I guess If you play hockey, Johnny's West is the place to go in Chicago. I don't play hockey, so…read morethis was the first time for me hearing about this place. My godson is a goalie on the Ice Doggs, a kid's team and was playing a game there on a Saturday. Most of his games are on days/times that I can't make, so I was happy to be able to see him live. The facility has underground parking, but I can see that it can fill up quickly as there are games going on all day and well into the night. As a matter of fact, when we were leaving, there were cars already sitting there waiting for folks from the last game to leave. Cost to park is $2 and they do take wallet payments. It was nice that we could park in the lot and enter directly into the building. The main rink was on the first floor as well as the locker rooms. Seating and the bar was on the second floor. Seating was bleacher style, but not too bad on the backside. The bar was pretty basic, just one white wine (Sauvignon Blanc), so I got a vodka and ginger ale with some lime juice...$8 which was not bad. Bartender was nice and they are cashless for payment but prefer cash for tips. The rink is affiliated with the Blackhawks, so there was a sign that stated the rink is an official partner of theirs. As for the game, I had so much fun watching my godson get 20 saves and his team won, 9-1 over the home team. The players looked as good as any adult skater and were skating as if on silk. There was one player that did a great hip check and got a penalty, but I shook his hand later in the locker room to tell him it had been executed excellently, even if it was not allowed. We went in to see my godson in the locker room, which was okay looking, clean. Didn't see any showers, but guessing they could be somewhere else? As we were leaving , there was an adult locker room next door and players suited up for their game. I could definitely come back to see my godson play here again, it was a good time

i agree with previous review，the instructors are irresponsible. We were enrolled in beginner…read moreskating lessons for 2 sessions, I have to admit that my son is not really a skating kid, but this is not a reason for instructors' not helping him. My son walks fine on the ice, but the instructor didn't bother to get close to him, encourage him and challenge him to step out of his comfort zone to move faster. When we talked to the instructor, what they said is "then why other kids can skate?" I was so shocked to hear that, isn't it because the kids who need more help have to find another teacher who can really help them??!! My friend's son had the same situation and she warned me not to take Johnny's class because it's waste of time. I really regretted that I didn't listen to her advise as Johnny's is close to our home. So I would say, if your kid doesn't have fear on ice, it's ok to take their course, the instructor can give them a bit instruction. but if your kid's personality is very cautious, Johnny is definitely not a good choice. It's a waste of money.

My girlfriends and I flew from San Diego to Chicago for a book release of In Her Own League by Liz…read moreTomforde. Wrigley Field and The Last Chapter bookshop were hosting her as this was the final book within the Windy City series. The 1914 Club is bougie and absolutely stunning, did you know that it's right underneath home plate, um okay? First the team here is so amazing and friendly, we were given complimentary drinks and a buffet of hotdogs and pretzels and popcorn, I took a couple of plastic cups as souvenirs. Everyone was so accommodating, one of the signature drinks for the book release had rum and I asked to switch it with tequila and there were no issues. I don't know how I could ever go to another baseball game and not think of being at 1914 Club, such a cool experience, also their bathrooms are top notch fancy.

Omg! One of the best experience in my life! Delicious food! All you can eat and drink! Amazing…read moreseat!! highly recommend if you get a chance!

We came here for the drive-in Metal Movie Madness ("They Live" - the best movie ever made!) and…read morecame inside for a beer and to check out the vendors. And the awesome DJ as well. So, I can't comment on the soccer itself. But the food was actually pretty good. Beer selection is minimal, but okay. The playing fields look fun and in good shape. They have leagues for adults and kids as well. Nice folks too. Come check it out!

The soccer facility is nice, but as a parent who would like to use the hour while my son is in…read morepractice productively, it is very frustrating that they do not provide a public wifi. No wifi for paying patrons???

