Absolutely loved the vibe here! The atmosphere is electric, and the music keeps you dancing all…read morenight. Drinks are creative and well-priced. A must-visit for anyone looking to have a great time!

I use to live a couple houses down from this bar as a kid lol. I finally decided to try this place…read moreout. Bartender is friendly and when it is a bit busy, I didn't see any issues. I've been here twice and definitely will come again.

Trish was such a pleasure! The bar is pretty spacious for the crowd, prices were amazing and the…read moreparking/ uber is perfect! 10/10 would highly recommend!

Great ambience, drinks, staff, and people. The pool table never gets hogged. Overall a great…read moreweekend spot, never a dull moment at Mr.C's

People were doing cocaine on the table next to use on the dance floor. We payed a $10 dollar cover…read moreand Weren't even in the for 30min! Will never come back!!

This place is on some bullshit. They seemed nice at first and they had good house music starting…read moreout. They were fine giving free cups of water with your drinks. At ten pm, another bartender claimed they were only selling bottles of water. Wow...what if I was already trashed and needed some water right away?! The worst part is they misadvertised the time on their Facebook page for the Crystal Waters concert. The page clearly claimed the concert started at 8 pm. It is 12:21am and I am still waiting for her to come out! Instead, I decided to write this review. Earlier, three employees misinformed me on the different times she was going to perform. I asked to speak to the owner so I can get a refund. When I found him, I informed him that strangers I met in the VIP section were talking about a chargeback. He asked what that was and then yelled at me about giving him a break. He continued to make excuses to why she is not present. She finally came on stage at 12:30 and played for about 18 minutes. We drove an hour to the place. Where is our break considering there was a huge flood warning? I will not be back.

Great service, food, and ambiance. The library bar is amazing! Definitely recommend the vodka…read morerigatoni.

Gilt Bar has been a Chicago favorite since 2010, and after my first visit I understand why…read more The space is dark, energetic, and packed with personality. This is not the place for a quiet conversation. It may be one of the loudest restaurants I've visited in quite some time, and a nearby birthday celebration only added to the energy. That said, the atmosphere is part of the appeal. If you're looking for a fun, celebratory evening with friends or family, Gilt Bar delivers. I can't imagine choosing it for a business dinner. We started with the Tenderloin Steak Tartare and onion rings. Both were excellent. My daughter was craving the Bolognese, while I ordered the vodka rigatoni. The portions were generous, and both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. The truffle mafaldine appears to be the menu's most celebrated pasta and receives plenty of attention on Yelp, but we were very happy with our selections. Service was spot on throughout the evening. Food arrived with good pacing, drinks were refreshed promptly, and our server struck the right balance between attentive and intrusive. For dessert, we shared the gooey skillet cookie. Be warned: this thing arrives at the table with nuclear-level heat. The vanilla ice cream isn't just there for flavor, it's there for protection. One unusual observation: the floors seemed surprisingly slippery throughout the restaurant, something we noticed more than once. Our bill came to $159 before tip, which felt reasonable given the quality of the food, service, and overall experience. Between the lively atmosphere, strong food, excellent service, and vibrant bar scene, it's easy to understand why Gilt Bar has remained popular for more than 15 years

My first time here and it might be one of my new favorite bars in Chicago! First, I love the…read morespeakeasy vibe. It's located inside of a brightly lit liquor store, and it's a completely different vibe as soon as you enter into Osito's Tap. At 8:30pm on a Saturday, we were seated right away at the bar. There was a live DJ, but the music wasn't too loud which I appreciated. Sometimes with live DJs the music gets way too loud, but it was just some nice background music. The service was great, and our bartender was really friendly. We tried the For Ari, Nube Punch, and Jardinera. All the cocktails were delicious and unique. I typically don't like savory cocktails and usually cocktails with malort are intimidating, but the jardinera cocktail surprised me and I actually liked it a lot. I think the tomato flavor just worked really well with the malort. I would come back just for that cocktail, but there were so many other cocktails I wanted to try and didn't get to this time, so we'll definitely be back.

I was really excited to try Osito's!…read more The space itself is lovely and moody. We tried a handful of things from the menu but would have tried more, but as they got busier, the service declined. Everything we tried was delicious--especially the salsas! Their drink menu was fun and interesting so I would definitely recommend stopping by for a few drinks.

What a wonderful place with many friendly people...we sat through a most festive drag show with…read morelots dancing...I really had a difficult time guessing genders or preferences but I had so much fun I kept ordering drinks...can't wait to go back...nothing like this in New York, Los Angeles. ..Long Beach or any other place I've visitied...and I have visited a lot...even better than Mexico City...

