Fun neighborhood bar! I came on a Friday evening after dinner in the neighborhood and it was busy, but we still managed to snag a table on the patio. Our server was so nice and easy to talk to. I was already drinking tequila so I got a margarita, which isn't a drink I would necessarily recommend to get at a pub, but this one was solid! My favorite part about Bangers & Lace was the music. All iconic early 2000s songs that had the whole place singing. Super fun, will definitely be back! read more

Dope little spot and good Happy Hour Menu. Beverages: 3/5. Happy Hour Old Fashioned. Not complaining for the price point and considering the quantity of ice. Looks like they have a good selection of cocktails to try. Service: 5/5. Super welcoming and attentive. Ambiance: 5/5. Cool local vibes. I'll return next time I pass through Chi-City. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Happy Hour Old Fashioned. - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Bangers and lace oh how I love you. The dead deer on the wall are very off putting, but I grew up in Nebraska, so I can tune it out. Your espresso martini? Busts. Your high life fridge? Baller. Your kind and prompt staff? Elite. Hell, even the bouncer is kind and creates a welcoming vibe. I really love coming to bangers and lace whenever I'm out in lower Wicker Park read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Espresso martini - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bangers & Lace is in the heart of wicker park right off the corner on Division. It's a great spot to grab a drink they have several beers on draft and if you aren't a beer fan they have a full bar as well. They also have a food menu if you wanted food as well. A decent sized patio and they are also welcoming to dogs. Service was great and welcoming. read more

Casual local bar - lots of drink options and quick bar food. Small outdoor patio with some additional seating on the side of the building. Mostly bar seating inside with a few booths and tables. Has a pool table in the back bar area! read more

Love this place! I've been twice just popping in while walking by with friends visiting the city and they've loved it too. It's usually pretty easy to get seating there, but can get pretty busy at times. All the bartenders I've met are so friendly and fun. I've had different things off the menu and everything's always been great. They do have a good happy hour menu. I would certainly go back to grab a drink on the patio or by their huge windows! read more

Came for the cheese curds, stayed for the drinks, patio vibes, and dogs! Cheese curds were cheesin' and I could've bathed in the sauce they serve them with-so tasty! The service was excellent and our server was super attentive, making sure we stayed hydrated on this incredibly steamy day-we are the ones that chose to sit on the patio. There was ample shade at the time and it was a great place to people watch and to pet the dogs that came in, which made the experience even better. read more

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Super underwhelming. The Chicago dog was nothing special, cheese curds too salty, service pretty neglectful.

Stopped in for a quick drink before a show we were seeing. Everything was perfect. Bartender was very knowledgeable, friendly, and quick with our order. Elote dip and pretzel was very good! Tried the B Nektar the dude's rug cider and would definitely order again. The vibes were so chill and the entire place was nice. One of my favorite stops while in this part of Chicago! read more

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Good ambiance and great bar food along with a lovely beer selection. If you're picky about a balanced cocktail, be aware that some of theirs are on draft and are on the sweeter side. read more

cute spot with a pool table in the back! interesting drinks and the interior is really nice, super great for summer since it's very open air lol. we got the what what and it was very interesting, that's all i gotta say. i'd come back for sure though read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - what what - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute little bar with a nice outside patio and solid variety on draft. We only got one round and the pretzel but all was tasty. The bartender was attentive and helpful in drink selections. read more

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This place has a cool and casual vibe, a great beer and cocktail selection, and amazing cheese curds! I came here on a Saturday evening around 6pm and it was populated but not too crowded. My partner and I snagged a seat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive and friendly! I love the variety of their beer selection. Very unique and lots of options on tap. I got the Middlebrow Public Beer (Nitro), and wow I loved the foamy head as it was so creamy and aromatic. And the beer itself was super enjoyable for a chilly night. Very drinkable, as described! I also tried some more beer and got some cheese curds with the giardiniera ranch. And wow I definitely recommend the cheese curds!! The ranch has a wonderful kick to it and the curds are perfectly bite sized and crispy. Great for sharing between 2 people. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Cheese curds with giardiniera ranch - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I will fondly remember my afternoon at Bangers and Lace, as my friend and I were desperately walking around Wicker Park on a Thursday afternoon in search of ANY bar that was open. Why is Whiskey Business a Cheesie's now with inaccurate hours listed on its website, I'll never know. But back to B&L - Thursday Happy Hour time was the perfect vibe for myself and my friend to celebrate her birthday while playing hooky. We bopped around and did some shopping earlier before stopping here, and what good graces that we did! The bartender, Steve, was very fun to chat with but also largely left us to enjoy the gorgeous ambiance. The bar is large, there's a pool table, they had Price is Right playin on a screen with some chill music happening. It was just perfection! I know the picture isn't great, but I took it because I was just overcome with the positive vibe - something hard to photograph. If you enjoy the company of others or just having a drink and keeping to yourself, this is the place to be! I loved it! Glad it's in Chicago :) read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Place was cute. We sat outside and were a little blinded by the setting sun. The espresso martini on draft was really good and the cheese curds were too! The rosé that I got tasted like water and the sandwich was just ok. The craziest thing was that the waitstaff seemed high as hell and continuously messed up our orders or took forever to bring things out. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Chopped Cheese & Cheese Curds - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very fun and swanky neighborhood bar, with an enormous fleet of craft beers on tap and delicious homemade cocktails. In my mind, though, the real hidden gym is the delicious Smashburger that is the ultimate item during happy hour. Bartenders are incredibly fun, informative, and people who you just wanna hang out with. The servers also accompany them very well. It's just a happy place to be! read more

