Love coming here, The old man can do a shamrock in your Guinness which I thought was very cool..The beer is cheap and well poured... They also have karaoke nights.. The ppl their are nice and friendly and their bar food is great. read more

If this is a dive bar, then I am going in head first. I'm drowning in liquor and beer-- it's that inexpensive. And the people here aren't shallow-- just normal people like you and me. I even got a salty surprise from the bathroom! Wait... what... this water metaphor has gone too far... off the deep end! Heyo! read more

We took our kids there for the FREE, Irish breakfast 3/16 this year before watching the river dyed green. In addition to the fact that they simply offer a (free) breakfast, that included traditional bangers & mash, the owner greeted us personally on our way in. He later brought our son and daughter free kiddie cocktails. So sweet! When my husband thanked him on the way out, and said we didn't want to expose our kids to a "bar atmosphere" but wanted to celebrate my heritage with them in a new way and they'd been a part of that in a nice way, he said it's important and he wanted to support a family atmosphere. The nicest guy; so were the bouncers and other patrons - while it was early on ;-), everyone respected the presence of our little children! read more

I normally use this app for finding cute little places with awesome results. But last night was the polar opposite. I have never been subjected to such blatant racism in an establishment in my life.(I'm not that young!!!) This place is awful!!! We came in for drinks and food; seeing that we arrived at 10pm kitchen didn't close until 12am that should not have been a problem and yet it was. One bartender took our drink order and began to offer us food as soon as we attempted to order everything we asked for was not available. We were also subjected to nasty glares from whom we found out later was the cook. Our bartender tried to be apologetic about the behavior and suggested another place. read more

I really enjoy this bar. I am not saying that just because it happens to be my name, though. It's a dive bar with critical acclaim and charm. The staff is fantastic and friendly. Jim is my favorite bartender at Christina's Place. I also enjoy the owner quite a bit. So, I am not a Guinness fan but this bar pours the best Guinness in Chicago. I have had Guinness at other bars (EXIT, restaurants, etc) but this place knows how to pour a Guinness. The price for a glass of Guinness is also the lowest I have ever heard of in this city $3 for a pint of guinness, slow poured, with a clover on top. For the price and the pour itself, I would recommend anyone go here. read more

So, I had to come back and repost my original post because apparently the yelp support team didn't like the naughty words in it, (several months later) so I've replaced the naughty words with symbol gibberish. Okay, so I've been coming here on near a decade since I moved in to the neighborhood, lots of things have changed, but the most important things are still the same. Lovely Guinness pints are now $3 instead of $2, but inflation is a %^&*$, you can walk a few blocks west to the Abbey Pub for a great show, but their Guinness pints are $6 and good luck trying to get the same kind of personable service there, and if you can find somewhere else that pours flawless pints of Guinness at that price point, you should be there drinking them, but since that place doesn't exist, come here. This is a fantastic neighborhood 4am bar where you are welcome whether you are white, black, asian, female, tranny, hispanic, gay, lesbian, etc, or just annoying but still tolerable as a human being (if you're from Schaumburg though, just $&*% off and die). The owner built this kitchen in the corner a few years ago that is literally no bigger than a broom closet, and I would give 3 stars for any human being that could put edible food out of there, but the $1 burgers are a great deal. Aubrey will definitely take really good care of you as long as you aren't a total $(@*#$()%*(!. Also, great deals on booze or pool or food most nights, and you will never have to deal with a gaggle of Lincoln Park &*$^# or anything as awful coming here. Jim and Silvana, you are sorely missed. Pure Love. read more

As most reviews would say, this is your classic dive bar. However, the price on Guinness cannot be beat (at $3.00 a pint). The beer selection was okay, but what really makes this place is the service that our group received when visiting. Joe the bartender was very attentive and talkative, which is something I enjoy when going to a bar. I'll definitely be going back when I get the chance. read more

Great neighborhood 4am bar. Not much more to say. I'll leave it to someone else to devulge Christina's little secret - I will not be held responsible. read more

Christina's Place now serves food by Scott's Kitchen. He's open everyday except Saturdays and temporarily open on Sundays for football. I highly recommend the Reuben, Chili and Waffle Burger. read more

About the only thing to go to for blocks on this stretch of kedzie. Any bar that has Guiness for two blocks can't be too bad. The place is kinda small and cramped and I can't imagine how uncormfortable this place must be on a Friday or Saturday night. read more

this is the closest to a Cheers-like neighborhood bar i'll ever get. it's right around the corner from my house and yet, for some reason i'm not there as much as i should. they've got $2 Guinness pints, $2 PBR bottles and a few Great Lakes beers for $4, karaoke (i sang Pixies and it sucked!), and a cozy and intimate feel. there's a wooden table thingy smack dab in the middle which makes the place feel even smaller than it actually is but it provides more space to put down drinks so it's not all bad. also, there's a pool table wedged into the back, awkwardly placed right next to the restroom providing a hilarious possibility to get hit in the junk with a pool cue whilst leaving the can. yay! the crowd is an eclectic mix of older folks, hipster-ish kids, and yuppie-ish kids. it's cash only and this is indicated by flyers saying 'CASH ONLY' with a picture of Mr. Johnny Cash giving the camera the finger. it don't get classier than that folks! read more

