least once per week! For now, I'm settling for a…read morebranded t-shirt and fond memories. At 4pm on a weekday it was already bustling, and this place is popular for good reason! The entire vibe and the staff are just super cool. Even the bathrooms are an experience, with heavy metal music blasting in a way that just adds to the unique charm. To drink, I tried the lucky linny and blood orange sour, which were both fantastic. I'm not typically a huge beer person, but after this visit I'm well on my way to crossing to the other side. For the appetizer, we split the cheese curds. I really liked the Korean inspired twist and the kimchi aioli served alongside. I think it could've used a little more salt and arrived warmer for a nice cheese pull, but otherwise it was enjoyable. I opted for the double cheeseburger as the main event, and it was really well done. The beef was juicy, perfectly cooked, with ample high quality cheese and caramelized onions. I think the sauce could've used an extra something, but overall it was a great burger. Great experience all around. Can't recommend highly enough and look forward to returning soon!

I'm giving an overall review here based on 4-5 visits. First of all, great beer selection and…read morethere's always something for everyone. You want a sweeter beer? They've got it. Hazy? Got it. Boozy? Check. No complaints there. Most of their food is pretty good. Went yesterday and had their nachos which were great. Unfortunately their mac of the month sounded good before we got it. Mac and cheese with mushrooms and bacon sounds great. But when we got it, it not only didn't look good it was just weird and they really missed the boat with it. They added blue cheese to it for some reason which threw off the taste, had raw tomatoes on it which added to an already way too liquidy sauce, and the pasta was way overdone. It's a shame because their pimento mac with breadcrumb crust is great. I feel like they just tried to get too fancy with that one and also forgot that if you add piping hot sauce to done pasta, it keeps cooking it. That said, service was very good and we will come back...but we will be wary of the mac of the month.

SUCH a cool little "hidden" spot!…read more Nightshade is a small little cocktail bar under Moonflower, and it's INCREDIBLE. The drinks were so fun- I had one rimmed with crushed tortilla chip. Absolutely worth the stop!

A bar within a bar inception…read more Nightshade is the basement bar of Moonflower. We came to the opening weekend to check out the vibe. There was a healthy amount of folks coming through, but not too crowded. It's dark, closed off with a smaller bar and also additional washrooms below. Vibe is sparse - at the moment, it's simple with the centerpiece of the red glowing bar, side bench seating, a few lamps off to the side, painted in a dark green/black floor to ceiling color. I think the reason to have this secondary space is the potential to do more fun, experimental drinks. Though space is cozier, it's nice to see seating was designed to accommodate groups too. I think it would have been easy to talk to other table groups if the music was just a tad softer. Son of a Gun - it's a tortilla chip in drink form. It's savory with a hint of cilantro. Sneaking Suspicion - nice apparent flavor of chamomile balanced out with a slight, creamy sweet flavor of yogurt. If you're into exploring unusual flavors and forms, Nightshade is a place to check out, and of course Moonflower offers another menu so you can do 2 in 1. Kitchen closes at 10pm.

Such a fun place! A bunch of us teachers came over on a Friday and used their back room for Bingo…read moreNight! We had a blast. The staff and owner were so kind. Thanked us for coming over. Gave us a complimentary shot. We had the best time there. It's a cozy winter cabin and bar. They don't serve food, byof.

I spent last Saturday afternoon at The Cabin At Old Irving during their 5 day Beach Party with a…read morefriend and their gang of good friends. This a small cozy bar with a charming ambiance. Patrons were decked in their beach party themed attire and the bar brought in 60-80 yards of sand for the floors to lend a bit of authenticity for event. The a nice selection of liquor, 6 beers on tap and about 20 bottled/canned beers and offered house wine as well. The have popcorn available to dole out if you need something to nosh on. The regular customers and their friends were very nice and hospitable. If you're near and want place to chill and have a drink this place has got you covered.

