The best time in Chicago! DJ sabado was spinning & we met all our friends here, the vibe was intimate and the space was set up perfectly. The ambiance was classy, with plants and foliage and lots of wood finish everywhere. We got there around 1030 & had no issues getting tables which are first come first serve, but the music had us mostly standing and dancing anyway! It did get full though near 12. I had the Milagro (margarita) and it was incredible. 3 was all i needed for the entire night to keep the vibe going, they weren't too sweet or too strong, just right. The music kept changing and gave a little bit of everything which was exactly what the crowd wanted. Hip hop, reggaeton & Latin trap, r&b etc. & People weren't afraid to dance, strangers were hyping each other up, the whole place even danced together when well-known songs came on. The bathrooms were relatively clean (for a bar) and the lines for them never got too long. We didn't have to wait outside in the cold to get in and finding street parking wasn't mission impossible. And to top it all off, it's right next door to a Taco Bell to feed your munchies when you leave after a night of drinking Love this place, will be back 1000% We had the most amazing time read more

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This is the spot. Hands down. The DJ's are dope and it's ALWAYS packed! Get here early!! read more

Black Lion Lounge - LFG!!! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great space in Logan Square if you enjoy hip hop and Latin music. It is an upstairs space with a small balcony that overlooks milwaukee ave. Average to expensive drinks. A cocktail will run you $14. If you want to dance there is a small space for that and also some table areas in the back if you want to just lounge. read more

Black Lion Lounge - Decor. Dark and moody - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The cover was from free which was good. Music was good, but I just thought the place was too narrow for me and too small for what I like. It seemed decent to me but something that I would perfer. read more

Fun bar to listen to hip hop and raggaeton - all of my favorites! The place had no cover when I went on a Friday night and I arrived around 11pm when there was no wait to come in. It is quite hot with minimal ventilation towards the back half of the bar, but it is nice having the balcony open near the DJ booth. Drinks and shots were all on point and would definitely come back to visit for some more good vibes. read more

I usually have a good time at this place knowing they always play great hip hop and have decent prices. As soon as we arrived we ordered Don Julio and Jamo Coke from the bar. Charged $17. Cool. No problem. Ordered that SAME round 3 times with the same bartender, Sergio. Same price, $17. All this time paying cash. I usually don't like to change bar tenders but ours was busy at that time so we decided to order from a different dude, Leo. Short light guy with a shaved head. Same drinks, Don Julio and Whiskey Coke. But this time we were charged $23 for that SAME round. $23!!! So I've been around the block and I know when someone is urinating on my leg while telling me it's raining. We then ask him, "did the price all of a sudden go up within the last 30 minutes?" Knowing he was caught, tried to make it seem like the person that have been serving us was "hooking" us up and he was ringing us up "correctly". One thing I hate most about bars isn't the crowd or poorly made drinks-- it's fraud bartenders like these. Ultimately I decided to open up a tab (from Sergio) to really see what was being rung up and how much these drinks (really) cost. So I've uploaded my receipt. Although I thought if we order from the bar, there shouldn't be tax on the bill, that's fine. But the receipt clearly shows that Leo the bartender was OVER charging us. He even stated that that's the price he put into the computer ($14 each for Don and $9 each for Jamo) and that he was just telling us how much it was. Clearly the receipt says $9 each for Don and $6 each for the Jamo. Plus tax and some change off course. We've always liked going to this bar. But having these kinds of people working behind the bar trying to take advantage of patrons is unacceptable. If it weren't for the other, honest bartenders there-- this review would've been 1 or two stars. 3 stars is being generous for having a crook behind your bar. read more

Black Lion Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

DJ Sabado and MVRK MAJOR are siiiickkkk!! Drinks on point. Bartenders are the best. Vibes bro

Seriously the coolest bartenders. For a early Friday evening, they made us feel super comfortable and it was a straight up good time. Drinks were good, but get some sugar for my lemon drop shots :) Didn't catch the bartenders names, but we will definitely be back next Friday and the tip will be BOMB. Promise. read more

Had my birthday party here on 5/21, with an intimate group of friends. I had a table reserved, bottle service, and arrived pretty late at1230am. I didnt expect there to be a big crowd. (I've only been on Thursday night and its more laid back). DJs were amazing. They played some 90s, freestyle, old school hip hop, and top 40s. People were getting down on the dance floor. Thank you, Victor and Jaime for a great time! read more