Total dive bar but such a fun place! Open till 4 or 5 am it's me and my hubby's fav spot to go when we have gone out and want just one more drink before going home! It helps that we live very close but the bartenders are very friendly and the owner is always there and is a super nice Irish man! Best bloody I have had and there Guinness is only 3 bucks. We love Christina's :) read more

After passing by this corner bar countless times, I gave it an impromptu chance one evening. I was expecting nothing much but I was pleasantly surprised and loved the decor. The big draw, $2 Guinness, wasn't served in some 6 oz cup...it was a full, delicious pint. I found my friend and I were getting comfortable REALLY quick in this low key establishment. Service was kind and welcoming...even caught a glimpse of an outdoor patio to enjoy my cheap drinks outdoors....My friend and I promised to return again soon. read more

I'm a big fan of this place. They had me at "$2 Guinness." If I wasn't married, I'd probably be a regular here; as it is I've been here several times (including throwing a birthday party for myself) and have never had a negative experience. read more

I LOVE going to this place. They have an awesome atmosphere, cheap drinks, great hospitality & amazing food! I love that they also play music on a jukebox & have a pool table & dart boards. If you like laid back dive bars, this is the place for you. read more

Best bar in Chicago. Friendly bartenders and good booze!

Always friendly, great food and choice alcohol make this place an excellent neighborhood getaway. To the guy, Donald, if you order an Irish Car Bomb, you need to drink it immediately or it will curdle! That's just how it works, man. ;-) read more

I have been coming here for a few years now since I live in the area. The two dollars guiness can't be beat, and they have pool tables if you beat the crowd on a busy Friday or Saturday night. If you're looking for a dive bar to take a friend, but not too Romantc, this is a great place! If you're looking for something a little swankier however, maybe try a few blocks south if you're in the area read more

Looking for a neighborhood dive in? This is the place to be. Great and friendly service, karaoke, pool and just a fun place. Special shout out to Danielle, Brian and Sal, thank you, thank you, you guys are awesome! Definitely going back.... our family and friends, absolutely had so much fun and had a great time. read more

Great place to get a cheap pint! Does anyone know if they are having the free Irish breakfast this year for St. Patrick's day? read more

This is the kind of place that makes me wish I drank more. A little bit of a dive without being creepy, nice folks on either side of the counter, etc. Not a lot of space for the pool table would be the only downside. A cheap well-poured Guinness more than makes up for it. read more

This place rocks - $2 pints of Guiness - a true locals pub. Don't tell the 54-calorie beer slugging crowd about this one - let's keep it in the family. read more

$2 Guinness Pints thats a screamin' deal. I live in the neighborhood and i go there quite often. The owner is a cool dude and usually the people there aren't that lame. It's not my favorite bar, but i have a good time every time im there. Oh yeah and its a 5am on saturdays and that rules. read more

For the bang you get for your buck, the atmosphere, and the service, Christina's Place is 5 stars all the way. I can't understate how much I love this bar. The bartenders were awesome, and everyone here seems to be having a great time just doing what they do. I loved the mix of people here - everyone from a few youngun's sporting fake ID's to neighborhood couples over 60 years old. Hubs and I came here on a Saturday night when we wanted to go out and enjoy a few drinks, but wanted to keep it low key. Christina's Place offered us free entertainment with watching terrible karaoke, and just great people watching in general. Need I even mention the $2 Guinness? Didn't think so. Also worth mentioning are $6 20 oz. Fat Tires. Awesome! read more

I have a long standing love affair with this divey joint. Being a barman leaves me often with precious few hours to inbibe liquor in public. Christina's has always been my post-shift stop. Can't argue with $2 Guinness or maybe $3.50 shots. Jeanie, one of their lovely barmaids, is full of just the kind of piss and vinegar I need after a long shift. It may have the filthiest toilet in Chicago, but I adore the joint and the people watching potential it allows. another great 4am haunt if you can make the trip. read more

Christina's is the best old man bar in Chicago! $3 Guinness, drink specials all the time...and since the new owners took over, $1 burger specials that are actually amazing! The bartenders are pros, the ambiance is exactly what you want in a local dive. read more

