It's a generic bar that can get rowdy at times and has a sports crowd pretty often. They're an Iowa Hawkeyes place and also have a big St Patrick's day event that spills into the street. Even for sports it's not an optimal viewing spot with a ton of TVs or good seats to see them. No food, so it's not a long term spot. It seems like the poor output from ChatGPT if you asked it to design a bar. It's fine to get a beer and move on, but nothing more. read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good chill place, music was good, they have 1 pool table and 3 dart boards. Good for a chill night out read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - Darts - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Solid bar, love the darts area and the free popcorn. Good for watching sports and having a drink with friends, perfect dive bar energy without being gross. Service is quick and friendly. Definitely a spot to return to! read more

Fun and relaxing drinks only bar. It's a place for having a good time but for those not getting too stupid about it. Clover is a sports bar but it's not one of those bro places, as it seems most people are too calm and collected. Good place for watching a game. There's a TV on almost each wall it seems. A few times being here and it seems like a laid back bar. It was the weekend the last time here and it wasn't even that crowded. This isn't like the crap sports bars you get in Wrigleyville. Actually has pretty good prices. They have a few specials. Most notably is the main one. The All Day Every Day Special is $9 for a PBR and a Tullamore Dew shot. Has pretty good prices on most beers. They also make pricier cocktails if you would rather get those. Basically it's kind of a classier but still casual sports bar. It's also a place if you're Iowa fans. There's not really any food but they have free popcorn and you can bring in some from The Dawson or wherever. read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - PBR And Tullamore Dew Special - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great vibe. Friendly and helpful staff. Steel tip dart boards, pool table, basketball, fun decorations for Halloween.

Went in with a group of friends for St Pattys day. Was very busy. Following my wife through the crowd and a worker and me ran into one another. We bumped into each other a little hard. He said "dude what are you doing in work here" I said "I'm just following my wife I don't care" he walks off gets security and had me kicked out. Mind you I walked in the door 20sec before this. No alcohol in me or anything. Avoid at all costs unless you'd like employees with an ego to go on a power trip over a minor bump with the crowd. read more

This place is fine for a sport bars, it's spacious, they have darts in the second room and plenty of TVs. The problem I have with it is they're misleading. They claim they're an, "Iowa First" bar but the last two visits have been further from that. The last two visits I've asked for them to turn on the Iowa Women's basketball game on. And this past weekend they told me they wouldn't have the sound on, they had it on for the non Iowa football game. Again, good place to catch games, not the place to be to watch Iowa games that aren't football if you want the sound on. read more

Ceci and Amanda are the most friendly bartenders in the West Loop! When we want to go someplace fun and consistent, we come see our girls! Also, it's dog friendly so who doesn't love that? read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came in to watch the Hawkeyes women play in the sweet 16. Place was packed, but still accommodating. Easily the oldest in the bar, but the staff was very friendly, as were the customers. Dog friendly too! read more

Was in town visiting for some appointments and catching up with friends, after being away from consistent access to Chicago, moved away last March. This is a neighborhood bar, but don't feel like you can't come here. The people here are welcoming, and the staff treats you like you're a friend. In many cases, you are! Was here on Thursday night for their 9th anniversary. Considering the capacity rules, they practiced COVID protocols and I felt very safe being here. You will not want for anything while you're here. Service? check. Drinks? check. Food? (didn't eat since I was coming from dinner). The goal was to say hello and have a couple drinks because I had major dental surgery the next morning at 8 AM. Let's just say I didn't execute my plan very well. Thank you to Jesica, Dana and the rest of the folks at Clover for making me feel like I never left. Give the place a shot! Take a shot! The past 11-12 months have been horrific for people in general, but the employees and this particular industry has SUFFERED. So do yourself and me a favor. Get a couple friends, venture out and see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Or, that's your brain telling you "get to the chopper" and go home. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES. read more

This is a great place to watch a game and play darts. The bartenders were really cool. I asked one of them to make me a sweet drink and they made me a cool drink that looked like cotton candy and it tasted really good. So they can make drinks that aren't the typical bar drinks as well! They were also quick to get us new drinks. You didn't have to wait at the bar for 20 min. read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - Mixed drink - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drinks only and dog friendly indoors! As the name states a great leisure spot to meet up, watch sports, or for a quick drink while you're waiting for a reservation. QR code menu available at the bar (unfortunately does mention prices). The staff are friendly and easy to get a hold of if you need anything. The popcorn machine was running and looked to be free for anyone interested in munching on anything while they sip on their drinks. I believe some places next door had daily specials, but I didn't see anything when i was there. Street parking only read more

I've always loved this place for a casual beer but was blown away by the service/hospitality after having my friend's bday party here last night! They were incredibly accommodating about reserving a section and bringing our own food/cake since they don't serve food. The staff was amazing and we had the best time! 10/10 read more