It's beautiful because you see the parts of the lake and there are boats docked here as well as…read moremilitary historical statues and plaques, and there is a bar and nice stools and chairs and seats to watch the game. But we only got 1 free drink included for our tickets to Gate 14 for the Skyline Suite but we would have really appreciated, just even one hotdog per person as a snack because we had to go down and walk to a separate level do you know by food where even french fries were eight dollars for a small cup or $17 for chicken fingers and fries for example. And I felt like there were too many staff standing around doing nothing so the money that is spent to hire all the staff, I would've liked a hotdog or a burger as part of our ticket with our drink.

My child has had a really positive experience with this football club. Expert coaching, great…read morecommunication and organization, really kind and talented kids, and overall a positive way to spend a lot of time as a soccer parent.

My kids play with Kics and really love it. Coaches are engaged, patient and motivating. They foster…read morea great team spirit.

I have hosted several corporate gatherings at Killerspin House and it's the perfect location for a…read moremix of networking, team building, and any speaking portion you may need. We were able to bring in a bartender and food, utilize the table tennis areas, and the A/V system. It's a wonderful experience working with this great staff, too!

What a unique space and idea for an event. Almost as if your basement grew up and added a few more…read moretables. I was there for an event and found it endlessly entertaining to watch people of all levels ping pong away. They even had some Pro's on staff in order to help you perfect your game. Apparently they offer lessons and memberships to those that love the sport.

I am in my third season at Johnny's playing C3 hockey. This place is as good as it gets! From the…read morefirst time i walked in that smell of ice house hit me, and i knew i had found my home away from home in Chicago. The main reason to come here is to play hockey the ice is always good, the players are fun to compete with (the occasional goon, but its hockey ya gots to have some goons), they have a Gunzo's for sharping/tape/gear etc ,and last If you leave a pile of money on the floor of the locker room it will magically turn into a bucket of tall boys during the game. The reason to stay at Johnny's post game is The Stanley Club. This is the bar that overlooks the rink. The barkeeps are always spot on. The crowd is as you could have guessed hockey players, girlfriends/wife's of hockey players, and friends/fans of hockey. The bar is wood paneled and covered in hockey memorabilia. They are sponsored by Labatt's which is great since Labatt's is hard to find in this city. They also have Rat hockey most days of the week and fitness skates in the morning. If you play or just plain love watching hockey get your ass over to Johnny's IceHouse east or west!

Played many a game here. It's a nice rink with friendly staff. Somewhat like "Cheers" for me. Tough…read moreto get teammates to get up to "The Stanley Club" but the post-game decompression is a must. So ladies when the West end is too packed, try it out. You get to watch some hockey & most of the guys shower after the games so rubbing elbows w/ the players isn't that offensive... ...although I haven't seen offense from my teams in quite a while. Check it out!

This is a fun adult pick-up soccer tournament with a few different locations downtown and in the…read moresuburbs (indoor during the winter). Super easy and fun - just RSVP on meetup, and then show up and play. The atmosphere is casual, fun, a bit competitive, but mostly non-judgmental. I'm not in Chicago consistently enough to join a league, so this was a great option for me. *Note: This game is part of the kickitright.com leagues, but I'm writing a separate review because it's quite different from the typical Kick It Right programs (most of which are for kids). I've only played at the Mercy Home location, which has an old but still serviceable indoor turf surface. I'd recommend turf shoes, as street shoes are too slippery. Some people bring full cleats, but this isn't a respectful thing to do because it tears up the surface (and I doubt Mercy Home will have the money to replace it anytime soon). You don't need any other equipment. The players tend to be in their 20s through 40s, and I'd guess that 30% of the players are new every week. So far, the majority of players have been men, but women are definitely welcomed (I wish more would join in). There are some good players, but mostly it's a mixed bag, and some players are novice-level. You don't need to be on a team (teams kind of randomly coalesce before the tournament starts). The only thing missing is a happy hour after the game! Some people are trying to get one started, but participation is spotty. What's a beer league without the beer? If there were a little more community spirit involved, this event would be five stars for sure.