Fantastic fresh fish sandwich and fries! Friendly service with very reasonable prices. Great…read moreFriday lunch!

The addition of a drag karaoke night has been phenomenal. I cannot say enough about how awesome the…read moreowners are and how inclusive they have been in regards to making everyone from the LGBTQ+ community feel welcome. Seeing drag performers dancing on the bar with the regular patrons is truly a sight to behold.

I've been there a couple of times recently on either a Thursday or Friday. There's a gentleman with…read moredreadlocks who have taken in the initiative to notice who I am and know what I like when he sees me he offers it. Everyone else behind that bar ignores you and serves the people who they know first no matter if you're sitting there 15 minutes or 20 minutes before someone else comes in. majority of them loves the attention of people who they know so they'll come first before you.. other than that, this is a place I would come to and feel comfortable where I could be me

Last night was my first time there in over 8-9 years. And I was really impressed at the…read moreupgrade/remodel of the bar. Yeah it's still a hole in the wall bar but who doesn't love a good hole in the wall?? The DJ played some really good music. I was hanging out with a few buddies for the first time so it wasn't too loud. Drinks were reasonable $2 shots of tequila!! LOVES IT!!! The bartenders didn't play that whole "I don't see you" game. It was an older crowd which wasn't bad either. I'm thinking of making this a regular hang out spot.

Amazing Eye Candy from Entry to Just about Every One of the 8 Bar Settings Inside…read more Awesome Sounds and Great Pours Everyone was So Nice

a beautiful weather nice to having a drink at the outdoor patio, this fun bar have a nice outdoor…read moreand good cocktails!

Went here with some friends the other night and had a great time! The bar area has plenty of cozy…read moreseating and a touchscreen music player on the wall! There is a door on the side of the bar that leads to a covered back patio with seating and a large table for people to sit around! Then stepping off the deck leads you into the fire pit seating area where you can sit back laugh and have a drink! The owners are amazing people very friendly and funny! Loved it will be back for sure!

Had a great time when I came here. Really wasn't too busy when we got there but the people there…read morewere awesome! Interesting bunch but it made the night more entertaining. :) Danny the owner and Anna the bartender were great (hope I got those names right). Everyone made us feel welcomed. Danny even took my partner for a tour of the place. Drinks were cheap and the whole atmosphere there was great. I would definitely go back.

What a wonderful place with many friendly people...we sat through a most festive drag show with…read morelots dancing...I really had a difficult time guessing genders or preferences but I had so much fun I kept ordering drinks...can't wait to go back...nothing like this in New York, Los Angeles. ..Long Beach or any other place I've visitied...and I have visited a lot...even better than Mexico City...

This is a scary place to see female impersonators. You have to pay attention in order to find it,…read morethe only thing that barracdes it from the font of 26th street is a wrought iron fence, but don't blink, its not a nice looking outside. Inside is okay though. First off, if you are not intimidated by the rough neighborhood, let their bathrooms scare you out of there, somewhat. I mean when you are walking and the floor tile comes up with you, this is not a good sign. Years ago, this place (which by the way has been around since the early 80's or maybe even the 70's), was not a bad hidden place. But as the years went on, the owner (Juanita Banana), turned it into a really thriving business. On any given day you could see the cowboys of Mexico show up there (why are married men in a gay bar), and just drink away the night while getting a glimpse of female impersonations. And really not a bad group, but you will probably need to speak the native language in order to understand. Very few touch on english music but sometimes if your lucky, you will see a Gaga impersonator. the drinks can be less expensive for the venue, but hey it is what it is. A mixture of gay and "straight" men in the joint, but you be the judge.

Pros: -unique and hidden…read more-divey meets cozy vibe -cash only (i believe!) -very reasonable pricing -patrons very nice Cons: NONE

Second Story Bar is one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it gems that feels like Chicago's best…read morelittle secret. Low-key, no frills, and effortlessly cool. The vibe is relaxed, the crowd is friendly, and it's the kind of gay bar where you can actually hear yourself talk (a rare luxury). It's cash only, which somehow adds to the charm--like you're stepping into a simpler, cooler era of nightlife. Drinks are solid, bartenders are chill, and nobody's trying too hard. Come as you are, stay as long as you want. Perfect for starting the night, ending the night, or just hiding out with friends and good conversation. If you're into cozy energy, inclusive vibes, and zero pretension, Second Story Bar absolutely delivers. I'll definitely be back.

I love the big welcoming porch and the rainbow Adirondac chairs. There are tons of events to choose…read morefrom at the Dunes. I went to a pool party in 2025 and it was a lot of fun. Met some cool people had an Apperal spritz and chilled.

Overall I had a good experience. But for the price they charge (I paid $400 per night for 7…read morenights) there is room for improvement. The first room we were given had horrible bedding. Extremely uncomfortable after two nights I got them to switch us and it was an improvement. There should be a consistency in quality The hot tub only the jets on one side worked and there were no steps to get into it. The other thing was for a unit having a full kitchen there were not the proper items needed to use No pans or trays for the oven. No pot holders. I metal utensil for cooking no paper towels or ice cube trays. Just basics you need to use a kitchen Other than that we very much enjoyed our stay. The pool and other spaces were wonderful. But like i said for $400 a night the touches could be improved to equal the amount paid Lastly wasn't found of the pool policy of no outside beverages. Would be nice if you could bring in water at the least or something other than alcohol. Not everyone wants to drink in the day

This was my first visit to vickies, what a fun place. I'd say it's a drive bar.. but clean and…read moreorganized! Saturday night is karaoke night and that was a blast to watch! The MC was fun, and lots of talented singers preformed! Good bar selection as far as beer and liquor go, and very friendly bar tenders as well! I'm not 100 percent on food, noticed some pizza boxes but not much else! Worth it to check out if you are in the area! Very fun

To my surprise I thought this place would be clean, I know if I brought in a blue light to my…read moresurprise what I would find, please clean place up & it's in a bad part of town.! But my friend Joe Joe loves it.!

Never had a problem here but enjoy it much more now they are vetting patrons more closely and…read moreplaying more diverse music. Glad this institution is still available to serve the community.

The customer service here is ALWAYS bad. Mean ass bartenders. I did an open tab and they charged me…read morefor a second transaction AFTER I closed my tab and left. The manager became aware and did nothing, my bank had to refund me. I lived 5 blocks away, this location is very dangerous, I seen cars broken into and a guy fired shots directly in front, as the bar came to a close. I love black businesses but I avoid this place. They charge for admission to a bar with newly increased drink prices.

I love this little place! The food is always delicious and the waitresses are delightful! I wish…read morethey stayed open later though.

It seems every time I go there, I look around and something doesn't seem right. I ventured into…read morethe Men's room and for some reason I noticed this time that I failed to notice last time was the completely rusted out baseboard heating unit running under the window. It was crumbling just one good kick and the whole unit would end up being a pile of rusty scrapes! Great customer visuals! On yet another time, I visited I was informed by the female bartender that the decided to go home early. Therefore, the kitchen was closed as we drove out for nothing, wasting our time and gas. Oh well! Not even a I'm sorry! The best time to come here is about 3pm when the city of Chicago workers will assure your safety and a good time eating and drinking. Nobody wants to eat good food in a questionable place. I wish this place would clean up their act.