******************** 1547 ******************** I was having dinner next door at The Dawson and came here with some local friends/chefs. Love key bar, two separate room, good beers selection, decent price, just don't order wine here :-) Although, it was a generous pour, thank you to my bartender! Service was good even on a weekend night. There's a billiard table, shuffleboard, and dart to play with your friends. It's definitely a good place to watch sports as they have plenty of TVs throughout the bar. They also have daily special such as these, you can't beat that! Thursday Special: All Day $8 PB&J (16oz PBR can and shot of Jameson), $5 Tullamore Dew Happy Hour 5-8pm $2 Domestic Beers Sunday Special: All Day $8 PB&J (16oz PBR can and shot of Jameson), $5 Tullamore Dew $15 Domestic Buckets Happy Hour 5-7pm $2 Shots It's a chill and sport bar but really happening on the weekend. read more

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Iowa Bar!!! Gamedays are real fun with a raffle at halftime where you can win some pretty sweet prizes. Service is great and staff is friendly. Free self-serve walking taco bar brings me back to IC... Wide selection of beers and they serve food from the adjacent restaurant. LET'S GO HAWKS!! read more

Clover Sports and Leisure - Beautiful thing - Pubs Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place for a party. Very easy to work with- management was very flexible and helpful with planning and all of the staff the day of were wonderful. The side room is perfect for parties and also has pool and darts! read more

Really fun bar with lots of activities, which is what the fiancé is always looking for. We stumbled in after dinner at The Dawson and were pleasantly surprised. The back room (which I think can be rented out at times for private events) was open and had free shuffle board and $1 pool! Both tables were empty and we posted up for the night playing several games of both. I drank beer, played games and was a happy camper. They're also dog friendly and have giant Jenga, which I think are added bonuses! Only downside is that they're an Iowa bar, gross. On Wisconsin! ;) read more

Great spot for drinks and jenga! Nice atmosphere and great drinks! Tvs all over! Good for watching a game! Not for kids but good for a date or night out with friends. read more

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La Scarola's one of my favorite restaurants and since I'm not extremely fond of the second hand smoke one's subjected to at Richards, Clover is usually where I go to drink my dessert. It's a chill spot spot that you just can't help but like. Nothing outrageously noteworthy about it, but the staff is always friendly, the prices are fair and they've got a MyTouchTunes jukebox. I've never seen it extremely packed which is what I love about it. Great place for post dinner date drinks. If the name has anything to do with it you might even get lucky... read more

Clover Sports & Leisure is an old-fashioned drinking joint, taking a page from the days when it wasn't frowned upon to have a smoke and a drink, and when sports icons played for the love of the game, not for fame or money. Located in the definitive six-corner intersection that is also home to Chicago institutions as La Scarola, Richard's Bar and Emmit's Irish Pub, near Grand and Halsted, Clover Sports & Leisure will be in good company. The concept is simple, and it was formed by two veterans in the bar business who became drinking buddies upon meeting at The Lodge Tavern in Chicago years ago. Dana Ronk, who has over 20 years in the business managing establishments, most recently Mahoney's Pub & Grille, along with Rob Dalton, with over 14 years behind the bar, up till now managing River Shannon, know what it takes to make patrons feel welcome in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Ronk and Dalton have created a warm and inviting tavern, referencing a time of the good-old-days with a focus on the leisure of life, encouraging customers to relax-well in their aptly named Clover Sports & Leisure. They credit The Lodge Tavern's Jimmy Borchers with schooling them on how to be 'proper barkeeps'. Clover Sports & Leisure featrures lots of flat-screen, plasma televisions nestled in and around the large oak bar with plenty of barstools and some comfy cushioned chairs. Every seat is a great seat to kick back, relax, and take in a televised sporting event while enjoying a preferred adult beverage. Clover Sports & Leisure offers over forty beers, seven on tap, and a full bar of premium liquors, including a nice variety of scotches and whiskeys, as any respectable watering hole would. While imbibing, patrons may feel the urge to snack, and for that reason Clover Sports & Leisure will offer hot pizzas and fresh popcorn, as it is all about simplicity and going back to a time when less meant more. read more

What a sad excuse for a bar. My party of 6 sat at a table for 10 minutes before we were given menus. Another 10 minutes pass and our sad excuse for a bartender finally comes back to take our order. What was she doing in the mean time? Talking to other customers. Probably because we look like "hoodlums" in our hoodies. Who knows. 10 more minutes pass and she isn't even pouring our beers. To top it off, she comes back and forgets my drink order. What a terrible excuse for a bar and bartender. We asked about their nacho bar and they said they had to "restart" it. What does that even mean? Also, they need to stick to their soundtrack and stop switching the song mid track. I can officially say I despise this bar. They don't serve food. You can order food from the bar next door. Our solution? We're going there instead. read more