The king of all dive bars! I love this place specially on Saturdays for Karaoke! Home of $2 Guinness EVERYDAY, you can't go wrong! This is the bar you would go back to and 'everyone will know your name,' well maybe not really but it makes no difference. You have a handful of regulars here who are not shy to strike up a convo with ya! The bar staff and karaoke dj are GREAT! If you are looking for a good time at a chill dive bar, this is your bar. read more

It's not my first stop, second or third in a night but it's definitely my last. The Juke box has a pretty wide range but it's placement is awful considering it's cramped up next to the pool table. I'm not a Guinness guy but i do love a good car-bomb and their prices won't knock your wallet out of commission. This place is a true dive bar and it's not pretending. So get drunk in public and spill some beer! read more

I went to Christina's Place last night to celebrate a friend's birthday with some karaoke magic. It is a tiny bar, but the two bartenders were wonderful. Quick to refill a drink and very pleasant to banter with. The $2 guinnesses can't be beat, not to mention the $2 PBRs. The crowd was mellow, but the karaoke so-so. The song selection was great and the KJ was friendly, but the set-up was weird. The lyrics screen faces out toward the audience, so you have to sing with your back to them. I wanna be a rock star, not someone who's afraid to face the music (or in this case, is FORCED to face the music)! read more

Ok, so I can't say I frequent karaoke bars. In fact, I avoid them like the plague. Between Hidden Cove and Christina's for 4 a.m. bar choices though, there is no contest. This place whips Hidden Cove's dirty dive behind. It isn't a dive bar, it's a neighborhood bar. Better than that, the booze is still cheap. The karaoke volume isn't offensive if you just want to sneak in some drinks, and the staff is always friendly (at least to the sober-ish tippers like me). I've gone with dates, coworkers and friends alike. Mostly I covet the adult photohunt game, but thats another story for another time. This place is alright in my book for a neighborhood joint, but there isn't anything special about it that would keep me coming back if I moved out of the neighborhood. read more

went on a mon night. $2 Guinness is definitely a nice deal. staff was friendly. there was some mustache party going on where there were about 20 people standing around up front and they had their jackets on all of the stools but no one was sitting down so it was kind of annoying and awkward to drink our drinks standing up and no where to sit cause of these fake stashers. then there was the A-holes playing pool who when we walked in they shot me a look like "hey, what are you doing in our bar you first timer". and i had a stare down with this one guy who was a total prick. literally a 10 second stare down where neither of us said a word, during which time i thought to myself "you stupid f**k you think you are so cool because you happen to be a regular here at this bar. well, i too have been ten-year long regular at several chicago bars too, so what's the big deal" i haven't been in a fight in 20 years but that moment i was close to popping this prick in the face. anyway we'd go back for the cheap beer and the nice staff, but only if we happen to be driving by. read more

3/18/2012 This bar is very small, even though the outside makes it look to be about the size of an average Chicago Walgreens (which is bigger then most bars) and to also have two floors. If you were the only one in this bar, it would be hard to walk around except in the back, behind the pool table, where no one would "be" i.e. it's not in the area that is part of "places to stand". You might stand normally stand there voluntarily if you are waiting for someone, pissed off, or playing Game Boy for example. There are a total of two tables with three chairs each, but the tables are big enough for only one (maybe - if ONLY drinks are on it), and if you use the chairs no one can walk by. So you cannot sit down unless you sit at the bar. Karaoke is on Saturday. The karaoke is falsely advertised in that the bar is open 'til 5 a.m., but karaoke *ENDS AT 3* and doesn't even start 'til nearly midnight (though it's done by a guy with a laptop (real mike though) so it could be more "whenever he feels like it" and therefore start earlier on some days, yet none of the websites talking about Christina's Place (which mention both karaoke and open hours) mention this at all! However, Christina's Place does not seem to have a website, so the misleading information is on external websites and therefore most likely posted by customers. Unfortunately the only way to leave on public transportation stops running around 12:30, so it's pretty bad if you come there without knowing in advance that they end the karaoke. The singers are half-ignored and half-payed attention to, which is good if you want to do songs you aren't good at yet. It also seems you might be able to sing more then twice a night if you can avoid being pissed off long enough to want to sing at that moment. However, the songs done SUCKS. The first guy actually did "Luck Be A Lady Tonight" (um, wtf???). The song selections available is rather large and includes enough "awesome" songs as well as some other songs to do, but the songs the customers actually pick are like you were 10 and at your uncle's wedding in a soccer-mom family in 1991. In other words the songs you'd do if you've never even heard of either Nirvana or 2Pac. Unfortunately, they also have Mexican songs available, and while I was there people used them. This is not a Mexican or Spanish-language bar. Guinness is $2 but it's served warm and at various levels of pour. They also do not use Guinness or Coke-like glasses but use angled glasses instead. The first one I got was as disgusting as Trader Todd's $3 generic stout and the last one would have been great if it had you know actually been fucking cold. The place is not very clean, perhaps "dingy". Most of the floor actually made out of an unfinished plank or sheet of wood, like a homeless guy might use to cover an oily spot on the floor of their trailer, or what you expect if you ask for wood sheets on FreeCycle. A very small portion of the floor is clean white ceramic tile, this is where I put my things. The walls are dusty. The bar countertop, and a weird home-kitchen "island" long-"countertop" thing they also have, is VERY clean (except for the whole not-cleaning-up-a-giant-spill-for-a-whole-hour thing). The female bathroom is clean, sort-of (at the beginning of the night anyway), like if you were in someone's shitty Chicago house or maybe trailer or something who had this bathroom, and cleaned like you do for a house, but the "style" of bathroom makes it seem dirty anyway; like you might expect to find in a tow truck shop. You could not put anything on the floor, fortunately there was elsewhere to put my bags (outside the bathroom) on the day I went. The male bathroom is smaller and smells like piss (piss not pee). There were two bartenders, a female and a male. The female was really nice. The male, who may be the owner, ignored me for about an hour and a half while I either signaled or attempted to say "excuse me" as he walked by a total of about 30 times. I say "attempted" because in the millisecond that it took for the signal to get from my brain to my mouth to open it, he was already either in the back, at the opposite side of the bar, or getting something for someone else (usually someone who just walked up). After this hour and a half, the female asked "Is everything alright," not because I'd been crying and making annoyed gestures every time the male passed me without allowing me to say anything and/or ignored my signals, but because they saw what I'd written on Yelp, which was this only shorter, worded more strongly, and with 1 star. I was offered first to be given a free drink ($2), THEN asked to delete the review in exchange. However, I didn't actually even get a free drink because later a customer spilled my full glass, AGAIN. The female who talked to me is really nice while she's talking but I'm not gonna lie or think a place is better then I thought before just because employees are nice! read more