Black Lion Lounge - a group of women posing for a picture - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place has an incredible atmosphere. And it was jam packed. Prices were high, to be expected. They lose a star bc it is nearly impossible to get into this place, considering the fact that everyone seems to crowd right at the door. Even though there seems to be plenty of space to spread out read more

Generation X is getting too old to step out, so it stands to reason that most hipster areas of the city will feature '90s music. Black Lion has the R&B/hip hop jams to help you put your back into it. Featuring beer as the main focus of their drink menu, there is still a full bar to make your favorite mixed spirits, and a limited cocktail list with something like four syrupy selections guaranteed to give you a hangover if you drink too many of them. I found the only cider and it was served to me in what looked more like a beaker stolen from a DePaul University laboratory. My early arrival meant I had the run of the club and plenty of places to sit. A dance floor could be located in the back, but I wasn't curious enough to explore this rather oblong venue, reaching further back than it was wide. As with all lounges, this place is very dark, and blinding candles are set at each table, hindering your night vision more than helping it. Small table tents were easily slid in front of the candle, allowing the right amount of light to cast across the table. Slow jams, grinding, and possible late-night hook-ups can be expected but not confirmed. Ample seating will definitely allow visitors time to relax from bar-hopping this strip, as Black Lion is close to the end of the string of attractions on Milwaukee. The beer selection isn't stellar, but a few staples will guarantee that any beer lover will stay for a couple drinks. read more

Yea, the music is loud. Deal with it. Go to Analogue or The Whistler for hipster music that's only a decibel or two lower. Did you grow up in the Chicago area? Do you get tired of being surrounded by pretentious transplants in infinity scarves, red caps and moustaches sipping $15 cocktails while looking miserable? Do you remember Logan Square before bicycles and expensive graphic design logos took over the area? Yes, Black Lion plays all those fun hip-hop hits you heard in grammar school and high school. In Chicago. No country music here. No depressing, weird stuff. You danced to these tunes at a mixer in St. Patrick's gym in 2001, and you will still enjoy it. No, you're not going to have tattooed servers giving you a spiel on their newest beer and telling you how to drink it. Seriously, do not come in here and expect a recreation of every other lousy new bar in the immediate area. You want fun without lines and gingham and under-used work boots? Come to Black Lion. read more

Negative because the security in this place. Music and service are always great and its never overly crowded. - On Friday 7/20/2017 - they had a former employee impersonating their security guard and checking our ID's before we entered. I have a habit of asking if anyone checking my ID is security guard at the venue, the individual said yes"I work at Black Lion". I walk up the stairs and have my ID checked again(by the real security guard) and am confused. I mentioned to the security that a person outside is already checking IDs , the real security does not get up to check on this. I later find the person impersonating the security at Black Lion and says he was joking and was a former employee as of last week. In a time where identity theft is a real concern and personal information should be kept private, I don't think this former employee should be playing jokes by impersonating security. I wont be back because security "Black Lion" does not see a concern with people handing their ID's to impersonating security. Anyone else just trying to have a good time, this place is fine. read more

This place has a lot of potential. Came here after Sunday night of North Coast. Going up the stairs after walking all day seemed like a horrible idea, but I followed my friend in. The bartender was very nice, polite, attentive, and introduced himself to us. Being exhausted, I don't remember his name, but he was great. I asked for their blueberry lemonade drink with some of their pomegranate syrup and it was a great summery refreshing drink that made me forget for a few moments that I was covered in sweat, dirt, and dust. The bartender told us that they're planning on opening a rooftop area that bands can play, and I'm really excited to see if that happens! The music was more top 40 than I would have liked... I don't think it suited the ambiance. This is definitely a cute place to get a cocktail and discuss world politics, Dostoevsky, and Dancing with the Stars. read more

This was one of those awesome instances when your night out with a friend gets sidetracked after you pass a place and someone asks, "What the fuck is that place? Is that new??" ...And you actually stop to check it out. So adventurous. I know. Living dangerously. Anyways, the bar was located at the end of staircase which added to that perception of exclusivity (or those house parties you used to go to when you were 19) while also having the additional benefit of working out that flat Chicago winter ass, but the trip was well worth it. It's a cute, cozy, and yet sophisticated designed place that still maintains an informal atmosphere. I recommend you go here for the speciality drink menu! It's fun to enjoy something new, and the menu/options don't remain stagnant-something most bars overlook. read more