Stopped it at Windsor Tavern and Grill in Jefferson Park and I was really impressed. It's a great…read moreneighborhood Bar with a relaxed atmosphere and one of the best tavern style pizza's in Chicago. The pizza was excellent, very flavorful, great tasting sauce, and the crust was perfectly made. We also had an order of wings, generous portion, with just the right amount of heat. For an appetizer we went with the artichoke dip served with homemade tortilla chips. You definitely want to try these. They have a solid selection of craft beers, the old-fashioned I ordered was nicely made, and I really enjoyed it. Great service by the friendly staff. Overall, a great experience. Can't wait to go back and enjoy more of the menu and definitely another tavern style Pizza!

We came here on Wednesday for the pizza and wine bottle special which is $32 and an all day…read morespecial. The sausage pizza is thin crust and very good especially with a glass of wine. We have been here a few times for the same deal and the place has a very chill atmosphere. The bartender was super friendly and very attentive. They have a decent selection of beers on tap.

Delicious food, excellent service! Highly recommended…read more My daughter is studying abroad in Ecuador, so I wanted to take the rest of the family out for an Ecuadorian dinner. The server was super nice and explained which dishes were from Ecuador and told us a little bit about her country and the cuisine. Everyone loved the food, including the grandparents. We will definitely be coming back Gracias!

Place is really nice good service and GREAT food. Prices are vey reasonable by far the best bandeja…read morePaisa I've had

Gracie O'Malley's is one of those rare spots that instantly feels like "your place." The vibe is…read morewarm and welcoming, and the staff truly makes the experience. Huge shoutout to Elena, Sarah, and Laura -- they're the kind of team that remembers you, takes great care of you, and makes every visit feel special. The drinks are solid and come out fast, and the food hits exactly what you want from a great neighborhood pub: comforting, satisfying, and consistently good. Try the wings!! 10/10 Add in plenty of TVs, great music, and a crowd that's a perfect mix of regulars and first-timers, and it's easy to see why this place is such a favorite. Overall, Gracie O'Malley's is a go-to spot where good service, good drinks, and good people come together. Highly recommend.

One of the best sports bars I've been to! TONS of TVs and ample space for a large group of alumni…read moreto watch the game. We came as a group from uva and the staff was able to give us some tables and we were very happy with how everything went. There were plenty of other groups in the bar and there was room for everyone. Nice big windows that open all the way up so you're half sitting outside. So nice when the weather is warm. The drinks are reasonably priced there are SO MANY TVs everywhere so there's no craning your neck to see your fav game. The apps were some of the best bar food I've had. Overall we couldn't have asked for a better venue to host our game watch. We hope to be back again soon!

This is a nice restaurant with great upscale decor, service, drinks, and food without feeling…read morefancy. Prices are very reasonable too, especially during happy hour (every day!). We came on a Saturday and sat at the bar to enjoy a variety of menu items. I first got a mezcal drink to start, which was refreshing with the appetizers we got. We had the papaya salad, dan dan noodles, and mushroom butter dumplings off the happy hour menu. We also had the short rib dumplings - both dumplings were so delicious, the mushroom butter dumplings were more creamy/buttery whereas the short rib dumplings had more of a bbq savory taste. The dan dan noodles were saucy and delicious, and the papaya salad was light and refreshing. The poached prawns were also tasty and refreshing, and the bulgogi steak was definitely our favorite dish with excellent korean flavors and tender juicy pieces of steak. The potato pave was a nice tasty side to it as well. I'm so glad I finally got to try this cute spot and had an excellent meal!

Still great and the same as I remember! Service, food, drinks are all great!…read more We ordered an appetizer, a dumpling dish, noodles, fish, and a dessert.

All I can say is this is a great place. Throw some money on the bar and ask for your favorite cold…read moreone. It's ambiance is the northwest side of Chicago, we're hard-working people want to get a beer and meet up with friends and neighbors. After a hard days' work or a long week at work, nothing better than a great ice cold beer, with your favorite sports on the television. Service is spot on! Enough said!!

Went on a Saturday night and sat down for 10 min and none of the bartenders greeted us. Someone…read morecame up to us finally and she brought us our drinks. Then tried to order another round but one of the bartenders kept ignoring us until I waved my hand and said hello, and she said "excuse me". I wanted to get her attention to get service, didn't think it was an offense at all, but she seemed offended to take an order. So I'm confused. And on the contrary, I felt ignored and not welcomed . Drinks are cheap, but not coming back.