Everyone there seemed really friendly. You can't beat the prices. $2 Guinness. How is that possible. The place was crowded but the bar tenders never kept you waiting, which I was the most impressed with. And it's open until 4am. Who could ask for anything more. read more

One extremely cold February evening, a good friend of mine in town fro the night wanted to go out and sing karaoke. Being broke college students, we didn't want to break the bank, but realized that we would probably have to drink a lot before we did our rendition of "Total Eclipse of the Heart," and we looked up this place on Metromix (sorry, Yelpers!) Ok. 2 buck Guinness pints and karaoke until 3 am. Done. Sold. Let's go. Thus began one of the most fun evenings I've had since I moved to Chicago. This places is great. The bartenders are attentive (no leaning on the bar for 20 minutes to get them to open a damn beer bottle like at some places that shall remain unnamed), good atmosphere with people who have probably been going there since the 70s, and a general overall feeling of friendliness. I've been back a couple times since then, and have enjoyed it every time. Gotta love that karaoke! read more

Stopped in from Michigan after watching some music at the abbey pub & wow this was a treat !! Guinness for $2 a pint and it was good Guinness ! Nice friendly crowd and a good jukebox and the owner/bartender Rory was a top man !! will be back for sure read more

One of your new favorite local bars! Friendly patrons and even friendlier staff! Great pub food. The redhead behind the bar was one of the friendliest and knowledgeable bartenders I've ever had the pleasure of meeting! Definitely a good place to meet friends and make new ones! read more

This place kicks ass. Came here for the first time. There is a bartender at this place Isabel she is amazing. Cleans your area constantly. So friendly takes great care of everyone. She watches your drinks closely and makes sure that your never dry, great vibe in this place friendly people. Good neighborhood bar. Diverse choices of music read more

Wow...What a St. Patrick's day here at Christina's Place!!! This place is absolutely a blast!!! This was my first time here at Christina's, and couldn't have asked for a better St. Patty's Day. I encountered in many conversations with the owner Rory, and he is seriously the nicest person ever. Anybody can clearly tell his main mission is for everybody to have a good time in his bar. And $2 Guiness? Are you kidding me? HELL YEAH! This place is your typical neighborhood dive and feels very homey there. The crowd is great and very friendly as well. I will definitely be coming back here! The bartenders are also great -- very fast service and very friendly. Also -- the owner was nice enough to provide free corned beef and cabbage ALL day for free so everybody could eat. It was seriously the best corned beef and cabbage I ever ate in my life! So if anybody is looking to have a good relaxing time, check this place out! read more

excellent dive bar with $2 guinness! . . .maybe, due to inflation, the guinness is $3, now. nonetheless, it is sitll cheap; woo hoo!! read more

Friendly and attentive bartenders, fun vibe, friendly people. Like the feel of the place in general.