I have becomed a regular patron at this establishment and I really like how the place is coming along... We needed something like this in the neighborhood. read more

Black Lion Lounge - shelves of liquor bottles and a laptop - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Very low-key Logan Square bar/club, but the name is cool as Hell. Very latino centric, which is cool, and no entry fee as well. Decent music selection as well as beers to go around. Love that they have a TV screen showing the prices of all their drinks they got available- more bars need this feature, in my opinion. Although the place is great, it's not really my cup of tea. If you love dancing and clubbing, but want a more secluded spot near the end of your night, then this place is right up your alley. read more

We arrived in Chicago meet with some friends here on our first night and it was great! The selection of drinks is wide enough that there should be something for almost everyone. There are also many large t.v. screens for viewing pleasure if desired. There are however seats where one can avoid these if they annoy you. According to the bar tender, they have $3 drinks everyday, so we tried some new beers and were able to find many we liked got a great price! At done points the bar was empty except for our group, but that's unbelievable, the interior and music here are great! This place is a hidden gem up a dark staircase. It ended up being much more high quantity than we expected! Recommend you try it! read more

This is a fun place to go on a Saturday night. We got here pretty early, a little after 11, and it was fairly empty at that point. However the music was amazing and we got to get a table. By midnight it was packed. The DJ was incredible, he played a lot of early 00s hip hop which had everyone dancing all night. Would definitely come back! read more

We were in Logan Square yesterday hopping around then some passerbys suggested we check out this new place called the black lion. I don't give many five stars. this is a new establishment in the neighborhood and I was very impressed with the service of every single employee that works there, the drink options they have available, and the prices of the drinks. I am really looking forward to when they open up the rooftop, and the menu is completed within the month so I can eat some brunch or lunch or whatever over there. I'm at the general manager was pretty awesome the drinks kept coming without a long wait, there was no bar sign yet because it was so new but it is coming on Wednesday I think. It is located across from the Whistler bar and they were playing some really good music. read more

Black Lion Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saturday, our bday group stumbled unto this place. Oh me oh my what a pleasant surprise. This place is kinda small yet swanky and cute. Someone else was having a bday party due to a buffet set up. Dj had it going on playing throwback 90s r&b, and hip hop, etc. Bartenders tho a little unattentive/observant, was nice. Drinks were reasonable($7 jack cocktail) and good. We had a good time. #beback read more

Kinda overpriced, $5 for a miller high life?? I mean this is Logan not River North, plus there's not a lot of space, it got quite cramped, and there were only single bathrooms so the lines were ridiculous. Even though there isn't a dance floor, an impromptu one formed making getting around pretty difficult read more

The music will keep you moving all night! Free entrance with easy parking, and affordable drinks. What more can you ask for a night out with friends?! read more

I wanted to have my party here, I reached out to them in January, to have a party in March, they asked how many ppl, & confirmed it, Now 2 weeks before my party I am emailing to confirm & they are informing me that they are booked that my reservation was never confirmed although I have an email & I sent invites to all my family & friends!!! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! read more

Saturday nights at Black Lion are THE BEST! The music is great, 90s hip hop, reggea, and not too many top 40 which could be annoying. Michelle and Nikki are the best bartenders. They serve you quickly and are friendly. Drinks are more reasonably priced than going downtown.There can be a line sometimes so come early. read more

Avoid the cocktails. Stopped by with my friends around 9pm on a Friday, it was empty. We ordered from the cocktail menu and noticed the bartender had to reference a list preparing our drinks. She was very friendly though. We wish we had stuck to beer. The bar is cute, nice lamps and it's pretty spacious. But hard to tell what kind of ambiance it has since it was empty. read more