My go to neighborhood bar! So many delicious beers and rotating cocktails to choose from! Fun atmosphere, nice staff, great food (say yes to cheese curds!), has pool table, patio in summer, fireplace for winter, with plenty of bar seating! Bartender Steve is awesome! Whatever he suggests you won't go wrong! They have delicious mocktails too so you can have fun and enjoy even when not wanting alcohol at times! One of the places where I really struggle with choosing beer or cocktail because they both great choices here! They also sell a hoodie which is so warm and comfy!!! Open late! read more

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Been so loyal to the spot the last year making friends w all the servers. I'm nearly 30 years old and one of the dudes we thought was our guy gave us massive attitude and sent us on our way at the door for no reason. So bizarre and put a weird taste in my mouth, won't be returning.... Thought this was my spot but I guess when times are tough it gets taken out on the consumers and friends of staff read more

The friends and I stopped by here after having dinner at a place near by. This is a nice casual bar to hit up if you want to get some nice beers. The cocktails aren't bad either. read more

Have never eaten here, but gotten drinks twice. I like the ambiance at night but sometimes it gets too crowded.

Really cool spot to get some drinks and snacks! We went on a weekend and it was populated but not too packed. Plenty of seating at the bar or tables. The seats in the back feel a bit more intimate and there's a pool table there too. They have a whole cooler of Miller high life if that's your thing as well as a selection of hot dogs/sausages. The cheese curds with giardiniera ranch were really good. I enjoyed the Wild Mohave cocktail on draft, made with mezcal and mango. The draft beer selection is vast, and some of them are real strong too with upwards of 10% abv. I tried the Early Leaf which was an IPA with 8.4% abv. I liked the music selection they played, it was a mix of hip hop/rap and other songs with decent bass coming from their speakers. read more

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Great ambience and drinks but bar tender was extremely rude. I came with a party of 15 people that ordered many drinks. When my friend and I tried to order drinks later in the night, the bar tender repeatedly ignored us. I then asked for a straw for my cocktail and was told "we don't have straws". I was looking at a cup full of straws and when I asked a female bar tender she gladly gave me one. A few other women at the bar told me they had a similar experience with the same bar tender. This bar has a great vibe but this interaction was very off putting, read more

Jimbo is the absolute best and he knows me by name. But some of the other servers are rude. No straws. they have a really good soft pretzel cheese. no straws. read more

Came in to meet friends this past Friday night. After we sat down for close to ten minutes, I looked for server at the bar and asked if someone could take our order- she rolled her eyes and came over. Pretty much rude and extremely irritated we would ask to order - service pretty much was that our entire stay. She was short and blonde. I don't generally give bad reviews but it's read more

Highly suggest for vegetarians/vegans visiting Chicago. As a veg myself I really appreciate their hot dog offerings, including a true vegan Chicago dog! Now every time I have tourist pals visiting that want a Chicago dog, I stop by Bangers & Lace. The vibe is nice. Laid back, clean, cozy. The back of the restaurant has a pool table/tends to be a bit busier and louder. One of my favorite things about bangers & lace is their Miller High Life fridges. Drink wise, I always stick with them. I see they have a happy hour with cheap high lifes, so I'll be checking that out soon! I recommend this as a nice local bar to stop by on occasion. read more

worst experience I've ever had as a customer. I wasn't even tipsy and got cut off because I called out the staff for promising to get me a drink within a minute and it taking 20. they are the worst, they just hang out and talk together by he corner after taking drink orders and not filling them. read more

