Adult vibes! Cool laid back after work during the week nice spot to grab a bite and a nice drink…read more The Bar stars were great! We received good service with a smile! The food is what brought me to the den! And the fried chicken and shrimp did not disappoint! It was very seasoned and fresh. I really enjoyed the fried chicken and shrimp!

Can't beat the Den for grown and old school on the weekends!…read more The DJs are on point! And the food is pretty good. Get there early because they will get crowded as the night progresses.

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.

The cove is a great little dive bar in the Hyde park neighborhood. A wide range of patrons from…read morelocals to UChicago students you will see in here. A laid back bar with friendly staff with great service. The drinks are mixed well and you can typically find a seat in the bar pretty easily.

I love the mature crowd, the socializing is friendly and respectful oh let me not forget my…read morefavorite Hooka and cigar smoking puts a nice touch to it while socializing. Nice job.

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

Great service, superb cocktails and good bar fair food. I thoroughly enjoy the establishmentread more

Just the kind of spot I'm always looking for. Love the cool vibe going thru here as well…read more Definitely an older crowd feeling to it. Always hosting birthday parties and they do have a stage, but I'm not sure what it's for being this is my first time. Maybe spoken word, or karaoke.

The owner hosted a taco Tuesday happy hour from 6-8pm we get there at 7::30pm he told me to hold on…read morebc he was on a important call came back at 8:14pm to take my order I asked will uu homer the flyer bc we was here before 8 pm he told me nawl bc he was in the phone with a important call that wasn't his fault and tried to charge me crazy prices wasn't happy then they said it would be comedy show no comedy show what so ever was had

It was the first Monday of Comedy night. Rowdy young crowd but I think they just wasn't use to…read morecomedy night. They will open up as time goes by. Tacos were delicious. Drinks were good star didn't make em but the guy bartender did.

Good vibes good fun and good comedy on Tuesday nights. Got to check it out. Friendly atmosphere…read morealso

Cozy little dive bar for old heads & OGs. If you are lookin for a poppin spot this aint it, but the…read morevibes are there & the staff is pleasant. I would come here for drinks & nothing else. No tvs, hookahs etc but there is a small patio where you can smoke out back. You've been warned!

Friends stopped in to celebrate passing finals and were met with over intoxicated males who…read moreassaulted them in bar and outside in parking lot. Thanks Chicago Police for attending to our out of town guests, taking a report and making them feel safe.

Went yesterday for their Sunday House Music Set and it was phenomenal. DJ, bartender and atmosphere…read morewere all amazing.....I'll definitely be back soon.

Went here with my buddy from Chicago and I must say that I had a great time!…read moreAll the bartenders were amazing! My glass didn't stay empty too long before they were checking on me. I must say though that the ambiance was what really did it for me. I'm a man of a certain age and I really appreciate seeing beautiful women just having a great time. And there was plenty of these women in the house that night! Seriously, the atmosphere, the music and the drinks just made for a perfect night. I can't wait to go back!

Haven't been here in MANY years, but went last Friday to celebrate my cousin's 53rd birthday, who…read morewas in town from Dallas and wanted to go there. VERY different environment on a Friday night than what I remember. The men were my age and younger, which to me was normal since they've always catered to a mature crowd. The women were MUCH younger though. The music was good, being a mixture of old school hip hop, r&b, house, and reggae, and the drinks are still on point. I probably won't be back because this crowd was a little too young for me, but I recommend it to Gen Z and beyond.

They are ok, they overcharged me $50 and door having the managers number and communicating my…read moreissue, no resolve ever came of this. They also could use some consistent food connect or company. The music was good.

What a nice remodeling job they've done! With the addition of Sam as a bartender there's been a…read moretremendous service upgrade as well. Finally, the management team of Toi & Michelle--both rockstars--makes this neighborhood establishment worthy of 5-stars.

We swung by best bar for a few drinks before heading to radius. It was kinda crowded in a. Friday…read morenight but we eventually got some place to sit at the bar. The service was a bit slow since there were only 2 bartenders we ordered a thyme cocktail and some espresso martinis. The drinks were decent. The prices were reasonable too. It was not too loud but the atmosphere was lively since it was a Friday night. The bar was a bit smelly though, especially cz they were about to close. Not sure if I will be back but overall, did have a decent experience.

Uncoordinated workers and understaffed bar. Drink was very mid and don't even think it was a full…read moredrink's worth of liquid in my glass. Finished it in 3 sips, no exaggeration.