Stopped in here briefly after Emmit's and Richard's ... it seemed like a pretty chill crowd, good music, nice atmosphere, clean, reasonable prices, bartenders seemed decent probably about the same quality as Emmit's. It seemed like a legit little neighborhood bar with games and people relaxing having a few drinks, watching TV, looks like they have a nice patio area. I didn't spend enough time in here because they closed nearly right after I arrived, so it was hard for me to really get a great feel for the place, so for now I can only give it a solid 3 star "okay" review... next time I am back in Chicago I will be sure to stop back in and update :) But, it was cool enough for me to want to come back and give it another chance... so I would recommend that others do the same! read more

Great place to have a few beers, hang out with your peeps and watch sports. It's not an enormous bar but there is a television on every inch of every wall in the place. The service is friendly and prompt and even when crowded I never had a hard time getting a fresh beverage. Important note regarding the food situation: Don't go here looking for dinner and drinks, but if you need to eat there are two VERY different options. Option 1 is ordering one of their frozen pizzas (i.e. Tombstone). Option 2 is ordering delivery from the restaurant across the street, which happens to be some of the best Italian food in the city. Also: This is an Iowa Hawkeye bar. read more

Jess Star is the real MVP...amazing customer service and amazing human being all around. Clover is the best place to go and she makes it enjoyable time after time. Love it here! read more

We came here Thanksgiving night. We were orginally set for Richard's Bar, across the street, but I walked in, took one breath, and walked out, after taking a few puffs of my inhaler. It's a total smoke fest in there. Anyways, I asked someone outside, "where can I get a beer without having to burn my clothes in the morning?" Yo. I walked across to Clover and went inside. It was warm, not too crowded, and someone had a dog there. The beer menu was decent, with some solid IPAs and craft beers, and the bartender was responsive. If you like Jenga, they have a few gigantic versions set up for your amusement. Apparently, this is an Iowa bar. I'm not sure if it's Iowa State or Iowa Univerity nor if there is more than one. Overall, not a bad place. I had a few decent, tandom conversations. The dude with the dog was letting him walk around aimlessly and then would get ticked if someone pet him. Beers are $6-8. They have a jukebox and TVs. read more

I love Clover. I moved nearby around June, and this place has become my go to place to grab a quick beer or get a night started with Friends. They have specials all the time (get a PB&J!) and a pretty diverse selection of beers, usually with plenty of chicago local brews. Come Friday/Saturday nights, it is usually pretty full, but very laid back. Giant Jenga is hilarious to play with a group of friends, as each block has a dare for you to do. There is also free darts and all you can eat popcorn. They also have lots of TVs, and is an ideal place to catch a Bulls/Bears/Blackhawks game. If you want food, they can order from emmitts next door and deliver, but no in house options. read more

The Clover is everything you could ask for out of a neighborhood bar! good specials and beer selections, free popcorn, a lengthy bar with plenty of seating, and plenty of TVs to watch sports. (Not to mention a complimentary nacho bar for Blackhawks games). Oh, and Giant Jenga or darts anyone? There's always an upbeat friendly vibe in this place. What REALLY sets Clover apart is the staff- Jessica and Anna are absolutely fantastic. Friendly, accommodating, quick service- they're awesome. My husband and I have lived nearby for a year now and it is hands-down our favorite neighborhood bar. read more

My favorite little neighborhood bar! Great staff, wonderful drink specials and steel tip darts...what more can you ask for. Recently they expanded and offer pool and shuffleboard. This bar is mine and my boyfriends "go to" spot for fun and friends!! read more

Love this bar! Great staff and they make a mean vodka soda. Also a great vibe. Also shout out to the bartenders Hannah and Annika they are so funny and attentive. read more

A nice little dive bar in the River West neighborhood, which neighbors other nice dive bars such as Richard's and Emmit's. This is a bustling intersection at night, I've witnessed, but during the day it can be as peaceful as your everyday coffee shop. Great craft drinks on tap here for a reasonable price, and many TVs and photos framed upon the walls here, giving the bar a more homey vibe. Popcorn can be popped here, but no kitchen is to be found in the back. Also a pool table exists here, which is always a plus in my book. In the warmer days, there's a garage door placed near the entrance that can be opened to let out a little more sun for the regular vamps (who may need a lil sunshine in their lives...not judging). read more

Nice intimate and friendly place. Our plan was to do a bar crawl on Super Bowl Sunday, this was our first stop and we never left. The owners were having a semi private party and they welcomed our group of 4 like we were regulars. They had a buffet that included pizza, italian sausages, pasta, hummus, and a whole lot of chips and salsa. Would reccomend and would definitly go back when we're in Chicago again! read more

