The Bar has move to the back, and Harlo Grill has taken over where the bar was. A very friendly…read moreNeighborhood Bar with good Food. A must try!!!!

I have a hard time labeling what kind of bar this is. It's not really a sports bar, & far too clean…read moreto be considered a dive. I guess it's simply a pub, but then again, not. I've been to this place about 3 times, give or take. & I have to say, it's really quite nice. Very clean inside, including the bathroom. They have a pretty large dance floor, though I've never seen it in use the times I've been there. I have seen the DJ preparing for action however, and have seen fliers posted throughout the place for live bands that are booked to play there. They have a very nice alcohol collection, and some female bartenders who are pretty easy on the eyes as well. They have about 4 big flat screen TVs right above the alcohol bottles so you can watch the game or whatever is on. Good for your couple drinks after work (or during, if you're that type) or partying on Friday or Saturday night. Oh & if you're a Sox fan like me, you'll notice NO Cubs stuff plastered all over the place like many places in the area. Woohoo! All in all, a nice little hangout spot, much cleaner than your average dive.

Grew up in the area- played pool there- multiple types of tables- 9 ball - snooker- great place-read more

Should probably have someone who actually has manners and is a bit kinder to answer the phones…read more Simply asked for pricing to play pool, and after he answered and I said ok sounds good he hung up. Lost my business before I could even step foot in there.

We stopped here after spending some time at an event next door and found it to be a great place to…read morerelax for a while. The food was about what you'd expect from a bar--good, satisfying, and hit the spot. The drinks, however, were excellent and definitely stood out. Our kids had a great time, and the casual atmosphere made it an enjoyable place to unwind. Overall, it was a nice way to spend some time, and we'd be happy to stop by again.

I went to Dave & Buster's with my girlfriend to watch a boxing match a while ago maybe like a few…read moremonths We asked for a table, and the girl at the front told us we couldn't eat because we didn't have IDs. I get that there might be rules about being underage since I was 16 at the time, but the way she handled it kind of made me frustrated. I tried asking a few questions to understand but she really didn't care. No effort to help, no manager, nothing. Just straight up dismissive, like she didn't want to deal with us. We were about to leave, but then I recognized another employee I had seen the day before. She was older and actually kind. I asked her if she could help us, and she ended up getting us seated and we were able to order food. Don't get me wrong I'm glad we were able to get seated but If we weren't allowed to eat because we were under 21, then how did we end up getting seated anyway? It just makes it feel like the first worker either didn't want to help, was having a bad day, or just didn't care at all. I didn't get her name, but I remember she wore a lot of makeup, Hispanic long hair, looks kinda Asian, wore leggings that day funny looking. When we finally sat down, we had to pay before eating, which I guess I understand for younger people, but it still added to everything feeling weird but either way if they know that I'm underage why would they have me paying first and why would I order a drink with alcohol in the first place. We were there from around 3 PM to 10 PM, and during that time we saw more issues. A family sitting next to us was complaining because the waiter was taking way too long which maybe was 15-30 min, and eventually they just left (the waiter was Hispanic with short hair, glasses and looks special. Then another family came in and had problems with seating. They were told certain tables were "reserved," (by the same guy btw) but it didn't even seem true because since we were there all day, we got to see who was there and what was going on with the waiters not being able to satisfy some of the customers. Finally after they had to ask multiple times before they were finally allowed to move to a better spot to watch the big screen. During this time, the same guy (Hispanic guy, short hair, I'm assuming maybe assistant manager or actual manager which would be crazy because he was unprofessional, special looking) was making me and my girlfriend uncomfortable because every time I would look around, I would see him already side eyeing me not in a mean way but in a weird way like if he knew we weren't supposed to be there or he was just bothered that we were they're and maybe even being pissed about customers complaining about the crevice. Overall, the whole place just felt unorganized and inconsistent. One worker tells you one thing, another does something completely different which I'm thankful for because if it wasn't for that lady, we would've just wasted our time. Customer service really depends on who you get, and that shouldn't be the case. Remember, I didn't get her name but the young lady at the front had a lot of makeup, fat,long hair, looks Asian, had leggings on. The guy was wearing all black, had glasses, maybe the manager, special looking, and just bothered by us when we were just trying to have a good time since we were already frustrated.

We were in town recently and decided to check out R Place after it changed ownership (formerly…read moreChances R). Upon arrival, we were greeted by a security guard at the door--no issues there. A woman seated near the entrance informed us there was a $10 cover charge for males. My friend and I paid, while our wives were allowed in for free. Not even ten feet inside, the same security guard stopped us and said the cover was actually $20 per person. I pushed back on this, and he ultimately let it go. Once inside, we realized we were the only customers in the entire bar. The music was extremely loud--so loud that we couldn't hear each other speak--but we ordered drinks anyway. My wife later approached the security guard to ask about the inconsistent cover charge, given that the bar was completely empty. When my friend's wife went over to join her, another security guard intervened and told them they needed to relax and that they were not allowed to touch each other, even though they were simply holding hands. After witnessing this interaction, we stood up and approached the security guards to understand what the issue was. Unfortunately, the response we received was rude and disrespectful, especially toward paying customers. To avoid further confrontation, we chose to leave. Based on this experience, we will not be returning to R Place.