It was a great little happy hour spot where we enjoyed some food and beverage. The server was so delightful and the service was very quick. It was a great place to sit and enjoy a nice sunny Chicago day. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I showed up at 6:05 on a Sunday night with my wife and daughter, hoping to grab some quick food and a drink. We were told that kids weren't allowed after 6pm, even if we sat outside. We've had a good time here before, but likely won't be back if they don't want the business of wicker park families. If you are a young family in the neighborhood, I would recommend going somewhere else. read more

I didn't have any food here, but it's a solid first date spot. It's a cozy vibe and drinks are standard. My server was a little rude but when my date arrived he had a whole change of attitude. I'm thinking it was a one off, so would definitely come back to check it out again. read more

When we first moved to Chicago, there was a Bangers & Lace on Addison in Roscoe Village. It was closed, but there were promises of a remodel and a return. That never came (though its replacement, Kite String, is great). On our first visit to Division Street thereafter, we saw another location! Having stopped in several times, I must say I wish there was still a B&L closer to our house. First of all, great music. That's always the first thing I notice. Always a perfect blend creating the right mood. The craft cocktails are really solid, not quite at the level of your Victor Bar or Scoflaw, but really close. Great drinks. Great vibe. What more could you want? read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Cocktail - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've only just moved to Chicago, but thus far, their hot dogs are the BEST hot dogs I've had. I actually went three days in a row after the first time I had one because I couldn't stop. Their chocolate chip cookie is also magic with a rich flavor cut by sea salt! read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - The Spicy Seattle, the Corndog, and the Bang Bang Shrimp! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great neighborhood bar, best in wicker. We come here almost every weekend and it hits every time.

Great food. Good drinks. Amazing atmosphere. One of my favorite places in the wicker park neighborhood.

My gf and I came here after a long Thursday with no expectations and we should have not doubted this pub. Their Seattle hot dog was a banger for sure! We have never visited Seattle but appreciated the Korean twist. The kimchi and crunchy chili oil not only added some heat and crunch factor but it rounded out the flavors so well. This place actually inspired my gf to make home made crunchy chili oil and we've been loving it. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went to Bangers & Lace this past Tuesday to try out the burger that's on the Happy Hour menu, and let me tell you that this one blew me away. I was not expecting it to be as good as it was. It was juicy and had so much flavor. Just a well-balanced burger. It was a little bit bigger than a slider but for $10, I'm not complaining. The service was excellent and the bartender was very attentive. Old Fashioneds are my go-to cocktail and the ones she was making were great. This bar has one of the best Happy Hour deals that I've come across - can't recommend this place enough! read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - Cheeseburger - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I lived in the neighborhood for a while and have enjoyed this establishment for their French 75s. Truthfully, my fiancé enjoys going here. However, today was likely the last straw. I experienced first hand prejudice. And I know this gets thrown a lot, but after speaking to the door person, they said we would have the next table - but decided to give it to a group of other individuals that walked in. I asked the door person, who I just spoke to about it and they did not have an excuse as to why this group was sat before us. When I asked their name, they said Debra (not for me to say but they presented as a man, in the photo below) in a condescending manner. Such an awful experience- will never go back. read more

Bangers & Lace Wicker Park - It's blurry but that's Debra - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute bar to have some drinks and play pool. Super sleek interior. Only strange thing is they charge a credit card fee. Surprising for this neighborhood. Still would recommend checking this spot out! read more

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I really liked this place when I stopped in the other weekend. A beer fridge full of Miller Highlife and a good assortment of craft beer (and cocktails) on tap. One of the specials was a bottle of Highlife and a shot of whiskey (Evan Williams). Good vibe and friendly staff. Would recommend and return to this place again! read more

I was in the Wicker Park area and looking for a nice stout to enjoy with the chilly fall weather. I absolutely love the aesthetic of this place. Definitely somewhere that has a great mix of date night or group hangouts. They have some rare beers on tap, like the Pipeworks The Final Act (2017), among other solid local favorites like Maplewood's Son of Juice. Sometimes, it was a bit difficult to flag down a bartender for service as they were chatting in the corner. But my first time here, I didn't have any issues at all, so it's hit or miss. read more

Fantastic place! Chris and Fiona, specifically, were fantastic servers -- incredible service. They gave us fast service and were very attentive to us. Fiona was so nice and was helpful with getting us started at the pool table! Chris was really helpful to get us a Table as quickly as he could. We will definitely be back because they were so good at their jobs. read more