I had a great time here watching the iowa football game, they had good drink specials-$4 20z bud lites and $9 pitchers, plus free walking tacos! I also won an iowa hoodie from the free raffle you can enter just by walking in, it didnt get too packed but still had a good crowd, also free popcorn, and after iowa won we got free fireball shots, it's now my favorite place to watch iowa games in chicago read more

FYI, no food here BUT they get food from Emmit's across the street! Yes they have an Emmit's menu, the staff will take your order, and voila...it's delivered to your table at Clover - and added to your bill. Or I think you can bring your own food or order delivery. We came here on Sunday to watch football. The bartender-waitress was was very nice and accommodating at first. We had a table and she came to the table taking our orders and delivering them but as the hours went by we had to keep going to the bar to get anything. This is a pub but it's not all ratty and run-down like most I've seen. They have nice TV"s and furnishings (including the bar) that doesn't look deteriorated. The bathrooms are nice too and you get your own "fortress of solitude". read more

The owner Rob left one of my favorite drinking neighborhood joints (River Shannon with the Rush and Division Group) to open this place with a partner. They certainly do a great job of making the customer feel at home. Too bad it's sorta distance from my place. Else I'd be there all the time! read more

Love love love! So many good things to say I just don't know where to start! So first of all both the owners are awesome... because they are the one's making your yummy drinks! Second, how could you go wrong with free popcorn or ordering food from two amazing restaurants right next door. Third, the atmosphere is exactly what I want as my watering hole. It's crisp and clean with plenty of TVs for sports game but still comfy like a locals pub. I must say I am very excited this place has come into our Chicago bar scene and will be back often! Maybe I'll see you there... have a RumChata shot waiting for me! read more

I really love this bar. It's not too crowded and there's fairly good deals. The staff is friendly and I always have a good time when I hang out here! Free pop corn and a over-sized Jenga game what's not to like! :-) read more

Bartender was so friendly and service was quick, although it wasn't very busy last night, so that may have helped. Beer selection was OK. Beers on tap were limited, but that was fine. This is a fun local neighborhood bar for a relaxed night, love it. We ordered appetizers, which I found out were from Emmit's across the street - best bar food! I recommend the Irish Potato Boxty. Divine. read more

i have been here several times. the first few times I enjoyed the experience, mainly because it wasn't crowded or too loud, and the drinks were good. however, the music was basically the owner playing his personal music off of his laptop behind the bar. the sound was awful, the taste in music was a mix of billy joel and bob seger, and forget about him taking any type of request. and since the bar was empty, it should really have been a no-brainer to be a little accommodating. and therein lies the problem. Rob, who introduced himself as the owner, swings from friendly to aggressive in a heartbeat. it took a couple of visits to recognize this. Rob seems to have opened a bar so that he has a place to hangout with his buds. from what I could tell, we may have been the only paying customers in the place. and when his friends lit up their cigarettes it was the final straw. apparently the fact that I complained about the second-hand smoke, not to mention a law against smoking, meant that I was the problem and had overstayed my welcome. which I guess explains why the place isn't crowded when the other bars on this corner are hopping. if you go, I would definitely not challenge Rob in any way or you may be given the same treatment as I was. I recommend emmitt's read more

Started out as a real believer. Great place for Sunday football, tons of TV's, very accomodating. and was there 5 out of the past 6 sundays. Got to know the whole crew, great folks. Until last weekend. Once the Bears game was done and all the late games started, the sound was turned off and an awful mix of country and Madonna music was started, and loud! Several requests to get any of the game sounds (which happened with no issues in the past 5 times I was there), were completely refuted by the owner. Despite a couple dozen people there, staring at the TV's trying to watch the games, the owner insisted that folks want to listen to music and don't care about the games. Note that the music was so damn loud you couldn't even have a conversation. My group then promptly asked for the bill and we walked out. I hope the owner reads this and realizes how absurd his argument was and how easy it is to lose good customers. You go to the trouble of putting a dozen TV's in the place, play all the games and advertize it, and then put on Madonna? Then you argue it's what people want? Seriously? read more

I also was originally believer. It's an awesome space and there is a good beer menu. I have been a number of time for a quiet drink on a week night and weekend day and it was fantastic. However, if you are looking for a drink on a weekend night... look elsewhere. The owner (the big guy with dark hair - I think there are two) is extremely antagonistic. I've seen him engage very aggressively multiple times with people who are drunk (not me... yet... though if I were to continue going it would likely only be a matter of time). I am not suggesting that the people he was aggressive towards weren't drunk, or didn't deserve to have someone say something to them, but this guy is so disrespectful... and he owns a bar... it seems like he should be better at that. It is hard to know when he is going to turn on you. It's a bummer, but with Richards and Emmitt's across the street there are plenty of other options in the area where there is NOT a danger of the people behind the bar ruining the mood on a Friday or Saturday night. read more