This is a scary place to see female impersonators. You have to pay attention in order to find it,…read morethe only thing that barracdes it from the font of 26th street is a wrought iron fence, but don't blink, its not a nice looking outside. Inside is okay though. First off, if you are not intimidated by the rough neighborhood, let their bathrooms scare you out of there, somewhat. I mean when you are walking and the floor tile comes up with you, this is not a good sign. Years ago, this place (which by the way has been around since the early 80's or maybe even the 70's), was not a bad hidden place. But as the years went on, the owner (Juanita Banana), turned it into a really thriving business. On any given day you could see the cowboys of Mexico show up there (why are married men in a gay bar), and just drink away the night while getting a glimpse of female impersonations. And really not a bad group, but you will probably need to speak the native language in order to understand. Very few touch on english music but sometimes if your lucky, you will see a Gaga impersonator. the drinks can be less expensive for the venue, but hey it is what it is. A mixture of gay and "straight" men in the joint, but you be the judge.

Nice place great atmosphere. Bouncers made you feel safe and secure. Cool people. Great drinks…read moregreat service.

I patronized this lounge a couple weeks ago. The owner allows smoking outside in the backyard but…read moreno one was smoking cigarettes or plain cigars. A man got cussed out by a woman because he voiced his opinion about politics, which showed how ignorant she was. I ordered a drink at the bar and noticed a huge pan of wings sitting there and many people eating them. I guess it wasn't offered to me because I was a newcomer. The drinks are expensive. I didn't feel very safe in the establishment. The barmaid did not make me feel comfortable and I'm sure she realized I was a newbie. If I should ever return she'll remember the one who doesn't tip!

My business partner and I went to La Villita to watch México tear up RSA in the first match of this…read moreyear's World Cup. We stumbled across Jacaranda bar which we soon found out is a hidden gem. We were welcomed by dozens of fellow México fans who -- like us -- were dressed up in the tricolor. The energy was electric. Despite how busy they were, the staff went out of their way to offer us great seats at one of the tables with a perfect view of their televisions which were of course featuring the game. They even had free raffle giveaways as well as complementary fresh homemade ceviche for all of the guests. This truly was hospitality at its finest, and it was paired so nicely with the friendly and generous patrons of this establishment. We certainly intend to return as soon as possible to watch more fútbol and appreciate the fantastic la Villita community.

Great service and fun atmosphere. The drinks were decently strong, but they mostly had well and mid…read moreshelf liqour. The prices were very in line with what they served, and they tasted great. My family has a fun connection to this location as the apartment above the bar was my family's first home when they immigrated to America from West Bohemia in 1903. There's much more to that story, but it's what's appropriate for this review.

This used to be the go-to local bar to blow off steam after a tough day at work. The clientele is…read morecomprised of a really cool mix of local south- siders (read: White Sox fans!) and UChicago staff/students. There is an epic wall mural that features different aspects of the city, including a huge Barack Obama head. As I said: epic. The bar is separated into two distinct parts, divided by a counter/tables in the center (you have to walk all the way around if you want to switch sides or move at the tables). On one side is the bar and a few TVs to watch the games, giving it a louder sports bar kind of vibe. On the other side there are a bunch of tables--almost like picnic tables. It feels very communal and laid-back. It's a place you can sip on drinks and easily spend time with a group of friends. The Cove is very group-friendly. My favorite part? My friend brings his dog there and it's no problem. Is this bar a dive? Yes. Do I care? No. Do I actually love it? Absolutely. Best bar on the area, hands down.

Shockingly unkind people working here to be frank. I do want to maybe give it another go at some…read morepoint to get a better sense of the vibes and if it just was an off night but for now wowzers

First off, I loved the vibe of the bartender! They were super friendly and welcoming. Truly the…read moreembodiment of Low Horse (opposite of high horse). Second, I love the vast array of games they have! I came because I saw they had a super Nintendo, but then I saw this huge game set-up at one of the tables which I learned is a 19th century Canadian game called Crokinole. With a quick Google search we learned the rules in a few minutes and had a blast. I love the tactile feel of these types of games and the classic formula of "shoot item in hole". Service was great, the beers came out quickly and the bartender even brought my credit card out since I forgot it. I asked about the Super Nintendo and they checked to make sure it was on and basically it's first come first serve! They also have the original NES in the back somewhere and a whole selection of board games to play. On the super Nintendo that have a curated selection of classics like Donkey Kong Country, Mario Kart, Super Mario world, and Super Street Fighter 2. It was such a throwback to be able to play these games and felt great to share a bit of my childhood with my wife. There's nothing like spamming punch with E Honda and destroying your partner over a few beers. Low Horse is a great bar in Wicker Park with a vast selection of games and perfect for catching up with friends!

Great service, nice ambience, average priced and well made drinks. Bar stools are wiggly as hell…read moreand not comfy. Lots of games to play!Overall definitely worth a few visits.