Amazing food even better bartenders and the drink specials are great! Definitely recommend this…read moreplace for family gatherings to girls night out! Bottle service offered, DJ's on the weekends it's a cool spot

Definitely a dive bar. There are some TVs and a pool table, but other than that, it's just a…read morelow-life bar. Let's put it this way, there was nearly a fight in the parking lot when I was there, and the cops had to be called to break it all up. They have the standard bar drinks. Maybe one craft beer, but nothing special there. And no food. The staff is nice enough, especially if you're a regular. If it's your first time in, then just be your friendly self and you'll be fine. This is by far the diviest dive bar in the area. You're kinda taking your life into your hands coming here (alright, not really true, but it can feel like it). Other bars in the area (along Madison Ave or up closer to the Green Line stop) are going to be a little nicer, friendlier and you're probably less likely to get hepatitis.

They advertise that they're open until 3am. I walked in at 12:30 on a Friday night and was told by…read morethe bartender that they were done serving. No apology or a hint of customer service- just rudeness.

One of my favorite local bars! The beer selection is great (rotating craft beers) and the…read moreatmosphere is always warm and welcoming. During the week, you can catch a game on one of the many flat screens that adorn the bar. The owner is a genuine guy who was born and raised in Schiller Park. He kept true to his roots and opened this gem, nestled nicely on Irving Park Road next to Mantra Restaurant. Sway Bar hosted my 29th birthday, and the owner and his wife went out of their way to make not only my experience a memorable one, but also each of my guests. At the time, the bar was brand new and my guests (about 30 or so people) were unfamiliar with the establishment. At the end of the night, my guests were raving about the "Totally cool new bar that opened up in Schiller Park!" I found myself in Sway Bar frequently after my first visit, and each time is better than the last. The staff is friendly and easy to chat with. On the weekends, you can often catch a local DJ spinning some jams. Beware, impromptu dancing takes over like mad. I dare you to not have an awesome time! You owe it to yourself to check out Sway Bar. If you are looking for more low-key, come during the week. If you're looking to turn up, hit this place up on a Saturday night and prepare to get WILD!!! :-)

Nice little spot that stays open late. The pop culture art throughout is cool and the outdoor patio…read moreis chill and functions as an informal smoking lounge. They have some video gambling options o the back corner and an area to play classic Nintendo games. I wish they just had a regular air hockey table instead of the curved one they have there: it looks cool but not practical to play at all. That puck flies everywhere! Expect basic "college bar" drinks here. Stick to beer and simple mixed drinks- don't drink expect fine cocktails here.

Apparently they didn't have my order even though it was confirmed at 330pm.. order at like 12pm…read more.. got there for pick up and order was not available for pick up.. so left empty handed .. really disappointed

My favorite place to karaoke Wednesday nights. Best welcoming crowd ever! Bartender is cool when…read moreyou're a regular.

Honestly, this spot surprised me! For a local bowling alley, it's pretty clean and has a chill…read morecrowd of regulars. I didn't even bowl--I just came for the cheap drinks and ended up finding some of the best fried chicken I've had in ages. Fresh, crispy, and fried hard just the way I like it. Who would've guessed a bowling alley could serve food this good?

Had a misunderstanding at riverside a little over a month ago with reservations I made, but Jim…read morereached out to me and took care of everything in the fastest and most respectful manner anybody could ever ask for. He went out of his way to contact me throughout the process to keep me updated and went above and beyond to help me. I will without a doubt be returning to this establishment whenever I'm in the mood to bowl and I'd recommend anyone thinking about stopping in to do the same.

Best local bar in the Forest Park area area!!! Very nice and…read morefriendly staff, I always feel welcomed! I always come here when I'm back in Chicago!

Came here with a group on St. Patrick's Day to get our karaoke on, and it was a fun time! They…read morehave a very extensive list of songs, which is a plus. The place was packed (duh, St. Patrick's Day), so it was kind of hard to find a place to stand (we had one table and our group was too big to fit), but we made it work. Drink prices were reasonable enough as well. Service was a little on the slow side, but I'll chalk it up to it being St. Patrick's Day as it was pretty darn busy and they were clearly hustling. The one weird thing was that they had the karaoke set up so the people who were singing were standing right inside the door. So literally you walk in and you're right upon the person who's singing. Kind of awkward, and when we went to leave we had to kind of finagle around a group that was singing to get out.

The pool tables are in great shape, as are the cues and balls. The staff was super nice and super…read morehelpful. The place itself is in good shape, clean and well lit. It can give a little gansta vibes, but not nearly as bad as other pool halls I've been to. They don't serve any alcohol, but it is BYOB. The only that was bad was the music, but they do have an electronic jukebox if you are inclined to change it. I'll be back!

This was place was decent, but as a small woman, I don't feel the safest here. Fluorescent lighting…read more(feels draining). some of the people who go here seem a little uhhh... rowdy and intimidating? So I'd only feel comfortable if I came here with some guys in a group. They required a key to grab from the front desk to use the bathroom. The bathroom was dirty, broken toilet paper holder, and the toilet paper sitting on the window. Just didn't seem very clean. There is a ping pong table as well. And an air hockey table. It is byob. They do have snacks. And a jukebox. Nothing was really wrong with the spot. Pricing was fine. I just don't see myself going out of my way to come here.. I'd probably prefer a different spot and would be willing to drive further, say it were just for my sister and I.