DJ Sabado and crew (coughs Simon) are the best, except Nicki. She overcharged $30 for drinks that I did not have. When I asked her about the overcharge, she replied with a crummy attitude "So what, you want cash back?" Morale of the story: Go to Black Lion and have a blast! Order drinks from anyone BUT HER. Aside note: I try not to say bad things about folks, but when I mentioned this experience to management, they instantly knew the bartender with the attitude was Nicki... Yikes! read more

do you hate when the whistler is way too packed or loud to truly enjoy time with your companions? do you dislike the owl in general but its perpetual, obnoxiously long line specifically? do you love 90s hip-hop and r&b...and fernet? enter black lion tavern. this spot opened up a few months ago, and boy is it special. it's freshly furnished, spacious, and welcoming. they're still fine-tuning a few things, and it was unexpectedly closed on a monday night when i was looking for a nighttime jaunt, but the selection of beers and spirits is wonderful, and their bartenders are friendly and loquacious (hi sergio!) i know this is going to be a go-to for me when i'm out and about in logan, and i positively can't wait to see black lion flourish in the summertime! read more

Do you remember Empire in Wicker Park? This place has a similar vibe and demographic. I've only been here twice and both nights they played 90s hip hop. Loved it! Cheap drinks, too. read more

Yes please... As a longtime resident of Logan Square I have been struggling to find my "neighborhood bar". And guess what, I got what I've been wishing for thanks to Ryan and his awesome crew... Great vibe, great location, great people. read more

Love the music, crowd, place is nice. But I don't think those long islands are worth $24!!! Like wtf! Who charges $24 for Long Islands when I can just cross the street and pay $10 for em! Blahhh read more

Came here for the first time visiting Chicago- came because the reviews were very high- I would say this place was a 3+ at best- not sure if it was just the night I came or what- but the place was empty at 1am- the bartenders were not savvy at all when asked for a beer recommendation- I ended up just gazing through the beer selections and picking one I knew of- would prefer to have tried a local brewery or something of that nature as I am always open to new things- but they did not seem too into what they carried. I'd say the only cool thing was the Dj- he played some good songs remixed with different beats and his own mixing in there occasionally. The art on the wall was very cool/ Salvador Dali vibe. There was plenty of seating, and not sure because the bar was empty- there were bar stools all along the wall towards the bathroom- so if this place were to get packed - I feel there would be plenty of seating. Bathrooms were clean Mood and ambiance was dark and chill. I would recommend this place but probably as a pre-stop to other bars along the way. read more

I've heard a lot about this newest addition to Logan Square. All great things, so my wife and I decided to come check it out. We were thoroughly impressed with our experience. Nice, clean and inviting atmosphere. Gracious and welcoming staff. They have a solid cocktail program and a unique selection of whiskeys. They also have a vast beer selection, including quite the collection of local brews from various breweries. All-in-all, we were very impressed and will soon be back! Highly recommended and, indeed, an awesome addition to one of our favorite Chicago neighborhoods. read more

Black Lion Lounge - Michter's Rye Old Fashioned. Delicious. Very well made! - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great neighborhood spot, nice drink list and beer selection, excited to hear they're going to have a rooftop!

AMAZING DJs. They played old school 90's rap, spanish, hip hop, dance, etc. The playlist was just awesome with one hit after another. Drink prices are what to be expected at a bar, nothing over the top though. Overall great spot, I just wish it was bigger!! read more

came in on a Thursday night for r&b tunes. music was on point with tons of throwback 90s jams. none of those shitty edm remixes or playing half the song foolishness. really low-key space: small & narrow, but still room for dancing & drinking at a table. chill crowd: no pushing or nonconsensual grabbin or creeps. reasonably priced drinks: decent beer list (~$6 a pint) & shots cost about the same read more

If you want to have some drinks and listen to R&B. One of my favorite spots. Just let loose. read more

Welp, this place sure is confused about what it wants to be. It's a cute space, and that's about it. Our $10 cocktails were not prepared well. If you're going to charge Whistler prices, make Whistler cocktails. But the worst part was the music. It was so loud. So, so, so loud. You couldn't hold a conversation, your waitress couldn't hear your order, it was just mind-numbing. Nobody was dancing, not that there really is any place in particular to dance. Is this supposed to be a club? read more

I've been here a couple of times and it is always a great time. Great music, great atmosphere, and they always have the best beer on tap. Victor, the owner, is professional, attentive to all of his customers, and makes sure you are happy at this establishment. Great place, check it out. read more

This place is amazing! The ambiance is pretty perfect and they really nailed the staffing. The owner Ryan is such a nice guy and goes out of his way to make guests feel welcome. They have a fantastic drink list too! This is a refreshing addition to the neighborhood and a place where you feel like everyone knows your name...and they are always glad you came! Will be back!!! read more